HBW Report: Florida Residential Construction – September 2023

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Last month, there were more than 7,040 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.1 billion in the Sunshine State.  Out of the five regions reviewed (Orlando, Tampa, Southwest, Southeast, Jacksonville), the southwestern region (1,911 permits) carried the greatest volume of new residential construction activity, while the highest average value of new home construction could be found in the southeastern region (average value: $365,996).

Here is a closer look at new residential construction data on record with HBW for Florida during the month of September 2023:

Southwest

As previously noted, the southwestern region of Florida carried the highest volume of new home construction last month, having 1,911 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $600 million last month.  The average value of new home construction was $313,369, and well more than half of all new residential construction permits on record for the one-month period originated from the counties of Lee (644 permits) and Manatee (553 permits).

Tampa

In Tampa, there were nearly 1,860 new residential construction permits with a total value of more than $508 million on record with HBW last month. The average value of new home construction in Tampa (average value: $273,694) landed on the lower end of the spectrum in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the bulk of new permits originated from the two counties of Polk (582 permits) and Pasco (501 permits).

Orlando

Last month, there were approximately 1,445 new residential construction permits with a total value of $496.4 million in the Orlando area.  The average value of new home construction in Orlando (average value: $344,008) landed on the higher end of the spectrum in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the counties with the greatest concentration of new home construction activity were Orange and Brevard, with 337 and 329 new permits on record respectively.

Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, there were approximately 1,225 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $306.5 million last month.  The average value of new home construction was lowest in Jacksonville (average value: $250,366) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and the majority of new permits originated from the two counties of Duval (484 permits) and St. Johns (446 permits).

Southeast

Last month, the southeastern region of Florida had more than 600 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $222 million added to the HBW database. The average value of new home construction was highest in the southeast (average value: $365,996) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the majority of all new home construction took place in the two counties of St. Lucie (339 permits) and Palm Beach (137 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.

Florida Swimming Pool Construction Review – September 2023

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During the month of September, there were more than 2,025 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value of nearly $152.6 million added to the HBW database for the Sunshine State.  HBW’s monthly construction data reports covered the five major regions of Florida (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville) and included details such as total permits and value of construction by area and contractor.

Here is a closer look at permit data for new swimming pool construction in each Florida region during the month of September 2023:

Southwest

The highest concentration of new swimming pool construction could be found in the southwestern region of Florida, where there were approximately 720 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $55 million.  The average value of new pool construction was $76,179, and more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Lee (291 permits) and Collier (177 permits).

Orlando

In the Orlando area, there were approximately 395 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value in excess of $24.2 million last month.  The average value of new swimming pool construction was lowest in the Orlando area (average value: $61,635) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and more than half of all new construction took place in in the two counties of Orange (117 permits) and Osceola (98 permits).

Southeast

In the southeastern region of Florida, there were 370 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $26.3 million last month.  The average value of new swimming pool construction was $71,021, and the majority of all new permits on record originated from the counties of Palm Beach (151 permits) and Miami-Dade (80 permits).

Tampa

Last month, there were more than 355 new pool permits with a total construction value in excess of $28.5 million on record for the Tampa area.  The average value of new swimming pool construction landed mid-range (average value: $80,150) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and just over half of all new pool construction activity took place in the counties of Hillsborough (114 permits) and Pasco (70 permits).

Jacksonville

Last month, there were approximately 190 new pool permits with a total construction value in excess of $18.8 million in the Jacksonville area.  The average value of new swimming pool construction was highest in Jacksonville (average value: $99,594) in comparison to other Florida regions, and the majority of all new permits originated from the counties of St. Johns (75 permits) and Duval (51 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.

Swimming Pool Construction in Texas thru Q3-2023

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According to the latest Swimming Pool Construction Activity Trend Report released by HBW, new swimming pool construction is declining in the Lone Star State.  From January through September of this year, there have been approximately 6,920 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database, reflecting a significant 33 percent year-over-year decrease in pool starts.

All major metro areas included in the report (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio) have experienced significant year-over-year decreases in new pool construction (thru Q3-2023), ranging from 21 percent to 34 percent, and approximately 75 percent of all new swimming pool construction permits on record throughout the state originated from Dallas (3,226 permits) and Houston (1,939 permits).

Here is a closer look at the total number of new swimming pool construction permits and leading counties by Texas metro area through the third quarter of this year:

Dallas

As previously noted, in Dallas, there have been 3,226 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database through Q3-2023, reflecting a 34 percent year-over-year decrease in new swimming pool construction.  Out of the six counties reviewed, just over half of all new permits originated from the counties of Dallas (837 permits) and Tarrant (793 permits), where there have been year-over-year decreases in new pool construction of 16 percent and 31 percent respectively.

