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Florida’s Top Home Builders- April 2024

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Erika Carruth

Last month, there were more than 8,570 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database for Florida. Using the latest construction permit data reports from HBW, we are taking a look at the home builders that are driving new residential construction in five major regions of Florida: Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Southeast.

Statewide, there were three mega builders that appeared to dominate the market – Lennar Homes (1,215 permits), D.R. Horton (959 permits) and Pulte Homes (694 permits) carried more than 33 percent of all new residential construction activity in Florida last month, having a combined total of 2,868 new permits on record with HBW.

Here is a look at the top five builders in each of the Florida regions reviewed based on total new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period:

Southwest

In the southwestern region of Florida, there were 385 home builders with new construction activity on record with HBW for the month of April, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes	480
2-Pulte Homes	266
3-Taylor Morrison	235
4-D.R. Horton	113
5-Neal Communities of SW FL	98

Tampa

Last month, there were nearly 230 active home builders with new construction activity on record with HBW in the Tampa area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder	Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton	393
2-Lennar Homes	292
3-Taylor Morrison	120
4-Pulte Homes	98
5-LGI Homes	85

Orlando

Last month, there were more than 175 home builders with new construction activity on record with HBW for the Orlando area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Pulte Homes	196
2-D.R. Horton	126
3-Lennar Homes	119
4-Meritage Homes	74
M/I Homes	66

Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, there were approximately 135 active 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	293
2-Lennar Homes	163
3-Dream Finders Homes	127
4-Cambridge Builders & Contractors	63
5-Pulte Homes	63

Southeast

Last month, there were approximately 160 contractors with new home construction activity on record with HBW in the southeastern region of Florida, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits during the one-month period:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes	161
2-Gl Building Corporation	115
3-Pulte Homes	71
4-Kolter Homes	62
5-Mattamy Homes	35

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 – April 2024

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Erika Carruth

Last month, there were more than 630 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of nearly $41 million added to the HBW database for Texas. Out of the four metro areas reviewed (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio), Dallas (250 permits) carried the greatest volume of new pool construction activity, while Houston (average value: $91,418) held the highest average value of new pool construction for the month.

Here is a breakdown of the total permits, average value of construction and leading contractors in each of the four major Metro areas of the Lone Star State during the month of April:

Dallas

As previously noted, Dallas ranked #1 for new pool construction having 250 new swimming pool construction permits on record last month. The average value of new pool construction landed mid-range in Dallas (average value: $66,407) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and 62 percent of all new permits originated from the counties of Dallas (89 permits) and Collin (66 permits).

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

Builder	Total Permits
1-Riverbend Pools	19
2-Claffey Pools	16
3-Foley Custom Pools	8

Houston

Last month, Houston ranked #2 for new swimming pool construction, having 180 new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period. The average value of new pool construction was highest in Houston (average value: $91,418) in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, and the majority of all new construction took place in Harris County (131 permits).

Out of more than 110 pool contractors with new construction activity on record with HBW in Houston last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Platinum Pools	12
2-Anthony & Sylvan Pools	12
3-Regal Pools	6

Austin

For the Austin area, there were more than 120 new swimming pool permits added to the HBW database last month. The average value of new pool construction was $41,434, and nearly all new permits originated from Travis County (102 permits).

Out of approximately 70 contractors with new pool construction on record in Austin last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1- Cody Pools	16
2- Denali Pools	7
3- Texas Tiny Pools	5

San Antonio

Last month, the San Antonio area carried a low level of new pool construction, as well as a lowest average value of new projects, having 80 new permits on record with HBW for the one-month period. The average value of new pool construction was $34,127, and the majority of all permits originated from Bexar County (54 permits).

Out of approximately 40 contractors with new pool construction activity on record in San Antonio last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Keith Zars Pools	9
2-Gary Pools	7
3-Cody Pools	5

Top Home Builders in Texas – April 2024

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Erika Carruth

Last week, we reviewed new residential construction permit data in Texas for the month of April and discovered that there were more than 7,900 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $2.5 billion added to the HBW database for Texas last month. This week, we are taking a closer look into HBW’s construction data reports to identify the leading contractors that are driving residential construction in each of the four Metro regions of Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.

