Houston Market Stays Active Despite Challenges

Population influx fuels project mix, but labor and market woes persist.

Demands on Region's Infrastructure Boost Project Starts

Population growth, climate and the sheer size of the region drive development in the Mountain States and Southwest.

62% of Britons do not like the idea of moving to new towns

Moving to new towns is still an unpopular idea among the British population, finds a new poll by YouGov, with 62% not liking the idea. The post 62% of Britons do not like the idea of moving to new towns appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

CIH highlights Scottish adaptive housing needs as budget looms

Findings from CIH Scotland’s research, shared with the FPA as part of its pre-budget scrutiny, highlight the urgent need to address the adaptive housing challenges facing the ageing population. The post CIH highlights Scottish adaptive housing needs as budget looms appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Growing Tampa-St. Pete Area Fuels New Construction

Over the last several years, the greater Tampa Bay region has been growing significantly, with both its population and construction economy showing steady increases.

Moconomy - Economy in Transition, 01102022

Economy in Transition - The future is uncertain and full of challenges. How do we rescue our cities and tackle inequalities? How do we deal with an aging future and bridging the gender gap? It's time for some forward thinking.

Tideway - 1A. We're building a Super Sewer to clean the River Thames, 04022019

Did you know that when it rains, London's sewers overflow into the River Thames? The city's population is over 8 million and continues to grow...That's a lot of toilet flushes Outline details of the Thames Tideway Tunnel project are provided in this brief animation as well as a few historic points

Lei's Real Talk - The West’s costly China misconception (3): the Chinese market potential

The Chinese market potential still appeals to some analysts and consultants during the pandemic. According to Morgan Stanley and Mckinsey, the Chinese consumer market is booming and growth in China is on track to take off. But is the Chinese economy really so promising? Lei takes a close look at the Chinese consumer and labour markets and gives a reality check on the Chinese labour force. What draws young people in China to the lie flat movement and how deadly the 996 schedule and culture can be