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Paints and coatings company Clariant recently announced its “Golden” Decorative Coatings Trends palette and color pick, which the company says pays an advance tribute to the year to come.
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Global coatings company AkzoNobel released its 2022 Color of the Year last week, revealing an airy, light blue that the company says, “feels like the breath of fresh air we all need.”
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PPG’s Glidden paint recently commissioned a study to better understand why adults in the United States “procrastipaint”—that is, procrastinate home projects such as painting.
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The National Institute of Building Sciences has released the results of its Off-Site Construction Industry Survey, which found that a majority of professionals have utilized off-site compone...
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Market trends firm WGSN recently released its color trend prediction for 2020, dubbing “Neo Mint” the upcoming color to watch.
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Global coatings company AkzoNobel has updated its take on wood coating trends for 2018.
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Dunn-Edwards Paints recently released its 2018 Color and Design Trends Report, which features five color palettes.
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Nearly a third of construction workers lack health insurance despite half experiencing at least one doctor-diagnosed health condition, according to a recent report.
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Industrial facility construction won't be getting the same boost that commercial building will see in 2017, according to one major industry group.
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Retail, office and hotel construction is forecast to dominate the building recovery in 2017. However, industrial construction is projected to see almost no increase.
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A new sampling of opinion in the U.S. construction industry indicates that most American contractors are prepared to add staff in the coming year.
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Nearly three quarters of American construction companies plan to increase headcounts in 2017, according to a survey released this week.
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China has agreed to send up to 20,000 construction workers to Israel to help alleviate the country’s labor shortage.
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Residential construction starts in the U.S. were down 18.7 percent in November after hitting a nine-year high in October, with multifamily starts taking an especially big hit, according to C...
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What color will we paint our walls in the coming year? Well, according to the Pantone Color Institute, the answer is green—more specifically, "Greenery.”
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A team of engineers in South Korea have used salt to create a “cost-effective and environmentally friendly” superhydrophobic surface.
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The results of a recent survey suggest a gender pay gap exists in the field of architecture, but also reveals signs that diversity in the industry is on the rise.
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Nearly 70 percent of U.S building owners consider building health impacts when they make key decisions involving design and construction, a new survey suggests.
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Color experts from AkzoNobel expect a blue to dominate interiors in 2017.
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PPG architectural coatings brands are passionate about purple for 2017.
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Nearly half of registered U.S. voters believe the country’s infrastructure has gotten worse over the last five years, according to a recent poll conducted by the Association of Equipment Man...
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While the cost and time devoted to resolving construction disputes is rising in some parts of the world, the United States stands out as the only global region achieving a decrease in those ...
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Construction disputes in North America are taking less time and money to resolve, a new study suggests.
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As thousands of architects, designers, business leaders and representatives converge this week in Philadelphia for the annual American Institute of Architects’ convention, the organization r...
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Construction industry groups have incessantly sounded alarms that the biggest challenge facing the recovering housing market is a lack of skilled labor; however, a new report seems to questi...
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The Pittsburgh, PA-based paint and coatings giant PPG has unveiled an update to its corporate brand.
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Benjamin Moore has launched a new ad campaign, focused on product formulation, prompting buyers to question their paint selections.
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Most female architects in the U.S. feel that there remains a gender gap in the industry, but males in the profession are divided on the issue, a new report shows.
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China is outlawing “odd-shaped” buildings as part of an attempt to regulate city growth.
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For 2016, Pantone has veered from tradition and selected not one, but two colors deemed worthy of its coveted “Color of the Year” title.
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Color experts at Valspar say they have rounded up the prevailing consumer lifestyle influences and translated them into four inspiring color palettes predicted to trend in 2016.
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What do you see as the most pressing issues facing the coatings industry? The Journal of Protective Coatings & Linings (JPCL) is preparing the annual forecast feature for its January ...
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Is watching paint dry your thing? Well, imagine if you could enjoy the pensive pastime on the big screen.
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The leading paint hue in Benjamin Moore’s 2016 color trend forecast is Simply White.
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A 10-story condominium building is taking shape in Montreal without the use of cranes or scaffolding.
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The world around us may be moving at a fast pace and steeped in technology and instant gratification, but Kelly-Moore Paints hopes to help us slow down and live in the moment.
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U.S. construction spending in July reached levels not seen in more than seven years, according to new federal data.
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The U.S. construction industry appears caught between divergent economic trends that aid employment in some areas and hinder it in others, according to Associated General Contractors of Amer...
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A new analysis shows uneven job growth in the U.S. construction sector.
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Strawberry lovers, rejoice! A new coating advance may help you to satisfy your cravings for a longer time period.
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From “washable” to “one gallon”—paint experts over at Consumer Reports hope to relieve some confusion when it comes to paint can labels.
