Texas Swimming Pool Construction Report Q3-2024

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Since last year, new swimming pool construction has been slowing in Texas, and the downward trend appears to be holding somewhat steady – Since the start of this year (thru Q3-2024) there has been a 16 percent year-over-year decrease in new swimming pool construction across the Lone Star State, resulting in nearly 5,800 new permits on record with HBW.

Out of the four major metro areas reviewed (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio), Houston has remained the most stable, demonstrating a 6 percent year-over-year decrease in new permitting activity and having approximately 1,825 new swimming pool construction permits on record through the third quarter.  As far as the highest concentration of new construction is concerned, Dallas ranked #1 as there were more than 2,400 new permits on record through Q3, reflecting a 26 percent decrease in swimming pool construction in comparison to the same time last year.

Another area worth noting is Austin. Since the start of this year this year through September, Austin has demonstrated a 7 percent year-over-year decrease in new pool construction, resulting in more than 970 new permits on record with HBW.

In the San Antonio area, there has been a 17 percent year-over-year decrease in new pool construction through Q3, resulting in nearly 600 new permits added to the HBW database. 

When looking at construction patterns from a county-by-county perspective, there were five counties that held approximately 65 percent of all new permitting activity:

Harris County (Houston area) was a standout, as there were more than 1,200 new permits resulting from a 4 percent year-over-year decrease in new pool construction.  In the Austin area, the bulk of new construction permits originated from Travis County where there were 775 new permits through Q3. In Dallas, the greatest amount of new pool construction could be found in the counties of Dallas (772 permits), Collin (521 permits), and Tarrant (451 permits), where there have been year-over-year decreases in swimming pool construction ranging from -8 percent (Dallas) to -43 percent (Tarrant).

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

HBW Quarterly: Florida Swimming Pool Construction Q3-2024

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Florida’s swimming pool construction market demonstrated a slowing through the third quarter of 2024. Statewide, a high volume of permits has been issued, driven by ongoing demand for residential pools amid continued population growth and migration trends; at the same time there has been an overall decline in new pool construction so far this year in comparison to the same time last year. Despite economic challenges and fluctuating construction costs, demand for new pools in regions like the southwest and northeast have exhibited growth through Q3, with 3% and 2% year-over-year increases respectively.

Labor shortages and material cost fluctuations have, however, introduced some hurdles for builders, impacting timelines and increasing project expenses. These trends align with broader construction challenges seen throughout the state, as Florida’s housing and home improvement sectors adapt to ongoing supply chain pressures and workforce shortages. The industry is expected to maintain a steady pace into the fourth quarter, though economic conditions may influence future demand.

As evident in the latest HBW Swimming Pool Construction Activity Trend Report for Florida, there has been a 6 percent year-over-year decrease in new swimming pool construction so far this year (thru Q3-2024), resulting in 21,790 new permits added to the HBW database. Out of the six major Florida regions reviewed (Southwest, Central, West, Southeast, Northeast, Northwest), the highest concentration of new pool permits could be found in the southwestern region of the state (6,586 permits); as previously noted, the southwestern region, along with the northeast, exhibited the only noted gains in new pool construction as both areas demonstrated year-over-year increases of 3% and 2% respectively.

Here is a closer look at the total permits and leading counties for new swimming pool construction across the Sunshine State through Q3-2024:

Southwest

Total Permits: 6,586

% Change YTD: +3 percent

Leading Counties for Total New Permits: Lee County (1,819 permits); Sarasota County (1,317 permits)

Southeast

Total Permits: 4,098

% Change YTD: -11 percent

Leading Counties for Total New Permits: Palm Beach County (1,545 permits); Miami-Dade County (958 permits)

West

Total Permits: 3,492

% Change YTD: -15 percent

Leading Counties for Total New Permits: Hillsborough County (1,195 permits); Pinellas County (568 permits)

Central

Total Permits: 3,117

% Change YTD: -8 percent

Leading Counties for Total New Permits: Orange County (824 permits); Lake County (727 permits)

Northeast

Total Permits: 2,370

% Change YTD: +2 percent

Leading Counties for Total New Permits: St. Johns County (855 permits); Duval County (432 permits)

