Contractors Ask: What About Snapchat?

Think that Snapchat is just a fad for teens?  Think again.  What started out as an easy video story and messaging app for teens and millennials has become a surprisingly useful and growing tool for marketers.  According to a recent … Continue reading

Texas Top Home Builders – March 2016

With nearly 5,000 new residential construction permits on file with HBW for March, Texas home builders continue to take on new projects in the face of the oil slump. Despite the oil and labor challenges, Texas home builders were responsible … Continue reading

10 Ways to a More Sustainable Home

It’s Earth Day and a perfect time to explore ways to meet the demand and need for more sustainable living. Happy Earth Day!  Today is a great time to look at energy-saving products and services you can offer your clients … Continue reading

Florida Quarterly Residential Construction Review – First Quarter 2016

More than 15,700 housing starts are on file with HBW for Florida, reflecting a 34% increase in new residential construction in comparison to the first quarter of last year. A recent article in U.S. News highlighted the top 20 most … Continue reading

Swimming Pools Heating Up in Florida

The start of springtime has delivered higher temperatures to Florida, along with an increase in swimming pool construction. Since the start of the year, Florida has experienced an increase in swimming pool construction each month.  Last month, the state saw … Continue reading

Texas Top Home Builders – February 2016

D.R. Horton led new residential construction in Texas last month, with nearly 700 new permits added to the HBW database. Earlier this month, we reviewed the top counties and areas in Texas that were booming in new residential construction last … Continue reading

Planning for the National Safety Stand-Down

As a construction professional, you already know that safety is of the utmost importance in the industry.  From the onboarding process with new crew members to safety guidelines and policies, keeping crews and clients safe on the job should be … Continue reading