Research technology in the landscaping industry.

Research should include

  • identifying the role of technology in business processes for a landscape firm
  • outlining applications of technology in the project estimating process
  • using CAD and other software in producing landscape plans
  • demonstrating the effect of computer imaging software in marketing landscape plans
  • describing cybersecurity concerns and considerations
  • describing security systems
  • demonstrating the use of technology in the selection of plant materials
  • identifying the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), sensors, and robotic equipment.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What types of technology can be applied to the accounting, payroll, billing, inventory control, and business correspondence of a landscape firm?
  • What opportunities do CAD programs offer as compared to traditional drafting techniques?
  • What are commercial applications of computer imaging software in the landscaping industry?
  • How do landscape supply firms use the Internet in marketing their products?