Ivory-Boyer Construction Report, Third Quarter 2020
Construction activity continued its momentum into the third quarter. Total permitted construction reached $8.01 billion for the period of January through September, a record and[...]
During the first six months of 2022, total permitted construction value reached $7.23 billion, a 1.8% decrease over the same time period from 2021 (see Table 1). However, when controlling for inflation, the construction value[...]
The demand for rental housing increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in higher rental rates across the Wasatch Front.
By: James Wood A companion piece to “Housing Affordability: What Are Best Practices and Why Are They Important?”, Gardner Policy Institute, University of Utah, November 2020. Aug 3, 2022 – For nearly 50 years, Utah’s[...]
Construction activity continued its momentum into the third quarter. Total permitted construction reached $8.01 billion for the period of January through September, a record and[...]
New, dense housing continues to be a point of conflict in growing communities as concerns over negative impacts to home values dominate the discussion. This[...]
Visitor spending generated $336.9 million in direct tax revenue, including $191.9 million in state and $145.0 million in local tax revenue. Visitor spending generated approximately[...]
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the oil and gas sector was caught unprepared for the global shock of diminished energy demand by shelter-in-place[...]
Early childhood mental health services address an important need in Utah. More data and collaboration in this area can help maximize health, opportunity, and public[...]
By: Laura Summers Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and[...]
By: Tom Holst Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and[...]
By: Dejan Eskic Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and[...]