Houston

Through the third quarter of this year there have been approximately 1,940 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database for the Houston area, reflecting a 34 percent year-over-year decrease in pool starts.  Out of the five counties that make up the Houston area, the majority of all new pool construction took place in Harris County (1,256 permits) where there has been a 21 percent year-over-year decrease in new permitting activity.

Austin

Since the start of this year (thru Q3-2023), there have been approximately 1,050 new swimming pool construction permits in the Austin area, reflecting a 32 percent year-over-year decrease in new swimming pool construction activity.  Out of the four counties reviewed, the bulk of new permits could be found in Travis County (791 permits) where there has been a 32 percent year-over-year decrease in new pool construction.

San Antonio

The San Antonio area holds the fewest new swimming pool construction permits out of the four regions reviewed – So far this year there has been a 21 percent year-over-year decrease in new pool construction, resulting in more than 700 new permits on record with HBW through Q3-2023.  The greatest amount of new construction took place in Bexar County (509 permits) where there has been a 21 percent year-over-year decrease in permits in comparison to the same time last year.

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.

Texas Residential Construction – September 2023

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Last month, there were approximately 5,800 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $1.7 billion in the Lone Star State.  Out of the four major metropolitan areas factored into the total (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio), Houston carried the highest concentration of new home construction activity (2,493 permits), while the highest average value of construction could be found in the Austin area (average value: $385,383).

Diving deeper into HBW’s monthly construction data reports, several home builders were identified as leading new construction across the state – Based on the total new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period, both D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes continue to dominate the market, having 709 and 521 new residential permits on record respectively.

Here is a closer look at the leading home builders by Texas metro area and as based on total new residential construction permits added to the HBW database during the month of September 2023:

Houston

Last month, there were nearly 2,500 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $679 million in the Houston area.

Out of 275 active contractors with new construction activity on record in the Houston area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-D.R. Horton306
2-Lennar Homes255
3-Perry Homes149
4-David Weekley Homes124
5-Century Communities89

Dallas

In the Dallas area, there were approximately 2,150 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $669 million during the month of September.

Out of approximately 240 contractors with housing starts in the area, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-D.R. Horton333
2-Lennar Homes124
3-Bloomfield Homes116
4-Highland Homes103
5-Pulte Homes80

Austin

In the Austin area, there were approximately 607 housing starts with a total construction value of approximately $234 million last month.

Out of nearly 100 contractors with new residential construction activity on record for the one-month period, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Meritage Homes50
2-KB Homes45
3-Lennar Homes43
4-Perry Homes36
5-Pulte Homes36

San Antonio

Last month, there were approximately 550 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $135.3 million in San Antonio. 

Out of more than 85 home builders with new permits added to the HBW database during the one-month period, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Lennar Homes99
2-KB Homes59
3-Perry Homes47
4-D.R. Horton42
5-Continental Homes of Texas17

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.

HBW Report: Texas Swimming Pool Construction – September 2023

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Last month, there were approximately 685 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $64.3 million added to the HBW database for the Lone Star State.  Out of the four major Metro areas included in the latest reports (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio), Dallas held the highest amount of new pool construction activity (318 new permits), while also carrying the highest average value of new pool construction (average value: $124,008).

Here is a closer look at the latest permit data available from the HBW database for new swimming pool construction in each of the four metro areas of Texas:

Dallas

Total # of Permits: 318

Average Value of Construction: $124,008

Leading Counties (based on total permits): Dallas County, 105 permits; Collin County, 74 permits

Top 3 Pool Builders (based on total permits):

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Riverbend Pools20
2-Gold Medal Pools13
3-Puryear Custom Pools9

Houston

Total # of Permits: 186

Average Value of Construction: $79,729

Leading County (based on total permits): Harris County, 129 permits

Top 3 Pool Builders (based on total permits):

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Platinum Pools10
2-Premier Pools9
3-Blue Haven Pools9

Austin

Total # of Permits: 111

Average Value of Construction: $66,567

Leading County (based on total permits): Travis County, 76 permits

Top 3 Pool Builders (based on total permits):

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Cody Pools28
2-Anthony & Sylvan Pools9
3-Denali Pools8

San Antonio

Total # of Permits: 69

Average Value of Construction: $38,725

Leading County (based on total permits): Bexar County, 46 permits

Top 3 Pool Builders (based on total permits):

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Keith Zars Pools9
2-Cody Pools8
3-Gary Pools6

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.

Atlanta Residential Construction Quarterly Review

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As we explored earlier this week, the latest HBW Building Activity Trend Reports for the Metro Atlanta area are in and ready for review through the third quarter of this year.  Based on the latest data, there have been more than 16,315 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database for the Metro Atlanta area through Q3-2023; this figure reflects a 20 percent year-over-year decrease in new home construction.

