Since the start of this year (thru March 2024), there have been 6,462 new swimming pool permits added to the HBW database for Florida, reflecting approximately a 3 percent year-over-year decrease in new pool construction. In HBW’s latest “Swimming Pool Construction Activity Trend Report”, six major Florida regions were reviewed (Central, West, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Northwest), and nearly half of all new swimming pool construction activity could be found in the southwestern and southeastern sections of the state where there were 1,836 and 1,280 new permits on record for the three-month period respectively.
Here is a closer look at the total permits and leading counties for new pool construction throughout the Sunshine State from January through March of this year:
Southwest Florida
Total Permits thru Q1-2024: 1,836 permits
% Change in Permits (YTD – 2023 vs. 2024): +2.8 percent
Leading County for Total Permits: Lee County (569 permits)
Southeast Florida
Total Permits thru Q1-2024: 1,280 permits
% Change in Permits (YTD – 2023 vs. 2024): -1 percent
% Change in Permits (YTD – 2023 vs. 2024): -14.7 percent
Leading County for Total Permits: Orange County (237 permits)
Northeast Florida
Total Permits thru Q1-2024: 709 permits
% Change in Permits (YTD – 2023 vs. 2024): +5.8 percent
Leading County for Total Permits: St. Johns County (255 permits)
Northwest Florida
Total Permits thru Q1-2024: 579 permits
% Change in Permits (YTD – 2023 vs. 2024): -13.8 percent
Leading County for Total Permits: Bay County (123 permits)
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After last year’s significant drop in the market, new swimming pool construction appears to still be on a slow decline in Texas while showing signs of improvement. In the first quarter of this year, there have been more than 1,700 new swimming pool construction permits added the HBW database from the combined areas of Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio; this reflects an 8 percent decrease in new pool construction in comparison to the same time last year.
All areas reviewed (with the exception of Dallas) have demonstrated slight gains in new pool construction activity, with year-over-year increases ranging from 3 percent (San Antonio) to 6 percent (Austin).
Here is a closer look at the total permits and leading counties for new swimming pool construction in Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio during Q1-2024:
Dallas
In the first quarter of this year, Dallas carried the highest concentration of new swimming pool construction permits, having 717 new permits on record with HBW; this reflects a 21 percent year-over-year decrease in permits. Out of the six counties reviewed in the Dallas area, the greatest amount of new pool construction activity could be found in Dallas County where there were more than 240 new permits that resulted from a 2 percent year-over-year decrease in new swimming pool construction.
Houston
The Houston area demonstrated a 5 percent year-over-year increase in new swimming pool construction which resulted in approximately 495 new permits on record with HBW in the first quarter of this year. Out of the five counties reviewed in the Houston area, the greatest volume of new swimming pool construction could be found in Harris County where there was an 11 percent year-over-year increase resulting in more than 325 new permits on record for the three-month period.
Austin
In the first quarter of this year, new swimming pool construction in the Austin area was ahead of last year’s figures by 6 percent, resulting in 320 new pool permits on record with HBW. Out of the four counties reviewed, the majority of all construction took place in Travis County where there were 265 new permits on record for the three-month period.
San Antonio
From January through March of this year, there have been nearly 180 new swimming pool construction permits that have originated from San Antonio, reflecting a 3 percent increase in comparison to the same time last year. Out of the three counties reviewed, well more than half of all new pool construction activity took place in Bexar County where there were 138 new swimming pool construction permits in the first quarter of this year.
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Based on HBW’s latest Building Activity Trend Report for new residential construction in Texas, the Lone Star State experienced an impressive 64 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction during Q1-2024. From the combined metro areas of Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin there were more than 18,530 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database during the first quarter. Out of the four areas reviewed, the bulk of permits originated from Houston and Dallas, where there were 8,882 and 6,131 new permits respectively, and all regions have demonstrated year-over-year growth ranging from 16 percent (Austin) to a high of 93 percent (San Antonio).
Here is a closer look at the total permits, leading counties, and rate of growth for residential construction in Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio as based on reports from HBW for Q1-2024:
Houston
Houston ranked #1 for volume of housing starts, having 8,882 new residential construction permits on record in the first quarter of this year; this reflects a 76 percent increase in new home construction in comparison to the same time last year. Out of the five counties that make up the Houston area, the majority of new permits originated from Harris (4,006 permits) and Montgomery (2,711 permits) where there were year-over-year increases in new home construction of 44 percent and 129 percent respectively.
Dallas
In the first quarter of this year, Dallas experienced a 59 percent year-over-year increase in new residential construction, resulting in 6,131 new permits on record with HBW. Out of the six counties that make up the Dallas area, Collin County was a standout as it carried the highest volume of new home construction (2,994 permits) and exhibited a massive 247 percent year-over-year increase in new permits. Additionally, the Dallas area held well more than half of all higher value (>$500k) housing starts on record statewide.