Across the four areas, two home builders have and continue to lead residential construction in terms of new permits. Last month, D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes each had 787 and 625 new residential construction permits on record respectively; in addition to landing on the top of the leaderboard in most areas reviewed, they accounted for approximately 18 percent of all new home construction in Texas for the one-month period.

Here is a closer look at the top five home builders for total new permits in Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio during the month of April:

Houston

Last month, there were 375 home builders with new construction activity on record with HBW in the Houston area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton	608
2-Perry Homes	275
3-Lennar Homes	218
4-K Hovnanian Homes	210
5-David Weekley Homes	186

Dallas

In Dallas, there were nearly 250 contractors with new home construction on record with HBW for the month of April, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits during the one-month period:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes	169
2-Highland Homes	138
3-D.R. Horton	137
4-Trophy Signature Homes	129
5-Bloomfield Homes	114

Austin

Last month, there were more than 100 contractors in Austin with new residential construction on record with HBW, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Taylor Morrison Homes	94
2-KB Homes	75
3-Milestone Community Builders	53
4-BB Living Homes	50
5-Brookfield Residential Texas Homes	40

San Antonio

In San Antonio, there were 115 home builders with new construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits during the one-month period:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes	213
2-AHV Vertical	95
3-Continental Homes of Texas	56
4-KB Homes	43
5-Perry Homes	37

Upcoming Industry Conventions + Expos

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Erika Carruth

Over the next several months, industry-related trades shows and expos are happening across the country; such events enable attendees to gain access to the latest industry insights, as well as have opportunities to engage with leading experts, view the latest equipment and products, and experience networking events.

For this reason, we have 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 2024:

Sunbelt Builders Show

Date: July 11-12, 2024

Location: Fort Worth Convention Center – Fort Worth, Texas

Details: The Sunbelt Builders Show™ is designed to help builders, remodelers and associates grow their businesses. The brings together more than 200 leading manufacturers and suppliers to showcase the best new products and technologies to builders, remodelers and developers. The convention also includes 30+ educational sessions and meetings, as well as social events.

Website: https://www.sunbeltbuildersshow.com/

Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)

Date: July 24-25, 2024

Location: Orange County Convention Center – Orlando, Florida

Details: The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), is the largest building industry trade show in the southeast. This year’s programming will include two days of education, the region’s largest building industry trade show (300+ exhibitors), networking opportunities and more.

Website: https://sebcshow.com/

FWCCA Trade Show and Convention

Date: July 26-27, 2024

Location: Omni Resort at Championsgate – 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: https://fwcca.com/tradeshow-1-22/

RoofCON

Date: October 23-25, 2024

Location: Orange County Convention Center – Orlando, Florida

Details: RoofCON is considered to be a leading conference for the roofing & solar community. The event includes an expo with 175+ vendors, 50+ roofing/solar breakout sessions, networking and professional development opportunities.

Website: https://roofcon.com/

METALCON

Date: October 30-November 1, 2024

Location: Georgia World Congress Center – Atlanta, Georgia

Details: For 30+ years, METALCON has been the only annual tradeshow devoted exclusively to the application of metal in construction and design. The event features innovative metal construction products and solutions, while connecting guests with metal construction industry vendors and thought leaders.

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

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

Texas Residential Construction Review – April 2024

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Erika Carruth

Based on the latest construction data reports available from HBW, there were more than 7,900 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $2.5 billion added to the HBW database for Texas last month. Out of the four major Texas Metro areas reviewed (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio), the greatest volume of housing starts could be found in the Houston area where there were 4,022 new permits, while the highest average value of construction could be found in Dallas (average value: $389,557).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, construction values, and leading counties for new home construction in Texas during the month of April:

Houston

As noted above, Dallas carried the greatest volume of new home construction in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed last month, having 4,022 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $1.1 billion added to the HBW database. The average value of new residential construction projects was $285,718, and the majority of all new permits originated from the counties of Harris (1,667 permits) and Montgomery (1,074 permits).