Northwest

Total Permits: 2,127

% Change YTD: -11 percent

Leading Counties for Total New Permits: Walton County (408 permits); Santa Rosa County (360 permits)

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Florida New Home Construction Review – September 2024

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On a national scale, the Census Bureau indicated that single-family home starts rose slightly in September compared to August, even though the overall rate of building permits and housing completions demonstrated a decrease. National single-family authorizations were up by a modest 0.3% month-over-month, but the total number of building permits was down by 5.7% year-over-year. This decrease in permits reflects a cooling trend in both multi-family and single-family sectors nationwide – a pattern that Florida mirrors in some areas (more details coming in our quarterly report).

These trends suggest that while demand exists, economic uncertainty—especially regarding future interest rates and the upcoming election—has many potential buyers and builders taking a wait-and-see approach. Builders face further challenges with high material costs, which restrict pricing flexibility and limit builders’ ability to offer lower prices.

When it comes to the latest permit data available for Florida, the HBW database shows that there were approximately 7,670 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.5 billion in the Sunshine State for the month of September. Out of the five regions reviewed (Orlando, Tampa, Southwest, Southeast, Jacksonville), the southwestern region (2,192 permits) carried the greatest volume of new residential construction activity, while the highest average value of new home construction could be found in the southeastern region (average value: $411,602).

Here is a quick look at new residential construction data on record with HBW for Florida during the month of September 2024:

Southwest

As previously noted, the southwestern region of Florida carried the highest volume of new home construction last month, having 2,192 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $617 million. The average value of new home construction in the area (average value: $281,403) landed on the lower end of the spectrum in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and well more than half of all new residential construction permits originated from the counties of Lee (858 permits) and Manatee (461 permits).

Orlando

Last month, there were approximately 1,685 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $652.5 million in the Orlando area.  The average value of new home construction in Orlando (average value: $387,720) landed on the higher end of the spectrum in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the counties with the greatest concentration of new home construction activity were Osceola and Brevard, with 438 and 366 new permits on record respectively.

Tampa

In Tampa, there were more than 1,455 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $465 million on record with HBW last month. The average value of new home was $319,342, and the bulk of new permits originated from the two counties of Polk (696 permits) and Hillsborough (269 permits).

Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, there were 1,350 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $372.3 million last month.  The average value of new home construction was lowest in Jacksonville (average value: $275,766) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and the majority of new permits originated from the two counties of St. Johns (458 permits) and Duval (426 permits).

Southeast

Last month, the southeastern region of Florida had close to 1,000 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $406.2 million added to the HBW database. The average value of new home construction was highest in the southeast (average value: $411,602) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and more than half of all new home construction took place in the two counties of St. Lucie (317 permits) and Miami-Dade (251 permits).

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Florida Swimming Pool Construction Report – September 2024

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The latest data from HBW reveals an exciting opportunity in Florida’s swimming pool market; based on the latest construction data reports, last month there were approximately 2,410 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of nearly $197 million added to the HBW database for Florida. 

Out of five major regions reviewed (Tampa, Southwest, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville), the southwestern region (861 permits) led the charge with more than 860 new permits, representing the highest volume of new swimming pool construction. Meanwhile, Jacksonville boasted the highest average construction value at $92,735, highlighting lucrative opportunities in this market.

Curious to see how your region stacks up? Here’s a quick overview of new pool construction activity (by region) across Florida for September 2024:

Southwest

As previously highlighted, the southwestern region of Florida secured the top spot for new pool construction in September, recording 861 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $73.4 million. The average value of construction in this region was $85,292, and close to half of all new permits were issued in the counties of Lee (204 permits) and Sarasota (178 permits). This concentration of activity presents a significant opportunity for construction professionals looking to tap into this thriving market.

Southeast

Last month, the southeastern region of Florida saw over 530 new swimming pool construction permits issued, with a total construction value of $44 million. The average value for new pool projects in this area was $82,722. Notably, more than half of all new permits originated from Palm Beach County (232 permits) and Miami-Dade County (106 permits), indicating a stronger demand for pool construction in these counties.

Orlando

Last month, there were more than 420 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $28 million on record for the Orlando area. The average value of new pool construction was lowest in the Orlando area (average value: $66,177) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and half of all new permits originated from the counties of Lake (121 permits) and Brevard (91 permits).

