The cost of construction has been rising more in the last few years for both materials and labor. However, of the two, the cost of labor has been rising faster than the cost of building materials in some areas of the country.
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After a disaster, there are advantages to rebuilding to higher standards that might decrease the likelihood of a repeat of the damage caused by the disaster, whether it was a wildfire, flooding, hurricane or another event. However, municipalities are often reluctant to implement new building codes that might impose additional costs and delays on homeowners who have lost their home.
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