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The ongoing trade war has created significant uncertainty for homebuilders — and it’s starting to show up in construction ...
One would think that the pace of new residential construction largely mirrors the pace of filings for building permits. And ...
as plastic has become the star component in many new building materials in the residential construction industry. That's according to many of the vendors that filled downtown Providence with pickup ...
While the structural components are manufactured in the United States, the imported wood will still be hit with the tariffs. Industry by industry: JLC Live Residential Construction Show exhibitors for ...
Housing starts fell a lot further than expected as builders pulled back on construction of new single-family homes.
Much of the higher costs to build will likely be passed on to homebuyers and renters. The increased building fees come as ...
Construction prices have climbed for the third straight month in March, the first time this has happened since September 2023.
Traditional wood-frame construction has long been the standard in residential building, although this presents a major ...
A representative for MCCTC tells 21 News the building is expected to be finished and ready for students in the fall of 2026.
U.S. construction spending rose 0.7 in February, but hiring slowed as job openings fell. Industry experts warn of cooling demand and slower growth ahead.
U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in February as a decline in mortgage rates boosted single-family homebuilding, though rising economic uncertainty because of tariffs on imports ...
Wood is one of the most-used materials in residential construction (aluminum and steel are more prevalent in commercial and large residential buildings), and much of it comes from Canada.