“Spring Cleaning” for Your Marketing Strategy

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If you are like most businesses right now, you are in a holding pattern of some sort, surviving through and waiting for this pandemic to pass.  This is most likely opening space in your schedule to focus on some of the items you have not had time to get to in the past.  Much like spring cleaning in a home, down time (or springtime) in a business can provide an opportunity to “clean up” and tighten some action items that have made their way to the lower priority bin.

More specifically, marketing efforts may need a little “tidying up” and focus.  For this reason, here are few areas to review in order to tighten your game so that you can be ready to hit the ground running when business begins picking back up again:

  1. Competition – Have you checked on your competition lately? Assess their market share, branding, as well as their positioning and approach to the market.  This is a great time to gather intelligence and see if your competitive advantages remain intact.
  2. Sales – While weekly, monthly and quarterly sales reports have most likely been defining your efforts up to this point, it can be beneficial to use this down time to review your lead sources to ensure that you are receiving new reports and refreshing leads regularly; services like HBW provide the latest data and reports for construction permits, so make sure you have accessed the cloud and/or downloaded the latest to your CRM platform.
  3. Website – Have you reviewed your traffic statistics (Google Analytics, host stats) lately? While closer monitoring of such data is important during your campaigns, it is also important to review stats over time to get an overall picture of the ebb and flow of traffic patterns.
  4. Product & Service Review – Have your services or primary products been evolving/changing over time? The answer is most likely “yes” but there is a chance that your promotions and customer initiatives could be outdated and not inclusive of the products and services that are in highest demand.  Take the time to review and place new products and services front and center of existing and perhaps new markets.
  5. Branding – Between brochures and flyers to websites and social media profiles, you have probably had a few different hands touching the face of your brand. For this reason, it is important to review your brand and online presence to ensure that all of your marketing materials and representation are in sync and reflecting the same image and voice of your company.
  6. Online Review – The online world is far from a perfect world, so it is worth cutting away some extra time to ensure that your websites, landing pages, social media profiles, links and videos are up-to-date and functioning. Few things are as frustrating as clicking on a link and receiving an error message or being directed to the wrong website or page.
  7. Advertising – Which advertising efforts are providing significant ROI, and which ones are on their way out? By reviewing your media, print, online (banners, directories, pay-per-click) and broadcast (TV, radio) advertising initiatives, you can identify what should stay, and what should go.

Although this down time can be challenging for businesses that are ready to get back to their usual operations, you can still be productive by using it to review and improve the marketing efforts you have in place so that you can be stronger than ever when your doors open again.

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.

Resources for Safety and Social Distancing on the Job

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Ways to ensure that crews are maintaining social distancing and following CDC guidelines on the job site

There is no way around it… The way that we live and work is changing due to the coronavirus pandemic.  While such changes in our day-to-day activities and business operations can cause delays both off and on the job site, it is important to begin putting the appropriate measures in place to ensure that you and your crews are following guidelines as per the Center for Disease Control.

While construction is not deemed an essential business in some areas, in many parts of the country construction is allowed and job sites are active.  Here are some resources to ensure that your crews are following the recommended guidelines and adhering to regulations in place as related to the coronavirus pandemic:

Is construction allowed at this time?  There are certainly strong arguments from various parties that are for or against construction at this time.  On behalf of the construction industry, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), an industry group that represents over 27,000 construction firms, is lobbying for all forms of construction to be allowed during the pandemic. That being stated, the types of construction allowed (if any) can vary widely from state to state, as well as by county and city.  The Department of Homeland Security designates construction as an “essential critical infrastructure workforce,” but this guidance does not supersede state or local orders.  A good place to start is a construction status tracker or list to locate your state and determine whether or not your crews are allowed to be on the job site.  If so, you will also want to communicate this to your clients and publish information about availability and operations on your website/social media so that everyone is aware that you are “open for business”.

