Residential Construction in Florida Holding Steady in Summer

With nearly 4,400 housing starts last month, residential construction in Florida has been consistent in June and July. Last month, we reviewed the state of Florida’s residential construction in June as well as through the first half of the year.  … Continue reading

Growth in Florida Residential Construction through Q2

Through the second quarter of this year, residential construction in NE Florida reflects year-over-year growth of 30%, and Central Florida leads for total housing starts. It’s no secret that real estate is hot in Florida.  South Florida was recently ranked the … Continue reading

Florida Residential Construction Report – June 2016

Out of the 4,400 new residential construction permits on file for Florida with HBW last month, Tampa and Orlando took the lead for the most housing starts in June. Although we have consistently seen the Orlando area leading in new … Continue reading

HBW Report – Growth in Florida Residential Permits in May

More than 5,100 permits are on record with HBW for Florida housing starts in May, a 35% increase in comparison to April. Along with Orlando continuing to hold the #1 spot for total housing starts in May, every major area … Continue reading

Florida Residential Construction Review – April 2016

Out of more than 3,800 new permits in Florida that were added to the HBW database last month, approximately 27% were from the Orlando area. Opening the second quarter of 2016, Florida is looking good as the HBW database continues … Continue reading

Florida Quarterly Residential Construction Review – First Quarter 2016

More than 15,700 housing starts are on file with HBW for Florida, reflecting a 34% increase in new residential construction in comparison to the first quarter of last year. A recent article in U.S. News highlighted the top 20 most … Continue reading

Swimming Pools Heating Up in Florida

The start of springtime has delivered higher temperatures to Florida, along with an increase in swimming pool construction. Since the start of the year, Florida has experienced an increase in swimming pool construction each month.  Last month, the state saw … Continue reading

Florida’s Top Counties for Commercial Construction – February 2016

Spring Break is here, and with Florida being home of the Spring Break capital of the U.S., it is the perfect time to look at commercial construction in the Sunshine State.  Earlier this week, our review of residential construction in … Continue reading

Florida New Residential Construction Report – February 2016

New residential construction in Florida had a boost last month with a 19% increase in activity in comparison to January. Florida has gained some forward momentum since the start of the year.  With nearly 4,800 housing starts on file with HBW … Continue reading

Florida Swimming Pool Construction Report – January 2016

Florida swimming pool construction is on the rise since December, with the southwest region leading for the month of January. Florida swimming pool builders had a running start to the new year.  The holidays have run their course and pool … Continue reading