What can we expect in the future of Construction ? Well with the cost of Construction going through the roof , technology may reduce the cost somewhat . Some materials are going down in price and some are going up . But the states are pushing the construction industry to the efficiency in energy savings. Recently we added a room addition and the Title 24 required us to install a bath exhaust fan in the hallway between two bedrooms? Very unusual but the energy code keeps changing and this will raise the cost of construction . I believe technology may reduce it but the states keeps raising the energy requirements. We always install insulation in the ceiling joist for energy efficiency and now they are also requiring it in the rafters on some projects. When will this stop ? California has some of the most stringent energy codes in the US , but with the recent fires over 11,000 home were burnt down in the Altadena and Pacific palisades area . We have the ability to fireproof homes but energy seems to be the area they want us to concentrate on ? So all of you estimators be aware of the energy code requirements and don’t be surprised of the additional requirements you may need to consider in estimating your projects. We have reached a peak in the construction industry where enough is not enough and they always want more so don’t expect the building costs to drop anytime soon.