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A building at 200 ACT Drive in Iowa City is undergoing renovations for senior housing. The renovations are part of a broader redevelopment effort for the former ACT campus.

Redevelopment of former ACT campus underway

An extensive redevelopment project at the former ACT campus in Iowa City has been launched. Work is underway on the nearly 400-acre property – bordered by Scott Boulevard, Dodge Street and Interstate 80 – to create a walkable community of…

Red Star Yeast ribbon-cutting marks addition of new fermenter

Red Star Yeast officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, March 31 to mark the construction…

Supply chain issues slow residential construction permits in January

Over the first month of 2022, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD)…

Construction employment dips In January despite record rise in wages

Construction employment dipped by 5,000 jobs between December and January even though hourly pay rose…

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NAHB: Private residential spending rises in November

An analysis of Census Construction Spending data by the National Association of Home Builders, released…

NAHB: Construction loan growth hits post-recession high in third quarter

Residential construction loan volume reached a post-Great Recession high during the third quarter, as home…

Construction spending slumps nationwide in September

Total construction spending declined in September for the first time since February, as both residential…

Edgewood Logistics Park on track for first speculative industrial building

Developers of the Edgewood Logistics Park have announced an update to the construction of a…

Construction underway for BankIowa location in Marion

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] BankIowa announces the opening of a new location in Marion,…

Commercial projects forge on, but future looms large

Construction continues with more stringent health and safety measures at the Xtream Arena and the…

The debate we should be having about immigrants

By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Immigrants contribute to business in the United States in…

Private dollars fuel a building boom

CBJ Editorial The Corridor had a rip-roaring multi-billion dollar construction boom after the floods of…

Businesses remain stoic as Ped Mall revamp continues

The iconic Ped Mall fountain and the playground near the Iowa City Public Library will…