Dallas

Last month, Dallas ranked #2 for new home construction having 2,085 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $812 million on record with HBW. The average value of construction was highest in Dallas (average value: $389,557) in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, and more than half of all new permits originated from Collin County (1,155 permits).

San Antonio

Last month, there were just over 910 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $194 million in San Antonio. The average value of new home construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: $212,685) in comparison to other metro areas reviewed, and well more than half of all new construction took place in Bexar County where there were 646 permits on record for the one-month period.

Austin

In Austin, there were approximately 890 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $297 million during the month of April. The average value of new home construction was $334,197, and half of all new construction took place in Travis County where there were 444 new permits on record for the one-month period.

New Home Construction in Florida Q1-2024

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Erika Carruth

Florida’s residential construction market has started off strong in the first quarter of this year. From January through March, there have been approximately 26,840 new residential construction permits recorded by HBW, reflecting an impressive 31 percent increase in comparison to the same time last year. Across nearly all regions reviewed, there have been significant spikes in new home construction ranging from 8 percent (Northwest) to more than 52 percent (West). Out of the six regions reviewed (Northeast, Northwest, Central, Southwest, Southeast, West), the greatest volume and year-over-year growth in new home construction could be found in West Florida (7,020 permits) where there has been a 52+ percent increase in new construction in comparison to the same period last year.

Here is a breakdown of the total permits, leading counties, and year-over-year rate of change/growth in the six regions included in the latest HBW Building Activity Trend Report for new home construction in the Sunshine State:

West

As previously noted, the western region of Florida held the highest volume of new permits in the first quarter of this year; the region experienced a 52.4 percent increase in new home construction in comparison to the same time last year, resulting in 7,020 new permits on record with HBW. Out of the seven counties reviewed in the area, the greatest amount of new home construction activity could be found in Polk County and Pasco County where there were 2,690 and 1,488 permits respectively.

Southwest

In the first quarter of this year, there have been 6,246 new residential construction permits on record for the southwestern region of Florida, reflecting approximately a 36 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction. Out of the five counties that make up the area, the greatest concentration of new home construction activity could be found in Lee County where there was close to a 72 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction, resulting in 2,683 new permits on record.

Northeast

As of the start of this year, new home construction has been on the rise in the northeastern region of Florida; in the first quarter, there have been 5,345 new permits recorded for the area, reflecting more than a 50 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction. Out of the eight counties that make up the region, more than half of all new permits originated from St. Johns (1,487 permits) and Marion (1,474 permits).

Central

In Q1-2024, there have been 3,150 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database for the Central Florida region, reflecting a 7 percent year-over-year decrease in new home construction. Out of the six counties that make up Central Florida, nearly half of all new permits originated from the two counties of Brevard and Orange where there were 790 and 708 new permits respectively.

Northwest

From January through March of this year there have been approximately 2,800 new residential construction permits recorded for the northwestern region of Florida, reflecting an 8 percent increase in new home construction in comparison to the same time last year. The regional report for the northwest included 16 Florida counties, in addition to two counties along the Alabama border; out of the 18 counties reviewed, the highest concentration of new home construction could be found in Bay County and Santa Rosa County where there were 632 and 379 new permits respectively.

Southeast

Since the start of this year (thru March) there have been nearly 2,280 new permits added to the HBW database for the southeastern region of Florida, reflecting a 25 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction. Out of the seven counties that make up the region, St. Lucie County and Palm Beach County carried the greatest volume of new home construction having 856 and 518 new permits on record with HBW respectively.

