Anyone who has spent more than a few seasons in the construction industry knows that demand does not usually appear out of thin air. It builds gradually, shifts subtly, and sometimes swings dramatically — but it always leaves clues. One … Continue reading
Erika Carruth
New residential swimming pool construction across the major metropolitan areas of Texas (Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio) exhibited steady activity in February 2026, reflecting both regional demand patterns and broader seasonal normalization. Drawing from HBW’s latest building permit data, … Continue reading
Following our recent overview of Florida’s residential construction market—where we noted 6,140 new residential construction permits issued in February 2026 with a total construction value exceeding $2.2 billion—we now turn our attention to the home builders driving that activity. Using … Continue reading
The residential construction market in Florida continued to demonstrate momentum last month, with new home activity recorded across all major regions of the state. According to the latest building permit data added to the HBW database, 6,140 new residential construction … Continue reading
Texas continues to be one of the most active residential construction markets in the United States, and monthly permit data remains one of the most reliable indicators of builder performance, regional demand, and shifting competitive dynamics. The latest construction data … Continue reading
Residential construction across the four major metropolitan markets of Texas maintained a steady pace last month, reflecting continued demand for new housing across the state’s largest population centers. Drawing on building permit data compiled by HBW, we will briefly examine … Continue reading
The construction market in Florida started the year with a strong level of new activity in the swimming pool sector. According to the latest construction data reports from HBW, approximately 1,750 new swimming pool permits were issued statewide during January … Continue reading
In our previous post examining residential construction activity in Florida for January 2026, we highlighted permit data for the start of the year; last month, HBW recorded 4,889 new home permits and more than $1.65 billion in residential construction value … Continue reading
The latest HBW reports for new pool construction across Texas reflect continued demand for outdoor residential amenities, despite seasonal headwinds typical of early-year construction cycles. For contractors, suppliers, and industry stakeholders, this dataset provides not only a snapshot of current … Continue reading
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