How to Make the Most of HBW’s Annual Building Permit Reports

Why construction pros should pay more attention to the year‑end data (and maybe even enjoy it) Who likes construction data reports? I do. And even more so, the upcoming annual construction activity trend reports by HBW are reports that I … Continue reading

10 Ways to Market Smarter in 2026

As we embark upon the new year, the marketing landscape continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace. For construction professionals—builders, remodelers, pool contractors, and trades alike—the coming year presents unprecedented opportunity. The firms that will thrive are those willing to … Continue reading

Permit Intelligence: The Contractor’s Edge for 2026

5 Ways Builders and Remodelers Can Use Building Permit Data to Win More Jobs in 2026 As the construction industry moves into 2026, builders and remodelers are navigating a landscape defined by heightened competition, shifting homeowner expectations, and an accelerating … Continue reading

Texas New Swimming Pool Construction Report – November 2025

New swimming pool construction across the major metropolitan regions of Texas demonstrated steady activity in November 2025, with a combined 487 new permits on record with HBW. While this reflects only a marginal increase from the 482 permits recorded in … Continue reading

Florida Swimming Pool Construction Report – November 2025

New swimming pool construction across Florida demonstrated steady activity last month, with notable regional variations in both permit volume and project valuation. Drawing on HBW’s latest construction data, this report provides a comprehensive snapshot of new residential pool construction across … Continue reading

Florida’s Top Home Builders by Permit Volume

November 2025 Residential Construction Data | source: HBW construction data reports Florida’s residential construction sector closed November 2025 with continued momentum, underscoring the state’s structural demand drivers: sustained population growth, demographic migration, and long-term housing undersupply. According to construction data … Continue reading

Top Home Builders in Texas: November 2025

Earlier this week, we examined new home construction activity across Texas using November 2025 residential construction permit data compiled by HBW. In the report, we identified 4,919 new residential permits on record across the state’s four major metro areas—Houston, Dallas, … Continue reading

Texas Residential Construction Activity – November 2025

Based on HBW Building Permit Data for Major Metro Areas The residential construction sector in Texas demonstrated steady momentum in November 2025, with permit activity across the state’s four largest metro areas (Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio) reflecting continued … Continue reading

Florida Residential Construction Review — November 2025

Based exclusively on HBW building permit data Residential construction activity across Florida remained steady during the month of November, according to the latest HBW construction data reports. As always, it is important to underscore that these figures reflect only the … Continue reading

Marketing Strategies for Contractors: Kickstarting 2026 with Momentum

As the holiday season is in full gear, contractors and construction professionals find themselves at a pivotal moment. December is not simply the end of the calendar year; it is an opportunity to reflect on past marketing efforts and prepare … Continue reading