Construction contracts increase in both VT and NH

Statistics show that although construction in Vermont during the month of February looked to be slowing, overall contracts for future construction are above last years values. This includes residential, non-residential and nonbuilding construction.
February and year-to-date data for Vermont:

Similar statistics for the state of New Hampshire also show a significant increase in future construction contracts for the year 2011.
February and year-to-date data for New Hampshire:

Source: McGraw-Hill Construction