In this episode of The Paper Trail, host Chris Seveney breaks down the “double squeeze” currently pressuring real estate construction from two directions at once: rising tariffs on building materi…
In this episode of T…
In this episode of The Paper Trail, host Chris Seveney breaks down the “double squeeze” currently pressuring real estate construction from two directions at once: rising tariffs on building materials and a tightening construction labor market. Drawing from nearly 30 years of experience in construction and development, Chris explains how these forces are changing the economics of new development and why passive investors should pay close attention. Episode Timeline 00:00 Tariffs and Labor Crunch 01:44 Tariffs Raise Material Costs 04:00 Labor Shortage Hits Timelines 07:21 Double Squeeze on …

