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Architects billings contract for first time in 4 years

The American Institute of Architects said its billings index, an indicator of future construction activity, declined over consecutive months for the first time since the summer of 2012. The index dropped to 48.4 in September …

By BPC Staff | Oct 19, 2016

Nelson plan selected for Drake redevelopment

Nelson Construction & Development’s proposal to build a hotel, market-rate apartments and urban-style row houses has been accepted by Drake University’s board of trustees for development of university-owned land on University Avenue between 25th and…

By KENT DARR & JOE GARDYASZ | Oct 19, 2016

Hubbell finalizes purchase of Riverfront Y site

Hubbell Realty Co. has paid nearly $4.8 million to the YMCA of Greater Des Moines for the former site of the Riverfront YMCA at 101 Locust St., according to Polk County property records that were…

By KENT DARR | Oct 18, 2016

Urbandale school district warns of sponsorship scam

The Urbandale Community School District is alerting Greater Des Moines businesses and residents of an advertising sponsorship scam involving a company operating under the name of Touchdown Sports. The company is falsely claiming to be …

By BPC Staff | Oct 18, 2016

East Polk makes EPIC push for development

Eastern Polk Regional Development Inc. is about to make an EPIC effort to promote economic development. The organization was formed in 1997 and currently promotes economic development efforts for Altoona, Bondurant, Mitchellville and Pleasant Hill. …

By BPC Staff | Oct 18, 2016

Riverfront pump house wins design award

The Waterfront Center is giving an “honor award” to Substance Architecture for the Principal Riverwalk pump station along Court Avenue. The structure is in two geometric pieces that form a gateway to the walk along …

By BPC Staff | Oct 17, 2016