Call-In Sick – While it is a given that sick employees should stay home, now is the time to reinforce the rule.  Although coronavirus is spreading through individuals who are asymptomatic, you should still screen and work on keeping anyone with symptoms at home.  From a cough and fever to simple “sniffles”, be sure to send employees home with any signs of illness.  To reinforce it further and provide your clients with peace of mind, you may choose to have crew members take their temperature on the job site every morning.

Sanitizing, Social Distancing and other Precautions – IUPAT and the Associated General Contractors of America are advocating for extra precautions on job sites to help stop the spread of COVID-19: social distancing and the proper use of personal protective equipment.

Sanitizing is the easiest part of the safety plan to implement, as Purell (or similar sanitizers) and/or washing stations with soap and water can meet the need.  When it comes to social distancing and protective equipment, there can be some hurdles to overcome.

To begin with, most crews are not accustomed to spacing of 6 feet (minimum) between each other.  By placing markers for sections of the job or assigning each team member to separate sections, you can mitigate risks of close interaction.  There are also new apps/technology that can assist with keeping team members at appropriate distances such as Vinnie, a new app developed by Smarvid.io, that is able to determine when workers on construction sites have not been practicing social distancing.  Additionally, your teams should adhere to the guidelines of having no more than 10 people within the same work space/job site.  Yes, this will slow progress on many projects, but it is better than the alternative of suspending work or shutting the job down.

Finally, safety equipment can be a challenge at this time for a variety of reasons.  Obviously, the well-known N95 and similar masks that are required for healthcare workers should be reserved for and used only by those in the healthcare field.  Although N95 masks are one of the only masks on the market that have proven to be effective in protecting healthy individuals, there are other masks that can reduce transmission if “everyone” is wearing them.  In other words, you will need to approach safety as if everyone is infected so that when everyone wears a mask, nobody is able to transmit the virus through breathing, talking, sneezing, etc.  The CDC has referred to them as “face coverings” and noted that they may be fashioned from cotton or other cloth.

To access resources available for businesses to plan, prepare and respond to the coronavirus pandemic, visit the CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers here.  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.

Funding Sources for Small Businesses and Contractors

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Financial support and resources for businesses impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic

It is no secret that the U.S. (and other nations) economy is slated to take a major hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.  And while many businesses (especially small businesses) and employees are already feeling the strain caused by closures and shelter-in-place orders, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis estimates 47 million Americans could lose their jobs (32% unemployment rate) by the time the U.S. economy gets a chance to begin the recovery process. For this reason, we are listing sources for support and financial assistance to provide relief during this challenging time:

To begin, let’s take a look at the largest sources of coronavirus related funding available through the Federal government.  On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the CARES Act, which contains $376 billion in relief for American workers and small businesses.  In addition to traditional SBA funding programs, the CARES Act established several new temporary programs to address the COVID-19 outbreak including Paycheck Protection Program, EIDL Loan Advance, SBA Express Bridge Loans and SBA Debt Relief.  Details and links to the above listed federally funded programs can be accessed here.  Additionally, it is worth reviewing other options including the Economic Injury Disaster Loans which offer up to $2 million in assistance to small businesses, as well as the Main Street Business Lending Program which is designed to provide loans to SMBs facing temporary financial difficulties.

In addition to the resources available through the Federal government, there are statewide and local resources that can be accessed for business support.  Based on the service areas covered by HBW (Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Texas) we identified the following funding resources:

Alabama: The Birmingham Strong Small Business Loan Fund 

Florida: Emergency Bridge Loan Program

Georgia: A $7 million coronavirus emergency fund that will allocate $1.5 million to small businesses.

While government entities are rolling out financial aid programs across the country, large corporations are also reaching out and lending a hand in keeping the U.S. economy afloat.  For example, Amazon created the Neighborhood Small Business Relief Fund which will provide $5 million of cash grants to small businesses with fewer than 50 people or less than $7 million in revenue. Facebook has also put a program in place in the form of $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries.  And the search engine giant Google recently announced its support for small businesses through a new $800+ million commitment to support SMBs, health organizations and health workers on the frontline of this global pandemic.

