Second Habitat ReStore Opens
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity expands its retail to the west side. This past month, Greater Des Moines (GDM) Habitat for Humanity opened its second ReStore location [ Read more... ]
Articles by Build Des Moines
A Last Gift
Your will is more than a practicality for those you leave behind. Americans were shocked by the sudden death of musician Prince at age 57 in April. But they were even more [ Read more... ]
A Conversation With Amy Spike
Advocating for architects, good design. Nearly four years ago, Amy Spike switched careers, moving into the nonprofit sector. It’s proven to be a successful career [ Read more... ]
Regulation: 24.3% of the Average New Home Price
A new NAHB study shows that, on average, regulations imposed by government at all levels account for 24.3 percent of the final price of a new single-family home built for [ Read more... ]
Managing Personal Use of Company Vehicles
Allowing employees personal use of company vehicles is costly. Chiefly, accidents are expensive. But there are other costs to consider too—uninsured costs, lost staff time, [ Read more... ]