Reading List 10/24/26
Minimum lot sizes, Boeing’s next 737 MAX, Fervo short sellers, Figure AI’s training data, and more.
Welcome to the reading list, a weekly roundup of news and links related to buildings, infrastructure and industrial technology. This week, we explore minimum lot sizes, Boeing's next 737 MAX, Fervo short sellers, Figure AI's training data, and more. Roughly two-thirds of the reading list is paywalled, so for full access, consider becoming a paid subscriber.
Housing and Cities:
Almost two-thirds of US homebuilders reported that immigration enforcement is affecting their labor force, indicating a significant challenge for the construction industry.
Minimum lot sizes are a common land-use regulation that restricts the supply of new housing. A new report from AEI reveals that 90% of jurisdictions have some form of minimum lot size, making it difficult to build smaller, more affordable starter homes. This issue has been rising in recent years, with 23% of builders citing it in March and 13% a year ago.
Canadian real estate prices have more than doubled since 2005, highlighting the soaring cost of housing in that country.
Airbnb has banned guests from doing dishes and taking out the trash. The decision aims to improve the guest experience and maintain cleanliness within the shared living spaces.
The Wall Street Journal examines the rising pedestrian deaths on US roads, attributing the majority of the problem to road design. However, it doesn't provide a clear explanation as to why a sudden increase in pedestrian fatalities occurred around 2009.
Modular and panelized housing construction still holds a minimal market share in the US. The majority of single-family homes continue to be site-built, leaving room for growth and innovation in alternative construction methods.
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