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Lack of Skilled Labor, Rising Age of Workers Contribute to Increasing Worldwide Construction Costs
Four of the ten most expensive cities in which to construct buildings are in the United States, including the most expensive. Have a guess as to where it is? Construction around the world has become more expensive following the COVID-19 pandemic. Various factors contribute to the rising construction costs in cities, including the availability of […]
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