Texas Residential Construction Trends Through Q3 2025

According to HBW’s latest Building Activity Trend Report, new residential construction in Texas has seen a modest contraction through the third quarter of 2025, with 60,129 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database—a 2% year-over-year decline compared to … Continue reading

Texas Top Home Builders – September 2025

Last month, the residential construction market in the Lone Star State demonstrated robust activity across its four major metro areas—Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. According to HBW’s latest construction data reports, a total of 6,939 new residential construction permits … Continue reading

How Building Permit Data Can Improve Social Media Marketing

Social media has become one of the most powerful tools for construction professionals to connect with potential clients, demonstrate expertise, and establish a strong brand presence. Yet, many contractors and industry professionals fall into the same cycle—posting photos of completed … Continue reading

Beyond the Leads: Ways to Use Permit Reports

On the HBW blog, we often discuss the value of construction permit data. By now, most professionals in the industry understand why it matters: fresh leads, market insights, and competitive awareness. But the real question is: how do you actually … Continue reading

Texas Top Home Builders – August 2025

As reported in last week’s Texas Residential Construction Report – August 2025, there were more than 5,750 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $1.96 billion added to the HBW database for Texas. This volume underscores … Continue reading

Texas Residential Construction Report – August 2025

According to the latest HBW construction data reports, residential construction activity across Texas’ four major metro areas—Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio—remained strong during the month of August 2025. While each market demonstrated unique trends in both permitting activity and … Continue reading

Top Home Builders in Texas – July 2025

According to the latest construction data reports from HBW, Texas exhibited a month-over-month dip but maintained some momentum in residential construction activity during July 2025. Across the four major metropolitan regions—Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio—more than 5,350 new residential … Continue reading

Texas Residential Construction Trends: Q2 2025 Market Overview

According to the latest HBW Building Activity Trend Report, new residential construction across Texas remained in positive territory through the second quarter of 2025, marking a steady continuation of growth from last year’s rebound. Statewide, 41,586 new residential construction permits … Continue reading

Texas Top Home Builders – June 2025

The Texas residential construction market continues to demonstrate strength and resilience, with HBW reporting approximately 8,100 new residential construction permits on record statewide for the month of June. This data, collected from major metro regions including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and … Continue reading

Texas Residential Construction Review – June 2025

The Texas residential construction market remained active and resilient through June 2025, with notable activity concentrated in its four primary metropolitan regions: Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. Based on the latest building permit data compiled by HBW, which sources … Continue reading