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Average value of home building permit jumped to $332,937 in July

The average value of a residential building permit in the Des Moines area shot up to $332,937 in July, the highest it’s been since October 2021 when the average permit value was $338,119, a review …

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Future of technology in construction workshop planned

Master Builders of Iowa is hosting a keynote and workshop on the future of technology in the construction industry at 9 a.m. Sept. 14 at its headquarters at 4100 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Futurist …

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Project labor agreements ban results in Iowa government headaches

Project labor agreements ban results in Iowa government headaches
Axios Des Moines: A contractor that faces tens of thousands of dollars in late penalties from the city of Des Moines is the subject of more than …

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Architecture Billing Index slows but remains healthy

The AIA Architecture Billing Index for July was 51.0, down from June’s score of 53.2, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects. While July’s score was slightly lower than the June …

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Des Moines Industrial update: ‘This is where we’ve been working so hard to get to’

During much of August, dozens of Alter Metal Recycling trucks dumped piles of scrap metal onto the concrete pavement at Des Moines Industrial. 

The piles of mostly rust-colored scrap from vehicles, appliances and other large …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Property that includes Spare Time Entertainment sold to NYC group

A New York City-based real estate investment trust purchased property in West Des Moines that includes Spare Time Entertainment, Dallas County real estate transactions show.

Spare Me (Multi) LLC, managed by W.P. Carey paid GDL Trust $17.1 million …

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Grimes council OKs site plans for 2 industrial developments

The Grimes City Council on Tuesday approved the site plans for two projects that will add nearly 54,000 square feet of industrial space to the city.

Site plans were approved for an office/warehouse that is …

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CREW Iowa celebrates 10-year anniversary, making future plans

CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Iowa recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, including honoring the group’s past presidents. From left are Barbara Hokel, Melissa Wiechman, Jackie Johansen, Siobhan Harman, Michele Stevens, Ashley Aust, Amy Campero and…
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Association launches $5M fundraising campaign for Golf House Iowa

The Iowa Golf Association Foundation announced today a $5 million fundraising campaign with the goal of building Golf House Iowa, a center of excellence dedicated to the sport.

While Iowa is the home of global …

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Pace of home sales slows in Des Moines area in July

The number of residences sold in the Des Moines area dropped to 1,452 in July, 13.6% fewer than June’s 1,682 sales, Des Moines Area Association of Realtors data shows.

July’s home sales were fewer than …

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