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Home Improvement, Remodeling Spending Expected to Rise

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Home improvement spending will increase among nearly all of the country’s largest cities this year, according to new projections from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. Thu, 02/11/2021 - 09:38. Across 42 of the 46 largest metros, home improvement spending is predicted to increase between 1 and 13%.

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Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility

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Modular adaptive reuse of parking structure grants future flexibility 0 qpurcell Wed, 05/15/2024 - 08:40 Adaptive Reuse The shift away from excessive parking requirements aligns with a broader movement, encouraging development of more sustainable and affordable housing. and San Jose, Calif., Hartford, Conn.; have in common?

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Why Are Developers Building Luxury Condos in Cities Facing an Affordable Housing Crisis?

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Why Are Developers Building Luxury Condos in Cities Facing an Affordable Housing Crisis? Those new development plans contradict the true reality of housing in most American cities, which continue to battle a worsening affordability crisis. In pricey coastal markets, residential land is expensive. is short 7.3

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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Housing, non-residential construction, and a revival in exploration industries could be the key economic drivers. San JoseSan Jose is the third-ranked market for the second year in a row, with investors attracted to the prospects offered by the city’s technology industry.

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Palo Alto Green Construction Tips for Consumers Participating in PG&E Rebate Program

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PG&E Whole House Rebate Program offers both basic and advanced packages. The program encourages residents to take a “whole house” approach by combining several related improvements at once to increase a home’s overall energy efficiency and achieve greater savings. Contact: James Fehl. Fehl Construction. 408) 465-6597.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Inspired by New Urbanism design principles, the complex will include an office building that will house the new IBM Services Center, as well as a separate, 11-story residential building with 95 river-view apartments and nine separate town homes. The BRAF-affiliated Wilbur Marvin Foundation (WMF) will own the office building.

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Tiny overall gains, mixed sectoral results mark latest construction jobs, spending data

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Private residential construction climbed 1.7% The largest segment, improvements to existing single- and multi-family housing, jumped $8 billion (7.6%) for the month, although the initial estimate for March was reduced by $10 billion. One piece of multifamily construction that may do well is for-profit student housing.