The list of support services and loan assistance programs is growing rapidly, and it is worth taking the time now to find the financial support model that is right for your business so that you can be ready to come back strong when the economy, and our communities, recover later.

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.

Business Support During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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The coronavirus pandemic has gripped our country and the entire globe like nothing we have experienced before.  It seems as if everything is in constant flux – statistics, statewide and citywide regulations and related reports are changing on a daily basis, and the uncertainty is hitting everyone at home and at work.

If you are in a state that is not under a lockdown, you may still be able to operate your business under this “new normal”.  And while the new normal certainly poses more limitations and obstacles than our previous “normal”, it is not impossible to keep your business going and your teams productive.  The current situation has certainly forced business owners to make tough decisions, as well as alter how and from where they work. Here are a few resources worth reviewing as you begin to put new safety and business support measures in place as a result of COVID-19:

  1. Small Business Loan Resources – The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is in place to provide more than $2 trillion in stimulus to the U.S. economy. All small business guidance and loan resources currently offered and listed by the SBA can be found here. There are several programs that are available to assist businesses with funding… The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes employees of small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.  Additionally, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. To apply for a COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan, click here.
  2. Use Google to Thrive Online – The coronavirus isn’t just changing the way that we live, where and how we work – It is also changing the way that we communicate with each other and customers. The ability for a business to be accessible (and visible) online has become more important than ever since most people will be limited to their homes, computers and mobile devices for accessing the products and services they need.  Google can be a useful tool to begin building an online presence and help customers find your business through SEO, as well as sell products and services through the Google Merchant Center.  You can create a Google My Business here; if you are already active with Google My Business, make sure your business operations, hours and contact information are up-to-date.  Additionally, if you are looking to begin selling online, be sure to check out the Google Merchant Center to get started with e-commerce.
  3. Use Technology – Working from home is not common in the construction industry for most positions. Even high-level executives are accustomed to being on the move, meeting with clients, presenting proposals and attending meetings – all of which usually require some travel and face-to-face time.  With the current conditions, most team members will not and should not be in the office, let alone on the job site or at a group meeting; such gatherings are simply not possible right now.  At the same time, business and communication must continue while adapting to the new circumstances, and there are myriad of tools and technology that can enable businesses to continue operations while maintaining social distancing.  In addition to using tools like Zoom for group meetings, check out this guide for switching to remote working published by Forbes that can strengthen your team’s communications and data sharing from afar.
  4. Amp Up Communication – Communication is key in all aspects of business operations, but right now, clear and effective communication has never been more important. It is not only vital to the flow of business information, but it is crucial for the safety and health of everyone both in and outside of your business.  Once you have confirmed that your state/county has given the “green light” for performing construction in your area, the next step is to communicate with clients to ensure that they are still allowing visitors and construction teams on their property; inform them of the safety measures you and your crews are taking to keep hands clean and follow social distancing guidelines.  This will also be the time to discuss and identify guidelines for entering (access points) and exiting the property.  Crews will need to be updated regularly and receive training on how to work around the property (and each other), as well as understand safe hand washing and social distancing practices.

While being flexible and adaptable in business is essential right now, more importantly business owners should work to accommodate the needs of their employees.  By openly communicating with staff about the support that is available to them, as well as changes that may be made over the coming weeks, you can provide a sense of stability in an unstable situation.

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.

Top Florida Pool Builders – February 2020

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A review of the leading swimming pool construction companies with new permits on record with HBW during the month of February 2020

As published in our recent review of new swimming pool construction activity in Florida, there were 1,807 swimming pool starts with a total construction value of approximately $92.5 million in the Sunshine State last month.  Today, we are taking a closer look behind those figures to identify the pool contractors that are leading the way and carrying the greatest amount of new swimming pool permits as recorded by HBW.

