Florida Residential Construction Review – December 2021

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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.

Florida Swimming Pool Construction Report – December 2021

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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.

Texas Swimming Pool Construction Review – December 2021

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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.

HBW Report: Texas Residential Construction – December 2021

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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:

  1. D.R. Horton (788 permits)
  2. Lennar Homes (575 permits)
  3. 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.

Atlanta Residential Construction Annual Review – 2021

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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.

Annual Report: Atlanta Swimming Pool Construction- 2021

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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.

Mark Your Calendars: Construction Industry Expos 2022

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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. 

Website: http://www.fwcca.com

  • 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.

Website: https://iibec.org/2022-iibec-international-convention-and-trade-show/

  • Dallas Build Expo

Date: March 16-17, 2022

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. 

Website: http://buildexpousa.com/dallas-build-expo/

  • Tampa Build Expo

Date: May 10-11, 2022

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.

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


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.

How to Use HBW Construction Data Reports – Part II

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A continued list of tips for using HBW permit data and leads to benefit your business in 2022

Last week, we took a little time to review some of the easiest ways to use HBW construction data reports to benefit your business.  Today, we are continuing the list and adding three more ways to utilize your leads and permit data generated from HBW. 

Moving on from the basics in Part I, here are a few more steps you can take to map out the right path for applying HBW’s reports to your marketing strategy and efforts in the coming year:

  • Follow the Values – Do you know where higher value construction projects are taking place?  Do you know which communities have a higher saturation of new construction and/or remodels?  This information can easily be gathered by using the permit data provided in HBW reports.  By tracking project values and identifying where industry money is going in your state, region or county, you can tighten or expand your market focus to where interest and expenses for your services are on the rise.
  • Move Away from Declines– While every region will have its fair share of ebb and flow when it comes to residential and commercial construction, a marked and consistent decline in new construction and renovations may be a signal to shift your marketing efforts to a more favorable region.  By using construction data reports from the archives, you can analyze construction patterns in different regions over a period of time to move away from declining projects and hone in on the counties and regions where your services will be in greatest demand.
  • Let History be Your Guide – In addition to providing insight on patterns in various markets, historical data can also be your guide for predicting where and which properties will need renovations.  From aging roofs and flooring to swimming pool upgrades and property maintenance, you can strategically use permit data to cater to property owners’ current and future needs.


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

How to Use HBW Construction Data Reports – Part I

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A guide for using your HBW permit data and leads (Part I)

With the holidays upon us and the new year just around the corner, now is the perfect time for a little inspiration and focus for marketing efforts in the new year.  Today (and in future posts), we are going to explore some of the best ways to utilize your leads and permit data generated from HBW. 

If you are already an HBW subscriber, then you are probably well aware of the options you have for reports.  From building trends, quarterly and annual market overviews to regional and builder-specific reports, there are countless ways to work with the data to best suit your needs.

For this reason, we are starting with the basics in Part I to get you started in building your plan and map for using HBW’s reports in the coming year:

  1. Build a Database – While this one may seem obvious, it is important that when you build a database, you design it for long-term success. Your database is only as good as the information entered, and how well that information is managed and updated.  Whether you choose to use a popular CRM (Customer Relationship Management) System, or you build your own database internally, it should allow for live updates from your sales team, include a key and codes for status updates, and have the capacity to expand and grow with your team as you make progress.
  2. Stay Updated – Storing contacts is one thing, but keeping those contacts updated and accurate is an entirely different ballgame. From new information received in HBW reports to feedback and actions taken by your team members, tracking activity and changes with your contacts is crucial for success. Whether there are changes to ownership and property status or service areas and customer relationships, all progress should be clearly tracked, updated and easy to identify and filter.
  3. Understand Your Market – If we have learned anything from the last year or two, it is that things change, and sometimes those changes can be rather unexpected. For this reason, it is important to have your finger on the pulse of the market in which you are focused. By using historical data from HBW’s archives and reviewing current permit data, you can begin to understand and even predict patterns in the market.  Through this practice you can identify where the demand is and will be for your services, the average value of construction in specific regions, leading competitors within any given area, fluctuations in the value of property and construction projects, and more.

While the above listed actions are just a few of the many ways to utilize HBW’s construction data and building trend reports, they play an important role in understanding your target audience and market.

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

Florida Top Home Builders – November 2021

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A review of the leading home builders throughout Florida during the month of November 2021

As noted in our previous post (Florida’s Top Three Counties for New Home Construction – November 2021), there were nearly 8,000 new residential construction permits in Florida last month, reflecting approximately a 5 percent month-over-month decrease in new home construction.

Today, we are taking a deeper dive into HBW construction data reports to review permit data and identify contractors that carried the greatest amount of new residential construction activity during the month of November.  While many home builders have a regional focus, there are two industry leaders that continue to stand out by having high levels of new construction activity in all regions across the Sunshine State – Both D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes were responsible for more than 20 percent of new home construction in Florida last month, having 1,118 and 895 new permits on record with HBW respectively.

Here is a closer look at the top five home builders in each of the five regions of Florida (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville) based on total number of permits on record for the month of November 2021:

Tampa

Builder Total Permits  Average Value
1-D.R. Horton 342  $      224,588.00
2-Lennar Homes 210  $      296,341.00
3-The Villages of Lake Sumter 175  $      303,800.00
4-Pulte Homes 94  $      280,737.00
5-M/I Homes 91  $      475,075.00

Southwest

Builder Total Permits  Average Value
1-D.R. Horton 261  $      232,977.00
2-Lennar Homes 201  $      144,523.00
3-Pulte Homes 182  $      223,524.00
4-Neal Communities of SW FL 78  $      203,425.00
5-Taylor Morrison 47  $      189,512.00

Orlando

Builder Total Permits  Average Value
1-D.R. Horton 267  $      274,492.00
2-Lennar Homes 234  $      272,650.00
3-Pulte Homes 95  $      322,899.00
4-Taylor Morrison 70  $      304,515.00
5-Minto Communities 59  $      281,655.00

Jacksonville

Builder Total Permits  Average Value
1-D.R. Horton 183  $      164,677.00
2-Dream Finders Construction 157  $      268,334.00
3-Lennar Homes 123  $      243,379.00
4-KB Homes 99  $      127,273.00
5-Richmond American Homes 88  $      288,102.00

Southeast

Builder Total Permits  Average Value
1-Thompson Thrift Construction 134  $      114,652.00
2-Lennar Homes 127  $      204,483.00
3-Gl Building Corporation 90  $      391,021.00
4-Pulte Homes 76  $      331,007.00
5-D.R. Horton 65  $      269,070.00

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.