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If you're into Photovoltaic Technology, you probably understand a thing or two about solar power.
While the national economic outlook is a mixed bag of growth in some areas and decline in others, Utah's outlook is on a solid path of growth.
Summer may officially be over and along with it, the threat of wild fires. However, as we all know, on a construction site, fire safety must always remain a top priority. Fires on a construction site can have a significant - and devastating - impact on the community, first responders, and you.
Zero-energy homes, also known as net-zero homes, by definition, produce as much energy as they consume on an annual basis, sometimes producing more energy from solar panels, wind power, or other sources. While they are far from mainstream at this point, some builders are showing that zero-energy homes are what people want.
September isn't even over yet, and there's good news to sum up the month. According to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder confidence is way up. The numbers, which jumped six points to 65, are the highest they've been since October of last year. Builders across the nation are seeing more serious buyers, spurred on by solid job growth and low interest rates. Numbers here in the west are the highest of any region in the U.S., up four points to 73.
Now that the public hearings are over and the location has been chosen, plans for the new Utah State Prison will be getting under way. According to Fox 13 news, the Prison Development Commission was updated on progress for the new facility. Negotiations are under way for the land near the Salt Lake City International Airport with closing on the agreement expected by late October.
The Bountiful city council held a public hearing this week to propose a multi-million dollar project to replace the old town hall and add a city plaza. It's a question of $13 million for the project vs. $6.5 million in repairs and renovations for the old building.
Last week, The Salt Lake Tribune reported that Utah contractors are having a hard time finding and hiring workers. The findings come from a poll conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America in which four out of five Utah contractors said that the labor shortage is affecting their operations.
While the housing market seems to be making its best gains since the Great Recession, there is one key group that has been left sitting on the sidelines. Millennials, who are strapped with college debt, but ready to begin the path to home ownership, have had a harder time than other groups when it comes to buying their first home.
We are pleased to announce our upcoming Quick Books classes, taught by Integrated Accounting Services on Friday September 30.