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According to an economic survey by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), two percent of reporting landscape architecture firms said their first quarter billable hours were well above average compared to the 2008 fourth quarter. Nearly 10 percent (9.9%) of firms said their billable hours were slightly above average.
13.3% reported right on average 26.9% slightly below average 45.2% well below average
The first quarter national survey was conducted April 8-20, with 408 firms responding.
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Inquiries (compared to 4th quarter 2008)
Well above average: 3.5% Slightly above average: 9.3% Average: 12.5% Slightly below average: 26.0% Well below average: 48.8%
Inquiries (compared to 1st quarter 2008)
Higher: 6.2% About the same: 14.5% Lower: 77.3% Don?EUR??,,????'?????<
Billable Hours (compared to 1st quarter 2008)
Higher: 7.7% About the same: 13.7% Lower: 77.3% Don?EUR??,,????'?????<
Hiring
Most firms (88.8%) indicated they would not hire in the second quarter
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Experienced landscape architect: 2% Entry-level landscape architect: 3.3% Support staff: 1.8% Intern: 4.5% Other staff: 2.5%
Has your market received any stimulus funds and, if so, has your practice benefited?
My markets have not received any funds: 42.2% My markets have received funds, but my practice yet: 51% My market has received funds & my practice has work as a result: 7.8%
Will stimulus dollars tied to green initiatives translate into more work for landscape architects?
Yes: 56.1% No: 43.9%
From your vantage point, when do you foresee business conditions improving enough to spur growth in your practice?
It?EUR??,,????'?????< Second quarter 2009: 4% Third quarter 2009: 17.8% Fourth quarter 2009: 17.8% Not until 2010: 45.4% After 2010: 10%
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