Earlier this week, we examined new home construction activity across Texas using November 2025 residential construction permit data compiled by HBW. In the report, we identified 4,919 new residential permits on record across the state’s four major metro areas—Houston, Dallas, … Continue reading
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Based on HBW Building Permit Data for Major Metro Areas The residential construction sector in Texas demonstrated steady momentum in November 2025, with permit activity across the state’s four largest metro areas (Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio) reflecting continued … Continue reading
Last week, we examined Texas home construction through the lens of permit activity, highlighting the sheer scale of residential development across the state. In October 2025 alone, 4,341 new residential construction permits were added to the HBW database for Texas, … Continue reading
According to the latest HBW residential construction permit data for Texas, last month (October) reflected a month-over-month dip in new housing development across the major metropolitan areas of Texas. While monthly figures provide only a snapshot of the market, the … Continue reading
According to HBW’s latest Building Activity Trend Report, new residential construction in Texas has seen a modest contraction through the third quarter of 2025, with 60,129 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database—a 2% year-over-year decline compared to … Continue reading
Last month, the residential construction market in the Lone Star State demonstrated robust activity across its four major metro areas—Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. According to HBW’s latest construction data reports, a total of 6,939 new residential construction permits … Continue reading
Social media has become one of the most powerful tools for construction professionals to connect with potential clients, demonstrate expertise, and establish a strong brand presence. Yet, many contractors and industry professionals fall into the same cycle—posting photos of completed … Continue reading
On the HBW blog, we often discuss the value of construction permit data. By now, most professionals in the industry understand why it matters: fresh leads, market insights, and competitive awareness. But the real question is: how do you actually … Continue reading
As reported in last week’s Texas Residential Construction Report – August 2025, there were more than 5,750 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $1.96 billion added to the HBW database for Texas. This volume underscores … Continue reading
According to the latest HBW construction data reports, residential construction activity across Texas’ four major metro areas—Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio—remained strong during the month of August 2025. While each market demonstrated unique trends in both permitting activity and … Continue reading