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Iowa architect firms are busy

The American Institute of Architect’s index of billings increased slightly in March to 51.7 from 50.4 in February. The index serves as an indicator of future construction activity, with a score above 50 indicating an …

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Howell named commercial property manager at West Glen Town Center

 

World Group Commercial Real Estate has named Jennifer Howell as commercial property manager at its Greater Des Moines office, according to a release. She will supervise both financial and maintenance aspects of West Glen …

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Baxter Construction will build DMACC’s new culinary institute

  The Des Moines Area Community College board of trustees has approved Baxter Construction Co. to oversee the renovation and remodeling of Building 7 for the school’s Iowa Culinary Institute at the Ankeny campus, according to …

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IEDA approves $1 million in tax credits for Sherman project

Sherman Associates Inc.’s $23.4 million Nexus at Gray’s Landing apartments in River Point West has been approved for $1 million in state brownfield/grayfield tax credits. The project was among 18 in the state that were …

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CRE panel admires the handiwork

Knapp Properties Inc. President and CEO Gerry Neugent might be the inaugural CRE Professional of the Year award winner, but that doesn’t mean he can’t admire another developer’s handiwork.

 

Neugent has taken a keen liking …

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VIDEO: 2015 CRE Trends and Issues Forum

 

There is no doubt about it. The development of commercial projects is moving at full-throttle all over the metro. The Business Record held a panel conversation featuring local developers who provided updates, insights and …

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Downtown Hy-Vee project gets board approval, but leaves some members on edge

The city of Des Moines Urban Design Review Board approved plans for a Hy-Vee Inc. grocery store and 82-unit apartment complex today, but the 4-3 vote came at the end of a 90-minute meeting where …

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Development near ballpark close to completion

Rich Eychaner said he expects businesses to open in his 70,000-square-foot project on the corner of MLK Jr. Parkway and Southwest Third Street by the end of summer, KCCI reported. The $10 million project includes a 24-hour …

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Homebuilder and developer signs contract for more land in River Point West

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Rob Orton, the Urbandale-based homebuilder and developer who is attempting to buy nearly 70 acres in River Point West from a railroad company, has signed a contract to buy an …

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Council questions incentives for 7th & Grand ramp

 

The Des Moines City Council wants a price tag placed on blue sky above the Seventh and Grand parking ramp before the city issues a development agreement for the space.

 

Assistant City Manager …