Category Archives: Lattice Publishing

U.S. Cities Investing in More Affordable Housing
As home prices continue to climb across the United States, housing affordability remains a critical concern for both prospective buyers and policymakers. Over the past decade, persistent price growth-...
Construction Coverage Jul 29, 2024

The Best-Paying American Cities for Carpenters
The construction and real estate industries continue to undergo significant shifts moving into 2026. The residential sector experienced rapid growth during the COVID-19 pandemic-driven by low interest...
Construction Coverage Jul 26, 2024

Rapidly Rising Crushed Stone & Gravel Prices Are Pushing Up Building Costs in These States
As the U.S. economy has wrestled with the impacts of inflation over the last few years, construction has been one of the industries most impacted by rising costs. Construction materials were strongly ...
Twisted Nail Jul 24, 2024

Cities With the Fastest-Growing Wages for Construction Workers
Wage growth is routinely touted as one positive aspect of the COVID-era economy. However, high levels of inflation beginning in 2021 have, in many cases, more than offset increases in pay. In the cons...
Construction Coverage Jul 23, 2024

15 Least and Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S.
Photo Credit: EDsmartFamilies often start saving nearly as soon as their children are out of the womb, and some even begin planning where to live before that, aiming to get the best value within their...
EDsmart Jul 22, 2024

States That You Should Think Twice About Swimming In
For many Americans, lakes and rivers provide a much-needed escape-a place to cool off on a hot day, relax with loved ones, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature. However, water quality remains a major ...
Captain Experiences Jul 19, 2024

U.S. Cities With the Biggest Increase in Housing Inventory
The persistent shortage of housing inventory, stemming from a combination of long- and short-term factors, continues to challenge prospective homebuyers in the U.S. Since 2022, high mortgage rates hav...
Construction Coverage Jul 11, 2024

Cities With the Most Workers at Risk of AI Job Displacement
Technological advances have long transformed the way people work, but the current pace of change appears unprecedented. From the advent of personal computers in the 1970s to the introduction of the Wo...
Lattice Publishing Jul 09, 2024

The Most Popular Construction Jobs in the U.S.
With red-hot demand for construction nationwide, many builders are struggling to find the professionals they need to keep up. One recent forecast from a national trade association estimated that an ad...
Construction Coverage Jun 21, 2024

American Cities With the Highest Rental Vacancy Rates
Following years marked by intense competition and record-breaking price increases, the U.S. rental market finally showed signs of cooling off in 2023. Zillow's data indicates that median rents across ...
Construction Coverage Jun 13, 2024



