Using Building Permit Data in Construction Planning

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In the dynamic world of construction, efficient project planning is paramount. One of the most critical components of this planning process is building permit data. Accurate and timely permit information can significantly streamline construction projects, leading to enhanced efficiency, reduced delays, and ultimately, cost savings. In today’s post, we will explore the importance of building permit data in construction planning and how it can prove to be a vital tool for construction professionals.

Understanding Building Permit Data

As most readers are already well aware, building permit data encompasses a wide array of information related to the authorization of construction activities. This includes details such as permit types, issuance dates, project scopes, and regulatory requirements. Access to this data allows construction professionals to gain insights into local construction trends, zoning laws, compliance standards, and more.

Streamlining Project Planning

1. Informed Decision-Making

Accurate building permit data enables construction professionals to make informed decisions from the start. By analyzing historical permit data, teams can identify which projects are most common in a specific area, assess potential opportunities and challenges, as well as anticipate regulatory requirements.

2. Efficient Resource Allocation

With comprehensive permit data at their disposal, construction managers can allocate resources more efficiently. Understanding local permit timelines and requirements allows for better scheduling of labor and materials, minimizing downtime and ensuring that projects remain on course.

3. Risk Mitigation

Risks are an expected and inherent part of the construction industry and navigating the permit landscape is no exception. Accurate building permit data helps identify potential compliance issues and zoning restrictions early in the planning phase. By addressing these concerns upfront, construction professionals can mitigate risks and avoid expensive rework or pausing of projects down the road.

Reducing Delays

1. Streamlined Communication

Having access to up-to-date permit data enhances communication with local permitting authorities, homeowners, and clients. Construction teams can better understand what documentation is required, leading to a more efficient submission process. Clear communication helps prevent misunderstandings that can result in delays, ensuring that projects remain on schedule.

2. Monitoring Changes in Regulations

Let’s face it – Building codes and permit regulations can change, frequently. Staying informed about such changes is crucial for construction professionals. With access to real-time permit data, teams can quickly adapt their plans to comply with new regulations, preventing disruptions that arise from unexpected code changes.

3. Tracking Project Progress

Monitoring the progress of permits is an essential aspect of construction project management. By leveraging building permit data, teams can track the status of construction projects, ensuring that they are aware of any pending approvals or required inspections. This proactive approach allows for timely adjustments to project timelines and proposed services, reducing the likelihood of delays.

In the competitive construction landscape, effective planning and execution are essential to success. Building permit data is not just a regulatory requirement; it is a strategic asset that can streamline project planning and minimize delays. By utilizing accurate permit information from reports provided by HBW, construction professionals can make informed decisions, allocate resources efficiently, mitigate risks, and maintain clear communication with current and prospective clients.

For more information on construction business development and marketing tips, stay connected with the HBW Blog.  To get ahead of construction activity and gain access to the latest permitting data in Florida, Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma, contact HBW for more information on construction data reports and industry leads.

Florida’s Top Home Builders – August 2024

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Earlier this week, HBW highlighted the most recent new residential construction permit activity on record for the month of August, and it was noted that there were nearly 8,100 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.5 billion added to the HBW database for the Sunshine State.

Out of the hundreds of contractors with new residential construction activity on record with HBW, Lennar Homes carried the greatest volume of new permits statewide, having 1,066 new permits for the one-month period and ranking #1 in three out of five (Southwest, Southeast, Orlando) of the Florida regions reviewed.

Another strong leader in the market has and continues to be D.R. Horton; the mega-builder ranked #2 for new home construction statewide last month, having 710 total new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period.

Here is breakdown of the top five home builders by region, based on new permits on record with HBW during the month of August:

Southwest

Last month, there approximately 430 contractors with new residential construction activity on record in the southwestern region of Florida, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Lennar Homes359 $   181,754.00
2-Pulte Homes211 $   188,635.00
3-Taylor Morrison202 $   204,268.00
4-D.R. Horton146 $   237,271.00
5-Neal Communities of SW FL113 $   279,071.00

Tampa

Out of more than 230 home builders with new construction activity on record with HBW in the Tampa area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-D.R. Horton263 $   322,064.00
2-Lennar Homes211 $   348,684.00
3-The Villages of Lake Sumter93 $   175,000.00
4-Taylor Morrison92 $   325,538.00
5-Homes By West Bay74 $   562,872.00

