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Florida Residential Construction Review – February 2021

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Erika Carruth

A report on the latest permit data for new residential construction in Florida during the month of February 2021

Last month, Florida exhibited a 9 percent month-over-month decrease in new home construction activity, having more than 7,730 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $2.2 billion on record with HBW.

When reviewing HBW’s latest construction data reports to identify areas with the highest volume of housing starts, Tampa took the lead with nearly 2,150 new permits and a total construction value of approximately $607 million. Not far behind Tampa, the southwestern region of the state ranked second for new home construction, having nearly 1,900 housing starts with a total construction value of $509.5 million for the one-month period:

Out of the five major Florida regions reviewed (Tampa, Southwest, Jacksonville, Orlando, Southeast), the highest average value of new home construction could be found in the Southeast (average value: $352,490), while the lowest average value of construction was in Jacksonville (average value: $235,550). The three other regions’ average value of new home construction landed within the range as follows:

When reviewing HBW’s reports to identify counties that held the greatest concentration of new home construction activity last month, Tampa and Southwest area counties were standouts, with Jacksonville area counties also carrying higher concentrations of new permitting activity. Out of the five regions reviewed, the top five Florida counties for total new residential construction permits last month are as follows:

Pasco County (Tampa area): 756 permits
Polk County (Tampa area): 753 permits
Lee County (Southwest): 590 permits
St. Johns County (Jacksonville): 554 permits
Duval County (Jacksonville): 494 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.

HBW Report: Texas Swimming Pool Construction – February 2021

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Erika Carruth

A review of permit data for new swimming pool construction in Texas during the month of February 2021

Last month, there were more than 980 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database for Texas. Out of the four major metro areas reviewed (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio), Dallas carried the greatest volume of new swimming pool construction permits (550 permits) for the month, while the highest average value of construction could be found in the Houston area (average value: $64,075).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, average value of construction, the leading counties and top pool builders in Texas during the month of February 2021:

Dallas

As previously noted, Dallas carried the highest volume of new pool construction activity in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, having 550 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $23.1 million last month. The average value of new pool construction was $42,007, and approximately 60 percent of all new permits originated from the two counties of Collin (191 permits) and Denton (134 permits).

Out of the 175 contractors with new swimming pool construction activity on record with HBW in Dallas last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Riverbend Pools	38
2-Gold Medal Pools	31
3-Prestige Pool	24

Houston

Last month, Houston ranked #2 for new swimming pool construction, having more than 290 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $18.7 million on record with HBW. The average value of construction was highest in Houston (average value: $64,075) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and the majority of all new construction activity took place in Harris County (183 permits).

Out of the 135 contractors with new swimming pool construction permits on record in Houston last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Cypress Custom Pools	33
2-Platinum Pools	22
3-Supreme Pools & Spas	12

Austin

In Austin, there were 90 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value of nearly $5.4 million added to the HBW database last month. The average value of new pool construction landed on the higher end of the spectrum (average value: $59,863) in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, and more than half of all new permits originated from Travis County (52 permits).

Out of the 45 pool builders with new construction activity on record last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Cody Pools	17
2-Texas Pools & Patios	8
3-Premier Pools & Spas of Austin	6

San Antonio

Last month, there were just over 50 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value greater than $2.1 million in the San Antonio area. The average value of new pool construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: $41,991) in comparison to other Texas regions reviewed, and approximately half of all construction activity took place in Bexar County (26 permits).

Out of the nearly 30 contractors with new swimming pool construction on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Keith Zars Pools	6
2-Blue Haven Pools	5
3-Gary Pools	4

Texas Top Home Builders – February 2021

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Erika Carruth

A review of leading home builders in Texas during the month of February 2021 based on total permits on record with HBW

As reported earlier this week, new home construction in Texas has been solid and steady since the start of this year. Last month, Texas experienced close to a 2 percent month-over-month increase in new residential construction, resulting in approximately 7,655 new permits on record with HBW.

