4th Annual Edition
2026 ECI Trend Report:
Residential Home Building
What Are the Trends Shaping Residential Construction Success in 2026?
For production home builders and residential construction professionals, 2026 represents a pivotal moment in the industry’s evolution. The market is shifting, and leaders must adapt to stay profitable and resilient.
- Tighter margins and rising costs
- Digital-first homebuyer expectations
- Trade coordination and labor shortages
- Operational complexity across disconnected systems
What steps are you taking to streamline your operations and respond to the changing landscape?
After countless conversations with construction leaders and a deep dive into industry benchmark data, we created the 2026 ECI Trend Report: Residential Home Building. This guide is specifically designed to give you the insights and practical steps you need to plan strategically for the coming year and beyond.
What's inside:
- The Digital Homebuyer Shift: Learn why over seventy percent of buyers start their home search online, and how builders using real-time inventory and automated lead response convert prospects up to 20% faster.
- Margin Protection Strategies: With average net margins declining by two percent industry-wide, uncover ways to reduce costly rework and optimize every step from sales through warranty.
- Practical Automation and AI: Discover how proactive builders leverage automation to cut manual work, accelerate response times, and improve customer satisfaction—without adding headcount.
- Connected Operating Models: Replace disconnected systems with a shared source of truth so teams can move faster, make data-driven decisions, and deliver a smoother homeowner journey.
- Peer and Expert Insights: See how top builders are shortening cycle times, reducing rework by up to 25%, and turning customer experience into a growth engine.
How your peers are staying ahead with industry specific ERP
“Today’s buyers expect the homebuying journey to begin online. Without real-time pricing and interactive tools, they won’t wait, they’ll move on. The digital experience is no longer optional it’s the first impression that earns trust.”
“As sales cycles stretch, builders need real-time visibility into what’s working and the flexibility to adapt quickly. The ability to track lead performance and adjust follow-up based on buyer concerns is becoming essential to staying competitive”
Residential Home Building Trend Report FAQs
What is the 2026 ECI Trend Report?
This report was built for leaders in residential construction who want to understand the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry in 2026. It features practical advice, hard data, and actionable strategies to help you lead your business forward.
Is the 2026 Residential Construction Trend Report free?
Yes! Our goal is to equip forward-thinking builders with the insights they need to thrive. Download your complimentary copy today.
Who should read this report?
Owners, executives, and department leaders looking to eliminate operational bottlenecks, refine digital strategy, and drive more profitable growth.
Where does the report’s data come from?
We rely on industry benchmarks, direct conversations with builders, and real-world case studies to ensure insights are relevant and actionable.
Get Your Residential Construction Roadmap for 2026
Download your free copy now to prepare for success, outpace market shifts, and build a more resilient business in the year ahead.