fresh NAHB SURVEYS DOCUMENT AN ongo...

fresh NAHB SURVEYS DOCUMENT AN ongoing tendency toward subcontracting by single-family dwelling builders. But builders of all sizes still directly purchase large proportions of materials used and installed by the agency of their subcontractors. And, in these cases, traditional distribution channels still dominate.

SUBCONTRACTING EXPANDS

Subcontracting always has been a major feature of the household building industry, particularly among larger building companies, and reliance upon subs has increased ...