HBW Report: Florida New Swimming Pool Construction in March 2017

In March, more than 1,600 new swimming pools with a total value of approximately $67M were started in the Sunshine State.        While March didn’t prove to be a record month for new swimming pool construction in Florida, new construction activity … Continue reading

Earth Day Special – Going Solar in the U.S.

With Earth Day just around the corner (April 22, 2017), it is a great time to look at earth-friendly efforts and solar statistics throughout the U.S. Sustainability – It is a word often used and a concept that is becoming … Continue reading

It’s All About the Partnerships

How to develop a partnership between home builders and manufacturers that benefits your business. In business, it takes a village… Beyond your employees and customers, strong partnerships with key manufacturers open the door to a multitude of possibilities.  From exclusive products to … Continue reading

Texas Top Home Builders – February 2017

HBW Report: Texas top builders for total housing starts in February 2017. Earlier this month, we took a look at permitting activity and new residential construction across Texas in February. With the Lone Star State having experienced a month-over-month increase of … Continue reading

Swimming Pool Construction on the Rise in Orlando

HBW Florida Swimming Pool Construction Report – January 2017 In Florida, there is no shortage of swimming pools, and when it comes to new pool construction, Orlando was in the spotlight last month.  Out of the more than 1,675 swimming … Continue reading

Orlando Ranks #1 for Housing Starts in January

HBW Florida Residential Construction Report for January 2017 In Florida, new residential construction has held solid at the start of the year with nearly 4,300 housing starts and approximately $1.2B in construction value on file with HBW for the month … Continue reading

HBW Report: Texas Residential Construction Update – January 2017

Texas is off to a steady start in residential construction with nearly 4,500 housing starts and more than $1B in total value at the start of the year. Although Texas did not experience the spike previously seen in December, new … Continue reading

Consumer Trend Watch: Wallpaper

Believe it or not, wallpaper is back, and it is making an appearance in a new, bold and trendsetting way. Don’t be surprised if your clients express an interest in wallpaper.  Wallpaper has been buzzing on the consumer’s home décor … Continue reading

Florida Swimming Pool Construction Thrived in December

December was one of the top months for swimming pool construction in Florida, having experienced a 45% month-over-month increase. The month of December was a busy one for swimming pool construction in Florida.  From swimming pool builders leading each region … Continue reading

Florida Residential Construction Update – December 2016

Florida experienced more than a 55% month-over-month increase in new residential construction in December, resulting in nearly 4,300 new permits on file with HBW. Out of the approximately 4,300 new permits and $1.2B in construction value added to the HBW … Continue reading