Tampa

In Tampa, there were approximately 345 new swimming pool permits with a total value of $28.2 million added to the HBW database last month. The average value of new pool construction was $81,970, and more than half of all new construction activity took place in the counties of Hillsborough (149 permits) and Pinellas (66 permits).

Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, there were 250 new pool permits with a total value of approximately $23.2 million last month. The average value of new pool construction was highest in the Jacksonville area (average value: $92,735) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and just about half of all new construction activity took place in St. Johns County where there were 124 new permits recorded for the one-month period.

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Residential Construction Report: Q3-2024

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Since the start of this year, new home construction has been on the rise in the Lone Star State; in fact, housing starts are up by 11 percent in comparison to the same time last year, signifying the first sign of annual growth since 2021.  Based on HBW’s latest Building Activity Trend Report for new residential construction in Texas, there have been nearly 61,400 new permits added to the HBW database (thru Q3-2024) from the combined areas of Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

Out of the four metro areas reviewed, Houston (30,545 permits) carried the highest concentration of new residential construction activity, while Dallas held the greatest amount of higher value (>$500k) housing starts.

Here is a closer look at the total permits, leading counties and year-over-year growth rates for new home construction in Texas through Q3-2024:

Houston

As previously noted, Houston has carried the greatest concentration of new home construction activity, having 30,545 new permits on record with HBW through the third quarter of this year; this reflects a 19 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction.  Out of the five counties that make up the area, nearly half of all new permits originated from Harris County, where there were 13,827 new permits on record, reflecting close to a 7 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction within the county.

Dallas

Since the start of this year (thru Q3), the Dallas area has experienced a 4 percent year-over-year decrease in new home construction, resulting in more than 18,650 new permits.  As previously noted, Dallas holds the greatest amount of higher value (> $500k) residential construction in comparison to other Texas regions reviewed, and so far this year there have been 3,465 higher value permits recorded for the area.  Out of the six counties factored into the Dallas report, the bulk of new home construction could be found in the counties of Collin (7,538 permits) and Dallas (3,307 permits).

San Antonio

Through the third quarter of this year, San Antonio has experienced an impressive 24 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction, resulting in nearly 6,130 new permits on record with HBW.  Out of the three counties that make up the area, well more than half of all new residential construction activity took place in Bexar County where there have been 4,150+ new permits on record for the given period.

Austin

Through the third quarter of this year, there have been approximately 6,050 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database for Austin; this reflects a 13 percent increase in comparison to the same time last year.  Out of the four counties that make up the area, the majority of all new home construction could be found in the two counties of Travis and Williamson where there have been 2,648 and 2,188 new permits respectively.

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Swimming Pool Construction Review – September 2024

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Based on the latest HBW construction data reports, there were 640 new swimming pool permits with a total value in excess of $45.6 million added to the HBW for Texas last month; this reflects approximately a 10 percent month-over-month decrease in new pool construction.

Out of the four major metro areas reviewed (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio), Dallas ranked #1 for new pool construction having 243 new permits on record for the one-month period, and Houston carried the highest average value of new pool construction (average value: $84,145).

Here is a closer look at new pool construction activity in Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio last month:

Dallas

Out of the four major metro areas reviewed, Dallas held the highest concentration of new pool construction last month, having 243 new permits for the one-month period.  The average value of new pool construction was $76,188, and the majority of all permits originated from the counties of Tarrant (88 permits) and Dallas (78 permits).

Out of approximately 130 contractors with new swimming pool construction activity on record for the Dallas area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Claffey Pools11
2-Riverbend Pools11
3-Puryear Custom Pools10

Houston

During the month of September, there were more than 210 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database for Houston. As previously noted, the average value of new pool construction was highest in Houston (average value: $84,145) in comparison to other Texas regions reviewed, and more than half of all new construction took place in Harris County (132 permits).

Out of the 120 pool builders with new construction activity on record in the Houston area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Platinum Pools12
2-Blue Haven Pools10
3-Avree Pools7

Austin

Austin ranked #3 for new pool construction last month, having 127 new permits added to the HBW database. The average value of new pool construction was $54,317, and the majority of all permits originated from Travis County (88 permits).

