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
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If Texas had an official state sport, it might just be residential construction. According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data, Texas posted 7,071 new permits in June 2026, representing more than $2.3 billion in total construction value. Today, … Continue reading
According to the latest HBW construction data, May 2026 was a strong month for new swimming pool construction across the Lone Star State. Combined from the four major metro areas (Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio) there were 482 new … Continue reading
As reported earlier this week on the HBW blog, Texas home construction in May 2026 was anything but sleepy. According to the latest HBW residential construction data, more than 5,950 new residential construction permits were added across the four major … Continue reading
According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data, Texas posted more than 5,950 new residential construction permits last month—representing over $1.9 billion in total construction value. Once again, showing that home construction continues to be strong across the Lone … Continue reading
A Market Snapshot of the Top Builders Across Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Antonio According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data (and as noted on the blog last week), Texas posted 5,627 new residential construction permits in April … Continue reading
April in Texas usually signals the start of pool‑day season—when homeowners begin dreaming of backyard oases and contractors brace for the annual surge in excavation, rebar, and plaster. But this April brought a slightly less enthusiastic rhythm… According to the … Continue reading
Last month is a perfect reminder to Texas builders of a timeless truth: even the strongest construction markets occasionally tap the brakes (and have their fair share of fluctuations). According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data, the Lone … Continue reading
If there’s one thing Texans know, it’s heat—and if there’s one thing construction professionals know, it’s that heat sells pools. But as we step into 2026, the latest HBW permit data suggests that the Lone Star State’s new swimming pool … Continue reading
The residential construction sector in the Lone Star State started the year with a measured slowdown, according to the latest HBW Building Activity Trend Report. Through the first quarter of the year, 17,059 new residential construction permits were added to … Continue reading