Innovation Driving Affordable Housing Development in the US
With the construction industry’s labor shortage having no end in sight, designers and builders have to use cutting-edge technology and innovation to solve the housing crisis.
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Why Construction Is Ripe For Disruption
The US economy has been enjoying a historic run. Since June 2009, the upturn is set to be the longest in US history if it can last until June. The one area that is lagging is new home sales. The season? A lack of entry-level homes that are priced within reach of the 19.4 million who have entered the workforce since 2009.
Mass-Production of Homes the Panacea to the Housing Crisis
Housing shortages, less disposable income and rising building costs—if there was ever a time to support affordable housing options, this is it!
Why Wood is the New Concrete for Savvy Architects
Thanks to mass timber building components making wood more adaptable, wood buildings can go up faster, be as strong as steel and much lighter too. Now with high rise buildings on the table, wood is enjoying unprecedented appeal.
Deepening Construction Labor Shortages Affect Economic Growth
A new survey by Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) shows that 80 percent of construction firms interviewed reported a shortage of construction professionals.