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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — ProWood, a manufacturer and distributor of premium pressure-treated lumber and part of UFP Industries, Inc., released its 2026 State of the Industry Report. The report examines how shifting homeowner expectations are reshaping the construction landscape—from supply chain strategies and product innovation to workforce dynamics and purchasing priorities. “What we’re seeing is a convergence of factors reshaping how the industry operates—from homeowner expectations to labor availability to product performance,” said Jeff Crisp, vice president of operations at ProWood. “Supply chain strategy is part of that shift, alongside changes in who’s building, what materials are trusted, and how long-term performance is being defined.” The report translates those converging forces into several key trends shaping the future of construction.