Orlando

Out of approximately 185 home builders with new permits on record with HBW in Orlando last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Lennar Homes279 $   280,162.00
2-Pulte Homes113 $   388,889.00
3-D.R. Horton110 $   259,192.00
4-Mattamy Homes53 $   261,625.00
5-Meritage Homes52 $   258,303.00

Southeast

In the southeastern region of Florida, there were 160 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 Homes145 $   281,316.00
2-GL Building Corporation112 $   390,330.00
3-Minto Communities82 $   250,093.00
4-D.R. Horton47 $   152,289.00
5-Pulte Homes46 $   419,909.00

Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, there were 155 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-D.R. Horton144 $   201,316.00
2-Dream Finders Construction140 $   245,884.00
3-Pulte Homes80 $   241,071.00
4-Lennar Homes72 $   238,885.00
5-Dream Finders Homes64 $   212,355.00

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.

Florida Residential Construction Review – August 2024

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Last month, there were nearly 8,100 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.5 billion added to the HBW database for the Sunshine State; this reflects a 27 percent month-over-month increase in new home construction activity.

Top Markets

Out of the five regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Southeast), just about 55 percent of all new home construction activity originated from the Southwest and Tampa areas last month where there were 2,515 and 1,890 new permits respectively. In addition to the Southwest and Tampa areas, higher levels of new residential construction activity also took place in the Orlando area (1,483 permits), as well as Jacksonville (1,351 permits).

Leading Counties

Out of the five regions reviewed last month, there were several counties that carried a greater amount of new residential construction activity than others; those counties include Lee County (918 permits) in the southwestern region, Polk County (765 permits) in the Tampa area, and Duval County (522 permits) in Jacksonville.  Additionally, Sarasota County (Southwest) and St. Johns County (Jacksonville) exhibited higher levels of new home construction in comparison to other counties across the state as there were 455 and 426 new permits on record for the one-month period respectively.

Average Value of Construction

During the month of August, the average value of new home construction across the Sunshine State ranged from a high of $356,714 (Southeast) to a low of $266,243 (Jacksonville). Here is a look at the average value of new home construction statewide during the month of August:

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.

Top Florida Swimming Pool Builders – August 2024

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As reported in HBW’s latest review of swimming pool construction in Florida, there were nearly 2,500 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $191 million on record for the Sunshine State last month.

When using HBW’s construction data reports to identify the leading swimming pool contractors statewide, we found that across the five major regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville) the list of top pool builders varied greatly from region to region; here is a list of the top five swimming pool builders in each Florida region based on total number of new permits on record with HBW for the month of August:

Southwest

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Aragon Pools & Spas100 $  34,340.00
2-Pinnacle USA83 $  73,723.00
3-Coast to Coast Pools49 $  64,861.00
4-Holiday Pools of West FL29 $  59,932.00
5-Trusted Pool & Spa26 $110,173.00

Southeast

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Louden Bonded Pools24 $  69,634.00
2-A&G Concrete Pools21 $102,539.00
3-RHR Pools20 $  95,907.00
4-Fountain Blue Pool Svc15 $  45,493.00
5-Endless Summer Pools of FL14 $  86,721.00

Orlando

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Bob’s Pool Service67 $  30,060.00
2-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas35 $  53,969.00
3-Cody Pools16 $  81,085.00
4-All Seasons14 $  92,738.00
5-Martin Pools & Spas11 $  79,323.00

Tampa

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-T&D Pool & Spa Construction28 $  35,000.00
2-Tampa Bay Pools on the Gulf21 $101,632.00
3-Cody Pools19 $104,167.00
4-Premier Pools & Spas16 $  94,937.00
5-T&D Concrete14 $  35,000.00

Jacksonville

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Breakwater Construction15 $  84,067.00
2-Anthony & Sylvan Pools11 $113,175.00
3-Blue Haven Pools on the Gulf10 $  93,462.00
4-Paragon Pools of North FL10 $  70,256.00
5-Agua Pools & Spas9 $114,672.00

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.

Florida Swimming Pool Construction Update – August 2024

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Based on HBW’s latest construction data reports, there were nearly 2,500 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $191 million on record for Florida last month. Out of the five major regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville), the greatest volume of new pool construction activity could be found in the southwest region (945 permits), while the lowest level of new construction activity could be found in the Jacksonville area (258 permits).

