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Top Takeaways from 2024 IBS, KBIS, IRE, AHR Expo, and World of Concrete

Here are some initial takeaways we’ve gathered from 2024 trade shows to provide you with insights on where our industry may be heading this year and next. For starters, KBIS, IBS, IRE, AHR Expo, and World of Concrete all saw high attendance and high energy to kickoff 2024, and it only gets better from there.

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Building & Construction
Home Improvement

Considerations for Capturing Homeowner Demand in the Decking, Fencing and Railing Markets

The decking, fencing and railing markets are all expected to increase in size in the next 5-10 years. With repair and remodel activity continuing to drive demand, outdoor projects are becoming more frequent. With advances in technology, decking, fencing, and railings are also becoming more affordable. With increasing homeowner interest in these kinds of projects, there is plenty of room to innovate and capture share of wallet in these product categories.

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Home Improvement

Contractors Confident in Future Business Outlook as Volume of New Leads Grows

Q3 of 2023 results from the Farnsworth Quarterly Contractor Index are now available to download. The mindsets of the consumer is strong and that is having a positive impact for home improvement, which we see in how professional contractors view the present and future outlook of their businesses. 

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Home Improvement

Uncertainty Creeping Into Contractors' Future Business Outlooks in Q2 of 2023

A new narrative is taking shape, in contrast to contractor sentiments than we’ve been seeing for the last couple of years. Pay attention to how contractor outlook for the future of 2023 and especially 2024 is changing. Here’s what we’re seeing:

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Home Improvement
Building & Construction

Residential Roofing Market Watch: Homeowner Trends in Roof Repair and Replacement

Roofing projects are a staple project when it comes to maintaining and protecting the value of a house, and homeowners depend heavily on professional contractors to help with repairs and replacements—from selecting and acquiring materials to performing the actual installations.‍ Here's a look at what homeowner trends are impacting the roofing industry in 2024:

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Home Improvement
Customer Usage and Attitude

Independent Home Improvement Retailers Report Lingering Business Slowdowns Preceding 2023

In Q4, retailers were seeing year over year improvement in transaction count and profit margins compared to Q3, however cost of goods continues to be a concern.

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Building & Construction
Home Improvement

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