No. 22: Remodeling in a Changing World

Update: 2025-09-02

Description

In this episode of Design Build Central, we introduce a vital new series on Remodeling in a Changing World.

Today’s clients aren’t just changing what they want in their homes—they’re changing why they want it. We explore the deeper forces reshaping consumer behavior, from the erosion of institutional trust and the decentralization of media to the rise of AI, economic and political uncertainty, and a generational shift in values. These trends are changing how homeowners make decisions and what they expect from remodeling professionals.

We don’t just explore the big picture—we also offer practical, actionable steps for businesses to respond. From building trust through transparency, to embracing AI as a support tool (not a replacement), this episode sets the foundation for shifts affecting the remodeling consumer and the remodeling industry.

Be sure to tune in to follow-up episodes where we’ll dive deeper into how to align your sales, production, and design teams with this new consumer mindset—helping your entire company thrive in the evolving remodeling landscape.