While it’s not often that we look at pool construction in Texas, every month hundreds of new swimming pool construction permits are added to the HBW database, giving us plenty to review and share with our subscribers. In August, … Continue reading
Erika Carruth
In an industry that is in desperate need for growth in its labor pool, it is critical to make the most of recruiting efforts. It’s not a secret – The construction industry suffers from a shortage in skilled laborers. And … Continue reading
Earlier this week, we explored some basic steps you, your family and your business can take to prepare for Hurricane Irma and hurricane conditions. As the storm nears Florida, many people are either still on the road, putting up shutters … Continue reading
If you are anywhere near Florida right now, chances are you are surrounded by panic and unanswered questions about where to go in time for Hurricane Irma’s arrival. As of the Weather Channel’s report on Wednesday September 6th (11:30am), … Continue reading
Earlier this summer, we reviewed the latest green building efforts in Florida through South Miami’s recent commitment to solar on new and renovated structures. Since then, there have been quite a few stories published about solar and sustainable construction efforts … Continue reading
Ways home builders (and anyone) can help residents of Houston rebuild and recover in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. You don’t have to be in Houston to know that it sustained massive flooding and damage from its recent hit by … Continue reading
HBW residential construction report and builder spotlight for July 2017 Since June, residential construction is looking up across Florida. During the month of July, there were more than 6,200 housing starts reflecting a 24% month-over-month increase. Out of the five … Continue reading
Beyond the standard self-generated social media posts, here are five ways to get your business noticed. Content, content, content – today it is all about content. From Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to generating buzzworthy videos and posts, your marketing success … Continue reading
HBW Insider: Florida New Swimming Pool Construction Report through Q2-2017 New swimming pool construction is only getting better for Florida-based builders. Through the second quarter of 2017, new pool construction is up 6% in comparison to the same time last … Continue reading
Through the second quarter of this year, Florida has experienced a 13% year-over-year increase in housing starts. We are just halfway through the year, and Florida is already on target for having the best year for total housing starts in … Continue reading