Out of the 24 counties that make up the Metro Atlanta area, approximately 48 percent of all new home construction took place in the following five counties:

  1. Gwinnett County – 2,815 permits
  2. Cherokee County – 1,488 permits
  3. Fulton County – 1,282 permits
  4. Henry County – 1,071 permits
  5. Cobb County – 1,018 permits

Although the Metro Atlanta area is exhibiting an overall decline in the market, there have been noteworthy gains in certain counties that demonstrate a healthy market. With year-over-year increases ranging from 5 percent (Gwinnett County) to a high of 41 percent (Barrow County), here is a list of a few counties that are displaying signs of growth through the third quarter:

  1. Gwinnett County: +5 percent (YOY), 2,815 permits
  2. Barrow County: +41 percent (YOY), 707 permits
  3. Jackson County: +10 percent (YOY, 663 permits
  4. Bartow County: +13 percent (YOY), 621 permits
  5. Coweta County: +11 percent (YOY), 618 permits

On the opposite side of the spectrum, there are a few counties exhibiting significant declines in new home construction so far this year; those counties are as follows:

  1. Cherokee County: -26 percent (YOY), 1,488 permits
  2. Fulton County: -15 (YOY), 1,282 permits
  3. Paulding County: -17 percent (YOY), 816 permits
  4. Forsyth County: -28 percent (YOY), 797 permits
  5. Hall County: -26 percent (YOY), 778 permits

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.

Metro Atlanta Swimming Pool Construction Review: Q3-2023

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Since the start of this year (thru September), there have been 2,257 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database for the Metro Atlanta area.  Based on the latest HBW Swimming Pool Construction Activity Trend Report, new swimming pool construction has been declining in the Atlanta area since last year, and through Q3-2023, the downward trend appears to be holding steady as there has been a 30 percent year-over-year decrease in new pool construction.

When reviewing the latest reports to identify where the greatest amount of new swimming pool construction activity is taking place, three counties appear to be standouts – Approximately 36 percent of all new pool construction in the Metro Atlanta area this year has taken place in the counties of Fulton, Gwinnett, and Cobb.

The greatest concentration of new pool construction permits originated from Fulton County where there have been 392 new permits added to the HBW database through Q3-2023, reflecting a 37 percent year-over-year decrease in new pool construction.  Next in line behind Fulton, the two counties of Gwinnett and Cobb have had approximately 210 new swimming pool construction permits each through the third quarter of this year.

Within HBW reports, subscribers can view a breakdown of construction permit data and compare rates of growth year after year and county by county.  Using this feature of the report, we noted that there have been numerous Metro Atlanta area counties that appear to be experiencing significant declines in new construction, while others are showing signs of improvement.  For example, swimming pool construction appears to be gaining traction in Bartow County, as pool starts have doubled in comparison to the same time last year.  Additionally, there are a few counties where pool construction is holding somewhat steady – For example, in Hall County there has been a minor 7 percent year-over-year decrease in pool starts (thru Q3-2023), resulting in more than 120 new permits on record with HBW. In the counties of Jackson and Paulding, new pool construction is right on track with last year’s figures with both areas having 92 and 106 permits on record through Q3 respectively.

On the other hand, there are also a few areas where new swimming pool construction is limited or not taking place at all; such areas include the counties of Clarke, Rockdale, and Banks where there have been less than 10 pool starts so far this year, as well as Clayton and Barrow where there have been less than 20 new swimming pool construction permits pulled through the third quarter of this year.

By using HBW quarterly reports to identify areas where construction is in demand, contractors can be more targeted and precise with marketing efforts, as well as identify new areas where it may be worth expanding their services.  As with all HBW reports, the information about the properties, owners and projects can also be accessed, allowing contractors to gain a deeper understanding of prospects’ properties and needs.

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.

Mark Your Calendars: Industry Conventions & Expos

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In the coming months, industry-related trades shows and expos are in full force and happening across the country; these events enable attendees to gain the latest industry insights with opportunities to hear from leading experts, view the latest equipment and products, and access networking events.

For this reason, we have gathered a few industry events that you may want to consider and begin your planning.  Here are four upcoming industry conventions and trade shows that are on the calendar for 2023/24:

RoofCON

Date: November 9-11, 2023

Location: Orange County Convention Center – Orlando, Florida

Details: RoofCON is a conference for “Legacy-Focused Leaders in the Roofing & Solar Industry”. From brand building to leadership strategies, the event features leaders to provide knowledge, insight, and training.

Website: https://roofcon.com/

Tampa Build Expo

Date: February 7-8, 2024

Location: Tampa Convention Center – Tampa, Florida

Details: The Build Expo is an annual event that occurs in several locations throughout the U.S., displaying thousands of industry products and offering networking and educational opportunities with 20+ expert and accredited classes. 

