Because of inflation, the rapid pace of growth in DIY home improvement spending slowed down in 2023 for many product categories. This makes it imperative for building materials companies to be intentional and strategic when looking for ways to expand their market share. In other words, you’ll have to compete again. Here's how to get the upper hand:
As you develop your go-to-market strategies, here is a look at some of the main disruptors, constraints and trends impacting the Mechanical, Engineering, and Plumbing (MEP) industry in 2026 and what they mean for manufacturers and suppliers.
A leading cabinet manufacturer sought to define which contractor market segments offered the greatest customer potential that aligned with their position in the market, and which installers have the strongest influence on the brand offaucet used in a project. Here's how we did.
These should be your top considerations when evaluating whether or not to conduct telephone interviews during your market research survey:
Various data sets suggest the housing market will not crash, but it will continue to correct. We expect this correction in the form of national home price declines of roughly 10-20%. Here's why:
Because of the amount of home equity available to homeowners and strong homeowner intent for starting new home improvement projects, not to mention aging housing stock and lower mobility rates, contractors can be confident in demand for repair and remodel services in 2023 and 2024 despite a cooling housing market.
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