Permits for a new FedEx distribution center being planned in Louisville, KY give us some insight into the costs of setting up these crucial delivery hubs. The plans call for a 303,458 square foot facility (the entire campus will be spread out on approximately 46 acres) on land purchased by an industrial development company in December 2014 for $6.9 million. Numerous FedEx … [Read more...]

A new Whole Foods opened on January 9, 2015 in Boston, MA. Piecing together building permits since May 2014, we were curious: how much does it cost to build a new Whole Foods?The store is a key feature of the luxury condo development "The Ink Block" being constructed on the former site of the Boston Herald headquarters. (Check out the Ink Block property page at BuildZoom for … [Read more...]

Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is investing in heightened security, according to recent permits flagged by BuildZoom. The plans, which are part of a $9 billion, multi-year renovation plan, call for airport-wide upgrades to CCTV and data networks. The increased security project is valued at $7.5 million. Along with the surveillance improvements, facilities … [Read more...]

Part of a plan to develop more than 600,000 sf of new research and office space, Northeastern University has been issued a permit to construct the first structure, a 220,000 sf Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex. The bold design from Payette features a graceful, organically-inspired facade, along with a bridge to connect the new site with the existing campus … [Read more...]

Michael Simkins, a well-known Miami investor and real estate developer, is the wallet behind a stunning new beachfront property. Unlike his downtown high-rise projects, this property appears to be for himself. Permits value the new construction at $2.125 million, which is a significant amount of money for construction alone. Ocean Drive Magazine named Simkins and his wife … [Read more...]