A review of permit data for new residential construction
in Florida during 2021
Since 2011, Florida has been experiencing a steady and
healthy climb in new residential construction year after year. In 2021,
the upward momentum continued as the Sunshine State demonstrated an impressive
34 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction, resulting in approximately
129,000 new permits being added to the HBW database.
From the six major Florida regions reviewed (Southeast,
Southwest, West, Central, Northeast, Northwest), year-over-year increases ranged
from a low of 7 percent (Northwest) to a high of 62 percent (Southwest). The regions that exhibited the greatest
spikes in new home construction last year include Southwest (29,559 permits)
and Northeast (24,274 permits) Florida with year-over-year increases of 62 percent
and 38 percent respectively.
When reviewing HBW’s Building Activity Trend Reports to
identify regions with the greatest amount of new residential construction last
year, both the West and Southwest took the lead, having 29,336 and 29,559
permits on record respectively for the year; this accounts for more than 45
percent of all new home construction activity throughout the Sunshine State for
the one-year period.
Here is a closer look at permit totals and leading counties for
new home construction in Florida last year:
Total Permits by Region
Top Five Counties for Total 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.
A review of permit data for new home construction in
Texas during 2021
Based on HBW’s latest Building Activity Trend
Report for new residential construction in Texas last year, new home
construction has been climbing across the Lone Star State. In 2021, there
were more than 95,275 new residential construction permits gathered from the
combined metro areas of Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin, reflecting an
11 percent year-over-year increase in residential construction. From the
four regions reviewed, annual increases in new home construction ranged from a
low of 2 percent (Austin) to a high of 19 percent (San Antonio).
Here is a closer look at total permits and leading counties
for residential construction in each of four metro areas of Texas:
Houston – Last year, the Houston area carried the
greatest total number of new permits in comparison to other metro areas
reviewed, having 41,368 new permits added to the HBW database; this reflects a
12 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction. Out of the five counties that make up the Houston
area, Harris and Montgomery held approximately 75 percent of all construction
activity, having 20,340 and 10,653 permits on record respectively.
Dallas – The Dallas area ranked second for new home
construction, having 31,848 new permits on record with HBW last year; this
reflects a 13 percent year-over-year increase.
Out of the six counties that were included in the Dallas report, just
about 63 percent of all new home construction took place in Collin (10,758) and
Tarrant (9,175 permits).
Austin –In Austin, there were 13,025 new residential
construction permits on record last year, reflecting a 2 percent year-over-year
increase in new home construction. Out of the four counties included in
the report, nearly all (~87%) permits originated from the two counties of
Travis (5,948 permits) and Williamson (5,419 permits).
San Antonio – As previously noted, last year San Antonio
demonstrated the greatest annual growth in new home construction out of the
four Texas areas reviewed. With a 19
percent year-over-year increase, there were 9,035 new residential construction
permits added to the HBW database for the San Antonio area. Out of the three
counties included in the report, more than half of all new home construction
activity took place in Bexar County where there were 4,580 new permits on
record for the one-year period.
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.
A review of new swimming pool construction
permit activity on record with HBW for Texas during 2021
Last year, Texas experienced its best year on record in more
than five years for new swimming pool construction. Based on permit data
recorded in the HBW database, swimming pool construction in the Lone Star
State has been on the rise over the last several years, and 2021 proved that
the upward growth pattern has continued. From the combined metro areas of
Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin, Texas experienced a 15 percent
year-over-year increase in new swimming pool construction, resulting in 13,089
new permits on record. Every major metro area exhibited annual increases
in new pool construction activity ranging from 1 percent (Austin) to 20 percent
(Houston).
Here is a closer look at permit data by region…
With a 15 percent year-over-year increase in permits, the Dallas area had more than 6,260 new swimming pool construction permits on record last year – ranking it #1 for new pool construction. Next in line, Houston ranked #2 for new pool construction; with the highest year-over-year increase (+20%) of any Texas metro area, the Houston area had 4,471 new swimming pool construction permits on record with HBW for 2021.
While swimming pool construction managed to remain somewhat
steady in the Austin area last year, there was still minimal growth at the rate
of 1 percent (YoY), resulting in 1,374 new permits on record for the one-year period.