San Antonio
During the first quarter of this year, there were 1,835 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database for the San Antonio area, reflecting a 93 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction. More than half of all residential construction took place in Bexar County where there has been a significant 115 percent year-over-year increase resulting in nearly 1,200 new permits during the three-month period.
Austin
In Austin, there were 1,683 new residential construction permits on record for the first quarter of this year, reflecting a 16 percent increase in new home construction in comparison to the same time last year. Out of the four counties reviewed, more than half of all new construction took place in Travis where there were 849 new permits on record for the first quarter of this year.
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Based on the latest HBW construction data reports, there were 1,865 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database for Florida last month. Out of the five Florida regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Southeast), the greatest volume of new pool construction took place in the southwestern portion of the state (731 permits), while the highest average value of construction could be found in Jacksonville (average value: $102,408).
Here is a closer look at the total permits, average value of construction, leading counties and contractors in each of the five regions of Florida during the month of March:
Southwest
Total Permits: 731
Average Value of Construction: $81,075
Top Counties for Total Permits: Sarasota County (210 permits); Lee County (178 permits)
Out of more than 175 pool contractors with new construction activity on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Pinnacle USA
62
2-Coast to Coast Pools
60
3-Aragon Pools & Spas
33
Southeast
Total Permits: 379
Average Value of Construction: $77,964
Top Counties for Total Permits: Palm Beach County (165 permits); Miami-Dade (86 permits)
Out of the 165 pool contractors with new permits on record in Southeast Florida last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Fountain Blue Pool Service
21
2-Louden Bonded Pools
18
3-Sunsational Pools & Spa
13
Tampa
Total Permits: 330
Average Value of Construction: $89,144
Top Counties for Total Permits: Hillsborough County (103 permits)
Out of the approximately 130 pool builders with new construction on record in the Tampa area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-T&D Pool & Spa Construction
28
2-Cody Pools
17
3-Gulfstream Pools & Spas
13
Orlando
Total Permits: 267
Average Value of Construction: $67,274
Top Counties for Total Permits: Orange County (73 permits); Brevard County (60 permits)
Out of nearly 100 pool builders with new construction on record with HBW in the Orlando area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas
39
2-Bob’s Pool Service
23
3-Premier Pools of Central FL
9
Jacksonville
Total Permits: 158
Average Value of Construction: $102,408
Top County for Total Permits: St. Johns County (70 permits)
Out of the 65 pool contractors with new construction on record in the Jacksonville area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Epic Pools & Hardscape Construction
9
2-Tier 1 Pools And Spas
7
3-Agua Pools & Spas
7
To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.
Last month, there were more than 6,555 new residential construction permits with a total construction value of $2.1+ billion in the Sunshine State. Out of the five regions reviewed (Tampa, Southwest, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville), the greatest volume of new home construction could be found in the southwestern region (2,261 permits), while the highest average value of construction took place in the Southeast (average value: $414,618).
Here is an overview of permit data by Florida region for new home construction during the month of March 2024:
Southwest
As previously noted, there were more than 2,260 new permits with a total construction value of $691.5 million in the southwestern region of Florida last month. The average value of new home construction was $305,872, and the majority of all new construction activity took place in the counties of Lee (747 permits) and Sarasota (559 permits).
Tampa
In Tampa, there were 1,770 new residential construction permits with a total value of $586 million on record last month. The average value of new home construction was $331,108, and the majority of permits originated from the counties of Polk (682 permits) and Pasco (471 permits).
Jacksonville
Last month, there were 1,084 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $281.4 million in the Jacksonville area. The average value of new home construction was lowest in Jacksonville (average value: $259,581) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the bulk of all new residential construction permits originated from the counties of St. Johns (460 permits) and Duval (275 permits).
Orlando
Last month, there were nearly 800 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $306 million in the Orlando area. The average value of new home construction was $385,266, and more than half of all new construction activity took place in Brevard County (225 permits) and Orange County (192 permits).
Southeast
In the southeast, there were close to 650 new permits with a total construction value of approximately $268 million on record last month. The average value of new home construction was highest in the area (average value: $414,618) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and more than half of all new permits originated from St. Lucie County (370 permits).
To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.
Based on the latest HBW quarterly “Building Activity Trend Report” for new residential construction in the Metro Atlanta area, new home construction is on the rise as of Q1-2024. After a consistent pattern of annual decline since 2022, the Metro Atlanta area may be climbing out of the residential construction market slump with a strong start this year in the form of a 39 percent year-over-year increase in new permits (Q1-2024).
