Florida’s appetite for backyard living shows little sign of slowing down. According to the latest HBW Building Activity Trend Report, 23,343 new swimming pool construction permits were added to the HBW database through the third quarter of 2026, representing a … Continue reading
Erika Carruth
In Texas, swimming pools have long been more than a luxury. They are practically a lifestyle accessory, a backyard refuge from triple-digit summer temperatures, and, in many communities, a feature that has become increasingly expected rather than exceptional. Yet even … Continue reading
The Texas housing market has never been a place for the faint of heart. It is a market defined by scale, momentum, and an ability to surprise even seasoned industry professionals. And while 2026 (thru Q3) has brought another year … Continue reading
Earlier this month, we examined the Texas pool builders that claimed the top spots in September’s rankings. Now, we’re shifting the focus from who is building pools to where pools are being built. Using the latest HBW construction data reports, … Continue reading
The Florida swimming pool construction market took a breather in September. After a strong surge in August 2026, which saw permit activity jump approximately 30 percent over July, September delivered what many industry professionals would recognize as a fairly typical … Continue reading
If last month’s residential construction numbers in Florida seem a little softer at first glance, take a deep breath before letting a single data point steal the spotlight. According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data, the state recorded … Continue reading
Throughout the year, we take a look at HBW’s Building Activity Trend Report to gain a clearer picture of how the metro Atlanta swimming pool construction market is performing. By analyzing permit activity across the 24 counties that make up … Continue reading
According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data, Texas recorded 4,836 new permits in September 2026, representing nearly $1.8 billion in total construction value. That’s a lot of slabs, a lot of lumber, and—if you’re a construction professional—a healthy … Continue reading
So it’s that time of year again—the season when we grab HBW’s five‑year trend report and take a good, hard look at how new residential construction is shaping up across the metro Atlanta area. Think of it as our annual … Continue reading
September may be the unofficial start of “pumpkin‑spice season,” but for Texas pool builders, it marked something a bit less festive: a noticeable cooldown in new swimming pool construction. According to the latest HBW reports, 427 new pool permits were … Continue reading