Finally, San Antonio and its surrounding areas experienced an annual boost of 12
percent in new pool construction, resulting in more than 980 new permits on record
with HBW.
When reviewing permit activity from a county-by-county perspective, Harris County (Houston) ranked #1 for total new permits on record last year; with a 22 percent year-over-year increase in pool starts, there were approximately 2,640 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database for Harris County last year. Other counties where swimming pool construction was on a high over the last year include Collin County (2,031 permits) and Tarrant County (1,639 permits) in the Dallas area. Counties that demonstrated the greatest annual growth in new pool construction include Fort Bend (+49%) in the Houston area, and Collin (+26%) and Denton (+30%) in the Dallas area.
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.
A review of permit data for new home construction in
Florida during the month of December 2021
Based on the latest HBW construction data reports, there
were nearly 7,200 new residential construction permits with a total value in
excess of $2 billion in Florida last month; this reflects a 10 percent
month-over-month decrease in new home construction.
When it comes to home builders, both D.R. Horton and Lennar
Homes have a stronghold on the market; with a combined total of nearly 1,800
new permits last month, the mega-builders were responsible for approximately 25
percent of all new home construction permits in Florida.
Out of the five regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando,
Southeast, Jacksonville), the greatest amount of new permits originated from the
southwestern region of the state (2,025 permits), while the highest average
value of new construction projects could be found in the southeast (average
value: $350,626).
Here is a closer look at the permit data for new home
construction in Florida by region during the month of December:
Southwest
As previously noted, the southwestern region ranked #1 for
new home construction, having 2,025 new permits with a total value of
approximately $529 million. The average
value of new home construction landed on the lower end of the spectrum (average
value: $261,083) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and more than half of
all new permits originated from the two counties of Lee (654 permits) and
Charlotte (397 permits).
Out of the 350 home builders with new permits on record in
the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new
permits:
Builder
Total
Permits
1-D.R.
Horton
281
2-Pulte
Homes
199
3-Lennar
Homes
183
Tampa
Not far behind the southwest, Tampa had 1,929 new residential
construction permits with a total value of nearly $550 million on record with
HBW last month. The average value of new
home construction was $284,943, and the bulk of new permits originated from the
two counties of Polk (660 permits) and Pasco (468 permits).
Out of the 225 home builders with new permits on record in
the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new
permits:
Builder
Total
Permits
1-Lennar
Homes
238
2-D.R.
Horton
231
3-The
Villages of Lake Sumter
158
Jacksonville
In Jacksonville, there were nearly 1,365 new residential
construction permits with a total value of approximately $330 million on record
with HBW last month. The average value
of new home construction was lowest in Jacksonville (average value: $242,084)
in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the majority of permits
originated from the counties of Duval (489 permits) and St. Johns (440
permits).
Out of the more than 145 home builders with new permits on
record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total
new permits:
Builder
Total
Permits
1-D.R.
Horton
364
2-Lennar
Homes
144
3-Dream
Finders Construction
87
Orlando
Last month, there were approximately 1,085 new residential
construction permits with a total value of $348.5 million on record for the
Orlando area. The average value of new
home construction landed on the higher end of the spectrum (average value: $321,805)
in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and more than half of all new
permits originated from the counties of Brevard (296 permits) and Orange (267
permits).
Out of the more than 140 home builders with new permits on
record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total
new permits:
Builder
Total
Permits
1-D.R.
Horton
151
2-Lennar
Homes
124
3-Pulte
Homes
111
Southeast
While the southeastern region of Florida held the lowest
amount of new home construction last month (795 permits), the area held the
highest average value of new residential construction projects (average value:
$350,626), and just about 67 percent of all new construction took place in the
two counties of St. Lucie (382 permits) and Palm Beach (148 permits).
Out of the nearly 155 home builders with new permits on
record in the southeastern region last month, the following ranked as the top
three for total new permits:
Builder
Total
Permits
1-GL
Building Corporation
99
2-Lennar
Homes
59
3-Pulte
Homes
52
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.