When reviewing HBW’s latest construction data reports to identify the contractors driving the market across the Lonestar State, two major home builders continue to land on the leaderboard of most Texas metro areas. Both D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes continue to have a strong hold on residential construction, and from the four areas reviewed last month (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio), they had a total of 874 and 564 new residential construction permits on record respectively.

Here is a closer look at the leading home builders by area, along with total new residential construction permits on record for each one during the month of February 2021:

Houston

In Houston, there were nearly 295 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
1-D.R. Horton	290
2-Lennar Homes	244
3-Perry Homes	157
4-Pulte Homes	144
5-K Hovnanian Homes	143

Dallas

Last month, there were approximately 215 active home builders in the Dallas area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton	486
2-Lennar Homes	219
3-Highland Homes	163
4-Bloomfield Homes	150
5-First Texas Homes	145

Austin

In the Austin area, there were 85 home builders with new construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder	Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton	94
2-The Brohn Group	86
3-Lennar Homes	80
4-Pulte Homes	69
5-M/I Homes	65

San Antonio

Last month, there were more than 75 home builders with new construction activity on record in the San Antonio area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Continental Homes of Texas	66
2-Gehan Homes	53
3-Brookfield Residential Texas Homes	34
4-Perry Homes	24
5-Lennar Homes	21

Texas Residential Construction Review – February 2021

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Erika Carruth

A review of permit data for new residential construction in Texas during the month of February 2021

Texas is off to a strong and consistent start when it comes to new home construction this year. Last month, Texas experienced close to a 2 percent month-over-month increase in new residential construction, resulting in approximately 7,655 new permits on record with HBW. Out of the four metro areas reviewed (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio), both the greatest volume and value of housing starts could be found in the Dallas area where there were more than 3,130 new permits with an average construction value of $288,623.

Here is a closer look at the total permits, values and leading counties for new home construction throughout the Lone Star State last month:

Dallas

As previously noted, Dallas ranked #1 for both volume and value of housing starts last month, having 3,132 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $904 million on record with HBW for the one-month period. The average value of construction in Dallas (average value: $288,623) was highest in comparison to other metro areas reviewed, and the majority of permits originated from the counties of Collin (1,161 permits) and Tarrant (701 permits).

Houston

In Houston, there were more than 2,935 housing starts with a total construction value of nearly $591 million last month. The average value remained consistently lowest in Houston (average value: $201,232) in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, and the county with the highest concentration of new residential construction activity was Harris County with 1,430 new permits for the one-month period.

Austin

Last month, there were more than 1,090 housing starts with a total construction value of approximately $283 million in the Austin area. The average value of new home construction in Austin was $259,439, and more than half of all new permits originated from Travis County (571 permits).

San Antonio

In San Antonio, there were 495 housing starts with a total construction value of approximately $118.1 million last month. The average value of new home construction was $238,606, and the county with the greatest concentration of new residential construction activity was Bexar County with nearly 200 new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period.

HBW Report: Florida Swimming Pool Construction – January 2021

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Erika Carruth

A review of permit data on record with HBW for new swimming pool construction in Florida during the month of January 2021

So far this year (January 2021), Florida has exhibited a strong start to new swimming pool construction. Based on HBW’s latest construction data reports, Florida experienced a 20 percent month-over-month increase in new pool construction, resulting in nearly 2,900 new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period.

Out of the five Florida regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville), the greatest concentration of new pool construction took place in Tampa (971 permits), while the highest average value of pool starts could be found in Jacksonville (average value: $60,957).

