There’s a lot more global demand than before. Homes are made of natural resources like wood and there’s only so much we can harvest and use for construction. I

There’s a lot more global demand than before. Homes are made of natural resources like wood and there’s only so much we can harvest and use for construction. I think we have made some improvements though. It isn’t necessary to build with copper pipes any longer. New construction relies on PEX piping which is cheaper, should last longer, is easier to install and to replace. But this is just the structure. The cost of flooring, tiles, fixtures, and appliances adds a lot too.