A review of permit data for new swimming pool
construction in Florida during the month of December 2021
Last month, there were approximately 2,723 new swimming pool
construction permits with a total value in excess of $160.5 million added to
the HBW database for the Sunshine State.
Out of the five regions reviewed (Tampa, Southwest, Orlando, Southeast,
Jacksonville), the greatest amount of new pool construction activity took place
in the southwestern region of the state (998 permits), while the highest average
value of new permits could be found in Jacksonville (average value: $74,360).
Here is a breakdown of the latest permit data for new
swimming pool construction in each of the five Florida regions during the month
of December 2021:
Southwest
Total Permits: 998
Average Value of Construction: $54,577
Top Counties: Lee County (302
permits); Manatee County (231 permits)
Top 3 Pool Builders (based on total
permits):
Builder
Total
Permits
1-Aragon
Pools & Spas
84
2-Coast
to Coast Pools
66
3-Pinnacle
USA
60
Southeast
Total Permits: 646
Average Value of Construction: $53,338
Top Counties: Palm Beach
County (293 permits); Miami-Dade (131 permits)
Top 3 Pool Builders (based on total
permits):
Builder
Total
Permits
1-Crystal
Pools
26
2-Swimming
Pool Contractors
25
3-A&G
Concrete Pools
24
Tampa
Total Permits: 486
Average Value of Construction: $65,932
Top Counties: Hillsborough County
(189 permits); Polk County (104 permits)
Top 3 Pool Builders (based on total
permits):
Builder
Total
Permits
1-Challenger
Pools
31
2-Tampa
Bay Pools
19
3-T&D
Pool & Spa Construction
19
Orlando
Total Permits: 329
Average Value of Construction: $60,767
Top Counties: Orange County
(128 permits); Brevard County (72 permits)
Top 3 Pool Builders (based on total
permits):
Builder
Total
Permits
1-American
Pools & Spas
33
2-Dreamscapes
Pools & Spas
21
3-Dixie
Pools & Spas
15
Jacksonville
Total Permits: 264
Average Value of Construction: $74,360
Top Counties: St. Johns
County (129 permits); Duval County (52 permits)
Top 3 Pool Builders (based on total
permits):
Builder
Total
Permits
1-Pools
by John Clarkson
17
2-Epic
Pools & Hardscape Constr.
12
3-Blue
Haven Pools
11
For 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.
An overview of permit data for new swimming pool
construction in Texas during the month of December 2021
Based on HBW’s latest construction data reports, there were 915
new swimming pool permits with a total value in excess of $51.4 million in
Texas last month. Out of the four major
metro areas included in the reports (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio), the
greatest amount of new pool construction activity took place in Dallas (448
permits), while the highest average value of new pool construction projects
could be found in Houston (average value: $73,698).
Here is a closer look at swimming pool construction permit
data on record for the Lone Star State during the month of December:
Dallas
As previously noted, Dallas held the highest level of new
pool construction activity out of the four metro areas reviewed, having 448 new
permits with a total construction value of nearly $22 million last month. The average value of new pool construction
was $49,009, and the majority of all new permits originated from the two
counties of Collin (149 permits) and Tarrant (114 permits).
Out of the nearly 175 pool builders with new construction
activity on record in Dallas last month, the following ranked as the top three
for total new permits during the one-month period:
Builder
1-Riverbend
Pools
2-BMR
Pools
3-Puryear
Custom Pools
Houston
In Houston, there were more than 270 new swimming pool
construction permits with a total value of nearly $20 million on record last
month. The average value of new
construction was highest in Houston (average value: $73,698) in comparison to other
Texas areas reviewed, and more than half of all new permits originated from Harris
County (165 permits).
Out of the more than 130 pool builders with new permits on record
in the Houston area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total
new permits:
Builder
1-Platinum
Pools
2-Anthony
& Sylvan Pools
3-The
Pool Man
Austin
Last month, there were approximately 135 new swimming pool
permits with a total construction value of $7.5 million in the Austin
area. The average value of new pool construction
was $55,641, and nearly all construction activity took place in Travis County where
there were 111 new permits on record for the one-month period.
