More than 5,100 permits are on record with HBW for Florida housing starts in May, a 35% increase in comparison to April. Along with Orlando continuing to hold the #1 spot for total housing starts in May, every major area … Continue reading
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This week, our eye has been on Texas. With nearly 7,000 new permits on file with HBW for the month of May, it has been an active period for new residential construction in the Lone Star state. As reported in … Continue reading
With the demand for solar and energy-efficient home features growing, home builders can offer valuable resources for consumers to reap financial rewards for going green. Going green is more than just a preference; in many ways it is a necessity. … Continue reading
With temperatures rising, it is important to make sure your crews are safe and ready for summer. As mentioned in last month’s HBW Florida swimming pool report, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has this summer expected to be one of the … Continue reading
With image-heavy content and a myriad of topics, Pinterest can be an effective social media marketing tool for construction professionals. Think Pinterest is not for business? Think again. Often associated with crafters and hobbyists, Pinterest can be overlooked by businesses. Believe … Continue reading
As noted in our Texas residential construction report earlier this month, more than 5,000 new permits were added to the HBW database in April. Out of the nearly $1.2 billion in new residential construction that took place in Dallas, Houston, … Continue reading
Summertime is here which means vacation for you and your team. Here are a few tips for making the most of your time away from the office. Vacation – What’s that? Vacation is becoming a bit of a legend for … Continue reading
Earlier this week, NOAA reported that most of the United States will be faced with one hot summer. The report indicated an expectation of well above average summer temperatures, according to the latest outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, which means temperatures … Continue reading
Last week, OSHA issued a final rule on reporting workplace injury and illness; here is what you need to know about the latest requirements to take effect this summer. Keeping up with the changing and evolving rules and regulations of … Continue reading
Out of more than 3,800 new permits in Florida that were added to the HBW database last month, approximately 27% were from the Orlando area. Opening the second quarter of 2016, Florida is looking good as the HBW database continues … Continue reading