Sentences with phrase «pace of construction remains»

Still, the pace of construction remains less than half of what most economists consider healthy for the sector.

«Although a few small cities with high ratios did not make the national rank for absolute permit shortages, their supply shortages are still meaningful at the local level and could become a bigger issue if job gains hold steady and the current pace of construction remains at its nearly non-existent level,» adds Yun.

Not exact matches

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The seniors housing occupancy rate remained essentially flat during the first quarter of 2013, while the pace of annual rent growth accelerated slightly and overall construction activity rose, according to NIC MAP ®, a data and analysis service of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (NIC).

Still, the overall trend remains decidedly positive for new multifamily construction activity as the level of spending is 52 % ahead of the pace in February 2012 and has more than doubled the August 2010 low point.

As a result, the pace of hiring for the sector in 2012 remains lackluster, especially given the recent pickup of construction activity.