If there’s one thing Floridians know, it’s sunshine. And if there’s one thing construction professionals know, it’s that sunshine has a funny way of inspiring homeowners to say, “You know what? Let’s put in a pool.” Last month proved exactly … Continue reading
Erika Carruth
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
As noted in our most recent blog post, the residential construction market in Florida continued its energetic pace in April 2026, posting 6,385 new permits across the five major regions tracked by HBW. For those who live by permit data … Continue reading
If April showers bring May flowers, then April permits bring… a whole lot of competitive energy to Florida’s residential construction market. According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data, the Sunshine State posted 6,385 new residential construction permits in … 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
Springtime in Florida usually signals the start of “pool season”—that magical time when homeowners decide that the only reasonable response to rising temperatures is to build a personal body of water. But according to the latest HBW construction data, 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