Roofing contractors and other construction professionals would view a surge in calls for reroofing jobs as a golden opportunity. However, in recent years, a shortage of experienced roofers created challenges for many contractors. Find out how this labor shortage impacts roofing materials choices.

The President's proposed 2018 budget eliminates funding for the EPA's WaterSense voluntary water efficiency product certification program. Find out how the elimination of this popular program would impact consumers and manufacturers of plumbing fixtures.

When it comes to windows, homeowners and builders want the whole package: a product that provides a modern, customized appearance while also boosting energy efficiency. To appeal to consumers, window manufacturers are competing on performance as much as style, expanding product lines to feature new energy-efficient, low-maintenance windows with sleek, contemporary designs.

Looking to diversify their living space, residential consumers may choose to forgo traditional drywall ceilings in favor of more decorative offerings.

In recent years, demand for standard three-tab asphalt shingles has faded in the face of severe weather outbreaks and tightening regulations. Instead, homeowners are turning to high-performance laminated shingles as a solution.

Until recently, granite and quartz were reserved for the high-end kitchen design, but increasing availability and consumer interest has boosted their market share as these materials become mainstream in markets around the world.

Rising consumer interest in insulated vinyl siding, increasingly stringent energy codes, and a changing construction labor market will boost sales of siding from distributors. A Freedonia analyst weighs in on the shifting market.

As the US home construction and remodeling market heats up, roofing distributors -- companies that buy roofing in bulk and re-sell it in more manageable quantities to contractors and other customers -- are poised to capitalize. Several major distributors are working to consolidate the industry and expand their respective footprints.

A Freedonia expert weighs in on trends in the US home remodeling market and what those trends mean for the markets for plumbing fixtures, flooring, cabinetry, windows and doors, and other building products.

The manufactured housing industry makes up about one-tenth of new single-family housing in the US. In recent years, a competitive environment for new units has destabilized many small manufacturers. Consequently, the industry has become increasingly concentrated as small producers close or are acquired by larger manufacturers. A Freedonia analyst weighs in on recent industry restructuring.