In the distillation process, the mash is where raw ingredients come together for the start of something awesome. Our blog works the same way. We load up the hopper with relevant facts, smart insights and random thoughts, then watch new ideas bubble up.
The U.S. housing supply is said to be anywhere from three to five million units short of demand. The ensuing crisis was years in the making—and these recommended articles and podcasts from our team will help expand your understanding of its root causes. Introducing Deep Dive, our newest column, where Interrupt teammates share the resources shaping their industry-related insights and knowledge.
Through 2034, the U.S. government is offering households a tax credit to cover up to 30 percent of the cost of installing rooftop solar and battery storage. It’s called the Residential Clean Energy Credit, and two of our Interrupt team members took advantage of the policy to transform their respective homes’ power sources from gas and electric to solar. Hear their personal insights into the selection and installation process.
The sandwich generation isn’t just a social problem; it’s an innovation problem, too. At some point in our lives, many of us become filling for the so-called sandwich—caring for our own children and our aging parents at the same time. Or we experience transition, in our jobs, relationships, or health, and need to live with family or friends to bridge the gap. This need for multigenerational housing is in direct opposition to our current priority building single-family, nuclear homes in the U.S. Here’s why one writer believes that needs to change, and why it’s an untapped opportunity for the construction and design industries.
Home ownership is a core part of The American Dream (if not *the* American dream). What does it mean for the construction building materials industry that so many potential buyers are squeezed out of the process? We explore the factors and how these players might best respond to the coming consequences for multifamily building and material costs.
Bill Giacci, Interrupt account executive and former NYC straphanger, shares his insights on what it’s like to be a wannabe homeowner in post-Covid suburbia.
Building materials brands need to pay attention to the unique needs and problems of millennial homeowners. It’s a key factor to understanding your target audience, or the end-enjoyer. Yes, Millennials are turning 40 and they own homes. Take a note from two brand new homeowners on the Interrupt team—Aly and Ernest. From power tools to apps, get two insights from people living the dream right now.
Smart home products are everywhere. If your lights aren’t controlled by a simple Alexa request, are you even living? In reality, home automation is on a steep incline. By 2025, the industry is expected to grow by at least $25B. And with big players like Google, Amazon, and Facebook digging their heels in, it’s important to pay attention—especially if you build or sell materials for the home.
An affordable housing crisis is facing millions of Americans and affecting every state across the U.S. Building materials companies have a responsibility to help.
NAHB partnered with MetroStudy during the 2019 International Builders’ Show (IBS) to present the 2019 National Housing Forecast. The forecast included key housing predictions based on current economic trends as well as recent United States government policy’s impact on the housing market.
The fastest-growing residential areas in the U.S. are where wildlife meets urban life. While beautiful, these exurban communities will require innovative building materials to combat the dangers of mountainous and coastal living, especially as our climate changes.
Here are a few tips to help your company spring into action for a successful 2015.
Home builders, like most business people, have straightforward motives.
Suppliers provide quality products and services… usually.