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
News
The Remodeling Market Could Turn in Q4, Says Harvard
Repair and remodeling spending could see an uptick at the end of the year
NAHB
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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BuildFax Remodeling Index dips 1 percent in June
Data from the latest release of the BuildFax Remodeling Index showed residential remodels authorized by building permits posted a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2,725,000 in June.
Report shows EPA underestimated costs tied to lead paint rule
The EPA's Inspector General recently reported on the findings of an investigation into the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. Not surprisingly, that report determined that the EPA underestimated the rule’s cost and overestimated its benefits.
Mark Richardson?s Think Business: Stars and planets
The remodeling industry numbers are very strong: remodeling in the U.S. generates about $300 billion annually, which is more than commercial construction, public works projects and retail clothing sales combined.
Remodeling Market Index recedes slightly in second quarter
The second quarter results of the Remodeling Market Index (RMI) slipped under pressure from a softening labor market, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), dropping two points to 45.
Trulia: Home asking prices up 0.3 percent, but still outpaced by rising rents
Following a flat report in May, the Trulia Price Monitor for June shows that the asking prices for homes listed for sale in the 100 largest metro areas were up 0.3 percent last month (both YoY and MoM). Rents increased 5.4 percent YoY, outpacing price increases in most markets.
J.D. Power: Satisfied window, patio door customers focus on quality, not price
The 2012 edition of J.D. Power and Associates’ Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study revealed that highly satisfied window and patio door customers focused more on a brand’s reputation and quality than price.
Professional Remodeler 2012 Market Leaders
Our annual list of the top remodelers in 20 major markets
NAHB: Kitchens, bathrooms remain top remodeling jobs in 2011
A new survey released by NAHB shows common remodeling projects have increased, compared to a similar survey from 2010.
Mortgage rates start May at all-time lows
Realty Times reports that fixed mortgage rates hit all-time lows across the board this week, as indicated by Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Remodeling Market Index remains relatively flat in first quarter
Remodeling activity remained relatively flat in the first quarter of 2012, as the Remodeling Market Index (RMI) compiled by the National Association of Home Builders decreased one point to 47 from the upwardly revised 48 in the previous quarter.