Permits for new constructions stood at 624K for 2011, the highest since 2008.

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It also said isolated settlements accounted for nearly 40% of all new constructions, nearly double that of previous years.

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There are several possible contributors to the growth in furniture and home furnishings sales including new constructions that were delayed, frustrations with old furniture that should have been replaced earlier, etc.

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The big banks will no longer give loans for new ski industry constructions.

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The three new designs feature modular constructions, which can be built off site and added to, according to the number of classrooms needed.

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Upon hearing the first skipping notes of "Knights, " fans will know that something has changed: The sophisticated constructions of new keyboardist Alex Rose allow "Knights" to capitalize on the group's newfound maturity, while retaining its signature style.

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Mr. CHRISTGAU: "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" began a decade long progression of ever more elaborate rhythmic constructions, which had a way of erupting from each other.

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