Based on HBW’s latest swimming pool construction permit reports for February, leading swimming pool contractors varied widely by region, with no one single company dominating new construction statewide.  Here is a closer look at the leading swimming pool contractors in Florida based on the total number of permits pulled for the one-month period:

Southwest

Out of more than 120 active pool builders with new construction on record in the southwestern region of Florida last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits  Average Value
1-Coast to Coast Pools 70  $        40,551.00
2-Aragon Pools & Spas 50  $        33,200.00
3-Pinnacle USA 33  $        42,511.00
4-Waterscapes Pools & Spas 25  $        40,074.00
5-Casa Pools 18  $        38,237.00

 

Tampa

Last month, there were approximately 100 active contractors with swimming pool starts on record with HBW, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder Total Permits  Average Value
1-Olympus Pools 34  $       58,104.00
2-Tampa Bay Pools Inc 21  $       61,800.00
3-Riviera Pools of Tampa 20  $       58,000.00
4-T&D Pool & Spa Construction 17  $       53,900.00
5-Tropical Pools & Pavers 14  $       47,397.00

 

Orlando

In Orlando, there were 90 contractors with new swimming pool 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  Average Value
1-All Seasons 60  $    34,428.00
2-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas 35  $    31,563.00
3-Bobs Pool Service 22  $    27,708.00
4-Atlas Pools of Central Florida 15  $    59,350.00
5-Bob Herrold’s All Seasons Swimming 14  $    52,485.00

 

Southeast

In the southeastern region of Florida, there were approximately 140 active swimming pool contractors 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-Swimming Pool Contractors 30  $        21,946.00
2-A&G Concrete Pools 18  $        52,822.00
3-RHR Pools 16  $        61,531.00
4-Sunsational Pools & Spa 12  $        41,333.00
5-DVR Inc 11  $        66,335.00

 

Jacksonville

There were more than 60 swimming pool contractors in the Jacksonville area 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  Average Value
1-Blue Haven Pools 16  $       53,870.00
2-Pools by John Clarkson 12  $       73,732.00
3-Stanley Pools 11  $       56,000.00
4-Kerry Martin Pools 9  $       44,667.00
5-Pools & Spas of Central FL 8  $       30,375.00

 

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 Swimming Pool Construction Report – February 2020

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A review of the latest construction data based on new swimming pool construction permits on record for Florida during the month of February 2020

Based on the latest reports available from HBW, last month there were 1,807 swimming pool starts with a total construction value of approximately $92.5 million in the Sunshine State.  Out of the five major regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Southeast), the southwestern region ranked #1 for total new permits on record (524 permits), while the Tampa area took top placement for having the highest average value of new pool construction (average value: $56,333).

Here is closer look at the total permits, construction values and top counties for new pool construction in Florida last month:

Southwest

As noted above, Southwest Florida carried the greatest amount of new swimming pool construction in comparison to other regions reviewed, having 524 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $28.5 million on record with HBW last month.  The average value of construction in the southwest landed on the higher end of the spectrum (average value: $54,487) in relation to other Florida regions, and more than half of all new pool construction took place in the counties of Lee (200 permits) and Sarasota (107 permits).

Orlando

Orlando ranked second when looking at new swimming pool construction, as there were more than 370 pool starts with a total construction value of nearly $16.3 million last month.  The average value of new swimming pool construction was lowest in Orlando in comparison to all other regions reviewed (average value: $43,873), and more than half of all new permits originated from two counties: Orange County (131 permits), Osceola County (86 permits).

Southeast

Not far behind Orlando in volume, the southeastern region of Florida had 370 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value of approximately $17.7 million added to the HBW database last month.  The average value of new pool construction was $47,816, and the bulk of construction took place in the counties of Palm Beach (137 permits) and Miami-Dade (84 permits).

Tampa

In Tampa, there were 355 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value of $20 million added to the HBW database for the month of February.  As previously mentioned, the average value of new pool construction was highest in Tampa in comparison to other regions reviewed (average value: $56,333), and more than half of all new construction took place in the counties of Hillsborough (110 permits) and Pasco (77 permits).

Jacksonville

While the Jacksonville area carried the lowest volume of swimming pool starts last month (187 permits, construction value: ~$10M), the average value of new pool construction remained on the higher end of the spectrum (average value: $53,236) in comparison to the rest of Florida.  While most counties reflected some level of new pool construction activity, the bulk of new permits originated from the two counties of St. Johns (74 permits) and Duval (59 permits).

