Research

Building Products: The Beginning of the Great Channel Reorder

A higher volume of pushback from customers is driving channel shifting among pro contractors, according to Zonda’s Todd Tomalak and Matt Samson.

Building Material Prices Fall for Second Consecutive Month in May

Building Products: Short-Term Risks, Long-Term Runway

Survey: Material Price and Availability Remained Top Challenge for Builders in 2022

Study: ERP Implementation Remains Biggest Concern for Organizations

Two-Thirds of Major Metros Add Construction Jobs in 2021

Remodeling Boom to Peak During 2022

Two-Thirds of Major Metros Add Construction Jobs on Year-Over-Year Basis in November

Fewer Than 40% of States Have Experienced Construction Employment Growth Since Onset of Pandemic

RRI Forecasts Remodeling Market Relaxation in 2022

COVID-19 Update: Job Growth, Inflation Risks, and Affordability Concerns

AGC: Construction Employment Growth Lags in Majority of Country

AGC: Construction Levels Below Pre-Pandemic Levels in Nearly 80% of States

AGC: COVID-19 Delta Variant Threatens Construction Employment Growth

Remodeling Market Continues to Surge ... But Not for Long

Construction Employment Below Pre-Pandemic Levels in 39 States

Home Improvement Spending to Accelerate in Second Half of Year

NAHB: Builders Are Increasing Prices and Pre-Ordering in Response to Material Shortages

AGC: Construction Employment Dips in 40 States From April to May

Construction Employment Declines in 203 Metros Between March 2020 and March 2021

Solid Remodeling Gains Predicted Through 2022

Construction Employment Decreases in Majority of Major Metros Between February 2020 and February 2021

JCHS Report: Pandemic Has Been Boon to Home Improvement Spending

February Construction Employment Trails Pre-Pandemic Levels in 44 States

ABC: Construction Industry Needs to Hire 430,000 More Craft Professionals in 2021

AGC: Construction Employment Below Pre-Pandemic Levels in 34 States

AGC: Shrinking List of Project Starts Begin to Force Layoffs

AGC: 30% of Metros Add Construction Jobs Between October 2019 and October 2020

Construction Employment Decreases in 75% of States Since Start of Pandemic

AGC Survey: More Firms Report Project Cancellations Than Starts

Construction Employment Tops February Peaks in Just Eight States

JCHS Projects DIY Remodeling Surge Will Not Last Long Term

Freedonia Group: Roofing Demand to Weather COVID Impacts Long-Term

AGC: COVID-19 Has Caused Significant Project Delays and Cancellation

Construction Employment Decreases in 26 States From June to July

June Jobs Report: 4.8 Million Back to Work

NKBA: Kitchen and Bath Industry Valued at $130.8 Billion

Construction Employment Increases in 45 States Between April and May

Houzz: Median Remodel Project Spend Scales Back in 2019

NKBA Updates 2020 Market Outlook in Light of COVID-19

AGC: Construction Activity Returning to Pre-COVID-19 Levels in Some Areas of the Country

New Home Purchase Applications Rose 10.9% YOY in May

Builder Confidence Jumps 21 Points to 58 in June

Construction Jobs Rise By Nearly Half a Million in May

Construction Employment Decreases in 326 Metros in April

Survey: Mix of Hiring and Layoffs in May for Construction Firms

Onset of Coronavirus Causes a Reversal in RRI Outlook

Houzz: Many Major Home Improvement Projects Continued During Pandemic

AGC: Demand Deteriorating for Construction Projects

KBMI Shows Significant COVID-19 Impact on Kitchen and Bath Industry

New Reports Examine Impact of Gas Stoves on Indoor Air Quality

Survey: More Space and Upgraded Kitchens Are Top Desires of Homeowners Sheltering-in-Place

AGC: PPP Allowing Firms to Retain Workers Amid Declining Demand

Coronavirus Projected to Contract Remodeling Spending in a Majority of Major Metros in 2020

Economic Forecast: Dramatic Downturn in Remodeling Market

Many Manufacturers Have Slowed Building Product R&D During COVID-19

COVID-19 Update: ‘Inconsistency Reigns’

COVID-19 Update: ‘Absorb, Pivot, Perform’

Survey: Two in Five Contractors Report Coronavirus-Related Delays or Cancellations

COVID-19 Update: “Preserve, Generate, Reinvent”

COVID-19 Update: ‘Each Market Will Feel the Impact, Every Economy, All of Us’

Houzz: Remodelers and Design-Build Firms Maintain Positive Outlook for 2020

Kitchen & Bath Market Index Projects a Robust 2020

Are Married Millennials More Likely To Be Homeowners?

HIRI: Project Planning, Home Improvement Spending Both Positive

Minority Homeownership Rises to Highest Level Since 2011

Harvard Report: Higher-Income Households Driving Rental Demand

Construction Employment Increases in 34 States and Washington, D.C., in 2019

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Construction Employment Increases in 226 Metros in Past 12 Months

What Do Millennials Look For in a New Home?

Most Construction Companies Plan to Add Workers in 2020 Amid Skilled Labor Shortage

NAHB: New Home Construction Hasn’t Met Demand in “Millennial-Dense” Counties

Kitchen & Bath Market Index Projects Continued Growth for Remodeling Industry

Lowe’s: Pros Planning to Spend on Tools During the Holiday Season

As Households Age, Emphasis on Accessibility Increases

Construction Employment Increases in 39 States and D.C. Between September 2018 and September 2019

LIRA Predicts Remodeling Market Will Stall in 2020

Expectations in Construction Sector Bounce Back for Q4, Houzz Finds

Survey: Most Homeowners Want to Upgrade Their Homes

Construction Employment Rises in 252 Metros

Remodeling Costs: Homeowner Perceptions vs. Reality

Eight in Ten Contractors Report Difficulty Finding Qualified Workers

Construction Employment Increases in 39 States and D.C. YOY

Construction Employment Rises in 255 Metros Since July 2019

Growth in Countertop Demand Expected to Remain Steady Through 2023

Builders Report Rising Input Costs in HomeSphere/BTIG Survey

NKBA’s Kitchen and Bath Market Index Shows Sustained Growth in Q2 2019

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Construction Employment Increases in 42 States Between June 2018 and June 2019

LIRA Projects Steep Slowdown in Home Improvement Spending

Confidence in Home Renovation Market Mixed for Q3, Houzz Finds

Foreign Investments in U.S. Residential Real Estate Plummeted 36%

Construction Employment Increases in 249 Metros Year Over Year

JCHS: Remodeling Spending Growth to Slow in Most Major Metros in 2019

Construction Employment Increases in 38 States Year Over Year

LIRA Predicts Below-Average Remodeling Growth By 2020

Construction Employment Increases in 275 Metro Areas Year Over Year

Remodeling Industry in U.S. Expands Amid Lagging Homebuilding Industry

Construction Employment Increased in 44 States Year Over Year in January