But using the dollar value of nonresidential building permits as a barometer, the prognosis is poor.

In May, construction of nonresidential buildings climbed 1.5 percent, to an annual rate of $86.3 billion.

Private construction was off 1.2 percent last month to an annual rate of $327.6 billion, reflecting declines in both residential and nonresidential building.

But at his death in 1911, the company decided to focus solely on its temperature control business for nonresidential buildings.

The improvement was concentrated, however, coming in nonresidential building like industrial plants, offices and commercial projects.

The law does not mandate access to nonresidential buildings for persons with disabilities.

In addition, they said there were already too many nonresidential buildings in the area.

The figure doesn't include flushes made in commercial and other nonresidential buildings.

The suit contests the town's recent amendments to its zoning laws, which restrict nonresidential building.

Home construction rose slightly during the month, but a 4.1 percent drop in nonresidential building dragged down the overall figure.