Building permits drop by 30 percent in Sioux Falls
After a strong start in January, building activity in Sioux Falls slowed in February.
After a strong start in January, building activity in Sioux Falls slowed in February.
Sioux Falls almost doubled its construction permits in January compared with the same time in 2017.
Construction activity in Sioux Falls totaled nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars in 2017, resulting in the fifth consecutive record year.
For the fifth consecutive year, Sioux Falls has set another building record. Here’s the grand total so far.
Sioux Falls appears positioned to set another record for building activity.
After lagging behind last year’s record building year, permits through October are the strongest ever.
New residential construction and commercial remodeling are outpacing last year in Sioux Falls.
Building activity in Sioux Falls is still below record pace – but the gap narrowed in August.
The city of Sioux Falls issued building permits in July for $76.1 million worth of construction, and while the gap closed, it wasn’t enough to catch up to last year’s record pace.
New residential construction in Sioux Falls is ahead of last year, but it’s not enough to make up for a decrease in commercial activity.