Summary
In the second quarter of 2010, about 7,100 building permits were licensed, and approximately 10,200 buildings were completed. These figures represent an annual average of -12,9% and 3,7%, respectively, maintaining the trend registered in the previous quarters, with a narrower range on the annual rates.
From the previous quarter, the number of building permits increased by 1,5% and completed buildings decreased by 4,0%.