How Building Permit Data Can Improve Social Media Marketing

Social media has become one of the most powerful tools for construction professionals to connect with potential clients, demonstrate expertise, and establish a strong brand presence. Yet, many contractors and industry professionals fall into the same cycle—posting photos of completed … Continue reading

Beyond the Leads: Ways to Use Permit Reports

On the HBW blog, we often discuss the value of construction permit data. By now, most professionals in the industry understand why it matters: fresh leads, market insights, and competitive awareness. But the real question is: how do you actually … Continue reading

Florida New Residential Construction Report – August 2025

Last week, we explored and highlighted some of the top home builders in Florida for August 2025. This week, we are taking a closer look at HBW’s construction data reports to better understand where residential construction is most concentrated, where … Continue reading

Florida New Swimming Pool Construction Report – August 2025

According to the latest HBW construction data reports, Florida had a total of 1,935 new swimming pool construction permits across five major regions (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast, and Jacksonville) during the month of August 2025. This figure reflects a slight … Continue reading

Florida’s Top Home Builders – August 2025

Florida’s residential construction market remained dynamic in August 2025, with thousands of new permits filed across the state’s five largest regions. Based on HBW’s construction data reports, today we will be putting the spotlight on the home builders leading in … Continue reading

Texas Top Home Builders – August 2025

As reported in last week’s Texas Residential Construction Report – August 2025, there were more than 5,750 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $1.96 billion added to the HBW database for Texas. This volume underscores … Continue reading

Texas Swimming Pool Construction Review – August 2025

According to the latest HBW construction data reports, Texas recorded steady swimming pool construction activity in August across its four largest metro areas: Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. With thousands of active contractors statewide, the reports reflect notable differences … Continue reading

Texas Residential Construction Report – August 2025

According to the latest HBW construction data reports, residential construction activity across Texas’ four major metro areas—Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio—remained strong during the month of August 2025. While each market demonstrated unique trends in both permitting activity and … Continue reading

Florida New Swimming Pool Construction Report – July 2025

According to the latest construction data compiled by HBW, Florida experienced a measurable slowdown in new swimming pool construction during the month of July 2025. Across the five major regions tracked—Southwest, Southeast, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville—a combined total of 2,087 … Continue reading

Upcoming Industry Trade Shows & Conventions

Trade shows aren’t just “nice to have” line items; they are accelerators for pipeline, partnerships, and product intelligence. When planned properly, a single week on the floor can compress six months of BD into a few high-value meetings, sharpen your … Continue reading