We're at the half way point of the short month of November. Single family home permits are doing OK, but not great. We have issued 86 permits for new homes so far. That's down compared to last month, but on pace to top November 2024. (162) #housing #HousingCrisis #homebuilding

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Here's a look at the YTD housing data for the Pikes Peak region. (Jan-Oct) We showed improvement in Oct, but we're still down 4% compared to this time last year. If you look at the numbers per jurisdiction, only @epccolorado_ and @cityoffountain are in the positive. #housing

Hey design professionals & commercial contractors - did you know we have handouts for all 4 of the main trades needed for each commercial job? We have Construction, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing. Here's a quick look at our plumbing handout https://t.co/YujjLApmlM

No mega projects in October, but it was still a solid month when it comes to the estimated valuation for projects. The estimated valuation for ALL projects in October was $220-Million. That brings the YTD total up to $2.8 BILLION. #development #construction #growth

Lorson Ranch, SE of the airport, continues to be one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in the Pikes Peak region. Check out the GIS map for a visual. Quick check shows more than 130 new homes there so far this year. #lorsonranch #housing #homebuilding #HousingCrisis

The last Contractor 101 class of the year is coming up in just a few weeks on Dec 3. As always, the class is #FREE and it will be taking place at our Main office on International Cir from 4-6p. This class nearly always sells out so book your spot now. https://t.co/Lq2DgBlcds

Hey everybody. Happy Veterans Day. Yes we are open today. All RBD services will be available including permitting, licensing, plan review, and inspections out in the field. Reminder - some of the external agencies may be closed today so plan accordingly.

Need to make a change to your project after you've pulled permits? No worries. You just need to submit a splice so the plans match up with what is being built out in the field. Check out this #video to learn how to submit a splice. https://t.co/Jbg5TLVxyb

For the 2nd month in a row we have seen an increase in plan submittals for single family homes. We received 216 new plan sets for new homes, an 18% increase over October 2024. This is a good sign for home builders and anyone looking for a new home. #housing #plans #planreview

Good morning everyone. Hope you all had a fabulous weekend. We'll kick things off today with this beauty from the Garden of the Gods. #nevergetsold #GOG #coloradosprings #photography Photo - Tony's Takes Photography

Commercial construction countinues to lead the way in 2025. So far we have issued permits for 282 new ground up projects, a 20% increase over this time last year. #commercial #commercialrealestate #construction

Another great Contractor 101 class last night. Had a good mix of commercial contractors, residential GC’s, roofers, plumbers, and homeowners. Our next class will be on December 3. Join us for this awesome #FREE class. #contractor101 #construction

Pizza Ranch is coming to @CityofCOS We issued permits for the renovation of an existing space near N. Academy and Austin Bluffs behind the Mi Mexico Restaurant. It's a $1-Million project to bring in the restaurant popular for its Pizza Buffet. #pizza #pizzaranch #pizzabuffet

Here's the breakdown of the October single family home permits based on jurisdiction - COS - 140 El Paso Co - 87 Monument - 13 Fountain and Woodland Park - 1 each Manitou, Palmer Lake, & GMF - 0 #housing #HousingMarket #HousingCrisis #newhouse #homebuilding #construction

Cancun is coming back! 🌴 Just in time for last-minute holiday travel, or even plan your spring break beach getaway. Cancun nonstop flights with Southwest Airlines return on select Saturdays starting November 22. Book at https://t.co/Onc477kGHp #FlyCOS #Cancun @SouthwestAir

It’s Election Day! Don’t forget to turn in those ballots. Deadline is 7p. It’s a short ballot so there’s plenty of time to fill it out and drop off your ballot. #vote #ElectionDay #election #Election2025

October was a very strong month for commercial construction. We issued permits for 39 new ground up commercial projects. That's 13 more than the busy month of September and a 178% increase compared to October 2024. #CommercialRealEstate #commercial #construction #development

The October Building report is ready and it was a solid month for new homes & commercial construction. On the single family home side of things, we issued 244 permits. That's 63 more houses than in Sept and a 16% increase over Oct 2024. YTD totals are now at 2,416. (-4%)

Here's a unique project for you.... The new giraffe exhibit at the @CheyenneMtnZoo will come with some new heated walls for our long neck friends. #zoo #construction #coolconstruction #giraffe