Florida has never been shy about its affinity for swimming pools; they are as Floridian as afternoon thunderstorms, key lime pie, and sandy beaches. But lifestyle and leisure aside, pool construction is also a reliable barometer of residential investment, consumer … Continue reading
Erika Carruth
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
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