article thumbnail

Housing Prices Threaten the Federal Reserve's Inflation Outlook

Pro Builder

Forecasters predict elevated home prices to be a temporary reaction to the economy’s reopening after pandemic-related restrictions, but the Wall Street Journal says housing costs appear to be more persistent than expected. The dramatic increase reflects disrupted supply chains, shortages, and a resurgence of travel. cbroderick.

Housing 52
article thumbnail

Global Market For Smart Cities To Reach $1,265.85 Billion By 2019

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

According to the report “ Smart Cities Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019 ,” the global smart cities market is expected to reach a value of $1,265.85 during the forecast period from 2013 to 2019. Posted by Heidi Schwartz. from 2013 to 2019.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

3 Ways the Pandemic is Changing Smart Homes

Pro Builder

In 2020 alone, there were 4.2 With this trend forecast in mind, we’ve outlined three ways the pandemic has impacted the smart homes and what builders should consider in the future as you continue creating smarter and more convenient homes. over the past decade. In fact, digital assistant usage worldwide is expected to double to 8.4

Schedule 111
article thumbnail

Think YOU could win Landscape Photographer of the Year 2020? These amazing entries show just how tough the competition is

Construction Test

The winners will be announced on October 18, 2020, and will be featured in the 13th edition of the Landscape Photographer of the Year book as well as being part of an exhibition that will tour the UK, starting in in mid-November. The post Think YOU could win Landscape Photographer of the Year 2020?

Roads 26
article thumbnail

Living Now: America at Home Study Concept Home

Pro Builder

When the COVID-19 pandemic put most of the nation under mandatory stay-at-home orders, economic forecasters hypothesized about the impact it would have on restaurants, small business, travel and hospitality, and live events. Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki. Barnaby: The America at Home Study Concept Home Step by Step.

America 98
article thumbnail

Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

Business Facilities

The Ignite Institute is on pace to welcome up to 1,000 students, grades 9-12, beginning in the 2019-2020 school year. All sites are within five miles of Interstate 80, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline travels east/west, which gives rail access to a bevy of manufacturers, agri-business and logistic companies alike.