Norfolk County construction industry continues to break records, with the first six months of 2017 witnessing $77.8 million in total building permits values.
The value of construction in the January to June period for this year is more than double the same period last year. Total construction values by sector include residential, $47.5 million; agricultural, $14.7 million; industrial, $10.4 million; commercial, $3.2 million, and instutional, $734,000.
There were 634 building permits issued in the first six months of 2017, including 196 new dwelling units.
