Nonresidential Construction Permit Values
The value of nonresidential building permits was off 17% from last year for the first five months of the year, the most recent period for which information is available. There were some increases, though, in the five major building categories: the value of permits issued for both industrial buildings and stores increased from last year’s totals. Here’s how 1990’s totals compare to 1989. Amounts are listed in thousands of dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
Jan.-May Jan.-May 1989-’90 % of 1990 Category 1989 1990 % Change State Total Industrial buildings $37,133 $40,511 +9 6 Office buildings 179,082 109,134 -39 14 Stores/mercantile buildings 75,313 87,754 +17 10 Hotels/motels 31,810 16,340 -49 9 Alterations/additions 192,773 160,487 -17 9 TOTAL NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDING* $611,824 $510,134 -17 9
* Includes categories not shown above
NON RESIDENTIAL PERMIT VALUES
Monthly Permit Value
Jan ‘90: $147,864
May ‘90: $106,825
Note: Amounts are listed in thousands of dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
Source: Construction Industry Research Board
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