Trade shows and industry conventions remain a cornerstone of business development in the construction sector. From strengthening supplier relationships and identifying new products to staying current on codes, technology, and best practices, events of this nature offer concentrated opportunities that … Continue reading
Erika Carruth
Texas wrapped up 2025 with just over 74,350 new residential construction permits on record, according to the latest HBW Building Activity Trend Report. For a state that leads the nation in homebuilding, last year’s 9% dip in permit volume feels … Continue reading
New swimming pool construction activity in Texas continued to trend downward in 2025, though at a noticeably slower pace than in recent years. According to the most recent HBW Swimming Pool Construction Activity Trend Report, nearly 7,000 new swimming pool … Continue reading
After several challenging years marked by contraction, Florida’s swimming pool construction market showed clear signs of stabilization (and cautious optimism) in 2025. According to the latest HBW Swimming Pool Construction Activity Trend Report, which tracks permitting activity through the fourth … Continue reading
New swimming pool construction activity across Texas exhibited a moderate seasonal contraction in December 2025, reflecting both typical year-end deceleration and broader market recalibration within residential construction. According to HBW’s latest construction data reports, a total of 451 new swimming … Continue reading
Insights from HBW’s Building Activity Trend Report (Totals through Q4 2025) Florida’s residential construction market ended 2025 on a quieter note. According to HBW’s Building Activity Trend Report, new residential permitting across the state declined approximately 4% year over year, … Continue reading
Florida closed out 2025 with strong residential construction activity, underscoring the state’s continued role as one of the most dynamic homebuilding markets in the country. According to construction data reports compiled by HBW, a total of 5,435 new residential construction … Continue reading
The latest Swimming Pool Construction Activity Trend Report from HBW reveals a Metro Atlanta market that may finally be finding its equilibrium. After several consecutive years of contraction, 2025 closed with 2,535 new swimming pool construction permits, representing a modest … Continue reading
As 2025 drew to a close, Texas continued to demonstrate its position as one of the nation’s most resilient and expansion‑oriented housing markets. Based on the latest HBW construction permit data, the state’s four major metropolitan regions (Houston, Dallas, Austin, … Continue reading
As mentioned in my previous post, HBW’s annual reports are here, and I am here for it. While annual data may sound overwhelming at first, HBW’s reports make it easy to review and gather the information that is most important … Continue reading