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From solar panels and wave-driven turbines to sea farms, the floating cities of the future are sure to be overflowing with green technologies.
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Optimism is high as construction spending levels rose strongly in June compared to the past year, but the outlook is tempered by concerns over a lack of skilled workers in key areas, which m...
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U.S. construction spending inched up in June to an annualized rate of $1.06 trillion, up 12 percent from year ago levels, according to newly released Census Bureau data.
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So long, white. Silver and other metallic colors are the hottest shades on the horizon. That’s the word from the National Coil Coating Association
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A growing number of U.S. construction companies are looking to fly drones around their jobsites to get a better look at progress and perform inspections.
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Strong residential and nonresidential building construction activity will bring back the U.S. roofing market in the coming years, experts forecast.
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NEW YORK CITY--A new messaging app aims to rid architects’ inboxes of endlessly confusing email chains.
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HOUSTON—Millennials are finally expected to enter the housing market in the coming years, making homebuilders eager to learn what the new market wants.
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SAN FRANCISCO—Although women make up nearly half of graduates from U.S. architecture programs, they also remain underrepresented in the field, according to a new report.
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NEW YORK—What do nine New York residences, a tiny house in Texas, and a log cabin in Oregon have in common?
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SAN FRANCISCO—Tired of mowing the lawn? Tomorrow's floating cities may be your savior.
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SAN FRANCISCO—The cities of the not-too-distant future are bound for the ocean—and substantial political independence.
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UNITED KINGDOM—Think backyard sheds are just a storage spot for gardening tools and lawn mowers? Think again.
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U.S. contractors, start your engines: Construction employment is set to shift into high gear, growing 29 percent by 2022, compared to just 11 percent in all other industries, according to a ...
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Step aside, ho-hum blues and greens of yore. Color experts at AkzoNobel say the go-to hue for 2015 is an elegant and warm copper.
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A UK town is awaiting installation of the world's longest "flat pack" bridge—a unique structure that is transported flat and transforms under gravity into an arch.
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It's early yet, but 2015 is looking like a growth year for the U.S. paint and coatings market, if preliminary results from a new market forecast hold.
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Architectural coatings will account for more than half of the 8.8 billion pounds of paint and coatings likely to be used in the U.S. during 2015, according to a market research firm.
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Here's a color you can drink to: Marsala, a “naturally robust and earthy wine red,” has been crowned “Color of the Year” by Pantone LLC.
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Uncle Sam may be worried about silica, but North American industry apparently is not, as the region prepares to lead the global growth of silica sand through 2018, according to a new market ...
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U.S. construction and engineering may be bouncing back, but one surprising player is not feeling the love: the boss.
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Despite the “bright future” of the construction and engineering industry, those at the helm are making less money, a new report says.
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From affordability to energy efficiency, Americans want a lot from their homes—and are not always getting it.
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Burns, amputations, fractures and other serious injuries darkened the work day for three million U.S. private-sector employees in 2013, the government reports.
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“New and improved” HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams brand paints will be available in Lowe’s home improvement stores and online come March 2015, according to a joint announcement.
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'Tis the season for architects across the U.S. to participate in sweet projects.
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From back injuries to the loss of a limb, more than 3 million U.S. private sector workers experienced a serious injury or illness on the job in 2013, according to a new report.
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A small house in South Africa is making big waves around the globe.
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Color experts at Sherwin-Williams have anointed an “uplifting, vivacious” coral the top trending color in 2015.
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In the battle of the bathrooms, the lush thrones of Longwood Gardens outside Philadelphia now wear the crown.
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Many architects in the UK are expected to work longer hours without pay, a new survey suggests.
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Contemplative architecture in one's environment may provide the same health benefits as internally generated meditation.
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The U.S. coating industry’s product recycling program has arrived in the Midwest.
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Need a last-minute look for your Halloween bash? How about pairing some thick-rimmed glasses and a black turtleneck? A swoopy dress and purple lipstick? Or perhaps a floral cardigan and whit...
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China’s president is not a fan of distinctive design and construction techniques.
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Pay scales throughout construction and engineering are comfortably back on the rise, but the power positions in those industries are shifting dramatically, a new report says.
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All boats are rising with the post-recession tide, but they are not rising equally—and the construction and engineering rock stars of tomorrow will be different from those of yesteryear, a n...
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A natural, silvery-green will be the go-to paint hue in 2015, color experts at Benjamin Moore have announced.
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The leading cause of death in the construction industry exacts its greatest toll in the residential sector, with clear trends that merit additional oversight and training, a new study says.
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Fed up with the romantic gesture that is weighing heavy on its bridges, Paris is making a new push to block its lovebirds from "Love Locking" the city’s historic spans.
