What is different about residential construction on the local level from residential construction on the national level?

The difference lies in the coverage of the construction.  While local level construction focuses on the local area, national level construction has a nation-wide coverage.

Explanation:

Residential construction concentrates on the construction of residential buildings that have sleeping accommodations.  Such constructions are opposed to the construction of other buildings that are meant for commercial uses as they lack sleeping accommodations.  The federal, state, and local governments can embark on the construction of residential quarters for their residents.  The constructions are also funded at the given level.  When it is locally funded, the construction is meant to satisfy specific local needs.  The constructions by the federal government consider the needs of many localities, and may not meet specific local needs.