Market Reports

2026 Hardscape Production Report

The 2026 CMHA Hardscape Production Report captures a
market that shifted far less in 2025 than it had over the prior
two years. Combining confidential survey data from 41 manufacturers with broader industry estimates, the report shows
where production held steady, where it declined, and how
results varied by product category and company size.

The respondent group comprised 26 producers of segmental
concrete pavement products and 38 producers of segmental
retaining wall (SRW) products, with many companies producing both. Collectively, their reported output represented
approximately 51.6% of estimated pavement production and
46.7% of estimated SRW production across the United States
and Canada

Contractor Industry Report

The 2026 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.

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.