Home construction is improving as the economy grows slowly in the United States. The New York Times reports that construction projects are increasing, but the numbers are still low compared to the averages seen before the recession. Figures from the Census Bureau reveal the economic recovery is still having a strong impact on the construction sector.

Construction is booming in parts of the U.S., but economists note that this positive sign does not mean the recession is over. Numbers from April indicate $195 billion was spent on new apartments and homes. However, they are not the only buildings projects. Recent reports reveal that builders are turning to alternate dwellings and other types of unique construction projects.

Despite the signs of improvement, analysts point out the economy has not returned to prerecession levels. Nevertheless, there is growing enthusiasm and optimism in the construction industry. The number of building permit requests is increasing, construction material purchases are growing and residential neighborhoods are receiving new homes. Some areas of the country are seeing faster growth than others. The market will take time to recover, but homeowners are already seeing more options as they search for new purchases.