If you have been in the construction industry for some time, then you know one thing to be true: Projects do not happen by accident. They happen because someone has a need, secures financing, develops a scope, and pulls a … Continue reading
Erika Carruth
The latest residential building permit data added to the HBW database during January 2026 reflects geographic diversity across Florida’s new home construction market. Drawing from five major regions of Tampa, Southwest Florida, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Southeast Florida, this report provides … Continue reading
Earlier this week, we analyzed the latest HBW construction data reports and noted that 4,615 new residential construction permits were issued across the four major Texas metro regions (Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio), representing more than $1.54 billion in … Continue reading
January 2026 opened the year with measurable momentum across the four major metropolitan markets of Texas. According to building permit data compiled and analyzed by HBW, a leading provider of construction permit intelligence, new residential construction activity in Houston, Dallas, … Continue reading
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
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