Permit Data 101: How to Read, Understand, and Use It

In the world of construction, data is more than just numbers—it’s insight, opportunity, and competitive advantage. One of the most valuable resources available to builders, remodelers, and contractors is building permit data. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for a … Continue reading

Beyond the Leads: Ways to Use Permit Reports

On the HBW blog, we often discuss the value of construction permit data. By now, most professionals in the industry understand why it matters: fresh leads, market insights, and competitive awareness. But the real question is: how do you actually … Continue reading

How Architects & Engineers Use Permit Data for Business Development

For architects and engineers (and everyone in between), finding new clients is an ongoing challenge. Whether you’re a smaller operation or part of a larger firm, expanding your client base requires a constant and consistent effort that includes strategy, networking, … Continue reading

Using Building Permit Data in Construction Planning

In the dynamic world of construction, efficient project planning is paramount. One of the most critical components of this planning process is building permit data. Accurate and timely permit information can significantly streamline construction projects, leading to enhanced efficiency, reduced … Continue reading

Boosting Sales with Building Permit Data

Building permit data is a goldmine of insights for construction businesses looking to expand their reach, optimize their operations, and drive sales growth. By strategically leveraging this data, contractors, developers, and construction firms can gain a competitive edge and discover … Continue reading

Using Building Permit Data to Identify Construction Trends

As many HBW subscribers are already aware, building permit data is an accurate, verified, and effective way to build your list of prospects, but permit data is also useful in business and strategy development, marketing efforts, and so much more. … Continue reading

5 Ways Contractors Can Use Building Permit Data

In previous posts, we have covered a variety of benefits gained from using building permit data in business development efforts. From historical permit data used to identify prospective clients’ needs to the latest permit data helping to discover regional trends, … Continue reading

Four Ways to Use HBW Reports

Whether you are a long-time subscriber or new to HBW, you know the power of having access to thousands of construction reports and permit data.  With so much information and so many leads open to you, the next step is … Continue reading

Three More Ways to Use Construction Data Reports

Readers who are already subscribers to HBW know the value of Construction Data Reports; the reports provide comprehensive data, covering all permits for new residential and commercial construction, as well as renovations valued greater than $25k. Having access to the … Continue reading

Making the Most of Construction Data Reports

If you are an HBW subscriber, you’ve got leads, a lot of leads.  With new permits and construction data being added to the HBW database regularly, chances are you have more reports than time, so making the most of them … Continue reading