The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released the "AAMA 2016/2017 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast." This report delivers timely information on window, door and skylight market trends and product relationships. Historic data for 2008 through 2014 and forecast data for 2017 through 2019 also are included in the report. Forecasts are based on projections of construction activity as of March 2017.
Total housing starts continued their growth curve in 2016 with strong gains particularly in the single family segment, up by 10 percent. The overall new housing market is expected to continue at a strong level of growth through 2019. Single family starts are expected to continue to take the lead in 2017 and experience another 10 percent increase. While the West and Midwest regions of the U.S. have experienced stronger growth in the last year, the South and Northeast are expected to be more dynamic over the next two years.