August in Texas is traditionally a month defined by two things: heat that could fry an egg, and homeowners who suddenly realize that a swimming pool isn’t a luxury—it’s survival equipment. Fortunately for the construction industry, that seasonal urgency translated … Continue reading
Erika Carruth
August 2026 was a solid month for swimming pool construction in Texas. According to the latest HBW reports, 584 new swimming pool construction permits were added to the database, representing more than $42.3 million in total construction value. That’s a … Continue reading
If you work in residential construction, you already know that permit data is the early indicator of market velocity, competitive pressure, pricing trends, and, in practical terms, which builders are securing the strongest competitive position in each metro. As reported … Continue reading
If you felt the ground rumbling in Texas last month, don’t worry—it wasn’t seismic activity. It was the sound of builders across the Lone Star State firing up their crews, sharpening their pencils, and pulling permits at a pace that … Continue reading
How to Use HBW Building Permit Data to Outsmart, Outpace, and Outperform the Competition In the world of construction sales, timing isn’t just everything—it is the difference between landing the job and watching your competitor’s yard sign go up next … Continue reading
If you have lived or spent any time in Florida during July, you know two things: the heat is relentless, and the desire for a swimming pool becomes less of a luxury and more of a survival strategy. Fortunately, HBW’s … Continue reading
Following our earlier blog post on the Texas swimming pool construction market for July 2026—where HBW recorded 443 new pool permits totaling approximately $34.8 million in construction value—we now turn our attention to the builders behind the numbers. As always, … Continue reading
If you have spent any time in Texas during July, you know the heat doesn’t take a vacation, but according to the latest HBW construction data, new swimming pool construction certainly did. Last month, HBW recorded 443 new pool construction … Continue reading
If there is one thing Texas builders know, it is that the market has a rhythm — a natural ebb and flow not unlike the state’s weather patterns. One month you’re sprinting to keep up with demand, and the next … Continue reading
According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data, there were 5,468 new permits recorded for the Lone Star State last month—representing nearly $1.8 billion in total construction value. For anyone in the industry, that’s not just arbitrary numbers; rather … Continue reading