Florida Swimming Pool Construction: Q1-2024

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Erika Carruth

Since the start of this year (thru March 2024), there have been 6,462 new swimming pool permits added to the HBW database for Florida, reflecting approximately a 3 percent year-over-year decrease in new pool construction. In HBW’s latest “Swimming Pool Construction Activity Trend Report”, six major Florida regions were reviewed (Central, West, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Northwest), and nearly half of all new swimming pool construction activity could be found in the southwestern and southeastern sections of the state where there were 1,836 and 1,280 new permits on record for the three-month period respectively.

Here is a closer look at the total permits and leading counties for new pool construction throughout the Sunshine State from January through March of this year:

Southwest Florida

Total Permits thru Q1-2024: 1,836 permits

% Change in Permits (YTD – 2023 vs. 2024): +2.8 percent

Leading County for Total Permits: Lee County (569 permits)

Southeast Florida

Total Permits thru Q1-2024: 1,280 permits

% Change in Permits (YTD – 2023 vs. 2024): -1 percent

Leading County for Total Permits: Palm Beach County (531 permits)

West Florida

Total Permits thru Q1-2024: 1,205 permits

% Change in Permits (YTD – 2023 vs. 2024): -4.3 percent

Leading County for Total Permits: Hillsborough County (334 permits)

Central Florida

Total Permits thru Q1-2024: 853 permits

% Change in Permits (YTD – 2023 vs. 2024): -14.7 percent

Leading County for Total Permits: Orange County (237 permits)

Northeast Florida

Total Permits thru Q1-2024: 709 permits

% Change in Permits (YTD – 2023 vs. 2024): +5.8 percent

Leading County for Total Permits: St. Johns County (255 permits)

Northwest Florida

Total Permits thru Q1-2024: 579 permits

% Change in Permits (YTD – 2023 vs. 2024): -13.8 percent

Leading County for Total Permits: Bay County (123 permits)

Texas Swimming Pool Construction Quarterly Review (Q1-2024)

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Erika Carruth

After last year’s significant drop in the market, new swimming pool construction appears to still be on a slow decline in Texas while showing signs of improvement. In the first quarter of this year, there have been more than 1,700 new swimming pool construction permits added the HBW database from the combined areas of Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio; this reflects an 8 percent decrease in new pool construction in comparison to the same time last year.

All areas reviewed (with the exception of Dallas) have demonstrated slight gains in new pool construction activity, with year-over-year increases ranging from 3 percent (San Antonio) to 6 percent (Austin).

Here is a closer look at the total permits and leading counties for new swimming pool construction in Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio during Q1-2024:

Dallas

In the first quarter of this year, Dallas carried the highest concentration of new swimming pool construction permits, having 717 new permits on record with HBW; this reflects a 21 percent year-over-year decrease in permits. Out of the six counties reviewed in the Dallas area, the greatest amount of new pool construction activity could be found in Dallas County where there were more than 240 new permits that resulted from a 2 percent year-over-year decrease in new swimming pool construction.

Houston

The Houston area demonstrated a 5 percent year-over-year increase in new swimming pool construction which resulted in approximately 495 new permits on record with HBW in the first quarter of this year. Out of the five counties reviewed in the Houston area, the greatest volume of new swimming pool construction could be found in Harris County where there was an 11 percent year-over-year increase resulting in more than 325 new permits on record for the three-month period.

Austin

In the first quarter of this year, new swimming pool construction in the Austin area was ahead of last year’s figures by 6 percent, resulting in 320 new pool permits on record with HBW. Out of the four counties reviewed, the majority of all construction took place in Travis County where there were 265 new permits on record for the three-month period.

San Antonio

From January through March of this year, there have been nearly 180 new swimming pool construction permits that have originated from San Antonio, reflecting a 3 percent increase in comparison to the same time last year. Out of the three counties reviewed, well more than half of all new pool construction activity took place in Bexar County where there were 138 new swimming pool construction permits in the first quarter of this year.

