February 10, 2012

Rise in permits could herald building ramp-up

Rise in permits could herald building ramp-up

Workers go about their jobsĀ at a new housing development in Carlsbad, Calif. Construction of new homes dipped unexpectedly last month as bad weather hit much of the country. Applications for future projects rose, however.Applications for future construction projects unexpectedly climbed last month, foreshadowing what could be a better spring for home building after a rough winter, government data showed on Wednesday.





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