According to new construction statistics compiled by the Keystone Report for the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC), there were 403 permits for a total of 783 units during four weeks in July, 2012. Year-to-date, there were 2,239 permits issued for a total of 3,953 units. The statistic show that new construction is picking up!  Click here for a pdf with all the new construction statistics.