HBW Report: New Swimming Pool Construction in Florida – April 2016

Earlier this week, NOAA reported that most of the United States will be faced with one hot summer.  The report indicated an expectation of well above average summer temperatures, according to the latest outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, which means temperatures … Continue reading

Florida Residential Construction Review – April 2016

Out of more than 3,800 new permits in Florida that were added to the HBW database last month, approximately 27% were from the Orlando area. Opening the second quarter of 2016, Florida is looking good as the HBW database continues … Continue reading

Texas Residential Construction Report – April 2016

The stats are in for April, and Texas residential construction held strong for the month with more than 5,000 new permits on file with HBW.  Out of the nearly $1.2 billion in new residential construction occurring in Houston, Dallas, San … Continue reading

Contractors Ask: What About Snapchat?

Think that Snapchat is just a fad for teens?  Think again.  What started out as an easy video story and messaging app for teens and millennials has become a surprisingly useful and growing tool for marketers.  According to a recent … Continue reading