Data Products
Construction Market Data Services & Reports
Construction market research tools and data, on demand. Principia’s full suite of data products gives building materials companies access to the insights they need, whenever they need them.
Data Services
Our construction market research services combine 28 years of proprietary data with hands-on industry expertise, giving building materials executives the actionable intelligence to make faster, better decisions.
Demand Assessment
Track industry demand data through our exclusive DemandBuilder® online platform.
Supply Assessment
Track industry supply data through our exclusive SupplyBuilder® online platform.
Dealer Location Data
Find lumber and building materials dealers nationwide.
Product Distribution
Track distribution in the lumber and building materials industry through our exclusive DistributionBuilder online platform.
Market Data on Demand
Quickly get customized market data extracts.
Reports
Access in-depth reports that cover specific markets, trends, customer needs, and more – all informed by comprehensive primary research.
Demand Snapshots
Access snapshots of demand with our product category summary reports.
Supply Snapshots
Access summary reports on key supplier share, share shifts and channel distribution.
Homeowner Journey
Understand homeowner stages to better customize your sales process.
Contractor Satisfaction
Understand the most important decision-makers in homeownership.
Dig Deeper With Research & Consulting
Work directly with Principia’s industry experts to access powerful market data and reporting, or receive bespoke solutions tailored to your specific needs. It’s simple: share your goals with our team, and get the comprehensive research, market analysis, and strategic guidance needed to reach them.
Frequently Asked Questions about Our Data Products
What construction market research products does Principia offer?
Principia offers a full suite of construction market research tools including DemandBuilder (demand tracking), SupplyBuilder (supply monitoring and dealer/distributor data), and published construction reports covering demand and supply conditions across 60+ building materials markets.
What are Demand Snapshots and Supply Snapshots?
Demand Snapshots and Supply Snapshots are Principia’s published construction reports. Demand Snapshots cover current market demand conditions across key building products categories. Supply Snapshots cover supply-side conditions, capacity, and distribution patterns. Both are updated regularly and available to Principia clients.
Who uses Principia’s construction market research products?
Principia’s products are used by building materials manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and investors — including 60% of Fortune 1000 building suppliers. Executives use them to track demand, monitor supply, benchmark market position, and make data-driven go-to-market decisions.
How often is Principia’s construction data updated?
DemandBuilder and SupplyBuilder include quarterly data updates with on-demand access through Principia’s proprietary platforms. Published construction reports are released on a regular cadence aligned to market conditions.