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Southwest Florida Leads New Swimming Pool Construction in August

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Erika Carruth

A review of the latest permit data for new swimming pool construction in Southwest Florida during the month of August 2022

When reviewing the latest construction permitting data available from the HBW database, we found nearly 3,250 new swimming pool permits in Florida for the month of August. Based on HBW’s construction data reports, last month appears to be the strongest summer month for swimming pool construction this year, with June and July having 2,430 and 2,460 new permits on record respectively.

Out of the five regions (Tampa, Southwest, Southeast, Orlando, Jacksonville) that make up the Sunshine State, there is one region that has been consistently holding its lead in new pool construction month after month, and that region is the Southwest.

In August, approximately 35 percent of all new swimming pool construction in Florida originated from the southwestern region – Last month, there were nearly 1,125 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value of approximately $75.2 million. The average value of construction landed on the lower range in comparison to other major regions reviewed, coming in at $66,897 for the one-month period.

When looking at figures from a countywide perspective, more than 80 percent of all new swimming pool construction in the Southwest took place in Lee County (430 permits), Manatee County (248 permits) and Collier County (229 permits), where the average value of new construction ranged from a low of $62,319 (Lee County) to a high of $71,676 (Collier County).

Last month, there were nearly 210 swimming pool contractors with new permits on record with HBW in the southwestern region. When looking at the contractors with the greatest total amount of new permits on record for the one-month period, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Aragon Pools & Spas	54	$ 32,778.00
2-Pinnacle USA	46	$ 58,804.00
3-Artesian Pool Construction	45	$ 64,486.00
4-Coast to Coast Pools	43	$ 46,175.00
5-Trusted Pool & Spa	39	$ 73,367.00

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 Top Home Builders – August 2022

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Erika Carruth

A list of the top home builders in Florida during the month of August

Last week, we reviewed new residential construction permit data for the Sunshine State during the month of August, at which time we reported just over 9,000 new residential construction permits on record with HBW for the one-month period. This week, we are taking a closer look at the leading home builders driving new construction figures across the state.

Across the five major regions reviewed (Tampa, Southwest, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville), Lennar Homes and D.R. Horton led the market, having 1,141 and 925 new residential construction permits on record for the one-month period respectively. Combined, they carried approximately 23 percent of all new home construction activity statewide for the month.

Here is a closer look at leading contractors by Florida region, as based on total new residential construction permits on record with HBW for the month of August 2022:

Tampa

Out of the nearly 270 active contractors with new permits on record in the Tampa area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	314	$ 292,918.00
2-D.R. Horton	275	$ 243,172.00
3-The Villages of Lake Sumter	158	$ 311,285.00
4-Pulte Homes	145	$ 243,147.00
5-Taylor Morrison	84	$ 388,265.00

Southwest

Last month, there were approximately 455 contractors with residential construction permits on record with HBW in the southwestern region of Florida, and the following ranked as top five for the greatest number of new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	280	$ 148,762.00
2-Pulte Homes	214	$ 221,898.00
3-Taylor Morrison	153	$ 192,124.00
4-Neal Communities of SW FL	121	$ 306,108.00
5-D.R. Horton	107	$ 234,124.00

Orlando

Out of approximately 220 contractors with new residential construction activity on record in the Orlando area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	253	$ 187,014.00
2-D.R. Horton	241	$ 301,564.00
3-Pulte Homes	124	$ 328,881.00
4-Dream Finders Homes	85	$ 314,320.00
5-M/I Homes	56	$ 294,399.00

Southeast

In the southeastern region of the state, there were 170 active home builders with new construction activity on record last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	215	$ 255,297.00
2-D.R. Horton	100	$ 181,162.00
3-Pulte Homes	70	$ 379,597.00
4-Gl Building Corporation	64	$ 355,384.00
5-Ryan Homes	55	$ 239,279.00

Jacksonville

Last month, there were more than 165 home builders with new construction activity on record in the Jacksonville area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-D.R. Horton	202	$ 210,888.00
2-KB Homes	131	$ 126,958.00
3-Dream Finders Construction	129	$ 241,444.00
4-American Classic Homes	120	$ 85,000.00
5-Mattamy Homes	113	$ 178,494.00

Florida New Home Construction Report – August 2022

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Erika Carruth

An overview of permit data for new residential construction in Florida during the month of August

Last month, there were just over 9,000 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.7 billion added to the HBW database for Florida; this reflects approximately a 20 percent month-over-month increase in new home construction activity.

