As of October 31, new residential construction started in 2015 had valuation of $25,056,293.
This compares with $23,440,391 for the same time period last year. Total new commercial construction started was $21,744,579, compared with $18,116,350 for 2014.
The following building permits have recently been issued:
- Third City Christian Church, 4100 West 13th Street, addition, $2,000,000
- Paul Younes, 859 Allen Drive, 88 unit 4 story hotel, $5,000,000
- Consolidated Concrete, 3404 West Old Highway 30, demo existing space and commercial building addition, $10,000
- Super Market Developers, Inc., 710 West State Street, new Super Saver grocery store, $5,000,000
I closely watch what is happening around the State of Nebraska. Business grows at such different rates depending on location, so it is important to know the hot spots across the Midwest. Thank you to Cindy and her staff at the GI Chamber for timely updates. - Jerry Slusky