Website: https://buildexpousa.com/tampa-build-expo/

NAHB International Builders Show (IBS)

Date: February 27-29, 2024

Location: Las Vegas Convention Center – Las Vegas, NV

Details: The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the premier, annual event that connects, educates, and improves the residential construction industry; it offers new product launches, construction demos, industry thought leader sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and more.

Website: https://www.buildersshow.com/

Build 24 – AWCI’s Convention & Expo

Date: March 23-27, 2024

Location: Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin – Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Details: Build 24: AWCI’s Convention + Expo is the largest trade show specifically designed for the wall and ceiling industry. Various market segments are represented including drywall, ceilings and acoustics, lath and metal framing, plaster, EIFS, insulation, software and much more. 

Website: https://www.awci.org/events/awci-convention/

For more information on construction industry updates and business tips, stay connected with the HBW Blog.  To get ahead of construction activity and gain access to the latest permitting data in Florida, Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma, contact HBW for more information on construction data reports and industry leads.

Top Home Builders in Florida – August 2023

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Last week, HBW highlighted the most recent new residential construction permit activity on record for the month of August, and it was reported that there were 6,825 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.1 billion added to the HBW database for the Sunshine State.  Out of the hundreds of contractors with new residential construction activity on record with HBW, Lennar Homes carried the greatest volume of housing starts statewide, having 930 new permits for the one-month period and ranking #1 in two out of five of the Florida regions reviewed (Tampa, Southwest, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville).

Another strong leader in the market has and continues to be D.R. Horton; the mega-builder ranked #2 for new home construction statewide last month, having 733 total new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period and ranking #1 in two out of five of the Florida regions reviewed.

Here is breakdown of the top five home builders by region, based on total new permits on record with HBW during the month of August 2023:

Southwest

Last month, there were more than 275 contractors with new residential construction activity on record in the southwestern region of Florida, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Lennar Homes260 $      237,207.00
2-D.R. Horton219 $      196,443.00
3-Pulte Homes165 $      227,731.00
4-Taylor Morrison73 $      250,944.00
5-Neal Communities of SW FL65 $      285,420.00

Tampa

Out of more than 210 home builders with new construction activity on record with HBW in the Tampa area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Lennar Homes363 $      302,387.00
2-D.R. Horton102 $      257,903.00
3-The Villages of Lake Sumter72 $      175,000.00
4-Pulte Homes69 $      216,294.00
5-KB Homes64 $      219,925.00

Orlando

Out of nearly 170 home builders with new permits on record with HBW in Orlando last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-D.R. Horton182 $      292,219.00
2-Lennar Homes153 $      237,832.00
3-Pulte Homes100 $      372,776.00
4-Minto Communities69 $      413,902.00
5-Park Square Homes66 $      211,021.00

Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, there were 135 contractors with new residential construction activity on record last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-D.R. Horton202 $      172,624.00
2-Richmond American Homes128 $      279,947.00
3-Dream Finders Homes123 $      197,624.00
4-Lennar Homes96 $      257,331.00
5-Pulte Homes66 $      236,762.00

Southeast

In the southeastern region of Florida, there were more than 100 contractors with new residential construction activity on record last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-CBI Construction Services104 $      223,427.00
2-GL Building Corporation86 $      433,321.00
3-Lennar Homes58 $      273,717.00
4-Mattamy Homes51 $      229,198.00
5-K Hovnanian Homes37 $      323,374.00

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.

Florida Residential Construction Summary – August 2023

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Last month, there were 6,825 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.1 billion added to the HBW database for the Sunshine State; this reflects a 22 percent month-over-month decrease in new home construction activity.

Top Markets

Out of the five regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Southeast), approximately 52 percent of all new home construction activity originated from the Southwest and Tampa areas last month where there were 1,815 and 1,723 new permits respectively. In addition to the Southwest and Tampa areas, higher levels of new residential construction activity also took place in the Orlando area (1,347 permits), as well as Jacksonville (1,268 permits).

Leading Counties

Out of the five regions reviewed last month, there were several counties that carried a greater amount of new residential construction activity than others; those counties include St. Johns County (636 permits) in the Jacksonville area, and Lee County (608 permits) in the southwestern region. Additionally, Polk County (Tampa) and Manatee County (Southwest) exhibited higher levels of new home construction in comparison to other counties across the state as there were 561 and 506 new permits on record for the one-month period respectively.

Average Value of Construction

During the month of August, the average value of new home construction across the Sunshine State ranged from a high of $351,913 (Southeast) to a low of $262,783 (Jacksonville), with the southeastern region leading and having the highest average value of new home construction in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed.  Here is a look at the average value of new home construction statewide during the month of August:

  1. Southeast (average value: $ 351,913)
  2. Orlando (average value: $ 345,745)
  3. Southwest (average value: $ 320,332)
  4. Tampa (average value: $ 292,892)
  5. Jacksonville (average value: $262,783)

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.