Remodeling by the Numbers: Market Outlook & Business Benchmarks for 2026

What it’s about:
In today’s shifting housing landscape, understanding where the remodeling sector is headed and how your business stacks up is more important than ever. This data-driven session combines insights from NAHB’s latest Remodeling Market Outlook with exclusive, new findings from the 2026 'Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business' study, being unveiled for the first time at IBS 2026. Explore the key economic and demographic trends shaping the industry and walk away with vital financial benchmarks for profit margins, operating costs and expenses. Whether you're a general or design-build remodeler, gain the knowledge you need to make smart, strategic decisions in the year ahead.
What You’ll Learn

• Understand the outlook for the remodeling sector for the coming years.
• Learn about the various demand and supply-side factors impacting the remodeling market and how they apply to your business.
• Uncover industry benchmarks on profit margins, owners compensation and operating expenses.
• See how the most successful quartile of remodelers performed compared to the least successful quartile and the averages of all respondents.