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title: Post-Storm Rebuilding Raises California Construction Prices
slug: post-storm-rebuilding
date: 2005-09-17 00:00:00
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Chris Behr, Founder of Behr Construction in La Canada Flintridge, discussed how Hurricane Katrina in 2005 led to rising costs for building materials like lumber, drywall, and cement, forcing 20% higher expenses, upfront deposits, and hedging strategies. behrconstruction​