Out of the nearly 75 companies with new swimming pool
construction on record in Austin last month, the following ranked as the top
three for total new permits:
Builder
1-Cody
Pools
2-Anthony
& Sylvan Pools
3-Majestic
Poolscape
San Antonio
Last month, San Antonio held the lowest level of new pool
construction activity in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, as well as
the lowest average value of construction.
During December, there were 62 new swimming pool permits with a total
value in excess of $2 million added to the HBW database for San Antonio. The average value of construction was
$32,853, and the majority of new permits originated from Bexar County (45
permits).
Out of more than 25 companies with new swimming pool permits
on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for
total new permits:
Builder
1-Keith
Zars Pools
2-Cody
Pools
3-Blue
Haven Pools
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.
An overview of permit data for new home construction in
Texas during the month of December 2021
Last month, there were more than 6,550 new residential
construction permits with a total value in excess of $1.7 billion added to the
HBW database for the Lone Star State. Out
of the four major metro areas included in the report (Dallas, Houston, Austin,
San Antonio), the greatest concentration of new residential construction
activity could be found in Houston (3,107 permits), while the highest average
value of new home construction took place in Dallas (average value: $304,191).
In order to better understand new home construction activity by region, as well as where the greatest amount of new permitting activity is taking across the state, we used HBW construction data reports to identify the regions and counties with the greatest amount of new home construction last month, as well as the leading home builders driving those figures.
Here is an overview of new residential construction permit
data in Texas for the month of December:
Total Permits
As previously mentioned, there were more than 6,550 new
residential construction permits on record with HBW for Texas the month of
December. This figure represents the
total number of permits on record with HBW from the four metro regions of
Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. As displayed in the chart below, more
than 80 percent of all new home construction activity took place in Houston and
Dallas:
Average Value
Last month, the average value of new home construction
across Texas ranged from a low of $232,592 (Houston) to a high of $304,191 (Dallas):
Leading Counties
When reviewing reports from a county-by-county perspective,
there were several counties that held significantly higher amounts of new home
construction than others; the top five counties for new home construction
(based on total permits) in Texas last month are as follows:
Top Home Builders
From the combined reports for each metro region, there were three home builders that were standouts as they were responsible for approximately 25 percent of all new home construction in Texas last month; those home builders are as follows:
D.R. Horton (788 permits)
Lennar Homes (575 permits)
Pulte Homes (242 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.
A report on permit data for new residential construction
in the Atlanta area from January through December 2021
The stats are in, and HBW Building Activity Trend Reports
have been finalized for new home construction in the Atlanta area.
According to the most recent report, there were 28,300 new residential
construction permits added to the HBW database for the Metro Atlanta area last
year, reflecting an impressive 33 percent year-over-year increase in new home
construction.
Since 2018, new residential construction in the Metro
Atlanta area has been steadily and slowly declining, with the total number of permits
on record slightly decreasing year after year. Upon review of the latest
figures from 2021, it looks like the area is rebounding, resulting in Atlanta’s
first year-over-year increase in new home construction since 2018.
When reviewing the reports from a county-by-county
perspective, there are a few counties where new residential construction appeared
to increase significantly last year… For example, in Fulton County there were
nearly 2,600 housing starts last year, reflecting a 53 percent year-over-year
increase in new home construction. Additionally, Fayette County climbed
out of its three-year decline, having a hefty 67 percent year-over-year
increase in housing starts last year which resulted in approximately 715 new
residential construction permits on record. Another county that
previously demonstrated a declining market (since 2019) and came out strong
last year is Dawson County; in Dawson there was a 72 percent year-over-year
increase in new home construction, resulting in more than 470 new permits on
record with HBW.
When reviewing permit data to identify counties carrying the
highest concentration of new home construction, the three counties that topped
the list include Gwinnett, Fulton and Forsyth; all three counties demonstrated
year-over-year increases ranging from 16 percent to 53 percent and have a
combined total of approximately 9,480 permits, which reflects about 34 percent
of all new home construction in the Atlanta area last year.
Gwinnett County led the Metro Atlanta area by having the
highest total number of new permits on record with HBW for the one-year
period. Last year, there were more than 4,500 new residential construction
permits added to the HBW database for the area, reflecting a 21 percent
year-over-year increase in new home construction.
