As 2025 drew to a close, Texas continued to demonstrate its position as one of the nation’s most resilient and expansion‑oriented housing markets. Based on the latest HBW construction permit data, the state’s four major metropolitan regions (Houston, Dallas, Austin, … Continue reading
Erika Carruth
As mentioned in my previous post, HBW’s annual reports are here, and I am here for it. While annual data may sound overwhelming at first, HBW’s reports make it easy to review and gather the information that is most important … Continue reading
Why construction pros should pay more attention to the year‑end data (and maybe even enjoy it) Who likes construction data reports? I do. And even more so, the upcoming annual construction activity trend reports by HBW are reports that I … Continue reading
As we embark upon the new year, the marketing landscape continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace. For construction professionals—builders, remodelers, pool contractors, and trades alike—the coming year presents unprecedented opportunity. The firms that will thrive are those willing to … Continue reading
5 Ways Builders and Remodelers Can Use Building Permit Data to Win More Jobs in 2026 As the construction industry moves into 2026, builders and remodelers are navigating a landscape defined by heightened competition, shifting homeowner expectations, and an accelerating … Continue reading
New swimming pool construction across the major metropolitan regions of Texas demonstrated steady activity in November 2025, with a combined 487 new permits on record with HBW. While this reflects only a marginal increase from the 482 permits recorded in … Continue reading
New swimming pool construction across Florida demonstrated steady activity last month, with notable regional variations in both permit volume and project valuation. Drawing on HBW’s latest construction data, this report provides a comprehensive snapshot of new residential pool construction across … Continue reading
November 2025 Residential Construction Data | source: HBW construction data reports Florida’s residential construction sector closed November 2025 with continued momentum, underscoring the state’s structural demand drivers: sustained population growth, demographic migration, and long-term housing undersupply. According to construction data … Continue reading
Earlier this week, we examined new home construction activity across Texas using November 2025 residential construction permit data compiled by HBW. In the report, we identified 4,919 new residential permits on record across the state’s four major metro areas—Houston, Dallas, … Continue reading
Based on HBW Building Permit Data for Major Metro Areas The residential construction sector in Texas demonstrated steady momentum in November 2025, with permit activity across the state’s four largest metro areas (Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio) reflecting continued … Continue reading