Top Markets

Out of the five regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Southeast), nearly 54 percent of all new home construction activity originated from the Southwest and Tampa areas last month where there were 2,495 and 2,351 new permits respectively. In addition to the Southwest and Tampa areas, higher levels of new residential construction activity could also be found in Orlando (1,674 permits), as well as Jacksonville (1,458 permits).

Leading Counties

Out of the five regions reviewed last month, there were several counties that carried higher levels of new residential construction activity; those counties include Lee County (963 permits) in the southwestern portion of the state, and Pasco County (664 permits) and Polk County (600 permits) in the Tampa area. Additionally, Duval County (Jacksonville) and Orange County (Orlando) exhibited greater concentrations of new home construction in comparison to other counties reviewed as there were 535 and 488 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 low of $244,461 (Jacksonville) to a high of $346,980 (Southeast). Here is a look at the average value of new home construction statewide during the month of August:

HBW Report: Top Texas Home Builders – August 2022

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Erika Carruth

A review of leading residential construction contractors in Texas during the month of August

Last week, we used HBW construction data reports to review the latest permit data for new residential construction in Texas; based on the latest reports, there were 7,515 new permits with a total value in excess of $2 billion added to the HBW database during the month of August.

As noted in the earlier post, there were hundreds of home builders with new permits on record last month, and D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes continued to hold major power in the market, having 1,139 and 696 new permits on record respectively. Other leading contractors with higher concentrations of new permitting activity throughout the state included KB Homes (239 permits) and Pulte Homes (253 permits).

Here is a closer look at the top five home builders in each major metro area of Texas, based on the total number of new permits added to the HBW database last month:

Houston

Last month, there were approximately 340 home builders with new permits on record in the Houston area, and the following ranked as the top five total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-D.R. Horton	483	$ 129,812.00
2-Camillo Properties	190	$ 147,790.00
3-Lennar Homes	188	$ 195,503.00
4-Meritage Homes	124	$ 248,597.00
5-Wan Pacific Real Estate Development	117	$ 165,044.00

Dallas

In Dallas, there were more than 290 contractors with new residential construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-D.R. Horton	555	$ 179,430.00
2-Lennar Homes	232	$ 202,318.00
3-Trophy Signature Homes	111	$ 274,016.00
4-Bloomfield Homes	97	$ 405,235.00
5-Meritage Homes	92	$ 267,425.00

Austin

Last month, there were nearly 125 home builders with new construction activity on record in the Austin area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	150	$ 154,390.00
2-KB Homes	147	$ 253,606.00
3-D.R. Horton	99	$ 200,416.00
4-Taylor Morrison Homes	79	$ 365,183.00
5-David Weekley Homes	64	$ 436,978.00

San Antonio

In San Antonio, there were nearly 120 contractors with new residential construction activity on record last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	126	$ 174,315.00
2-KB Homes	55	$ 254,109.00
3-Pulte Homes	52	$ 241,012.00
4-M/I Homes	51	$ 237,283.00
5-LGI Homes	30	$ 202,760.00

Texas Residential Construction Report – August 2022

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Erika Carruth

An overview of the latest permit data for new residential construction in Texas during the month of August

The latest construction data reports for new home construction in Texas are posted and available through HBW. Based on those reports, there were 7,515 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2 billion added to the HBW database last month for the Lone Star State (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio); this reflects a 33 percent month-over-month increase in new residential construction.

Out of the four metro areas reviewed, the area with the greatest amount of new construction activity was Houston; with 3,070 new permits on record and a total construction value of nearly $734 million, Houston has demonstrated a month-over-month increase in new home construction of approximately 42 percent.

