Building Permits Survey, 1981

<p>This study consists of data on building permits issued in 1981 based on reports submitted by building permit officials in U.S. municipalities (unless otherwise noted). The data include statistics on new construction, additions and alterations, and demolitions authorized by building permits. The variables include: number of families or type of structure; number of buildings; number of rooms; number of units; and cost of construction. NOTE: This abstract is based on a 1980-1984 summary; thus the variables may not be present, or additional variables may be present.</p>