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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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