Summary
In the fourth quarter of 2010, about 6,500 building permits were licensed, and approximately 9,500 buildings were completed. These figures represent an annual average of -10,1% and -1,3%, respectively, maintaining the trend registered in the previous quarters, although the pace of the decline slowed down.
From the previous quarter, the number of building permits decreased by 3,3% and completed buildings decreased by 0,2%.