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Florida Top Home Builders – February 2020

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A review of Florida home builders leading the state for new residential construction during the month of February 2020

Earlier this week, we reviewed new residential construction permits for Florida and noted that there were 5,665 housing starts with a total construction value in excess of $1.5 million added to the HBW database for Florida during the month of February 2020.  Today, we are breaking down those figures even further to identify the leading home builders throughout the state based on the total number of new residential construction permits on record with HBW for the one-month period.

As per usual, mega builders D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes dominated the new home construction market last month, having 784 and 687 new permits on record respectively.  Both builders ranked in the top two spots of each region, with the exception of the southeast where GL Building Corp took the lead.

Here is a closer look at the leading home builders in Florida last month, by region:

Southwest

In the southwestern region of the Sunshine State, there were 240 home builders with housing starts on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new residential construction permits for the one-month period:

Builder Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton 162
2-Lennar Homes 155
3-Pulte Homes 118
4-Neal Communities of SW FL 58
5-Mattamy Homes 49

 

Tampa

Last month, there were nearly 210 active home builders with new construction activity on file with HBW in the Tampa area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits on record for the one-month period:

Builder Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes 255
2-D.R. Horton 248
3-The Villages of Lake Sumter 118
4-Pulte Homes 105
5-Highland Homes 51

 

Orlando

In Orlando, there were approximately 180 home builders with new residential construction activity on record with HBW, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the month of February:

Builder Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton 220
2-Lennar Homes 78
3-Taylor Morrison 45
4-Pulte Homes 40
5-M/I Homes 36

 

Southeast

In the southeastern region of Florida, there were 160 home builders with new residential construction permits 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-GL Building Corp 109
2-Lennar Homes 84
3-Pulte Homes 43
4-Holiday Builders 25
5-GHO Homes 24

 

Jacksonville

Last month, there were more than 140 active home builders in the Jacksonville area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new residential construction permits on record with HBW for the one-month period:

Builder Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton 154
2-Lennar Homes 115
3-Dream Finders Home 50
4-KB Homes 42
5-American Classic Homes 41

 

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Florida Residential Construction Review – February 2020

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A review of the latest permit data for new residential construction in Florida during the month of February 2020

Last month, there were 5,665 housing starts with a total construction value in excess of $1.5 million added to the HBW database for Florida, reflecting a 4 percent month-over-month decrease in new home construction.  Out of the five major regions reviewed (Southwest, Southeast, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville), Tampa held the highest concentration of new residential construction permits (1,690 permits), and Orlando carried the highest average value of new home construction (average value: $313,108).

Here is a closer look at the total housing starts, average construction value and leading counties for new home construction in Florida’s five major regions:

Tampa

Tampa ranked #1 in Florida for new home construction last month as there were 1,690 housing starts with a total construction value of nearly $485 million.  The average value of construction was $286,782, and more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Hillsborough (479 permits) and Pasco (434 permits).

Southwest

In the southwestern region of the state, there were 1,335 housing starts with a total construction value in excess of $314 million last month.  The average value of new home construction landed on the lower end of the spectrum (average value: $235,265) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the county with the highest concentration of new home construction activity for the one-month period was Lee with 439 new residential construction permits.

Orlando

The Orlando area ranked #3 for new home construction, having approximately 1,085 housing starts with a total construction value in excess of $339 million last month.  The average value of new home construction was highest in Orlando (average value: $313,108) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and nearly half of all new residential construction permits originated from the counties of Lake (267 permits) and Orange (261 permits).

Jacksonville

Last month, there were more than 890 housing starts with a total construction value of nearly $203.5 million in the Jacksonville area.  The average value of construction was lowest in Jacksonville (average value: $228,234) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the county with the highest concentration of new home construction activity was Duval County (382 permits).

