I would be pleased to contribute my insights on the 2026 construction outlook for Acorn Finance, drawing from my research on materials inflation, workforce challenges, and residential demand trends. My analysis of technology adoption and financing conditions in the construction sector aligns well with your discussion topics, particularly how these factors influence contractor decision-making and project backlogs. Having tracked commodity price volatility and written extensively on the remodeling versus new-build landscape, I can offer data-backed perspectives on what contractors should prepare for in the coming cycle.