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Residential Construction Sentiment Tracker: A Year in Review
For the past year, our research team has fielded ongoing surveys among key players in residential construction—lumberyards, one step distributors, homebuilders, and contractors. These recurring insights help us understand how confidence, challenges, and expectations shift across the market.
Homebuilders Feel the Squeeze of Labor Shortages
Homebuilders Say Home Sizes Are Shrinking — What Could This Mean For Future Demand?
LBM Dealer Sentiment: Shifts in Inventory Turns from Q1 to Q3 2025
Building Product Lead Times: A Mixed View from Homebuilders and Contractors
Mixed Signals in Residential Construction: What Dealers, Builders, and Contractors Are Telling Us
Brands and Inventory Don’t Drive Competitive Advantage for LBM Dealers
Driving Demand Through Education: How Manufacturers Could Benefit from Promoting Weather Resilient Exterior Products