Southeast

During the month of February, the southeastern region of Florida carried the lowest amount of new home construction activity in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed; during the one-month period, there were 665 housing starts with a total construction value in excess of $204 million; the average value of new home construction landed on the higher end of the spectrum (average value: $307,269), and the county with the highest concentration of new residential construction permits was St. Lucie County (240 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.

Texas Top Pool Builders – February 2020

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A review of the leading contractors for new swimming pool construction in Texas during the month of February 2020

As posted earlier this week, there were more than 600 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value of approximately $32 million added to the HBW database for Texas during the month of February 2020.  While the previous report reviewed the total permits and leading counties within each of four major metro areas of Texas (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio), this report is focused on the swimming pool contractors that are driving new projects/permits in each area.

While leading pool builders vary widely by area, there were a couple of companies that placed on the leaderboard in more than one metro area.  For example, Cody Pools ranked in the top three in both Austin and San Antonio, and Anthony Sylvan Pools took top placement in Houston and Austin.

Based on the latest construction data reports from HBW, here is a look at the leading pool builders (by metro area) and the total permits on file for each of them during the month of February 2020:

Dallas

As previously reported, Dallas held the highest concentration of new swimming pool permits last month in comparison to other Texas metro areas reviewed.  Out of the approximately 105 active contractors with new construction activity on record for Dallas last month, the following ranked as the top three for total pool starts:

Builder Total Permits
1-Riverbend Pools 19
2-Puryear Custom Pools 16
3-Gold Medal Pools 13

 

Houston

In the Houston area, there were nearly 130 active pool builders with new swimming pool construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder Total Permits
1-Platinum Pools 22
2-Premier Pools 9
3-Anthony & Sylvan Pools 8

 

Austin

Last month, there were more than 45 pool contractors with new construction activity on record with HBW in the Austin area, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits
1-Cody Pools 9
2-Majestic Poolscape 4
3-Anthony & Sylvan Pools 4

 

San Antonio

In San Antonio, there were 22 active pool contractors with new construction activity on record with HBW during the month of February 2020, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits on file for the one-month period:

Builder Total Permits
1-Keith Zars Pools 15
2-Pool Concepts by Pete Ordaz 5
3-Cody Pools 3

 

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Swimming Pool Construction Review – February 2020

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A review of the latest permit data on record with HBW for new swimming pool construction in Texas during the month of February 2020

Last month, there were more than 600 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value of approximately $32 million added to the HBW database for Texas; this figure reflects an 11 percent month-over-month increase in new pool construction across the Lone Star State.

Out of the four major metro areas reviewed (Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio), Dallas (252 permits) carried the greatest amount of new permits for the one-month period, while Houston held the highest average value of new pool construction (average value: $61,732).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, leading counties and average value of new swimming pool construction in each of the four major metro areas of Texas during the month of February 2020:

Dallas

As previously mentioned, Dallas ranked #1 for new swimming pool construction last month, having 252 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $12 million added to the HBW database.  The average value of construction landed mid-range (average value: $47,470) in comparison to other Texas metro areas reviewed, and the counties with the highest concentration of new pool construction activity included Tarrant County (67 permits) and Collin County (65 permits).

Houston

Last month, Houston ranked #2 for new swimming pool construction in Texas, having 222 new permits with a total construction value of $13.7 million on record with HBW.  The average value of construction was highest in Houston (average value: $61,732) in comparison to other metro areas reviewed, and more than half of all new construction took place in Harris County (129 permits).

Austin

In Austin, there were nearly 80 pool starts with a total construction value of approximately $4.9 million last month.  The average value of new pool construction landed on the higher end of the spectrum (average value: $61,353) in comparison to other Texas metro areas, and the majority of all new permits originated from Travis County (64 permits).

San Antonio

During the month of February, San Antonio had the lowest amount of new pool construction activity on record, having 49 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value of $1.5 million for the one-month period.  Additionally, the area carried the lowest average value of construction (average value: $30,602) in comparison to other metro areas reviewed, and nearly all new swimming pool construction permits on record originated from Bexar County (37 permits).

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