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The role of higher education housing in fighting COVID-19

BD+C

Efforts to expand healthcare capacity are coming from all corners: the USNS Comfort is docked in NY; the USNS Mercy is docked in CA; and the USACE is spearheading efforts in New York City and California to convert empty hotel rooms and student housing facilities into overflow hospital rooms.

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Starter Homes Are More Affordable Than Renting (in Some Places)

Pro Builder

Austin, TX; San Jose, CA; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; and Boston, MA all top the list of housing markets that favor renting. In tech cities, where real estate comes at a very high premium, renting costs less than a monthly mortgage payment for buyers.

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General Dynamics Dedicates New Facility in Healdsburg, CA

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has dedicated its new Healdsburg, CA, facility. It will house the company’s manufacturing operations for advanced electro-mechanical actuation systems used in a variety of guided projectiles and missiles.

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CA cities settle lawsuits, clear way for billions in new development

Construction Dive

Lack of affordable housing and traffic congestion were at the heart of the disagreement between Santa Clara and San Jose.

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Construction products not included in CE marking U-turn

Construction Enquirer

Following its announcement yesterday, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has now confirmed the u-turn on accepting CE marks will not apply to construction products. We hope that today’s announcement reflects a new appreciation by policy makers of the cost and burden caused by the CA Mark scheme.

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The Hottest U.S. Real Estate Markets Are Reporting New Record-High Prices

Pro Builder

February’s hottest housing markets could spell trouble for budget-conscious buyers. Record high prices are a direct consequence of a housing shortage totaling nearly 5.8 Housing Markets. Housing Markets. The Hottest U.S. Real Estate Markets Are Reporting New Record-High Prices. Thu, 03/10/2022 - 10:16. Affordability.

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Demand for advanced, USA-made fire rated glazing “RAISES THE ROOF”

BD+C

In the last couple of months, SAFTI FIRST has embarked on an ambitious, $8M expansion to upgrade our fire rated glass, systems and door manufacturing capabilities in Merced, CA.

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