When reviewing the reports to identify counties with the highest levels of new swimming pool construction, there were five counties that carried close to 40 percent of all new construction activity statewide last month; all of the counties were in the southern region and are as follows:

  1. Collier County (southwest): 253 permits
  2. Lee County (southwest): 230 permits
  3. Palm Beach County (southeast): 172 permits
  4. Sarasota County (southwest): 167 permits
  5. Manatee County (southwest): 158 permits

As far as the average value of new pool construction permits is concerned, the average value of new construction ranged from a high of $95,814 (Jacksonville) to a low of $62,473 (Orlando).  Here is a closer look at the average value of new pool construction by region last month:

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.

Top Texas Home Builders – August 2024

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In HBW’s monthly review of its construction data reports, it was noted that 7,030 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.2 billion were issued within the four major metro areas of Texas last month.  In addition to providing permit totals and construction values for each region, HBW’s construction data reports also offer insight into the contractors that are actively pulling permits each month.

For the purpose of this post, we are focusing on the top ranked contractors within each of the four Metro areas of Texas (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin).  Builder ranking is based on the total number of new residential permits on record with HBW for the month of August. 

Statewide, there are two home builders that have continued to rank high on the charts and take the lead with a greater volume of housing starts.  Both Lennar Homes and D.R. Horton are ranked as the leading home builders in Texas month after month, and in August they held approximately 15 percent of all new residential construction activity, having 725 and 327 new permits on record respectively.

Here is a look at the five leading contractors by area, their total permits and average value of new home construction projects on record with HBW last month:

Houston

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Lennar Homes308 $   251,897.00
2-David Weekley Homes174 $   269,517.00
3-D.R. Horton170 $   254,165.00
4-Perry Homes152 $   299,339.00
5-Meritage Homes146 $   309,357.00

Dallas

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Lennar Homes168 $   207,381.00
2-D.R. Horton130 $   274,312.00
3-Bloomfield Homes102 $   427,638.00
4-Trophy Signature Homes83 $   328,996.00
5-Camillo Properties83$    176,973.00

San Antonio

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Lennar Homes210 $   145,002.00
2-Continental Homes of Texas64 $   195,750.00
3-Century Communities31 $   187,481.00
4-M/I Homes30 $   199,028.00
5-KB Homes29 $   187,342.00

Austin

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Perry Homes48 $   324,360.00
2-Lennar Homes39 $   214,759.00
3-Pulte Homes38 $   340,686.00
4-KB Homes35 $   339,701.00
5-Taylor Morrison Homes33 $   481,791.00

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 – August 2024

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According to HBW’s latest construction data, Texas exhibited a notable uptick in residential construction activity last month, with over 7,030 new permits issued and a total construction value in excess of $2.2 billion; this represents approximately a 16 percent month-over-month increase in new home construction.

Among the four major metro areas analyzed, Houston took the lead with the greatest volume of new residential construction permits, totaling 3,213. When looking for the highest average value of new construction, Austin was a standout with new home construction projects in the area averaging a value of $356,614.

Here’s a quick overview of new residential construction across the four major metro regions of Texas, including permit totals, average project values, and top-performing counties during the month of August:

Houston

As noted above, the Houston area carried the greatest volume of new home construction out of the four Texas regions reviewed, having 3,213 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $988 million.  The average value of new home construction in Houston was $307,402, and more than 72 percent of all new permits originated from the counties of Harris and Montgomery where there were 1,418 and 921 new permits on record respectively.

Dallas

Dallas ranked #2 for new home construction last month, having 2,579 new permits with a total value of approximately $901.6 million.  The average value of new residential construction projects landed on the higher end in Dallas (average value: $349,591) in comparison to other Texas regions reviewed, and the bulk of new permitting activity took place in the two counties of Tarrant (781 permits) and Collin (648 permits).

San Antonio

Last month, there were more than 635 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $126 million in the San Antonio area.  The average value of new home construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: $197,923) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and well more than half of all new residential construction took place in Bexar County (455 permits).

Austin

In Austin, there were more than 600 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $215 million added to the HBW database last month.  The average value of new home construction was highest in Austin (average value: $356,614) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and 80 percent of all new home construction activity took place in the counties of Williamson (276 permits) and Travis (208 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.

Top Texas Pool Builders – August 2024

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If you follow the HBW blog, then you are probably already aware of the latest construction permit data report for swimming pool construction in Texas. As published earlier this week, there were over 720 new swimming pool construction permits, with a combined value of approximately $53.6 million, recorded in the HBW database for Texas last month.

