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fromKqed
5 days ago
California

California, Epicenter of the Nation's Housing Crisis, Is Finally Getting a Housing Agency | KQED

fromKqed
5 days ago
California

California, Epicenter of the Nation's Housing Crisis, Is Finally Getting a Housing Agency | KQED

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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Jerome Powell defends $2.5 billion Federal Reserve renovation project amid criticism from the Trump administration

"While periodic work has been done to keep these buildings occupiable, neither building has seen a comprehensive renovation since they were first constructed."
Renovation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Cost to build largest new reservoir in California in 50 years increases by $2 billion to at least $6.2 billion

Construction costs for Sites Reservoir have surged approximately 50%, from an original estimate of $4.5 billion to between $6.2 billion and $6.8 billion due to inflation of construction materials.
Agriculture
#real-estate
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC rents will soar in two boroughs over Trump tariffs

New York City rents are rising due to ongoing tariffs affecting construction costs, particularly impacting Manhattan and the Bronx.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Staggering cost of meeting London's housing target revealed in new research

Building homes in London is significantly more expensive than in other regions of England, creating a crisis.
Many Londoners are considering leaving due to rising housing costs.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
US politics

Trump's Tariffs Are Expected To Raise New-Home Costs by $9,200-and These States Will Feel the Most Pain

NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC rents will soar in two boroughs over Trump tariffs

New York City rents are rising due to ongoing tariffs affecting construction costs, particularly impacting Manhattan and the Bronx.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Staggering cost of meeting London's housing target revealed in new research

Building homes in London is significantly more expensive than in other regions of England, creating a crisis.
Many Londoners are considering leaving due to rising housing costs.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago
US politics

Trump's Tariffs Are Expected To Raise New-Home Costs by $9,200-and These States Will Feel the Most Pain

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fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Silicon Valley BART project gets millions in funding, but still short - San Jose Spotlight

VTA officials said they've negotiated with Kiewit Shea Traylor for about 18 months, but their prices were nearly twice what VTA could afford.
Silicon Valley
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

MTA Capital Plan Approved, But Still Raises Three Billion Questions - Streetsblog New York City

We lost the muscle memory for building, but we're regaining it, said Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance.
NYC politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Garden houses and Cabins: The UK's Fastest-Growing Home Upgrade in 2025

In 2025, the rise of garden houses reflects a shift in homeowner needs, offering affordable, flexible spaces amid skyrocketing construction costs and inflation.
Renovation
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

How much does internal plastering cost? Our expert explains all the factors when budgeting for this finish

Proper plastering is essential for smooth, durable surfaces and successful decoration.
Understanding plastering costs helps homeowners budget accurately for renovations.
#tariffs
NYC real estate
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Trump's tariffs are starting to bite American builders

Trump's tariffs have significantly increased construction costs for real estate developers, raising concerns about future project feasibility.
US politics
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Homebuilders Warn of Rising Building Costs as Trump's Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Take Effect

The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods are expected to increase home prices and harm housing affordability in the U.S.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Trump's tariffs would make housing more expensive in the Bay Area. How much? It depends on what you're building and where

Tariffs imposed by Trump on imports are expected to raise building costs and exacerbate housing supply issues in the Bay Area.
NYC real estate
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Trump's tariffs are starting to bite American builders

Trump's tariffs have significantly increased construction costs for real estate developers, raising concerns about future project feasibility.
US politics
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Homebuilders Warn of Rising Building Costs as Trump's Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Take Effect

The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods are expected to increase home prices and harm housing affordability in the U.S.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Trump's tariffs would make housing more expensive in the Bay Area. How much? It depends on what you're building and where

Tariffs imposed by Trump on imports are expected to raise building costs and exacerbate housing supply issues in the Bay Area.
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fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump's tariffs added $4M to this Virginia wind project in just a few weeks

Dominion Energy's wind project is the largest in the U.S., but Trump-era tariffs are significantly increasing construction costs.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Tea room project in Dublin park cost council almost 683,000

The council said that the conversion of the depot at the historic park included a dining area, a serving area, storerooms, toilets, and other facilities.
Renovation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Japan's Expo 2025 revives memories of Tokyo Olympics' cost blowout

Despite facing challenges like weak ticket sales and ballooning costs, Expo 2025 in Osaka highlights global collaboration as key to overcoming contemporary crises and exploring new technologies.
World politics
Renovation
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
3 months ago

'Plan early' - homebuilders warned building costs are set to rise 12% by 2030

Building costs predicted to rise by 12% in five years, driven by increased labor and materials costs along with economic inflation.
#insurance-rates
California
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Insurance Rates Will Increase for Some Homeowners After 2 California Carriers Are Given Go-Ahead

Insurance companies in California raise rates due to high construction costs, affecting 666,000 customers post-wildfires.
California
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Insurance Rates Will Increase for Some Homeowners After 2 California Carriers Are Given Go-Ahead

Insurance companies in California raise rates due to high construction costs, affecting 666,000 customers post-wildfires.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Climate change is driving a home insurance crisis. Here's how insurers assess risk

Homeowners insurance rates surged 11.3% nationwide in 2023, signaling a troubling trend amidst evolving risks and rising construction costs.
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US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Your apartment building is made of steel - and Trump's trade plans could mean higher rent

Trump's 25% steel tariffs may further inflate construction costs, exacerbating the housing crunch and driving rents and condo prices higher.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Peeved builders say proposed sprinkler rule in new builds will drive up home prices in NY

New regulations may require sprinkler systems in New York homes, raising construction costs significantly and impacting affordability.
Opposition argues that new sprinkler requirements will not effectively enhance safety and will hinder home ownership.
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