1.Which best describes your company's primary business?

Scaffold rental and installation

Scaffold manufacturing or distribution

Suspended access

Aerial work platforms / powered access

General contractor / construction

Industrial services / maintenance

Engineering / consulting

Other (please specify)

2.Where is your company primarily located or operating?

United States

Canada

Mexico

Central or South America

Europe

Asia Pacific

Other (please specify)

3.How would you describe your company's overall workload in 2026 compared to 2025?

Significantly increased (more than 20%)

Moderately increased (6–20%)

Remained relatively stable (within 5%)

Moderately decreased (6–20%)

Significantly decreased (more than 20%)

Not sure / Not applicable

4.How would you describe demand for scaffold and access rental equipment in 2026 compared to 2025?

Significantly increased

Slightly increased

Remained about the same

Slightly decreased

Significantly decreased

Not applicable

5.How did your company's rental rates change in 2026 compared to 2025?

Increased more than 10%

Increased 6–10%

Increased 1–5%

Remained unchanged

Decreased 1–5%

Decreased more than 5%

Not applicable / Prefer not to answer

6.How did your company's workforce change during 2026?

Increased significantly (more than 10%)

Increased slightly (1–10%)

Remained about the same

Decreased slightly (1–10%)

Decreased significantly (more than 10%)

Not applicable

7.How difficult was it to find qualified workers in 2026?

Extremely difficult

Somewhat difficult

Neither difficult nor easy

Somewhat easy

Very easy

Did not attempt to hire

8.What was the biggest challenge facing your business in 2026?

Finding and retaining qualified workers

Rising labor costs

Equipment and material costs

Competitive pricing / Pressure on rental rates

Project delays or cancellations

Regulatory and compliance requirements

Reduced customer demand

Other (please specify)

9.What is your company's outlook for workload in 2027 compared to 2026?

Expect significant growth (more than 20%)

Expect moderate growth (6–20%)

Expect workload to remain stable (within 5%)

Expect moderate decline (6–20%)

Expect significant decline (more than 20%)

Uncertain

10.Does your company anticipate hiring additional employees in 2027?

Yes, significant hiring

Yes, limited hiring

No, expect staffing to remain stable

No, anticipate reducing staff

Undecided

11.What is your greatest opportunity or concern heading into 2027? Share a trend, challenge, or opportunity you believe will shape the scaffold and access industry in the coming year.