Global demand for prefabricated housing is forecast to rise 1% annually through 2024 to 3.9 million units, boosted partly by the shortage of affordable housing throughout the world supporting demand for inexpensive prefabricated units.
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Construction & Real Estate
Near-record snow can’t cool Lehigh Valley’s hot housing market
Ignoring near-record snowfall in the Lehigh Valley, home sales kept their up their torrid pace, increasing 8.9% from January 2020 to January 2021.
Read More »Engineers need to play a role in climate policy
The Biden administration is making climate change a top priority and has started issuing executive orders affecting energy production nationally. State governments are also studying a variety of carbon-reducing mandates. What should business leaders be doing?
Read More »Renaissance Hotel reopening April 1 under new management
Previously operating under the Marriot brand, the hotel, which was a key part of Allentown’s City Center redevelopment efforts, will be operated by Gulph Creek Hotels, a Mid-Atlantic hotel management company based in Wayne.
Read More »Lehigh Valley home sales stay strong while inventory stays low
The latest report from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach shows that home sales in the Lehigh Valley are up by 8.5%, with 511 homes sold in January 2021 compared to 471 homes sold in January 2020.
Read More »In Lehigh, the rush for homes cuts across all demographics
If there’s one word that identifies the Lehigh Valley housing market, it’s speed. If homes – and rentals – were games, they’d be flying off the shelves. Almost as soon as they become available, they’re gone.
Read More »Survey: One-Third of Homebuyers Would Relocate If Remote Work Becomes Permanent; One-Third Already Have
Two-thirds of homebuyers and sellers would consider moving—or already have moved—to a different city or area given the opportunity to work remotely permanently, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage.
Read More »New tech, such as aerial drones, is changing engineering by improving accuracy and even lowering costs
Drone use in construction is growing, allowing better coordination on the job site, and clearer vision for clients.
Read More »DLP Lending names new head of operations
The company announced that Gary Cho has been named vice president of operations for DLP Lending, which provides acquisition and renovation financing for real estate investors.
Read More »A Sweet Deal: Couple offers case of Girl Scout cookies in bid to buy Berks home
When Brian and Kristine Parkes walked into this home in Mohnton, Berks County, they knew it was “the one.” But competition was tough so Kristine, fund development director for the Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, made a unique offer with their bid – a case of Girl Scout cookies.
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