Florida’s Top Counties for Commercial Construction – February 2016

Spring Break is here, and with Florida being home of the Spring Break capital of the U.S., it is the perfect time to look at commercial construction in the Sunshine State.  Earlier this week, our review of residential construction in … Continue reading

Industry Update: AIA Reports Top Nonresidential Design Trends

AIA surveyed leading architects, and the results revealed that efficiency and sustainability are at the top of the list for the construction process and lifespan of buildings. According to its most recent Semi-Annual Consensus Construction Forecast, AIA (American Institute of Architects) reports a … Continue reading

Construction Boom Soon to Hit Palm Beach County

Biz Journal’s Brian Bandell reports that two residential projects and one commercial venture are up for review with the Palm Beach County planning and zoning board. The largest proposal has a 37-acre site at the northeast corner of Lake Worth … Continue reading

Lee County Commercial Building Permits Soar

According to HBW’s building activity report for Lee County, a surge in massive commercial projects boosted the economy of Lee County last year. The total value of Lee County construction permits jumped 84% to nearly %1 billion.  In 2103, the … Continue reading

Architecture Billings Index Reaches 7-Year High

According to the American Institute of Architects, commercial building has reached its highest point since 2007. The Architectural Billings Index, which is used to predict construction spending for the next 9-12 months, scored the current market at 55.8. Scores of … Continue reading