Industry Data & Research
Industry Data & Research
Industry data and research for professional home builders and remodelers.
The Latest Data on Construction's Workforce
To close the housing deficit in the United States, the industry needs more skilled workers. Here's where construction's workforce stands
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The Remodeling Market Could Turn in Q4, Says Harvard
Repair and remodeling spending could see an uptick at the end of the year
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Building Materials Show Stability in 2023
Although supply chain bottlenecks have eased in recent months, shortages of some key materials persist.
Design
Design Trends to Watch in 2024
What’s in and out for the upcoming year? Remodeling designers share insights
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Cult of Culture, Company & Personality
How four unrelated companies became distinguished voices in a crowded industry
Are You Good, or Just Lucky?
It’s important to understand whether your success comes from skill and strategy or a roll of the dice
Vapor Permeance
Understanding how water vapor interacts with building materials is critical to avoiding moisture problems in building assemblies
20-Year-Old Decks: Repair or Replace?
How deck builders weigh potential liability against the needs of budget-conscious homeowners who just want a repair
Air Quality Meter Market to Go Gangbusters
In this month’s Industry Insider, Panasonic’s Jim Shelton tackles indoor air quality, touting the importance of improving it as well as giving some…
Fresh Air: Rules for Good Indoor Air Quality
Follow these three rules for better indoor air quality in the home
Effects of Job Automation on Remodeling
Remodeling is at low risk for losing jobs to robots and AI over the next 10 years ... but it is at risk
Building Materials That Don’t Waste the Waste
These innovative materials make use of stuff that would otherwise have been thrown away