Not far behind Houston, Dallas ranked second highest for new home construction activity, having 2,704 new permits on record for the one-month period, followed by Austin (1,043 permits) and San Antonio (698 permits).

When looking at the average value of new home construction, Austin has continued its somewhat recent lead as it held an average value of more than $333k for new residential construction, followed by Dallas with an average construction value of approximately $287k.

Out of the hundreds of active home builders with new permits on record with HBW last month, D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes continued to hold major power in the market, having 1,139 and 696 new permits on record respectively. Other top home builders with higher concentrations of new permitting activity throughout the state include KB Homes (239 permits) and Pulte Homes (253 permits).

HBW Report: Texas Swimming Pool Construction – August 2022

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Erika Carruth

An overview of the latest permit data for new swimming pool construction in Texas during the month of August 2022

On a regular basis, HBW reviews the latest permit data available from the HBW database, providing readers insight into the valuable information and stats that can be gained from reports available to HBW subscribers. Not only does this information provide readers with a sneak peek into the market from a monthly, quarterly, and annual perspective, but it also allows users to understand patterns in the market, as well as identify prospects and opportunities for expanding their businesses.

Today, we are looking specifically at the latest data on new swimming pool construction in the four major metro areas of Texas (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio) during the month of August. Last month, there were 1,175 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $68.4 million added to the HBW database for the Lone Star State. Out of the four regions reviewed, the greatest concentration of new pool construction could be found in Dallas (523 permits), while the highest average value of new swimming pool construction could be found in Houston (average value: $73,364).

Here is an overview of the total permits, average construction values, top counties, and leading contractors by region for new pool construction in Texas last month:

Dallas

Total # of Permits: 523

Average Value of Construction: $52,766

Top County for New Construction: Collin County (169 permits)

Top 3 Pool Builders (based on total new permits in August 2022):

Builder	Total Permits
1-Gold Medal Pools	21
2-Riverbend Pools	21
3-Foley Custom Pools	19

Houston

Total # of Permits: 374

Average Value of Construction: $73,364

Top County for New Construction: Harris County (174 permits)

Top 3 Pool Builders (based on total new permits in August 2022):

Builder	Total Permits
1-Platinum Pools	22
2-McKinney Custom Pools	21
3-Anthony & Sylvan Pools	19

Austin

Total # of Permits: 171

Average Value of Construction: $55,143

Top County for New Construction: Travis County (127 permits)

Top 3 Pool Builders (based on total new permits in August 2022):

Builder	Total Permits
1-Denali Pools	10
2-Cody Pools	10
3-Premier Pools & Spas of Austin	6

San Antonio

Total # of Permits: 107

Average Value of Construction: $36,851

Top County for New Construction: Bexar County (84 permits)

Top 3 Pool Builders (based on total new permits in August 2022):

Builder	Total Permits
1-Gary Pools	15
2-Cody Pools	14
3-Keith Zars Pools	9

Mark Your Calendars – Upcoming Industry Events

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Erika Carruth

A review of industry expos and conventions to consider adding to your calendar

Every now and then, it is good to refresh and recharge, and when it comes to your business, a solid refresh may come in the form of an industry expo or conference. Such industry events give a chance for business leaders to gain new insight, resources, and networking opportunities.

As the final quarter of 2022 is just around the corner, we took one quick look at upcoming industry conferences and gathered a few to consider in the coming months. Here are four upcoming industry conventions and trade shows that are on the calendar for late 2022:

FBMA Convention & Trade Show

Date: September 28, 2022

Location: Rosen Shingle Creek – Orlando, Florida

Details: The Florida Building Material Alliance Convention and Trade Show includes industry-wide exhibitors, hundreds of attendees, guest speakers, educational executive panel discussions and the opportunity to network.

Website: https://fbma.org/product/fbma-convention-and-trade-show/

ContractorCon

Date: October 6-7, 2022

Location: Hyatt Regency – Orlando, Florida

Details: Contractor Con is designed for commercial construction owners, contractors, and tradespeople. Through providing strategies, insight, and networking opportunities, the event is geared to help grow commercial construction businesses.

