Texas New Residential Construction – 3rd Quarter Report

The latest HBW Building Activity Trend stats are in, and new residential construction is growing in parts of Texas. With the third quarter closing last month, we took a peek at the latest HBW permit activity for new residential construction.  In … Continue reading

10 Ways to Better Presentations

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Many have been credited with this quote, from advertisements to great authors.  It rings true with our personal and business relations and is the case with our business presentations.  … Continue reading

What to Know About EMV Chip Card Technology

October 1, 2015 is the deadline for U.S. businesses to be “chip-enabled”.  Here’s what you should know about EMV technology. Timing couldn’t be more perfect for offering a business brief.  As you may already be aware, EMV (Europay, MasterCard and Visa) … Continue reading

Mark Your Calendars for Trade Shows

When attending a trade show, plan ahead so that your business gets the most out of the experience. There are countless articles that communicate the benefits of and provide guidelines for exhibiting at trade shows.  Just google “trade show booth … Continue reading

Contractors Ask: How Should I Use #Hashtags?

Hashtags flood social media. If you are incorporating hashtags in your posts, you will want to do so with purpose.   From common to over-the-top, Twitter and other social media platforms are inundated with hashtags.  Hashtags are a recognized and … Continue reading

Texas – Top 10 Builders in August 2015

  HBW subscribers who have their eyes on Texas most certainly know of new residential construction throughout the state.  HBW receives new leads in Texas every day and new permits and related data continue to be added to the database. Earlier … Continue reading

HBW Report: Pool Permits on the Rise in Florida

Pool construction is on the rise in Florida, and HBW has the statistics and leads you need to stay in-the-know. Pools have been buzzing in various construction media outlets as of late.  With record temperatures across the globe and 2015 … Continue reading