Out of nearly 65 contractors with new pool construction on record in the Austin area last month, the following rank as the top three for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Cody Pools25
2-Denali Pools11
3-Premier Pools & Spas of Austin6

San Antonio

San Antonio held both the lowest amount of new pool construction activity and the lowest average value of construction, having approximately 60 new permits with an average value of $41,345 on record with HBW last month. Nearly all new pool construction took place in Bexar County where there were 49 new permits on record for the one-month period.

Out of nearly 30 contractors with new swimming pool construction activity on record in the San Antonio area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Keith Zars Pools6
2-Gary Pools San Antonio6
3-Blue Haven Pools5

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Top Home Builders – September 2024

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Last week, we used HBW construction data reports to review the latest permit data for new home construction in Texas; based on the latest reports, there were 7,760 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $2.4 billion added to the HBW database for the Lone Star State last month.

The reports revealed that there were hundreds of home builders with new permits on record last month, and Lennar Homes held major power in the market, having 1,053 new permits on record.  Other leading contractors with higher concentrations of new permitting activity throughout the state included D.R. Horton (651 permits) and Meritage Homes (312 permits).

Here is a closer look at the top five home builders in each major metro area of Texas, based on the total number of new permits added to the HBW database last month:

Houston

Last month, there were approximately 365 home builders with new permits on record in the Houston area, and the following ranked as the top five total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Lennar Homes542 $   238,056.00
2-D.R. Horton432 $   265,466.00
3-David Weekley Homes208 $   277,488.00
4-Meritage Homes176 $   295,631.00
5-Perry Homes169 $   296,161.00

Dallas

In Dallas, there were nearly 300 contractors with new residential construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Lennar Homes225 $   227,118.00
2-Acadian Builders Group181 $   190,451.00
3-D.R. Horton169 $   220,067.00
4-Bloomfield Homes110 $   439,704.00
5-Meritage Homes106 $   345,847.00

San Antonio

In San Antonio, there were approximately 100 contractors with new residential construction activity on record last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Lennar Homes206 $   154,037.00
2-Perry Homes27 $   282,386.00
3-M/I Homes26 $   199,563.00
4-KB Homes19 $   184,491.00
5-Castlerock Communities16 $   178,630.00

Austin

Last month, there were 85 home builders with new construction activity on record in the Austin area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Lennar Homes80 $   269,233.00
2-Pulte Homes58 $   341,549.00
3-Perry Homes55 $   445,116.00
4-Chesmar Homes42 $   581,219.00
5-D.R. Horton42 $   250,076.00

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Residential Construction Review – September 2024

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According to the latest construction data reports from HBW, there were 7,760 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $2.4 billion added to the HBW database for the Lone Star State last month; this marks a notable month-over-month increase of nearly 11 percent in new home construction activity.

Out of the four major metro areas reviewed, Houston carried the greatest volume of new residential construction activity (3,974 permits), while the highest average value of new home construction could be found in Dallas (average value: $339,704).

Below is a detailed overview of the total permits issued, the average value of new construction projects, and the leading counties for new home construction across the four major metro regions of Texas last month:

Houston

As previously noted, the Houston area carried the greatest volume of housing starts out of the four Texas regions reviewed, having 3,974 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $1.1 billion.  The average value of new home construction in Houston landed mid-range (average value: $284,862) in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, and nearly half of all new permits originated from Harris County where there were 1,860 new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period.

Dallas

Dallas ranked #2 for new home construction last month, having 2,468 new permits with a total value in excess of $838 million.  The average value of new residential construction projects was highest in Dallas (average value: $339,704) in comparison to other Texas regions reviewed, and the bulk of new permitting activity took place in the two counties of Tarrant (801 permits) and Collin (642 permits).

Austin

In Austin, there were more than 780 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $264.5 million added to the HBW database last month.  The average value of new home construction was $338,577, and more than half of all new home construction activity took place in Williamson County (404 permits).

San Antonio

Last month, there were approximately 540 new residential construction permits with a total value of $121 million in the San Antonio area.  The average value of new home construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: $225,446) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and the majority of all new construction took place in Bexar County (383 permits).

