NBMDA partnered with the Institute for Trend Research (ITR) to develop a series of customized economic reports produced exclusively for NBMDA members.

What are the Economic Outlook Reports About?

Produced four times per year by ITR Senior Economists, the NBMDA Economic Outlook Report correlates macroeconomic data to specific product categories directly related to the building material industry. The report allows you to forecast what effect the economy has on your business and what you can reasonably expect for up to six quarters in the future.

These economic outlook reports provide solid answers to such questions as when to increase overhead, when to add sales staff, when to cut inventory levels and when to increase or decrease sales/marketing allocations. Knowing when to act, and when not to, can result in increased profits and costs savings for your company.

ITR, a professional research firm, accurately analyzes market/economic trends and provides business planning tools that enable companies to achieve increased performance and profitability. These reports will be sent to you four times per year as a new component of the menu of services you receive for your annual NBMDA dues investment.

Direct Consulting Expertise Available

To compliment selected reports, a webinar featuring ITR Executive Director, Brian Beaulieu, will be held to review highlights and provide additional analysis of each report and allow you to ask questions specific to your business interests. The report and webinar are free to all members, but you must register to participate in the webinar.

The next webinar to review the May 2010 report will be held on June 22, 2010 at 1pm eastern. Click here to login to the member's only area and register to participate.

How Can I Get a Report?

Quarterly reports will be sent directly via email to each NBMDA member when they are released. The May Report is now available. The next report will be released in August 2010. To access the current and past reports, login to the Member's Only area to access the latest report.