Here is a closer look at the total number of new permits, leading counties and average value of construction for new swimming pools in Florida during the month of January 2021:

Southwest

Total # of Permits: 971

Average Value of Construction: $44,845

Leading Counties (based on total permits): Lee (258 permits), Sarasota (222 permits)

Top pool builders (based on total permits):

Builder

1-Coast to Coast Pools

2-Pinnacle USA

3-Aragon Pools & Spas

Tampa

Total # of Permits: 568

Average Value of Construction: $56,991

Leading Counties (based on total permits): Hillsborough (168 permits), Pasco (148 permits)

Top pool builders (based on total permits):

Builder

1-Challenger Pools

2-Trendsetter Pools

3-Gulfstream Pools & Spas

Orlando

Total # of Permits: 486

Average Value of Construction: $47,893

Leading Counties (based on total permits): Orange (213 permits), Brevard (94 permits)

Top pool builders (based on total permits):

Builder

1-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas

2-American Pools & Spas

3-Martin Pools

Southeast

Total # of Permits: 586

Average Value of Construction: $45,388

Leading Counties (based on total permits): Palm Beach (269 permits), Miami-Dade (141 permits)

Top pool builders (based on total permits):

Builder

1-A&G Concrete Pools

2-Champion Pools & Spas

3-Swimming Pool Contractors

Jacksonville

Total # of Permits: 286

Average Value of Construction: $60,957

Leading County (based on total permits): St. Johns (155 permits)

Top pool builders (based on total permits):

Builder

1-Pools by John Clarkson

2-Builders Source

3-Tier 1 Pools and Spas

Florida Top Home Builders – January 2021

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Erika Carruth

A review of leading home builders in Florida based on new permit data on record with HBW for the month of January 2021

Last week, we reviewed HBW’s latest construction data reports available for new home construction in Florida during the month of January. This week, we are taking a closer look at the leading home builders who are driving the markets in the five major regions of the state (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville).

Statewide, there are two major players leading new home construction – D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes. While each region has a varied list of contractors that make up the top five, both D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes have been consistently strong throughout the Sunshine State having 1,163 and 782 housing starts respectively for the one-month period. Out of the five regions reviewed, both home builders landed on the top five list in nearly every area.

Here is a closer look at the leading home builders based on total new residential construction permits on record with HBW in Florida during the month of January 2021:

Southwest

In January, there were approximately 315 home builders with housing starts on record in Southwest Florida, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	243	$ 170,445.00
2-D.R. Horton	229	$ 206,030.00
3-Pulte Homes	180	$ 233,676.00
4-Taylor Morrison	112	$ 225,886.00
5-Neal Communities of SW FL	91	$ 219,619.00

Tampa

Out of the nearly 230 home builders with new residential construction activity on record in Tampa during the month of January, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-D.R. Horton	405	$ 231,849.00
2-Lennar Homes	150	$ 292,399.00
3-The Villages of Lake Sumter	129	$ 310,045.00
4-Pulte Homes	111	$ 262,701.00
5-Highland Homes	90	$ 220,493.00

Orlando

In Orlando, there were approximately 185 home builders with new construction activity on record for January, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-D.R. Horton	214	$ 281,017.00
2-Minto Builders	98	$ 298,831.00
3-Taylor Morrison	77	$ 297,842.00
4-HCC Tamaya Residential	61	$ 358,603.00
5-Pulte Homes	61	$ 253,058.00

Jacksonville

In January, there were approximately 135 home builders with new construction activity on record with HBW in the Jacksonville area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	282	$ 221,694.00
2-D.R. Horton	207	$ 174,077.00
3-Dream Finders Construction	133	$ 233,031.00
4-KB Homes	105	$ 136,725.00
5-Toll Brothers	58	$ 319,678.00

Southeast

Out of the nearly 160 contractors with new residential construction activity on record for Southeast Florida during the month of January, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-GL Building Corp	146	$ 472,904.00
2-D.R. Horton	108	$ 346,697.00
3-Kolter Signature Homes	76	$ 321,400.00
4-Holiday Builders	55	$ 228,003.00
5-Lennar Homes	52	$ 177,858.00

Florida: New Residential Construction Report – January 2021

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Erika Carruth

A review of new residential construction permits added to the HBW database for Florida during the month of January 2021

