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According to the American Institute of Architects, non-residential construction spending is projected to grow by 2.2% in 2025 and 2.6% in 2026. The industrial sector is expected to outperform other non-residential projects, with resilience and modest growth in areas like data centers, public infrastructure, and water treatment.

Bill Weisberg, AD's CEO, believes that it is incredibly valuable in turbulent times for supplier to focus on independents. 

Today’s marketplace is flooded with content. Traditional marketing of product and price isn’t enough—supply houses must craft narratives to stand out and be memorable. You do more than stock and sell products, and it’s time to share that with the world.

All respondents overall reported a median May sales increase of 4.5% y/y and -3.7% vs. April 2025. Calendar-year YTD sales were up 5%, while trailing 12-month sales were up 2.4%. Inventoryies rose 6% vs. May 2024. The median three-month average days sales outstanding (DSO) dropped to 40 days.

Industry Insights Senior Vice President Greg Manns notes data from the 2025 report shows 2024 was a challenging year compared to a few recent ones. However, Manns cautions that he is not painting a picture of gloom and doom because ASA wholesaler respondents still reported a fairly solid year when looking from a historical perspective over the last 5-10 years.

For smaller independents, designing one isn’t about handing it off to a slick firm; it’s about you being in the trenches, plotting layout, flow, and how people and machines coexist.

Proton surveyed 93 distributors in the industrial, HVAC, electrical, janitorial and building materials sectors.

The summit held in early May drew more than 220 attendees and enjoyed tremendous sponsorship support from industry vendors, wholesalers, reps and service providers for its two-day education, best practices sharing and networking forum held at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California.

NetPlus Alliance's CEO believes that continuing to maintain relationships, strategy and education are vital to navigating these uncertain times. 

Joining a buying group for your luxury kitchen and bath showroom offers many advantages. While enhanced buying power and cost savings are significant benefits, surveys show that the most valued aspect is the long-lasting relationships formed within the group. Read about some key benefits of membership.