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76 • JUNE 2015 • WORLD FENCE NEWS The Dodge Report continued from page 74 Through the first three months of 2015, the top five metropolitan mar- kets ranked by the dollar volume of multifamily projects were New York, N.Y., Miami, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Houston. The New York, N.Y. metropolitan area during this time comprised 23% of the U.S. multifamily construction dollar amount. By comparison, the next four met- ropolitan areas combined comprised 20% of the U.S. multifamily construc- tion dollar amount during this time. The 28% jump during the first three months of 2015 for total construction starts on an unadjusted basis com- pared to last year reflected growth for all three major construction sectors. Nonresidential building year-to- date increased 10%, with commercial building up 6%, manufacturing build- ing up 10%, and institutional building CLFMI now accepting applications for the 2015 Les Grube Memorial Design Award The Chain Link Fence Man- ufacturers Institute (CLFMI) an- nounced that applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Les Grube Memorial Design Award, which is named for CLFMI past president Les Grube. The award was created to highlight the ver- satility and functionality of chain link fencing products. The pro- gram is jointly funded by CLFMI and the Les Grube family. The award was established in 1984 during Grube's term as CLFMI president. He was instru- mental in outlining the award's qualifications and establishing connections with the architectural community to support the concept. For more information or to re- ceive an application form, contact Mark Levin at 301-596-2583 or via e-mail at info@chainlinkinfo.org. NEW NAME, GREAT EDUCATION November 1-13, 2015 • Fort Worth, Texas AFA University offers individuals a chance to demonstrate a higher level of understanding and professionalism within the fence and access control industry. AFA University's comprehensive schools and additional certification programs allow anyone – from rookie installers to company owners – to increase their knowledge of sales, design, installation and more. Improve your skills and advance your career at AFA University. Years of Experience in a Matter of Days Automated Gate Systems Design School (AGSD) Operator Installer School (OIS) Sales Training School (STS) Fence Installation School (FIS) November 1-3, 2015 November 1-6, 2015 November 8-10, 2015 November 8-13, 2015 For more information on enrollment and pricing, please visit AmericanFenceAssociation.com/afa-university ENROLL NOW! AFA University is extending a registration special of a 10% discount for 1 attendee, 20% for 2 attendees, and 30% for 3 or more students for the AFA University schools in Fort Worth this November. Act now! This special offer is only available through October 1, 2015! up 12%. Nonbuilding construction year-to- date soared 74%, with electric utilities and gas plants up 464% and public works up 13%. Residential building year-to-date advanced 12%, with sin- gle family housing up 11% and mul- tifamily housing up 17%. By geogra- phy, total construction starts during the January-March period of 2015 showed this performance – the South Central, up 98%; the South Atlantic, up 17%; the Northeast, up 10%; the West, up 1%; and the Midwest, un- changed from a year ago. Additional perspective comes from looking at twelve-month moving totals, in this case the twelve months ending March 2015 versus the twelve months ending March 2014. On this basis, total construction starts were up 13%, as a result of this behavior by major sector – nonresi- dential building, up 22%; residential building, up 11%; and nonbuilding construction, up 6%. By geography, the twelve months ending March 2015 revealed the fol- lowing for total construction starts versus the prior 12 months – the South Central, up 32%; the South Atlantic, up 16%; the West, up 7%; and the Midwest and Northeast, each up 3%.