While there wasn’t a specific contractor that dominated the market statewide, we identified the top contractors in each major metro area based on the total number of new permits on record for the one-month period.  Here is a breakdown of the top pool builders in each of the four Metro areas of Texas during the month of August:

Dallas

Last month, there were nearly 145 active builders in the Dallas area who contributed to a total of 300 new swimming pool construction permits. The leading contractors for new pool construction (based on total new permits) were as follows:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Riverbend Pools25 $  43,880.00
2-Puryear Custom Pools10 $  72,000.00
3-Pulliam Pools10 $  66,575.00

Houston

In Houston, there were approximately 130 active pool builders responsible for generating nearly 245 new permits. Based on the total new permits on record for the one-month period, the top three builders in the area were as follows:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Anthony & Sylvan Pools14 $     84,929.00
2-Platinum Pools13 $     94,923.00
3-Avree Pools10 $     95,000.00

Austin

In Austin, there were 120 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database last month. From more than 65 contractors with new construction activity on record in Austin last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Cody Pools16 $  48,125.00
2-Denali Pools9 $  51,111.00
3-Anthony & Sylvan Pools5 $  38,000.00

San Antonio

In San Antonio, there were more than 30 pool builders with approximately 60 new swimming pool construction permits on record last month, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Cody Pools10 $34,500.00
2-Keith Zars Pools9 $35,000.00
3-Gary Pools San Antonio5 $35,000.00

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 Swimming Pool Construction Report – August 2024

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According to the latest construction data reports from HBW, over 720 new swimming pool construction permits, with a combined value of approximately $53.6 million, were recorded in the HBW database for Texas last month. This represents a 25 percent increase in new pool construction activity compared to the previous month.

Among the four major metropolitan areas analyzed, Dallas exhibited the highest volume of new pool construction activity, with 300 permits issued. While Houston reported the highest average permit value, with an average construction value of $108,324.

Here is a closer look at the total permits, average value of new construction projects and leading counties for new swimming pool construction in the four major metro regions of Texas last month:

Dallas

Dallas ranked #1 for new pool construction last month, having 300 new permits with a total value of nearly $19 million.  The average value of new pool construction projects was $62,920, and the bulk of new permitting activity took place in the two counties of Dallas (103 permits) and Tarrant (70 permits).

Houston

The Houston area carried the second greatest volume of pool starts out of the four Texas regions reviewed, having 243 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $26 million.  The average value of new pool construction was highest in Houston (average value: $108,324) in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, and well more than half of all new permits originated from Harris County where there were 161 new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period.

Austin

In Austin, there were 120 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of nearly $6.2 million added to the HBW database last month.  The average value of construction was $51,307, and 80 percent of all new pool construction activity took place in Travis County (96 permits).

San Antonio

Last month, there were approximately 60 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of $2.2 million in the San Antonio area.  The average value of construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: $37,373) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and nearly all new construction took place in Bexar County (42 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’s Top Swimming Pool Builders – July 2024

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As reported in our most recent post, there were 1,780 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database for Florida during the month of July 2024.  Today, we are diving into HBW’s building permit reports further to identify the leading contractors driving new swimming pool construction in each of the five major regions of Florida.

Based on the latest from the HBW database, the pool builders with the greatest number of new swimming pool construction permits on record in Florida last month are as follows:

Southwest

Last month, there were 165 contractors with new swimming pool construction on record with HBW in the southwestern region of Florida, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Aragon Pools & Spas48
2-Coast to Coast Pools37
3-Pinnacle USA35
4-Custom Pools by Design21
5-Trusted Pool & Spa19

Tampa

Out of approximately 110 active contractors with new swimming pool construction on record with HBW in the Tampa area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Tampa Bay Pools on the Gulf16
2-T&D Pool & Spa Construction16
3-Cody Pools12
4-PCS Pools7
5-Oasis Pavers & Pools7

Southeast

In the southeastern region of Florida, there were nearly 170 pool contractors with new construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Fountain Blue Pool Svc36
2-Sunsational Pools & Spa16
3-A&G Concrete Pools14
4-Pughs Pools & Spas13
5-Pools by Greg12

Orlando

Last month, there were approximately 115 contractors with new swimming pool construction activity on record in the Orlando area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas44
2-Bobs Pool Service31
3-All Seasons18
4-Martin Pools & Spas17
5-Cody Pools16

Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, there were nearly 80 contractors with new pool construction on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Agua Pools & Spas14
2-Pools by John Clarkson12
3-Oak Wells Aquatics9
4-Blue Haven Pools9
5-Blue Haven Pools on the Gulf9

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.