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NYC startup
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This company built its own rail terminal in New York City to avoid relying on trucks

Eco Material Technologies uses rail transport for SCM to reduce costs and emissions compared to trucking.
#homebuilding
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's tariff on China hits homebuilders hard

Tariffs on key construction materials from China, Vietnam, and North America strain homebuilders and threaten housing affordability.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago
SF real estate

Homebuilder stocks damaged after Trump's tariff bombshell

Homebuilders are severely impacted by high tariff rates on construction materials, causing significant stock market declines.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Business

Trump tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico go into effect Saturday

Tariffs are a short-term strategy for negotiation, not a long-term policy for the Trump administration.
25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports may adversely affect the U.S. construction industry.
Housing costs could increase due to rising prices of construction materials linked to tariffs.
Universal tariffs could lead to increased inflation and household tax burdens.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago
SF real estate

Homebuilder stocks damaged after Trump's tariff bombshell

Homebuilders are severely impacted by high tariff rates on construction materials, causing significant stock market declines.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Business

Trump tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico go into effect Saturday

Tariffs are a short-term strategy for negotiation, not a long-term policy for the Trump administration.
25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports may adversely affect the U.S. construction industry.
Housing costs could increase due to rising prices of construction materials linked to tariffs.
Universal tariffs could lead to increased inflation and household tax burdens.
more#homebuilding
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
World news

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Making buildings more resilient DW 03/28/2025

Earthquake-related deaths primarily result from building collapses, not ground shaking.
Modern construction techniques can significantly improve buildings' earthquake resistance.
Business
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago

Trump tariffs would result in homebuilder price increases

Trump's trade policies could lead to increased housing costs and inflation, hindering affordability.
Proposed tariffs may substantially affect the U.S. economy and housing market.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Science

This new bone-like cement could change how we build just about everything

New cement developed at Princeton is lighter and 5.6 times tougher than traditional concrete, inspired by the structure of human bone.
fromArchDaily
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Craft of Brick Bonding: Innovative Textural Designs Tailored to Canadian Winter Conditions

Canada's climate poses unique challenges for architecture, but brick's versatility and historical significance make it a favored material.
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