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Apr 2023
39m 13s

305: What Do Homeowners Want?

Devon Tilly / The Art of Construction
About this episode
Jenni Nichols, Vice President of DesignLens at John Burns Research and Consulting, joins us for episode 305 of Art of Construction.

John Burns Research and Consulting provides independent research and consulting services related to the US housing industry. Backed by their deep-dive research and supported by experts across the nation, the New Home Trends Institute pairs design inspiration with exclusive insights into the “why” behind consumers’ housing choices.

Join Jenni, Devon and many more April 25th - 27th at the Housing Innovation Summit in Denver, which includes up to 300 of the industry’s most forward-thinking and collaborative leaders. The Housing Innovation Alliance will be co-hosting this year’s event with the University of Denver on their campus – featuring insights from seasoned industry experts, next-generation leaders and startups.

Learn more and register at housinginnovationsummit.com
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