When it comes to new home construction, Florida is off to a solid start this year. In January, the Sunshine State experienced a 25 percent month-over-month increase in new residential construction, resulting in 8,565 housing starts with a total construction value in excess of $2.3 billion. Out of the five Florida regions reviewed (Tampa, Southwest, Orlando, Jacksonville, Southeast), the Tampa area held the highest concentration of new home construction activity (2,244 permits), while Orlando carried the highest average value of housing starts (average value: $308,008).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, construction values and leading counties for new home construction throughout Florida during the month of January 2021:

Tampa

As previously mentioned, Tampa ranked #1 for new home construction last month, having 2,244 housing starts with a total construction value in excess of $611 million. The average value of construction in Tampa (average value: $272,366) landed mid-range in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Polk (801 permits) and Pasco (621 permits).

Southwest

Not far behind Tampa, the southwestern region of Florida ranked #2 for new residential construction activity as there were approximately 2,220 housing starts with a total construction value in excess of $563.5 million last month. The average value of new construction was $253,976, and just about half of all new permits originated from Lee County (658 permits) and Manatee County (461 permits).

Orlando

In Orlando, there were approximately 1,565 housing starts with a total construction value of $481.7 million last month. The average value of new home construction was highest in Orlando (average value: $308,008) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and well more than half of all new residential construction activity took place in the counties of Orange (536 permits) and Brevard (292 permits).

Jacksonville

Last month, there were more than 1,400 housing starts with a total construction value of nearly $335.5 million in the Jacksonville area. The average value of new home construction was lowest in Jacksonville (average value: $239,255) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and the majority of all new permits originated from the counties of Duval (490 permits) and St. Johns (472 permits).

Southeast

In the southeastern region of Florida there were more than 1,135 housing starts with a total construction value of $334.5 million last month. The average value of new home construction landed on the higher end of the spectrum (average value: $294,500) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the county with the greatest concentration of new residential construction activity was St. Lucie (512 permits).

Texas Swimming Pool Construction Review – January 2021

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Erika Carruth

A review of the latest permit data for new swimming pool construction in Texas during the month of January 2021

Every month on the blog, HBW provides insight into the latest permit data for new residential and swimming pool construction in various regions throughout the southern U.S., and today we are taking a look at the latest construction data for new swimming pool construction in the four major metro areas of Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio during the month of January 2021.

Out of the four metro areas reviewed, Dallas carried the greatest volume of pool starts, while Austin held the highest average value of new pool construction last month.

Here is a quick look at the total permits, average value of construction, leading counties and top contractors for new pool construction in Texas during the month of January 2021:

Dallas

Last month, Dallas carried the highest volume of new swimming pool construction, having nearly 445 new permits with a total construction value of approximately $19 million. The average value of new pool construction was $42,744, and the county with the highest concentration of new permits was Collin County (144 permits).

Out of the 165 active contractors in the Dallas area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period:

#1 – Riverbend Pools

#2 – Hobert Pools

#3 – Puryear Custom Pools

Houston

In the Houston area, there were more than 350 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value of approximately $21.4 million last month. The average value of new pool construction was $60,521, and the majority of construction activity took place in Harris County (215 permits).

Out of the more than 150 pool builders with new construction activity in the Houston area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period:

#1 – Platinum Pools

#2 – Anthony & Sylvan Pools

#3 – Cypress Custom Pools

Austin

In the Austin area, there were nearly 120 pool starts with a total construction value of $8.4 million last month. The average value of new pool construction was highest in Austin (average value: $71,087) in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, and the bulk of permits originated from Travis County (72 permits).

Out of the approximately 50 pool contractors with new construction activity in the Austin area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period:

#1 – Cody Pools

#2 – Anthony & Sylvan Pools

#3 – Majestic Poolscape

San Antonio

Last month, there were 46 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value of $1.2 million on record for the San Antonio area. The average value of construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: $25,761) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and more than half of all permits originated from Bexar County where there were 28 pool starts for the one-month period.