From January through March of this year, there have been 4,985 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database for Metro Atlanta, and nearly 40 percent of all new home construction activity took place in three out of the twenty-four counties reviewed. Those counties are as follows:
Gwinnett County – Last quarter, Gwinnett County carried the highest concentration of new home construction activity, having 940 new permits on record with HBW for the three-month period; this reflects a 71 percent increase in residential construction in comparison to the same time last year.
Cherokee County – Cherokee County ranked #2 for new home construction during the first quarter of this year as there were 477 new permits on record with HBW for the three-month period. After last year’s 19 percent decline in new home construction, there appears to be potential for the Cherokee County area to strengthen this year as new home construction is already 48 percent ahead of figures from the same time last year.
Fulton County – In Fulton County, there were nearly 470 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database in the first quarter of this year, reflecting a 45 percent increase in new home construction in comparison to the same time last year.
As far as higher value residential construction (>$500k) is concerned, there have been approximately 550 new residential construction projects throughout the Metro Atlanta area added to the HBW database in Q1-2024. Nearly half of all higher value permits in the first quarter of this year have originated from Cherokee County and Fulton County where there have been 176 permits and 86 new permits added to the HBW database respectively.
Information utilized for the above listed figures for Metro Atlanta residential construction was directly derived from HBW construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.
Since the release of HBW’s latest construction data reports, we have reviewed new residential construction permits in Texas to identify where the highest concentration of new home construction activity was taking place last month. As a result, we found approximately 6,290 new residential construction permits with a total value of $1.9B.
When diving deeper into the permit data, we are able to take a closer look at the contractors driving construction figures from a statewide and regional perspective. Today, we are looking at the leading home builders in the four major metro regions of Texas (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio) based on the total number of new permits on record with HBW for the month of March 2024.
Lennar Homes continues to be a leader in the market; with a combined total of 735 new permits from the four major metro areas reviewed, Lennar Homes held the top spot last month for new residential construction in the Lone Star State. Here is a look at the top three contractors in each of the four regions based on total new permits added to the HBW database last month:
Houston
In Houston, there were more than 320 contractors with new residential construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
1-Lennar Homes – 315 permits
2-D.R. Horton – 279 permits
3-David Weekley Homes – 181 permits
Dallas
Last month, there were more than 225 contractors with new residential construction activity in the Dallas area, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
1-Lennar Homes – 210 permits
2-D.R. Horton – 129 permits
3-Pulte Homes – 84 permits
Austin
In Austin, there were more than 85 contractors with new residential construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
1-KB Homes – 55 permits
2-D.R. Horton – 41 permits
3-Taylor Morrison Homes – 35 permits
San Antonio
Last month, there were nearly 75 contractors with new residential construction activity in the San Antonio area, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
1-Lennar Homes – 188 permits
2-Continental Homes of Texas – 60 permits
3-Meritage Homes – 39 permits
To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.
The latest HBW construction data reports are in and ready for review. Based on permit data currently available, there were 520 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $38 million added to the HBW database for Texas last month. Out of the four major metro areas reviewed (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio), Dallas carried the greatest volume of new swimming pool construction permits (225 permits) for the month, while the highest average value of construction could be found in the Houston area (average value: $89,260).
Here is a closer look at the total permits, average value of construction, the leading counties and top pool builders in Texas during the month of March:
Dallas
As previously noted, Dallas carried the highest volume of new pool construction activity in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, having 225 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $15 million last month. The average value of new pool construction was $66,166, and 60 percent of all new permits originated from the two counties of Dallas (73 permits) and Collin (64 permits).
Out of nearly 120 contractors with new swimming pool construction activity on record with HBW in Dallas last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Riverbend Pools
30
2-Foley Custom Pools
10
3-Gold Medal Pools
9
Houston
Last month, Houston ranked #2 for new swimming pool construction, having 145 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $13 million on record with HBW. The average value of construction was highest in Houston (average value: $89,260) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and the majority of all new construction activity took place in Harris County (94 permits).
Out of nearly 85 contractors with new swimming pool construction permits on record in Houston last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Platinum Pools
10
2-Avree Pools
7
3-Cypress Custom Pools
6
Austin
In Austin, there were nearly 100 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value in excess of $7.4 million added to the HBW database last month. The average value of new pool construction landed on the higher end of the spectrum (average value: $75,587) in relation to other Texas areas reviewed, and nearly all new permits originated from Travis County (73 permits).
Out of approximately 60 pool builders with new construction activity on record last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Cody Pools
17
2-Fun N Sun Pools of Austin
8
3-Denali Pools
6
San Antonio
Last month, there were just over 50 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value of approximately $2.7 million in the San Antonio area. The average value of new pool construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: $51,696) in comparison to other Texas regions reviewed, and more than half of all construction activity took place in Bexar County (36 permits).
