Economist predicts boom in home building by 1970
William C. Bober states in American Builder that by 1970 the construction industry will reach about 100 billion dollars annually with home building the leading contributor. Builders are expected to erect two million homes per year, signaling a major growth era in housing and construction.
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Euratom Plans Big 1957 Construction Boost
Washington report notes Euratom projection to spend 66 billion on total 1957 construction and modernization. Bober argues modernization is under counted, comprising a major share of activity and influence, while new construction lags.
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Panama's growth hints in housing and Euratom plans
Panama faces a boom in construction as population growth post World War II drives demand for homes. In the U.S. experts discuss Euratom aimed at western Europe energy unity, while immigration and birthrate trends shape future housing markets and economic ties into the 1960s.
Cut Building Costs with Masonite Underlayment
The article advocates cutting costs by installing Masonite underlayment under flexible floor coverings. It explains the underlayment is a %" thick, 3x4 or 4x4 panel that smooths irregularities over wood subfloors, bridges cracks, and can be laid directly over subfloors. Benefits include insulation, reduced heat loss, less noise, a warmer floor, and added stiffness.
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Soviet Aid Predicted For Big Egyptian Dam
A top Soviet diplomat in East Berlin said Egyptian President Nasser would start the Aswan High Dam early in 1959 with Soviet financial and technical assistance. Talks on project issues continue as the dam is planned to cost 130000000. Preliminary work is underway with about 400 Soviet and East German engineers, Chinese and other communist experts, plus Egyptian technicians. It would take ten years to complete.
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