This week, Meta announced a $1.5 billion investment in El Paso, further cementing Texas as a global powerhouse in AI and innovation and creating thousands of jobs for hardworking Texans.Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is set to build a $1.5 billion AI data center in El Paso.The facility will be constructed on a 1,083-acre plot of land west of U.S.

Cement costs have significantly increased due to Covid.  

This 100% - LVP will outlast carpet in every wayIt's better in every way...other than maybe soft on your feet...but that's why they make rugsI generally do stained cement on the entire house or LVP for a rental

Took a while for us to get the Cement Pump truck to come pour (month). 

For example, the mortar holding up the fireplace was closer to sand than cement.  

When intact and undisturbed, the asbestos fibers are bound within the cement matrix and are not easily released into the air, making the siding generally safe to leave in place."

You will live in a cement box and be happy!

LVP is really the go-to when it comes to value - affordable, easy to install, durable (especially if you go with a decent mil layer)I've done stained/polished cement on a couple recently too - cheap, easy, durable etc.

During the inspection, the building maintenance person removed a loose brick-like piece (possibly cement or mortar) from my ceiling.

Phoenix’s Market Index—a measure of supply vs. demand—fell to 71, further cementing the area’s tilt toward a buyer’s market.With 30-year fixed mortgage rates hovering around 6.89%, homebuilders are stepping in to maintain momentum.