While Fulton County (2,598 permits), ranked second-highest
for total new permits on record in 2021, it was #1 for higher value residential
construction (value greater than $500k) as approximately 18 percent of all new
permits held values greater than $500k.
Finally, Forsyth County appears to be gaining upward
momentum from the declining market that was evident from 2017-2019. In 2020, the market started looking up as
there had been a 10 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction,
and in 2021 the upward pattern continued with a 16 percent year-over-year
increase, resulting in 2,376 new residential construction permits during the
one-year period.
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.
A review of new swimming pool construction activity in
2021 based on permit data from HBW
Happy New Year! Quite a bit has changed (and continues to
change) over the last year; from safety and health protocols to supply shortages,
the construction industry has experienced its fair share of hurdles. Despite
the challenges, new construction and permitting activity has been plentiful,
providing new and refreshed data in the HBW database.
When it comes to new swimming pool construction in the
Atlanta area, 2021 proved to be a year of gains. With more people homebound than
ever before, a demand for home improvements such as new swimming pools have
been on a steep rise. In 2021 alone, there was a 55 percent year-over-year
increase in new swimming pool construction in the Atlanta area, resulting in
4,346 new permits on record with HBW.
Out of the twenty-four counties that make up the Metro Atlanta
area, there were five counties from where approximately 60 percent of all new
swimming pool construction took place last year; those counties are as follows:
Fulton County
Last year, Fulton County ranked #1 for new swimming pools,
having exhibited a 75 percent year-over-year increase in new pool construction,
resulting in 830 new permits on record with HBW for the one-year period.
Cobb County
Cobb County ranked #2 for new pool construction in 2021, as
there were 549 new permits, reflecting a 38 percent year-over-year increase in
new swimming pool construction.
Gwinnett County
The county with the third-highest level of new swimming pool
construction was Gwinnett; last year, there were 416 new swimming pool permits
added to the HBW database for Gwinnett County, reflecting 19 percent
year-over-year increase in new pool construction.
Cherokee County
Last year, there were nearly 400 new swimming pool
construction permits added to the HBW database for Cherokee County, reflecting
an 8 percent year-over-year increase in new pool construction.
Forsyth County
Similar to Cherokee County, Forsyth County also had nearly
400 new swimming pool construction permits on record for 2021; this reflects a 78
percent year-over-year increase in new pool construction activity for the area.
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.
A list of industry conventions and expos that are coming up
in early 2022
For the last couple of years, we have put a lot on hold,
including in-person industry events and expos.
And while pandemic news seems to fluctuate, along with restrictions and
requirements, many industry expos are still carrying on and working to connect and
expand the networks of industry professionals across the nation.
With the new year here and our sights set on 2022, we gathered a few industry events that you may want to consider in the coming months. Here are five upcoming industry conventions and trade shows that are on the calendar for early 2022:
FWCCA Trade Show and Convention
Date: January 26-27, 2022
Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention
Center – Orlando, Florida
Details: The Florida Wall & Ceiling Contractors
Association is the voice of the Florida wall and ceiling industry. Made up of
contractors and industry allies, FWCCA represents the needs and concerns of
wall and ceiling contractors.
NAHB International Builders Show (IBS) – National Association of Home Builders 2022
Date: February 8-10, 2022
Location: Orange County Convention Center – Orlando,
Florida
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: www.buildersshow.com
2022 IIBEC International Convention and
Trade Show
Date: March 17-22, 2022
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek – Orlando, Florida
Details: International Institute of Building
Enclosure Consultants – IIBEC’s premier annual event features over 17 hours of
live, in-person educational seminars, a two-day trade show, and live product
demonstrations.
Location: Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center,
Dallas, Texas
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.
Location: Tampa Convention Center – Tampa, Florida
Details: The Build Expo Tampa 2022 is an important
trade show and exhibition that connect buyers, suppliers, manufacturers, and
service providers for developing new connections, learning about new techniques
and technology, and gaining valuable industry knowledge.
For more information on construction business and 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.