Quarterly Report: Texas Residential Construction Q1-2024

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Erika Carruth

Based on HBW’s latest Building Activity Trend Report for new residential construction in Texas, the Lone Star State experienced an impressive 64 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction during Q1-2024. From the combined metro areas of Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin there were more than 18,530 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database during the first quarter. Out of the four areas reviewed, the bulk of permits originated from Houston and Dallas, where there were 8,882 and 6,131 new permits respectively, and all regions have demonstrated year-over-year growth ranging from 16 percent (Austin) to a high of 93 percent (San Antonio).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, leading counties, and rate of growth for residential construction in Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio as based on reports from HBW for Q1-2024:

Houston

Houston ranked #1 for volume of housing starts, having 8,882 new residential construction permits on record in the first quarter of this year; this reflects a 76 percent increase in new home construction in comparison to the same time last year. Out of the five counties that make up the Houston area, the majority of new permits originated from Harris (4,006 permits) and Montgomery (2,711 permits) where there were year-over-year increases in new home construction of 44 percent and 129 percent respectively.

Dallas

In the first quarter of this year, Dallas experienced a 59 percent year-over-year increase in new residential construction, resulting in 6,131 new permits on record with HBW. Out of the six counties that make up the Dallas area, Collin County was a standout as it carried the highest volume of new home construction (2,994 permits) and exhibited a massive 247 percent year-over-year increase in new permits. Additionally, the Dallas area held well more than half of all higher value (>$500k) housing starts on record statewide.

San Antonio

During the first quarter of this year, there were 1,835 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database for the San Antonio area, reflecting a 93 percent year-over-year increase in new home construction. More than half of all residential construction took place in Bexar County where there has been a significant 115 percent year-over-year increase resulting in nearly 1,200 new permits during the three-month period.

Austin

In Austin, there were 1,683 new residential construction permits on record for the first quarter of this year, reflecting a 16 percent increase in new home construction in comparison to the same time last year. Out of the four counties reviewed, more than half of all new construction took place in Travis where there were 849 new permits on record for the first quarter of this year.

HBW Report: Florida Swimming Pool Construction – March 2024

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Erika Carruth

Based on the latest HBW construction data reports, there were 1,865 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database for Florida last month. Out of the five Florida regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Southeast), the greatest volume of new pool construction took place in the southwestern portion of the state (731 permits), while the highest average value of construction could be found in Jacksonville (average value: $102,408).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, average value of construction, leading counties and contractors in each of the five regions of Florida during the month of March:

Southwest

Total Permits: 731

Average Value of Construction: $81,075

Top Counties for Total Permits: Sarasota County (210 permits); Lee County (178 permits)

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

Builder	Total Permits
1-Pinnacle USA	62
2-Coast to Coast Pools	60
3-Aragon Pools & Spas	33

Southeast

Total Permits: 379

Average Value of Construction: $77,964

Top Counties for Total Permits: Palm Beach County (165 permits); Miami-Dade (86 permits)

Out of the 165 pool contractors with new permits on record in Southeast Florida last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Fountain Blue Pool Service	21
2-Louden Bonded Pools	18
3-Sunsational Pools & Spa	13

Tampa

Total Permits: 330

Average Value of Construction: $89,144

Top Counties for Total Permits: Hillsborough County (103 permits)

Out of the approximately 130 pool builders with new construction on record in the Tampa area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-T&D Pool & Spa Construction	28
2-Cody Pools	17
3-Gulfstream Pools & Spas	13

Orlando

Total Permits: 267

Average Value of Construction: $67,274

Top Counties for Total Permits: Orange County (73 permits); Brevard County (60 permits)

Out of nearly 100 pool builders with new construction on record with HBW in the Orlando area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas	39
2-Bob’s Pool Service	23
3-Premier Pools of Central FL	9

Jacksonville

Total Permits: 158

Average Value of Construction: $102,408

Top County for Total Permits: St. Johns County (70 permits)

Out of the 65 pool contractors with new construction on record in the Jacksonville area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Epic Pools & Hardscape Construction	9
2-Tier 1 Pools And Spas	7
3-Agua Pools & Spas	7