Re: Your Bottlenecks

Our latest poll results are in. And while the sample isn't statistically significant, the patterns are interesting.

A few things that stand out: the volume of remodeling work you're taking on, the fact that budget/cost concerns are high but that they're not sidelining client desires for performance or lifestyle fit, and that complexity is ... everywhere. See the raw data in our Signals section below.

So, where are you seeing the bottlenecks most? Send me a note to help us prioritize future coverage.

—Pauline Hammerbeck

P.S. If you're skimming, here's what else you can find in this week's issue:

• A Spiral Staircase Making a Sculptural Statement
• Homes Shouldn't Be Lit Like a Warehouse. Many Are. 
• From Coverings: 5 Tile and Stone Trends for 2026  

Signals: What We're Tracking

Custom Builder Poll Results: Where Do Custom Projects Stand?

In our latest poll, we asked where your work is coming from, what clients are prioritizing, and where your teams are feeling the most strain. Here's the raw output of what you had to say:

Around Endeavor's Buildings & Construction Group

Delivering Emotional Impact on a Tight Budget [Pro Builder] 

Show Don't Tell: How a NJ Remodeler Built a Loyal YouTube Base [Pro Remodeler]

Office-to-Residential Conversion is Up 28% [BD+C]

High-Design California Lighting Company With a Fully Vertical Operation [Custom Builder]