In February 2019 the dwelling permits were exactly 89.700 units in the USA. This is 11,0% over the annual average and the highest since October 2018. In comparison to the last 10 years, the highest value was 134.800 units in June 2015 and the lowest value was 36.280 units in January 2011. If we compare these numbers to the year before, the value has decreased by -2,6% and compared to January, we have a decrease of the value by -5,0%. Based on this data, the B+L forecast for the current year leads to a yearly growth rate of 1,5%.