Construction contracts up 110 percent in NY metro area in August
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The value of contracts for future construction in the metropolitan area rose 110 percent in August compared with a year ago as commercial activity picked up.
McGraw Hill Construction, an industry information service, reported Tuesday that nearly $5 billion in contracts for future building were awarded in August for the 23-county region that includes Long Island.
Nonresidential contracts, which include commercial properties such as offices, hotels, factories and warehouses, totaled $3 billion, a gain of 148 percent, year over year.
Residential contracts rose 70 percent to $2 billion.
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