United Airlines is clearly upgrading their presence in Houston. While lots of people are talking about the new $244 million United Terminal coming to IAH no one seems to be mentioning the $35 million being spent to remodeling United’s baggage claim area in Terminal B. The baggage area will offer something new to United customers not flying from new terminal. On November 12th, … [Read more...]
Grand Canyon University Invests 90.9 Million Dollars in Building
Pono Construction continues their relationship with Grand Canyon University for an estimated $90+ million in new building projects. Permits for a $26.8 million apartment complex, $25.3 million engineering building and a $38.7 million office shell, were issued on November 3rd. The partnership between Pono Construction and GCU began in 1986 when Pono built Grand Canyon … [Read more...]
26.6 Million Dollar Hotel Coming to Downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis is getting a another new hotel. Previously limited to Spain, Italy, France, Portugal AC hotels expanded to New Orleans in 2013 and are now heading to Minneapolis. The “upscale urban-inspired” hotel founded by Antonio Catalán will be located on the corner of Hennepin and South 4th St. Mortenson Construction’s permit received the go ahead on October 20th, … [Read more...]
The BuildZoom and Urban Economics Lab Index: Second Quarter 2015
* Remodeling of existing homes has fully recovered since the housing bust, and is 2.8% above its 2005 level. In contrast, new home construction is recovering gradually and remains 57.0% below its 2005 level. * However, year-over-year, residential new construction increased by 18.7%, while residential remodeling remained at the same level as a year ago. * The BuildZoom & … [Read more...]
$23.6 Million on Construction for Apple’s New San Francisco Store
Apple’s new store in San Francisco’s Union Square is now open. Fifteen years after opening its first store, Apple has rebooted its store design. The new Apple store boasts a 50 foot green wall, 42-foot tall sliding glass doors, a 6k video wall, and uses 100% renewable energy. But here is some information not found in the press release and instead uncovered from Buildzoom’s … [Read more...]