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Understanding the Voice of the Market: A Look at Our Lumberyard Sample

Last year, we launched a dedicated survey program to capture the voice of the market—direct input from key decision-makers and influencers across the value chain. This initiative reflects our commitment to staying closely connected to the industry and delivering insights that are both timely and actionable.

Now, with a full year of data collection behind us, we’re excited to share a snapshot of the firmographic profile of our lumberyard sample. This sample highlights the breadth and diversity of our respondents in terms of:

  • Geographic distribution
  • Company classification
  • Annual sales volume
  • Service area coverage

The graphic below illustrates this diversity, underscoring the strength of our sample and the reliability of the insights derived from it. A well-rounded respondent base ensures that the perspectives we capture are representative of the broader market—providing a more accurate reflection of current trends, challenges, and opportunities within the building and construction space.

Infographic profiling 901 lumberyard survey respondents: 56% are local companies, 66% focus on single-family and 38% serve a 51 to 100 mile area.
Company type, sales mix, regional spread, sales size and service area of 901 lumberyard survey respondents. Source: Principia Voice of Customer Surveys, 2025.