CMHA offers a range of comprehensive market reports covering key trends, data, and insights for the industry. These reports provide valuable information to help your business make informed decisions, stay ahead of market demands, and identify growth opportunities.
2025 Hardscape Production Report
The 2025 CMHA Hardscape Production Report delivers valuable insights into industry trends, challenges, and growth opportunities across the U.S. and Canadian markets. Based on confidential survey data from 48 manufacturers—representing a majority of paver production—the report provides a clear snapshot of shifts in demand and production capabilities from 2023–2024. These exclusive findings equip stakeholders with the knowledge needed to stay competitive in a changing marketplace.
Contractor Industry Report
The 2025 Contractor Industry Report provides valuable insights into the operational, workforce, and financial trends impacting hardscape contractors across the United States and Canada.
The survey, conducted by Industry Insights on behalf of CMHA earlier this year, gathered confidential data from a diverse group of hardscape contractor members and non-members. The results reflect key industry benchmarks and challenges that hardscape contractors face today, including workforce shortages, rising overhead costs, and increased competition.
Report Highlights
49%
Reported Under $1M in
Gross Sales
20%
Reported Doing Commercial Installations
46%
Recruit Staff by Word of Mouth
or Staffing Recommendations
MSV Cost vs. Value
The 2024 Cost vs. Value Report from Zonda Media highlights manufactured stone veneer (MSV) as a top-performing investment in the masonry and hardscaping industry. 2024’s findings, compared to 2023, showcases the enduring value and strong returns MSV delivers, even in shifting economic climates.
2024 Cost vs. Value Findings
$11,287
MSV’s Average
Project Cost
$17,291
Resale Value
153%
Return on
Investment