Florida’s Top Home Builders – September 2025

Florida’s residential construction market showed steady strength in September 2025 (see previous post), with thousands of new building permits pulled across the state’s five major regions: Southwest Florida, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Southeast Florida. According to HBW’s latest construction data—compiled … Continue reading

Florida New Swimming Pool Construction – September 2025

According to the latest construction data reports from HBW, there were strong levels of new swimming pool construction activity across Florida last month, with thousands of permits and hundreds of millions of dollars in total construction value issued statewide. The … Continue reading

HBW Report: Texas Swimming Pool Construction Up 18% Month-Over-Month

According to the latest construction data reports from HBW, new swimming pool construction in Texas saw a notable increase in September 2025. With 653 new permits on record statewide, activity rose by approximately 18 percent compared to August, when 553 … Continue reading

Metro Atlanta Swimming Pool Construction Trends Through Q3-2025

According to the latest HBW Swimming Pool Construction Activity Trend Report for the Metro Atlanta area, a total of 1,995 new swimming pool construction permits have been added to the HBW database through the third quarter of 2025. This figure … Continue reading

Tracking Florida’s Residential Construction Activity: September 2025

According to the latest HBW construction data reports, Florida’s residential construction market held strong in September 2025, with builders filing approximately 6,670 new residential construction permits across five major regions — Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Southeast Florida; this reflects … Continue reading

Metro Atlanta New Residential Construction Update: Q3 2025

As we look back on the first three quarters of 2025, metro Atlanta’s new residential permitting landscape offers both cautionary signals and bright spots. Based on the latest HBW Building Activity Trend Report, total permit counts in the 24-county metro … Continue reading

Permit Data 101: How to Read, Understand, and Use It

In the world of construction, data is more than just numbers—it’s insight, opportunity, and competitive advantage. One of the most valuable resources available to builders, remodelers, and contractors is building permit data. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for a … Continue reading

How Building Permit Data Can Improve Social Media Marketing

Social media has become one of the most powerful tools for construction professionals to connect with potential clients, demonstrate expertise, and establish a strong brand presence. Yet, many contractors and industry professionals fall into the same cycle—posting photos of completed … Continue reading

Beyond the Leads: Ways to Use Permit Reports

On the HBW blog, we often discuss the value of construction permit data. By now, most professionals in the industry understand why it matters: fresh leads, market insights, and competitive awareness. But the real question is: how do you actually … Continue reading

Florida New Residential Construction Report – August 2025

Last week, we explored and highlighted some of the top home builders in Florida for August 2025. This week, we are taking a closer look at HBW’s construction data reports to better understand where residential construction is most concentrated, where … Continue reading