‘Hyperinflation’ of construction materials expected to slow in 2022: ASHA brief
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 10, 2022
Nationally, inflation last year for new construction averaged approximately 14% and in some markets rose to more than 20%, Weitz Co. Senior Vice President Larry Graeve and Chief Estimator Amy Burk wrote...
Inflation ‘tug-of-war’ affects senior living construction
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 02, 2019
Inflation “seems to be playing a tug-of-war game” with the construction market, according to a new issue brief written by The Weitz Company for the American Seniors Housing Association.
Inflation, labor shortage continue to affect senior living construction costs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 02, 2017
Inflation, a lack of workers and the price of wood and steel continue to be concerns in seniors housing construction projects across the country, according to a new brief prepared for the American Seniors...
Proposed pilot an opportunity to spotlight assisted living’s benefits: ASHA
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 26, 2022
A proposed pilot program to expand veterans’ access to assisted living is an “economically sound and sensible approach” to demonstrating the benefits of the setting, according to the American Seniors...
5 items for senior living’s 2022 to-do list
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2022
The leaders of five organizations active in the senior living space recently shared with me their insights on the biggest challenges facing the industry. Culled from their comments is a list of action...
Momentum picks up in senior living construction: ASHA brief
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 27, 2021
Lumber costs are slowly coming down from pandemic highs, but labor costs continue to rise along with a shortage of skilled labor, Senior Vice President Larry Graeve and Chief Estimator Amy Burk of The...
Construction costs up but contractor backlog down: ASHA brief
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 10, 2021
The cost of construction materials is up, due to “significant” swings in commodity pricing, and additional increases are expected in the spring, according to a new issue brief for the American Seniors...
Senior living renovation projects have stalled, but work related to most new developments and additions to existing campuses continues amid COVID-19, Larry Graeve, Chris Harrison and Amy Burk of The Weitz...
Lumber, labor continue to affect seniors housing construction: brief
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 26, 2018
Increased lumber costs and a labor shortage continue to be concerns in seniors housing construction projects across the country, according to a new brief prepared for the American Seniors Housing Association...
Senior living construction costs continue to rise due to labor shortage
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2017
A labor shortage in the construction industry is one of the driving factors behind continued inflation for senior living construction projects in every region of the country, according to a new brief prepared...