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Are Rising Transport Costs Behind Higher Cost Of Living?

The Horizons Tracker

A common target when it comes to explaining the rising cost of living in many cities is prohibitive zoning restrictions that limit the construction of new housing. A recent study from George Washington University suggests that higher transportation costs may actually play a bigger part. Formal modeling.

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5 Reasons Why Asphalt Paving is a Sustainable Choice for Road Construction

Strategy Driven

Environmentally Friendly Asphalt paving requires less energy to produce and construct than other pavements. Acquiring, transporting, and refining these hydrocarbons generates emissions of greenhouse gases and volatile organic compounds. Durable Asphalt is a durable choice for pavement construction because it holds up well over time.

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Top 5 Best Cities in Bulgaria to Live In 2024

Strategy Driven

Businessmen in Stara Zagora invest capital in agricultural production, transportation and manufacturing. The following areas are popular; Trade Construction Sector Tourism Transportation Enterprises Population Service IT-sector Among the capitals of the European Union Sofia stands out with the lowest price.

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10 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Roof Type for Your Construction Projects

Strategy Driven

Here are 10 factors worth considering when choosing a roof type for your construction projects. This also involves choosing the right contractor for your construction projects as they influence your decisions the most. Costs may include that of raw materials, transportation costs, a roofing contractor, and maintenance costs.

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Why Modular Building Hasn’t Revolutionized Construction

Harvard Business Review

The allure of building indoors in a controlled environment instead of in the mud, muck, and maelstrom of a conventional site has made prefabrication a strong candidate for the future of construction for architects, engineers, and construction futurists.

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Four Things You Could Be Doing For A More Sustainable Construction Biz

Strategy Driven

The construction industry has always been well respected while also being at the center of a global focus for pollution. Poor air quality is a big deal, and the construction industry is always in the spotlight due to the way the pollutants hit the air. Make Your Transport As Economical As Possible. Look At Your Premises.

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Pipe Bending Across the Industries: 6 Practical Applications

Strategy Driven

Pipe Bending in the Construction Industry. Bent pipes are used extensively in the construction industry. The oil and gas industries rely heavily on piping for everything from fuel extraction to safe transport. However, even small ships usually feature multiple systems that utilize bent pipes.

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