by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
If you build it, they might not come. That?s what Fort Smith developers are thinking when it comes to upscale spec houses. A struggling economy and the possibility of Beverly Enterprises leaving has builders shying away from specs.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
So much has been written about diversity in the workplace that some business executives feel it is a trend that will eventually fade away, only to be replaced by another hot management nuance. Those executives are wrong.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Character that builds trustworthiness, that leads to integrity is what will sustain you in relationships and place you in a position to have incredible influence.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Construction gets underway for $18 million Nelson?s Crossing. UAMS breaks ground on $10 million center.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Nonfarm payroll in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metropolitan Statistical Area increased 3.3 percent from 190,800 in September 2004 to 197,100 in September 2005, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
by - February 27, 2006 12:00 am
The overall Northwest Arkansas multi-family market experienced an increase in inventory of more than 1,500 units in 2005.
by - February 27, 2006 12:00 am
We hear a local hotel operator has plans for several hotels near the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
We agree the minimum wage should be raised. We?re not convinced it should come in the form of a constitutional amendment.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
With so much construction in Northwest Arkansas, three of Northwest Arkansas? largest developers ? Dixie Development, Lindsey Management Co. and The Barber Group ? have integrated construction divisions to help land as much business as possible.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Growth Group LLC concentrates on timing and studying to conceive the right product for land development. One of those developments is a 135-condominium project in Florida with more than 20 different private investors funding it.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Even with higher costs in materials and diesel due to last year?s hurricanes, commercial construction will continue to increase during 2006, according to Kenneth Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
The masonry market is on the up swing in Northwest Arkansas, with commercial construction booming for the brick business and stone being a choice for restoration projects.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
The National Association of Women in Construction?s Region 5 director is a local office manager in Northwest Arkansas, and is looking to boost the area?s chapter membership.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
With a strong church construction presence in Northwest Arkansas, Precept Builders Inc. of Dallas has opened a permanent office in Rogers so it can continue to grow with the booming market.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
There were 61 total violations in Benton and Washington counties for the first two quarters of the fiscal year. Of the violations, 51 were for commercial projects and 10 were for residential projects.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Growth in Northwest Arkansas and in all economies provides a rise of new jobs, new income, new tax revenue, and higher property values. But too much of a good thing can turn counterproductive.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
Lindsey Construction Co. buys 15 building permits valued at a combined $8.9 million to build 180 new apartment units in The Links at Springdale apartment complex, and Kinco Constructors LLC buys a building permit valued at $5.42 million.
by - February 13, 2006 12:00 am
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s annual ranking of the region’s largest commercial construction projects.
by - January 30, 2006 12:00 am
Hoffbrau Steaks, a downtown Fayetteville landmark for 22 years, closed on Jan. 6.
by - January 30, 2006 12:00 am
The 47th annual Greater Fort Smith Association of Home Builders 2006 Home Show will be held Feb. 10-12 at the Fort Smith Convention Center.