Out of nearly 30 contractors with new swimming pool construction on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:
Builder
Total Permits
1-Cody Pools
8
2-Keith Zars Pools
7
3-Gary Pools
4
To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.
New swimming pool construction in the Metro Atlanta area has been off to a slow start in the first quarter of this year. From January through March 2024, there were just over 570 new swimming pool construction permits on record with HBW for the Atlanta area, reflecting an 11 percent decrease in new pool construction in comparison to the same time last year.
Out of the twenty-four counties reviewed that make up the Metro Atlanta area, more than half of all new swimming pool construction took place in the four counties Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb and Cherokee.
Fulton County
In 2023, Fulton County experienced a 30 percent year-over-year decrease in new pool construction, and so far this year, the county appears to be holding steady. In the first quarter of 2024 there has been a 3 increase in new pool construction in comparison to the same time last year, resulting in 126 new permits on record with HBW.
Cobb County
In the first quarter of this year there have been 85 new swimming pool permits added to the HBW database for Cobb County; this reflects a 57 percent year-over-year increase in new pool construction. While there are still three quarters left to see how the market fares over the span of a year, if the early spike is indicative of things to come, then Cobb County will have a chance to climb out of the decline in pool construction that it has exhibited over the last two years.
Gwinnett County
Gwinnett had 63 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database in the first quarter of this year; this reflects a 2 percent increase in new pool construction in comparison to the same time last year. New pool construction had dropped significantly in the Gwinnett County area over the last two years, and based on this early data, there could be signs of leveling out or some growth ahead.
Cherokee County
In Cherokee County, there have been 50 new swimming pool construction permits in the first quarter of this year, reflecting a 25 percent increase in new swimming pool construction in comparison to the same time last year. Since 2022, new pool construction has been on the decline in Cherokee, and with the healthy start in 2024, it looks like the area will be one to watch in the months ahead.
Information utilized for the above listed figures for Metro Atlanta swimming pool construction was directly derived from HBW construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.
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. Today, we will focus on one of the many benefits gained from using permit data – identifying construction trends.
HBW’s construction data reports and related permit data can be a valuable resource for identifying construction trends in a given area, during a particular season, and within various sectors of the market. Here are several ways to analyze building permit data to gather insight into construction trends:
Types of Construction: With permit data, builders can gain a better understanding of the types of construction that are hot (and not). Simply categorize building permits by the type of construction activity, such as residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional; from there, analyzing the distribution of permits across the categories can reveal which sectors are experiencing growth or decline, types of construction on the rise, etc.
Geographical Analysis: HBW subscribers may use construction data reports to map building permits geographically and identify where construction activity is concentrated. This analysis can help pinpoint areas experiencing rapid development or redevelopment, and ultimately where the greatest demand will be for your services.
Time Series Analysis: By bringing in the many years of archived permit data available through HBW, users may analyze building permits over time to identify seasonal or cyclical trends in construction activity. When doing this, it is important to look for patterns such as increased permit issuance during certain months or years, which may be indicative of peak construction periods.
Building Size and Value: Examine building permit data to determine the size and value of permitted construction projects. Tracking changes in average building size or construction cost over a term of a year, several years, or more can provide insights into shifting market demands and economic conditions.
Permit Issuer Analysis: Analyze the entities issuing building permits, such as municipal governments or planning departments. Changes in the number or type of permit issuers could be indicative of shifts in regulatory policies or local government priorities; at the same time, it may also be a sign of other changes in the market.
Demographic Analysis: Any notable fluctuation in demographics is worth noting as one begins to track industry trends. By cross-referencing building permit data with demographic information, industry professionals are better able to identify construction trends that are driven by population growth, migration patterns, or changes in household structure. A classic example would be an increase in permits for multi-family housing developments which may correspond to a growing population of young professionals or retirees.
Comparison with Economic Indicators: To take construction trend analysis further, compare building permit data with broader economic indicators, such as GDP growth, unemployment rates, or housing affordability; correlations between building permit activity and economic indicators can help validate findings and provide useful information regarding context for construction trends.
Technological Trends: With the increased demand for sustainability and improved industry technology, it is helpful to use building permit data to identify trends related to specific construction technologies or sustainable building practices. For example, an increase in permits for green building certifications or renewable energy installations may indicate a growing emphasis on sustainability within the industry and/or a given region of interest.
Forecasting: With HBW’s archives, it is easy to use historical building permit data to develop forecasting models for future construction activity. Through Building Trend Activity Reports, subscribers can access past trends and incorporate factors such as population projections, economic forecasts, and regulatory changes, to make informed predictions about future construction trends.
By employing analytical approaches, industry professionals can leverage building permit data to gain valuable insight into construction trends, enabling them to make informed decisions and anticipate future market conditions.
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