Website: https://contractor-con.com/

METALCON

Date: October 12-14, 2022

Location: Indiana Convention Center

Details: METALCON is the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in construction and design. It features innovative metal construction products and solutions, while connecting visitors with metal construction industry vendors and thought leaders.

Website: https://www.metalcon.com/

RoofCON

Date: November 6-8, 2022

Location: Orange County Convention Center – Orlando, Florida

Details: RoofCON is a roofing and solar conference that is a “no-pitch” conference which means nothing is sold directly from the presenters. From brand building to leadership strategies, the event features leaders to provide knowledge, insight, and training.

Website: https://roofcon.com/

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.

Making Marketing Efforts Hit Local Targets

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Erika Carruth

Ways to ensure your business is easily found by a local audience

Marketing has taken on so many different forms, all of which continue to evolve as technology rapidly expands. That being stated, just because you have the ability to be everywhere at all times thanks to online opportunities, doesn’t mean that casting a wide net in your marketing efforts will be the most effective for your business.

When it comes to contractor marketing, capturing a local audience is powerful as most services will only be offered in certain locations. Aside from major national corporations, the majority of construction professionals work within a limited area, usually a particular region or select areas throughout a given state.

For this reason, it is vital that your marketing efforts include methods for engaging and building your local audience. Here are five local marketing strategies to consider as you move forward:

Capture Local Reviews – Testimonials and reviews are an essential tool in converting a prospect to a client, and when it comes to local marketing, it is vital that the reviews that you share represent happy customers from the local area. Local positive reviews build trust and can go a long way in building your reputation.
Optimize Your Website – As you may or may not know, your website is found through searches based on keywords. For this reason, you will want to optimize your website so that it shows up in relevant and organic searches. The best place to start is to survey your team for their own ideas of what keywords they would use when searching your services, and then perform keyword research to find out the most relevant keywords being used in Google for related services in your area. From there, begin adding those keywords to pertinent pages and sections on your website.
Create Local Content – From blogs and infographics to videos and whitepapers there are so many ways to develop content that resonates with your audience. When it comes to capturing locals, you will need to create content that is specific to your area. For example, a video on Hurricane Preparedness is perfect for a local audience in Florida, while a blog on Preparing Your Landscape for Winter would be more helpful and attract an audience in a colder climate.
Get Social – At this point, social media has become part of nearly everyone’s daily lives, and over time many helpful tools have developed for making sure your message is delivered to the right location at the right time. And while regular posts on your company page/profile are a given for maintaining an active presence on social media, there are community groups in place that can serve as a great way to connect with locals. Additionally, most social platforms offer options for you to create ads and campaigns that are targeted to very specific interests and locations (geo-target).
Contact the Locals – While your marketing efforts can target locals through online efforts, there is no substitute for actively making contact offline. By using verified leads like those provided through HBW’s construction data and permit reports, you can filter your leads by specific location, from statewide to countywide, and everything in between.

For more information on construction business marketing 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.

Florida Swimming Pool Construction Review – July 2022

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Erika Carruth

An overview of permit data for new swimming pool construction in Florida during the month of July

Last month, there were 2,460 new swimming pool permits added to the HBW database for the Sunshine State. Out of the five regions reviewed (Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Southwest, Southeast), the southwestern region (758 permits) carried the greatest amount of new swimming pool construction activity, while the highest average value of construction could be found in Jacksonville (average value: $81,780).

Here is a closer look at total permits, average construction values, leading counties, and top pool builders in Florida (by region) during the month of July 2022:

Southwest

As previously noted, the southwestern region of Florida held the highest volume of new swimming pool construction last month, having nearly 760 new permits with a total construction value of approximately $47.4 million added to the HBW database. The average value of new permits in the southwest landed on the lower end of the spectrum (average value: $62,536) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and well more than half of all new construction activity took place in the counties of Lee (249 permits) and Collier (163 permits).

