Permit volume in Cambridge reached 149 for August 10–16, 2026, against a four-week average of 175. The largest share of activity came from electrical contractors, who filed 37 of the 149 permits recorded across 108 streets. The week registered a -3% change from the prior period, when 153 permits were logged.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 37 |
| HVAC | 20 |
| Plumbing | 20 |
| Roofing | 12 |
| Building | 11 |
| Fire/Sprinkler | 10 |
| Gas | 10 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 9 |
Streets with new filings: Alewife Brook Pkwy, Alewife Pk, Allston St, Ames St, Appleton St, Berkshire St, Bishop Allen Dr, Blackstone St and 100 more.
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