The south metro continues to see an increase in new construction according to the Twin Cities Builders Association.  Lakeville is leading the pack with 172 permits through the end of June 2013, which is 107 more than last year at this time.  Other south metro figures for the first half of 2013 are Eagan with 57, Rosemount with 36, Apple Valley with 29, and Inver Grove Heights with 28. The only area with less new building permits that for the same period in 2012 was Hastings with 10, down from 15 last year.