In Kansas City, administrator Rick Usher said construction is at a high-water mark and getting stronger. Brant Gaul, a professional certified planner for the city of Lenexa, said that he noticed a small blip in residential building in December and January. But he acknowledged that the number of permits issued has rebounded. On the commercial side, building has remained strong. The number and value of construction loans are rising.
Business is very good, an indicator that the construction segment is healthy.
Although the future depends somewhat on the national economy, the local market is not as susceptible, he said. I believe that Kansas City is more insulated from downturns in the economy because of our diversity. We're not as dependent on any one sector. Edie R. Lambert is a free-lance writer in the Kansas City area. HireKansasCity Fill an opening, find a job Insurance Center Covering the needs of small business owners Legal Center Hundreds of business legal tools Office Products Special deals on equipment, supplies.