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
Erika Carruth
A brief look into segmentation for contractors who are ready to stop “marketing in the dark” and start aiming with precision. If you have been in the construction industry for more than five minutes, you already know that marketing can … Continue reading
Contractors are no strangers to the grind. You juggle job sites, crews, materials, weather delays, and the occasional client who swears they “measured it themselves.” With all that noise, marketing can feel like one more item on a very long … Continue reading
Last week, we took a look and shared data from the latest building permits on record in Florida for August, at which time we noted that the state posted 7,842 new residential construction permits, a 28% month‑over‑month increase, with an … Continue reading
If Florida’s swimming pool construction market had a personality, August 2026 suggests it’s feeling a bit — maybe even a little sun‑kissed. According to the latest HBW construction data, 2,765 new swimming pool permits were added to the database last … Continue reading
Florida’s residential construction market decided to stretch its legs a bit in August 2026—and frankly, it was about time. After a couple of steady and consistent months, the Sunshine State posted 7,842 new residential construction permits, marking a month‑over‑month increase … Continue reading
August in Texas is traditionally a month defined by two things: heat that could fry an egg, and homeowners who suddenly realize that a swimming pool isn’t a luxury—it’s survival equipment. Fortunately for the construction industry, that seasonal urgency translated … Continue reading
August 2026 was a solid month for swimming pool construction in Texas. According to the latest HBW reports, 584 new swimming pool construction permits were added to the database, representing more than $42.3 million in total construction value. That’s a … Continue reading
If you work in residential construction, you already know that permit data is the early indicator of market velocity, competitive pressure, pricing trends, and, in practical terms, which builders are securing the strongest competitive position in each metro. As reported … Continue reading
If you felt the ground rumbling in Texas last month, don’t worry—it wasn’t seismic activity. It was the sound of builders across the Lone Star State firing up their crews, sharpening their pencils, and pulling permits at a pace that … Continue reading