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
Category Archives: residential construction
If there is one thing Texas builders know, it is that the market has a rhythm — a natural ebb and flow not unlike the state’s weather patterns. One month you’re sprinting to keep up with demand, and the next … Continue reading
According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data, there were 5,468 new permits recorded for the Lone Star State last month—representing nearly $1.8 billion in total construction value. For anyone in the industry, that’s not just arbitrary numbers; rather … Continue reading
If you have been following the HBW blog, then you already know that Florida’s residential construction market doesn’t do “slow seasons”—it simply shifts gears. And according to the latest HBW residential construction permit data, July 2026 was no exception. With … Continue reading
Florida’s residential construction market has always had a way of changing things up—booms, dips, surges, stalls, and the occasional surprise spotlight on a region that no one expected to lead the pack. Through the second quarter of 2026, the latest … Continue reading
Through the second quarter of 2026, new residential construction activity across Texas continues to follow the deceleration pattern established last year—albeit with a few notable hotspots that seem determined to defy the statewide trend. According to the latest HBW Building … Continue reading
Last month delivered a welcome jolt of momentum for Florida’s residential construction sector. After a couple of steady, and rather consistent months, the Sunshine State posted 7,477 new residential construction permits, marking a 17% month‑over‑month increase—a pace that certainly perks … Continue reading
Metro Atlanta’s residential construction market has always had a personality of its own—dynamic, occasionally unpredictable, and never boring. As we reach the midpoint of 2026, HBW’s latest Building Activity Trend Report gives us a clear snapshot of how the region’s … Continue reading
When it comes to residential construction, Florida doesn’t do “slow seasons”—it does surges, and June 2026 was no exception. According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data, the Sunshine State posted 7,477 new residential construction permits across its five … Continue reading
If Texas had an official state sport, it might just be residential construction. According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data, Texas posted 7,071 new permits in June 2026, representing more than $2.3 billion in total construction value. Today, … Continue reading