Out of the 25 active contractors in the San Antonio area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period:

#1 – Keith Zars Pools

#2 – Blue Haven Pools

#3 – Alamo Pool Builders

Texas Top Home Builders – January 2021

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Erika Carruth

A review of the leading home builders in Texas during the month of January 2021

Earlier this week, we reviewed the latest permit data on record with HBW for new home construction in Texas and discovered approximately 7,515 housing starts with a total construction value of nearly $1.7 billion for the month of January.

Today, we are taking a deeper dive into the same construction data reports to identify the leading home builders driving new construction in each of the four major metro regions of Texas (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio).

Statewide, one major builder has maintained a strong hold on the market – D.R. Horton ranks as the #1 home builder for new residential construction in Texas, having approximately 1,400 new permits on record for the one-month period.

Here is a list of the top five home builders, corresponding permit totals and average value of construction by region in Texas last month:

Houston

Last month, there were nearly 315 home builders with new construction permits on record with HBW in the Houston area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-D.R. Horton	757	$ 133,068.00
2-Lennar Homes	292	$ 159,562.00
3-Perry Homes	218	$ 259,429.00
4-Meritage Homes	167	$ 153,976.00
5-K Hovnanian Homes	166	$ 129,039.00

Dallas

In Dallas, there were more than 200 home builders with new construction activity on record last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-D.R. Horton	381	$ 192,007.00
2-Bloomfield Homes	129	$ 320,747.00
3-Trophy Signature Homes	94	$ 265,510.00
4-LGI Homes	93	$ 201,023.00
5-Meritage Homes	73	$ 183,153.00

Austin

Last month, there were approximately 100 home builders with new construction activity on record in the Austin area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-D.R. Horton	253	$ 209,733.00
2-Lennar Homes	150	$ 156,544.00
3-Pulte Homes	107	$ 316,043.00
4-Meritage Homes	78	$ 254,515.00
5-Chesmar Homes	64	$ 332,069.00

San Antonio

In the San Antonio area, there were more than 85 contractors with new home construction activity on record last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits on record with HBW:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Meritage Homes	33	$ 217,125.00
2-Gehan Homes	25	$ 259,204.00
3-KB Homes	22	$ 233,455.00
4-Liberty Home Builders	16	$ 307,748.00
5-HVH Homes	14	$ 252,070.00

HBW Report: Texas Residential Construction – January 2021

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Erika Carruth

A review of the latest construction data based on residential construction permits added to the HBW database during the month of January 2021

Last month, there were approximately 7,515 housing starts with a total construction value of nearly $1.7 billion in Texas. Out of the four major metro areas reviewed (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio), Houston carried the greatest volume of new residential construction (3,658 permits), while the highest average value of new home construction could be found in the San Antonio area (average value: $272,413).

Here is a closer look at the permit data for new residential construction in Texas by metro area during the month of January 2021:

Houston

As previously noted, there were nearly 3,660 housing starts with a total construction value of approximately $681.5 million. The average value of new home construction was lowest in Houston (average value: $186,299) in comparison to other metro areas reviewed, and the majority of new construction activity took place in Harris County (2,097 permits).

Dallas

In Dallas, there were approximately 2,240 housing starts with a total construction value of nearly $581.5 million last month. The average value of new home construction was $259,705, and the county with the highest concentration of new residential construction activity was Tarrant County with 764 permits for the one-month period.

Austin

Last month, there were approximately 1,310 housing starts with a total construction value of nearly $335.5 million in the Austin area. The average value of new home construction was $256,266, and more than half of all new permits originated from Williamson County where there were 682 permits on record for the one-month period.

San Antonio

In San Antonio, there were nearly 310 housing starts with a total construction value of approximately $84 million last month. The average value of new home construction was highest in San Antonio (average value: $272,413) in comparison to other Texas metro areas reviewed, and nearly half of all new construction activity took place in Comal County where there were 144 new permits on record for the one-month period.