The high cost of capital and materials also is weighing on the construction industry.

The BTR segment  is bolstered by a challenging home ownership market.

E-commerce to shifting trade flows are changing patterns.

Construction professionals foresee better sales, profit margins and staffing levels next year.

The economy is expected to end the year with more than 2 million new jobs.

The markets most vulnerable to housing market declines are clustered in California, Florida, Illinois and New Jersey.

Headwinds including financing costs and compressed margins continue to challenge the sector.

A focus on single-family housing has created a significant gap in the middle housing sector.