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- Your source of truth in building and construction.Information at your fingertips – Principia’s menu of data products can be accessed whenever you need them.
- Data Services
  - Demand AssessmentProprietary demand platform
  - Supply AssessmentProprietary supply platform
  - Dealer Location DataComprehensive dealer database
  - Product DistributionLumber and materials distribution
  - Market Data on DemandCustom data extracts
- Reports
  - Demand SnapshotsMarket demand summaries
  - Supply SnapshotsMarket supply summaries
- Customer Experience
  - Contractor SatisfactionIn-depth journey mapping
  - Homeowner JourneyHomeowner purchase journey
Research & Consulting
- Your source of truth in building and construction.Fully customized research and consulting services for those looking to learn, grow or invest.
- Column 2
  - Market AssessmentDeep insights into markets
  - Product InnovationPlanning for product success
  - Go-To-Market StrategyData-fueled market strategy
- Column 3
  - Customer ExperienceInsights to attract and retain customers
  - Transaction SupportMarket based diligence support
About Us
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DemandBuilder Canada – Analyze Canadian building product demand with DemandBuilder Canada.

October 8, 2026

DemandBuilder® Canada provides that view, bringing residential and commercial building product demand into an interactive market intelligence platform.

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Stacked bar chart of 2025 U.S. residential interior and exterior door market share: the top two suppliers hold 40%, suppliers three and four hold 26%, and all others 34%, for a 65% CR4.

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Competitive Power is Shifting in the Residential Doors Market

October 6, 2026

Diagram showing market demand (new construction, R&R, substitution, category growth) and channel position (distributor coverage, dealer penetration) both shaping manufacturer performance.

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Why Distribution Is Becoming a Bigger Driver of Building Product Market Share

October 2, 2026

Summary table of 2025 U.S. decking: pricing added $223M of value while lower volumes removed $234M, a net change of negative $11M.

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What Pricing Trends in 2025 Reveal About the Decking Market in 2026

September 22, 2026

Sunburst diagram splitting exterior trim into traditional (cedar, vinyl, other wood) and alternative (engineered wood, cellular PVC, fiber cement) products, with value propositions for each.

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Majority Rules: Alternative Exterior Trim Products Reach New Milestone

September 17, 2026

Map of U.S. steep slope roofing capacity changes, 2025 to first half 2026, marking new or expanded shingle plants such as Atlas in Iowa, Owens Corning in Ohio and GAF's Minneapolis closure.

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Residential Railing: Why Consolidation Hasn’t Eliminated Market Fragmentation

September 10, 2026

Wheel graphic of five features of a well designed decking showroom: product education, outdoor samples, realistic displays, pricing transparency and clear labels, leading to a confident purchase.

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An Industry Analyst’s Take on the Modern Decking Showroom

September 8, 2026

Table of public building products company revenue, first half 2026 versus first half 2025: total up 7.4% to $106.2B, led by distribution at 12.4% growth, while windows and doors fell 5.3%.

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Public Building Products Company Reporting: Distribution Leads Category Performance in First Half of 2026

September 3, 2026

Diagram of four influences on residential fence buyers: budget and affordability, maintenance and durability, privacy and security needs, and HOA requirements.

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Residential Fencing: What Factors Are Influencing Today’s Fence Buyers?

September 1, 2026

Pie chart of how builders and contractors meet building insulation requirements: 58% build to performance standards, 39% to prescriptive code and 3% use trade-off.

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How Commercial Builders Are Meeting Insulation Requirements: Insights from 150 Builders and Contractors

August 26, 2026