Residential
How to Calculate Roofing Squares (With Free Calculator)
How to calculate roofing squares: footprint times pitch multiplier. Learn bundle count and waste factor with real worked examples and free calculator tool.
Mike Callahan · 2026-07-10
ResidentialPole Barn Cost 2026
Pole barn cost 2026. Post-frame storage, equipment barns $15-50/SF. Material and labor breakdown, timeline, regional cost variation.
ResidentialHow to Calculate Drywall (With Free Calculator)
How to calculate drywall sheets, tape, and joint compound for any room. Perimeter formula, sheet coverage calculator, waste factor, and worked examples included.
ResidentialInground Pool Construction Cost 2026
Inground pool construction cost 2026. Gunite, vinyl, fiberglass pools. Residential costs per square foot with full breakdown and timeline.
Key Metrics
Housing starts
1.42M
SAARSeasonally adjusted annual rate. Tracks new residential construction projects broken ground.
Building permits
1.46M
SAARLeading indicator for future construction activity. Permits lead starts by 1-2 months.
Median home price
$412,300
National median existing-home sale price. Driven by inventory constraints and mortgage rates.
30-yr mortgage
6.82%
Freddie Mac weekly average. Directly affects housing affordability and new construction demand.
Remodeling spend
$427B