Tips for Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions

No matter what role you play in the construction industry, you are certainly facing the woes of disruptions in the supply chain. Spurred by the pandemic, this ongoing challenge has many contractors frustrated and wondering “When will it end?” From … Continue reading

How to Use HBW Construction Data Reports – Part I

A guide for using your HBW permit data and leads (Part I) With the holidays upon us and the new year just around the corner, now is the perfect time for a little inspiration and focus for marketing efforts in … Continue reading

Top Ranked Products for New Residential Construction

A review of the top products used in new residential construction in 2019 In a recent article, the National Association of Home Builders provided an analysis of government data that identified approximately $94.93 billion worth of building products used for … Continue reading

The Home Buyer’s Wish List for 2019

As a home builder, it is important to know what home buyers are looking for in their dream home, and a good place to start is the latest survey from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).  The most recent … Continue reading

Three Futuristic Construction Innovations to Watch

While the construction industry tends to be the slowest to pick up new technology, some of that appears to be changing.  New innovations and technology in construction are being developed, and it looks like a few of them could make … Continue reading

U.S. Remodeling Market Gaining Strength in Q3-2017

The remodeling market is experiencing gains, and growth is expected to continue through 2018. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and their Remodeling Market Index (RMI), the majority of remodelers surveyed are reporting that remodeling activity was higher in Q3 … Continue reading

Industry Update: U.S. Construction Spending Up 0.6% in September

Construction spending during September 2015 rose 0.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.09 trillion. Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that construction spending increased to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.09 trillion, which is a … Continue reading