Being in the South, we usually focus on the heat when it comes to protecting workers from the elements. That being said, just because we aren’t facing arctic conditions doesn’t mean that workers aren’t at risk during the winter months. … Continue reading
Erika Carruth
Residential construction in the Metro Atlanta area has experienced a 10% year-over-year increase through the third quarter, which points to a continued growth pattern that has been consistent for more than four years. The counties that reflect the highest total … Continue reading
Earlier this week, we explored options for reusing marketing and promotional materials. Along with repurposing promotional items for customer appreciation, they can certainly be of value at future conventions and expos. Here are a few upcoming industry trade shows that … Continue reading
Don’t let extra giveaways and promotional items sit in storage; use them to re-engage customers and invite new ones. Freebies – They are great for expos and conventions, but what about all of the leftovers? Giveaways are a great way … Continue reading
During the month of August, there were more than 1,850 new swimming pools with a total value in excess of $78 million started in Florida. Southwest New swimming pool construction was booming in the southwestern portion of Florida last … Continue reading
Fall is here, bringing new opportunities to engage customers and offer Fall home maintenance services. When many people think of the Fall season, cooler weather and images of Fall leaves and trees easily come to mind. What many people easily … Continue reading
Out of the 5,400 Florida housing starts in August, Orlando was a leading area for new construction. Over 5,400 housing starts with a total value in excess of $1.5B were added to the HBW database for Florida last month. While … Continue reading
Last week, we reviewed the latest on new swimming pool construction in Texas based on HBW’s construction permit reports. This week, we have used the same reports for finding out where new residential construction is taking off in Texas. Out … Continue reading
While it’s not often that we look at pool construction in Texas, every month hundreds of new swimming pool construction permits are added to the HBW database, giving us plenty to review and share with our subscribers. In August, … Continue reading
In an industry that is in desperate need for growth in its labor pool, it is critical to make the most of recruiting efforts. It’s not a secret – The construction industry suffers from a shortage in skilled laborers. And … Continue reading