If you have lived (or worked) in Texas long enough, you know two things to be true: summer heat is non‑negotiable, and the dream of a backyard swimming pool never really goes out of style. But dreams and data don’t … Continue reading
Erika Carruth
If you have been watching the swimming pool construction market in metro Atlanta over the last few years, you know the storyline has felt a bit like a slow‑motion slide: steady declines since 2022, a particularly dramatic dip in 2023, … Continue reading
In the construction industry, we spend a lot of time talking about foundations—structural integrity, load paths, permitting, compliance, and the thousands of other elements that make a project stand upright and stay that way. But there is another kind of … Continue reading
Florida’s residential construction market has always had a way of changing things up—booms, dips, surges, stalls, and the occasional surprise spotlight on a region that no one expected to lead the pack. Through the second quarter of 2026, the latest … Continue reading
If Florida’s summer temperatures weren’t already enough of an indicator, June’s new swimming pool construction activity confirms it: things are heating up. According to the latest HBW construction data, a total of 2,442 new swimming pool permits were added to … Continue reading
Through the second quarter of 2026, new residential construction activity across Texas continues to follow the deceleration pattern established last year—albeit with a few notable hotspots that seem determined to defy the statewide trend. According to the latest HBW Building … Continue reading
Last month delivered a welcome jolt of momentum for Florida’s residential construction sector. After a couple of steady, and rather consistent months, the Sunshine State posted 7,477 new residential construction permits, marking a 17% month‑over‑month increase—a pace that certainly perks … Continue reading
Metro Atlanta’s residential construction market has always had a personality of its own—dynamic, occasionally unpredictable, and never boring. As we reach the midpoint of 2026, HBW’s latest Building Activity Trend Report gives us a clear snapshot of how the region’s … Continue reading
A Market Pulse Check Across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio In Texas, the month of June is traditionally a month defined by rising temperatures, rising electric bills, and—if you are in the construction industry—rising demand for backyard oases. According … Continue reading
When it comes to residential construction, Florida doesn’t do “slow seasons”—it does surges, and June 2026 was no exception. According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data, the Sunshine State posted 7,477 new residential construction permits across its five … Continue reading