Out of approximately 195 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-Pinnacle USA	56
2-Aragon Pools & Spas	39
3-Holiday Pools of West FL	33

Southeast

The southeastern region of Florida ranked #2 for new pool construction, having 569 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $35 million on record last month. The average value of new swimming pool construction was lowest in the southeast (average value: $61,723) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and the bulk of all new permits originated from the counties of Palm Beach (222 permits) and Miami-Dade (164 permits).

Out of approximately 205 pool builders with new construction in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-AAA Custom Pools	22
2-A&G Concrete Pools	21
3-Van Kirk Construction	14

Tampa

In Tampa, there were more than 520 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $40.1 million on record with HBW for the month of July. The average value of new swimming pool construction was $76,845, and the counties with the greatest concentration of new construction activity were Hillsborough (160 permits) and Pasco (147 permits).

Out of 135 pool contractors with new construction activity on record in the Tampa area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Challenger Pools	46
2-Gulfstream Pools & Spas	26
3-Tampa Bay Pools	24

Orlando

Last month, there were approximately 375 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of nearly $24.5 million in the Orlando area. The average value of construction in Orlando was $65,502, and just about half of all new permits originated from the two counties of Orange (115 permits) and Brevard (70 permits).

Out of just over 100 pool contractors with new construction activity on record with HBW for the one-month period, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas	45
2-All Seasons	27
3-American Pools & Spas	25

Jacksonville

With nearly 240 new permits and a total construction value of approximately $19.5 million, the Jacksonville area held the lowest level of new swimming pool construction activity in Florida last month. And while the total number of permits was low, the average value of construction was highest in Jacksonville (average value: $81,780) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, with the majority of new permitting activity originating from the two counties of St. Johns (106 permits) and Duval (68 permits).

Out of nearly 80 swimming pool contractors with new construction activity on record last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Agua Pools & Spas	22
2-Pools by John Clarkson	13
3-Blue Haven Pools	13

Florida Residential Construction Review – July 2022

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Erika Carruth

A review of new permit data on record with HBW for new home construction in Florida during the month of July

Based on HBW’s latest construction data reports, there were approximately 7,450 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $2.3 billion added to the HBW database for Florida during the month of July. Out of the five regions included in the reports (Southwest, Tampa, Southeast, Orlando, Jacksonville), the greatest concentration of new permitting activity could be found in the southwestern region of the state (2,181 permits), while the highest average value of new home construction could be found in the Orlando area (average value: $324,524).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, average value of projects and leading counties for new home construction in Florida during the month of July 2022:

Southwest

As previously noted, the southwestern region of Florida carried the greatest volume of new residential construction activity last month, having 2,181 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $693 million. The average value of new construction projects landed on the higher end of the spectrum (average value: $317,663) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and just about 60 percent of all new permits originated from the two counties of Lee (721 permits) and Sarasota (572 permits).

Tampa

Not far behind the southwestern region, the Tampa area ranked #2 for new home construction last month, having 2,123 new permits with a total value of nearly $647 million on record with HBW. The average value of new residential construction was $304,689, and approximately 58 percent of all new residential construction activity took place in the two counties of Polk (700 permits) and Pasco (531 permits).

Orlando

In Orlando, there were nearly 1,300 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $421 million on record with HBW for the month of July. As previously noted, the average value of new home construction was highest in the Orlando area (average value: $324,524) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and nearly half of all new permits originated from the two counties of Brevard (373 permits) and Orange (240 permits).

Jacksonville

Last month, there were approximately 1,050 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $246.3 million added to the HBW database for the Jacksonville area. In comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, the average value of new home construction was lowest in Jacksonville (average value: $235,028), and just about 64 percent of all new permits originated from the two counties of St. Johns (336 permits) and Duval (332 permits).

Southeast

In the Southeast, there were approximately 800 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $256 million added to the HBW database last month. The average value of new home construction landed on the higher end of the spectrum (average value: $320,234) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and more than half of all new permits originated from the two counties of St. Lucie (384 permits) and Palm Beach (176 permits).