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Chrysler is showing off its brand-new Michigan paint shop with a little help from Google, giving anyone with Internet access an up-close look at its shiny new facility and fancy robots.
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Surplus shipping containers, which have been finding a home in a variety of architectural applications, are now providing homes themselves.
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Vanishing spray paint, which became immensely popular during the World Cup in Brazil, will become a permanent fixture in the game it has forever changed: European football.
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The grass is always greener when there is plenty of water. And when there isn’t, there is paint.
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As the California drought sucks the color out of once-lush lawns, property owners are seeking ways to get their green back without triggering penalties for wasting water.
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U.S. construction workers are lighting up less but dipping far more—a tobacco tradeoff that employers should try to snuff out, health officials are warning.
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Looking for that structural steel component? Check the printer. A global engineering firm has unveiled 3D-printed structural-steel building components, touting “a whole new direction for the...
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A global engineering firm has unveiled 3D-printed structural-steel building components, touting “a whole new direction for the use of additive manufacturing in the field of construction and ...
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What would it look like if hit songs by The Beatles, Amy Winehouse and Elvis Presley were buildings?
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Armed with an arsenal of aerosol, World Cup referees have a new trick up their sleeves to stave off a sneaky soccer move.
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Smokeless tobacco use remains a rampant and growing problem in the construction industry, even as cigarette smoking declines, new research shows.
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Police evacuated a Paris footbridge Sunday (June 8) after a section of railing collapsed under the weight of padlocks left behind by love-struck tourists.
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Hooking padlocks to the Brooklyn Bridge may be the latest romantic must for the lovestruck, but it’s become a big safety and corrosion headache for transportation officials.
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The number of U.S. design firms that are ousting their principals is on the rise, a new market survey finds.
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It's the rare flooring product that can satisfy both your design goals and your sweet tooth.
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Forget red. What is black and white all over? Answer: The global automotive coatings industry—which may be the only place where people see black and white through rose-colored glasses.
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The automotive coatings industry may be the only place where people see black and white through rose-colored glasses.
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The rollercoaster ride of U.S. construction spending has climbed to a four-and-a-half-year high, but the progress of individual sectors remains mixed, keeping builders cautious about the fut...
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Vancouver, British Columbia, has banished the doorknob, possibly sending it the way of the dodo in the process.
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An “unusual surge” in public construction unexpectedly pushed total U.S. construction spending in October to its highest level in more than four years, the Associated General Contractors of ...
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Rebounding construction in North America and Europe will jumpstart a comeback for the cement market in those regions, reversing a five-year decline, a new study suggests.
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Housing construction is forecast to surge over the next several years, especially in developing countries where the demand will be fueled by increased rural-to-urban migration, according to ...
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What has your car done for you lately? Lexus has taken the intuitive driving trend to the next level, creating a car that paints a portrait of the driver based on his or her driving habits.
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When it comes to paint and coatings, green is as green does, with the global market for eco-friendly products well rooted for growth in the years ahead, according to a new market forecast.
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A viral video of a car coating that changes color in hot water, à la Hot Wheels Color Shifters, has garnered 2.7 million views and sent people worldwide lining up to try it.
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Pop-up buildings and other temporary architecture, warehouse transformations, and group office space will be among the key design trends appearing in the American cities of tomorrow, the Am...
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The world's leading paint and coatings maker is making a new push to explore and improve paint recycling by closing the paint production loop.
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Despite an industry jobless rate still stuck above 9 percent, most construction employers across the United States are reporting trouble finding qualified employees at every level.
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Nearly 75 percent of U.S. construction companies report an insufficient pipeline of qualified craft workers, according to a new study.
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The toxic sludge polluting streams from abandoned coal mines is going green—and yellow and red and orange.
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Bold uses of color and finishes and an array of sustainable building technologies are featured in the latest round of educational and cultural project designs honored by the American Institu...
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The world is getting its first glimpse into how machine-to-machine wireless communication (the so-called "Internet of Things") could change the face of preventive maintenance for bridges and...
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U.S. home builders are more confident and they’re proving it, according to the latest economic indicators.
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Kelly-Moore Paints says its new ColorStudio Collection features more than 1,700 shades inspired by light, lifestyles and hues of the West.
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Drop your paint brush and grab a stylus. University of Tokyo scientists have developed an augmented reality-based system that enables users to “paint” a room via tablet.
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Two house painters in New Jersey and Kansas have become bonafide millionaires, but the money didn't come from their day jobs.
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A Dutch architect has unveiled plans to construct a modern house with no beginning or end.
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Two more paint companies have added to the assortment of top colors and trends for 2013.
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When it comes to housing in the U.S., infill is in. That's right: Abandoned parking lots and underused commercial and industrial spaces are rapidly being replaced by housing nationwide, the...
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