09/02/2026
AI adoption in construction and design is accelerating fast.
Our 2026 U.S. State of AI in Construction and Design report found that 41% of pros on Houzz use AI, up from 34% last year. And the payoff is real: more than half (52%) are saving 3 or more hours a week, and nearly 1 in 5 (18%) are saving 8 hours–a full workday or more. On average, that adds up to an estimated $134,000 in annual productivity gains per firm.
This year, we also surveyed homeowners for the first time, and 1 in 5 are turning to AI for their own projects. Adoption varies widely by generation (from 41% of Millennials to just 7% of Seniors) and homeowners consistently reach for AI to imagine a project rather than manage it.
Curious what it means for you? https://www.houzz.com/magazine/2026-u-s-houzz-state-of-ai-construction-and-design-industry-stsetivw-vs~185721450