Construction Cost Crisis 2026: Survival Tactics for New Builds & Finding Market Bargains
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Send Us A Message! Let us know what you think. Construction costs are undergoing a systemic reset. As material costs surge due to energy intensive kilns and smelters , investors must move from theory into action. In this episode, Debbie Roberts answers your burning questions: Should you cancel your build? Are fixed-price contracts safe? We reveal the "Silver Lining" of lower wage inflation and why existing property stock is looking like a high-value bet for the risk-averse. ...
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