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Atlanta Residential Construction Report: Q3-2024

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As we explored last week, the latest HBW Building Activity Trend Reports for the Metro Atlanta area are in and ready for review through the third quarter of this year.  Based on the latest data, there have been approximately 18,035 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database for the Metro Atlanta area through Q3-2024; this figure reflects a 17 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction.

Out of the 24 counties that make up the Metro Atlanta area, approximately 48 percent of all new home construction took place in the following five counties:

  1. Gwinnett County – 3,424 permits
  2. Fulton County – 1,481 permits
  3. Cherokee County – 1,386 permits
  4. Forsyth County – 1,159 permits
  5. Cobb County – 1,053 permits

As the Metro Atlanta area has demonstrated overall growth in the market, there have been noteworthy gains in various counties. With year-over-year increases ranging from 3 percent (Cobb County) to a high of 116 percent (Dawson County), here is a list of a few counties that are displaying impressive signs of growth through the third quarter:

  1. Gwinnett County: +22 percent (YOY), 3,424 permits
  2. Hall County: +32 percent (YOY), 1,024 permits
  3. Forsyth County: +45 percent (YOY), 1,159 permits
  4. Jackson County: +31 percent (YOY), 867 permits
  5. Dawson County: +116 percent (YOY), 631 permits

On the opposite side of the spectrum, there are a few counties exhibiting notable declines in new home construction so far this year; those counties are as follows:

  1. Henry County: -68 percent (YOY), 340 permits
  2. Walton County: -29 percent (YOY), 394 permits
  3. Barrow County: -10 (YOY), 635 permits

Information utilized for the above listed figures for Metro Atlanta residential construction was directly derived from HBW construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Atlanta Swimming Pool Construction Update: Q3-2024

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Since the start of this year (thru September), there have been just over 2,075 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database for the Metro Atlanta area.  Based on the latest HBW Swimming Pool Construction Activity Trend Report, new swimming pool construction has been declining in the Atlanta area since 2022, and through Q3-2024, the downward trend appears to be holding steady as there has been an 8 percent year-over-year decrease in new pool construction.

When reviewing the latest reports to identify where the greatest amount of new swimming pool construction activity is taking place, three counties appear to be standouts – Approximately 40 percent of all new pool construction in the Metro Atlanta area this year has taken place in the counties of Fulton, Gwinnett, and Cobb.

The greatest concentration of new pool construction permits originated from Fulton County where there have been 395 new permits added to the HBW database through Q3-2024, reflecting a 1 percent year-over-year increase in new pool construction.  Behind Fulton, the two counties of Cobb and Gwinnett had approximately 242 and 191 new swimming pool construction permits respectively through the third quarter of this year.

Within HBW reports, subscribers can view a breakdown of construction permit data and compare rates of growth year after year and county by county.  Using this feature of the report, we noted that there have been numerous Metro Atlanta area counties that appear to be experiencing significant declines in new construction, while others are showing signs of improvement.  For example, swimming pool construction appears to be gaining traction in Cobb County, as pool starts have increased by 17 percent in comparison to the same time last year.  Additionally, there are a few counties where pool construction is holding somewhat steady – For example, in Hall County there has been a minor 4 percent year-over-year increase in pool starts (thru Q3-2024), resulting in more than 125 new permits on record with HBW. In the counties of Coweta and Walton, new pool construction is nearly on track with last year’s figures having 158 and 91 new permits on record through Q3 respectively.

On the other hand, there are also a few areas where new swimming pool construction is limited or not taking place at all; such areas include the counties of Clayton, Henry, Rockdale, and Banks where there have been less than 10 pool starts so far this year, as well as Bartow and Barrow where there have been 20 or less new swimming pool construction permits pulled through the third quarter of this year.

By using HBW quarterly reports to identify areas where construction is in demand, contractors can design and launch more targeted and precise marketing campaigns, as well as identify new areas where it may be worth expanding services.  As with all HBW reports, the information about the properties, owners and projects can also be accessed, allowing contractors to gain a deeper understanding of prospects’ properties and needs.

Information utilized for the above listed figures for Metro Atlanta swimming pool construction was directly derived from HBW construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.