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in remodeling and new construction because
they want their current house to be their forever
one - and they are willing to spend the money
to fulfill that goal.
LUCKY LOCATIONS
In terms of regions in the U.S. that are faring well,
Apter says remodeling is at its peak in his firm's
location in Annapolis, Md., and in his home city
of Sarasota, Fla. According to Dietz, more than
half of single-family building takes place in the
South, with pockets of strength in the Midwest
because those are areas with population growth
and an aging housing stock. Cialone cites Montana
as a strong growth area because of its resort
status throughout the year, and other similar
markets include Florida, Texas and Tennessee.
UPDATES ON TWO INDUSTRY ISSUES
Supply chain issues are evening out as vendors
are getting better at telling clients what they can
and can't obtain during a certain period of time.
They are updating their websites to show what is
in stock and determining what sells best. On the
other hand, design professionals are more willing
to make product selection changes if their original
choice will significantly hold up a project.
" Although delays on certain items have decreased,
there will still be lags on special/custom
orders, " said Apter.
Inflation has driven up the cost of building
material prices, and Dietz notes lumber as one
of the biggest challenges. As the demand for new
housing increases in 2024, so will the demand for
lumber and other building materials.
" We do not produce enough lumber to meet
the demands in the U.S., so we need to reduce
or eliminate the tariff on Canadian softwood
lumber, which makes up about a third of our
supply, " he explained.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Rising labor costs and the availability of skilled
laborers are still hitting our industry hard. AcWhat's
Next in Design
" First, it's not possible to think about the
future of the home without recognizing the
role sustainability will continue to play in K&B.
Designers are growing increasingly more
interested in specifying products that improve
the health and well-being of their clients and are
environmentally friendly, meaning they conserve
water and energy, are free of toxic materials,
are responsibly and locally sourced and reduce
industry waste. "
-Bill Darcy, NKBA Global President & CEO
" Technology lets us live more efficiently. In the
bath, this means plumbing products for an
at-home, water-efficient spa experience. In
the kitchen, this could be faucets that produce
different kinds of water and refrigerators that can
track when food is going bad. As tech comes
down in price, it will available to everyone. "
- John Cialone, ASID Chair of the
National Board of Directors
" Aging in place; adding a curbless shower
and ensuring there is enough room for a
wheelchair is an advantage for the
homeowner and a potential buyer as well. "
- Andy Apter, NARI President
" Smaller footprints for cost efficiency; we will
see more legislation adopting ADU policies to
provide more units in the same space. Designs
will feature less clutter and more quality. "
- Ed Brady, President & CEO of HBI
" Buyers are under a lot of affordability
challenges, so space solutions and
energy efficiency will be key. "
- Robert Dietz, NAHB SVP & Chief Economist
According to John
Cialone, chair
of the American
Society of Interior
Designers'
National Board of
Directors, the most
sustainable home
is the one that
already exists.
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