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Construction Theft Is Building Concern

$5B in annual losses drive home prices up by as much as 10%

By Jim O'Neill,  Newser User

Posted Aug 28, 2008 9:33 AM CDT

(Newser) – Increasing theft of building materials from construction sites, especially residential projects, is driving up the cost of homes to consumers as much as 10%, the New York Times reports. Experts say as much as $5 billion a year is being lost to thieves looking to...   Read full story »

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