The PropTech Breakthrough Awards have emerged as a pivotal annual event in the real estate technology industry, celebrating innovations and transformative advancements. Held in Los Angeles, the awards highlight significant contributions across various categories, from smart building technology to
August 15, 2024In recent years, the residential building sector has experienced unprecedented wage growth, a trend that has garnered attention from industry analysts, workers, and policymakers alike. With wages increasing by 9.0% year-over-year as of June 2024, the fastest rate since December 2018, the labor
August 6, 2024The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Producer Price Index (PPI) for June 2024 has brought to light significant fluctuations in residential construction costs. This data, curated and analyzed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), presents a critical snapshot of the rising
July 15, 2024America is in the throes of an affordable housing crunch that has left policymakers and stakeholders scrambling for innovative solutions. At the epicenter of this debate is Ivan Rupnik, an architect whose voice is increasingly resonant as he champions a novel approach grounded in history. By
June 12, 2024In 2023, the North American construction industry demonstrated resilience in the face of various economic and political challenges. As it moves into 2024, the industry faces a changing set of obstacles and possibilities. The United States, Mexico, and Canada each navigated these difficulties in
April 23, 2024In a concerted effort to address Canada's housing shortage, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has introduced the **Infrastructure for Housing Initiative (IHI)**. This novel program is designed to mitigate infrastructure bottlenecks and expedite the construction of new residential
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