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14,739 commercial and multifamily permits, last 30 daysProjects in the list
Permit issued
Commercial building
Miami, FL$3,245,000
City of Miami building permit, permit valuation
Who to call: in your free trial
Contract awarded
Renovate Operating Room, VAMC Cleveland
Cuyahoga County, OH$14,851,013
USAspending award record, contract award
Who to call: in your free trial
Bids opened
Bridge replacement
Kaufman County, TX$55,012,735
TxDOT letting, low bid
Who to call: in your free trial
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- 255 new projects in New York City
American Trades Index
Permits and other projects, the 2 largest shown here, of 255 new:
Minor demolition, 245 Park Avenue, New York County
$11,412,516 permit valuation. Building permit issued Oct 19, 2026. Source: city building permit.
Contractor: JT Magen & Company Inc,
Owner: SL Green Realty Corp,
Architect: Gensler,
Who to call and the full record
Modification of existing building, 334 Furman Street, Kings County
$5,378,728 permit valuation. Building permit issued Oct 19, 2026. Source: city building permit.
Contractor: Reidy Contracting Group,
Owner: Brooklyn Bridge Park,
Architect: Gensler,
Who to call and the full record
Bids and awards: none new since your last briefing.
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- 12 new projects in Cook County, IL
American Trades Index
Permits and other projects, the 2 largest shown here, of 12 new:
2019 cbc, erection of new 3-story apartment building, 447 E 42nd Pl, Cook County
$1,200,000 permit valuation. Building permit issued Oct 19, 2026. Source: city building permit.
City permit types: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing.
Contractor: 3rd Eye Builders Corporation.
Electrical:
Masonry: Cortex Construction Group Ltd.
Plumbing: VJJ Plumbing.
Who to call and the full record
Commercial building, 640 N La Salle Dr, Cook County
$546,800 permit valuation. Building permit issued Oct 19, 2026. Source: city building permit.
City permit types: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing.
Contractor: Sequoia General Contracting Corp.
Electrical: Martin Electric Const. Co, In.
Plumbing: Edgebrook Plumbing Services In.
Mechanical/HVAC: Ventric Mech. Sys Ins.
Who to call and the full record
Bids and awards: none new since your last briefing.
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- 22 new projects in Denver County
American Trades Index
Permits and other projects, the 2 largest shown here, of 22 new:
Commercial Construction Permit, 3200 W Cornell Dr 3 Bldg, Denver County
$29,692,924 permit valuation. Building permit issued Oct 19, 2026. Source: city building permit.
Contractor: Fransen-Pittman Construction Co Inc.
Who to call and the full record
Commercial Construction Permit, 1900 Lawrence St 700, Denver County
$775,000 permit valuation. Building permit issued Oct 20, 2026. Source: city building permit.
Contractor: Rand Construction Corporation.
Who to call and the full record
Bids and awards:
A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc. to provide construction services for the Taxiway (TW) L Extension project at Denver International Airport. Approves a contract with Flatiron Dragados Construc, Denver County
$93,050,254 value. Contract awarded Oct 19, 2026. Source: public contract award record.
Awarded to: Flatiron Dragados Constructors, Inc.
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- 23 new projects in Harris County, TX
American Trades Index
Permits and other projects, the 2 largest shown here, of 23 new:
New exterior qty of 3 1750 kw diesel generator 2021 ibc, 18220 Tomball Pky 77070, Harris County
$12,896,368 permit valuation. Building permit issued Oct 20, 2026. Source: City of Houston building permit.
Contractor not listed yet.
Owner: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.
Who to call and the full record
89,880 sf, 405 Main St 77002, Harris County
$12,000,000 permit valuation. Building permit issued Oct 19, 2026. Source: City of Houston building permit.
Contractor not listed yet.
Owner: Canopy by Hilton.
Who to call and the full record
Bids and awards: none new since your last briefing.
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Real briefings for these territories, built from American Trades Index records on Oct 21, 2026. Contact names and phone numbers are blurred here. Your trial shows them.
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Commercial building, 640 N La Salle Dr
$546,800 permit valuation
- ContractorSequoia General Contracting Corp
- ElectricalMartin Electric Const. Co, In
- PlumbingEdgebrook Plumbing Services In
- Mechanical/HVACVentric Mech. Sys Ins
- Owner640 Lasalle LLC
A real project from a Cook County, IL briefing. Contact names and phone numbers are blurred here.
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Who is the contractor on the 245 Park Avenue job, and when was the permit issued?
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The building permit for 245 Park Avenue in New York City was issued Oct 19, 2026. It states a valuation of $11,412,516 and names JT Magen & Company Inc as the contractor. Source: city building permit.
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30,051 new commercial projects and $16.3 billion in construction value tracked in the last 30 days, pulled from 56 city, county, state and federal sources.
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States with new projects
325
Counties with new projects
17,553
Projects whose record names a contractor, owner or low bidder
29,418
Building permits issued
282
Public bids opened
344
Public contracts awarded
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Every commercial project starts as a public record. American Trades Index reads them for you.
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A project is filed
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American Trades Index reads it
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Permit issued
Commercial building
Building permit
Seattle, WA
$140,000,000
Permit valuation
Source: City of Seattle building permit
Who to call: in your free trial
Permit issued
Recreation and sports
New construction
Austin, TX
$140,000,000
Permit valuation
Source: City of Austin building permit
Who to call: in your free trial
Permit issued
Commercial interior
Interior buildout
Boise, ID
$220,000,000
Permit valuation
Source: City of Boise building permit
Who to call: in your free trial
Bids opened
Bridge replacement
State DOT letting
Kaufman County, TX
$55,012,735
Low bid
Source: TxDOT letting
Who to call: in your free trial
Contract awarded
Roof Replacement Services at Patterson Houses, Bronx
Roof replacement
Bronx County, NY
$33,589,000
Contract award
Source: NYC Checkbook award record
Who to call: in your free trial
Permit issued
Office
New construction
Charleston, SC
$35,000,000
Permit valuation
Source: City of Charleston building permit
Who to call: in your free trial
Permit issued
Medical office
New construction
Davidson County, TN
$55,468,989
Permit valuation
Source: Metro Nashville building permit
Who to call: in your free trial
Permit issued
Commercial building
Renovation
New York, NY
$52,812,451
Permit valuation
Source: NYC Department of Buildings building permit
Who to call: in your free trial
Permit issued
Apartments
New construction
Miami, FL
$128,663,319
Permit valuation
Source: City of Miami building permit
Who to call: in your free trial
Contract awarded
State Capitol Building, Capitol Pools Improvements
Government building
Honolulu County, HI
$52,757,600
Contract award
Source: Hawaii HANDS award record
Who to call: in your free trial
Permit issued
Mixed-use building
Building permit
San Diego, CA
$90,138,206
Permit valuation
Source: City of San Diego building permit
Who to call: in your free trial
Bids opened
Widening
State DOT letting
Washington County, UT
$98,932,501
Low bid
Source: UDOT letting
Who to call: in your free trial
Values are what each record states.
The old way vs. American Trades Index
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The new permits, bids and awards in your territory since your last briefing, each with its value, date, source and who the record names.
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Each morning there are new projects in your territory. No new projects, no email. On Mondays, the weekly summary takes the place of the daily email.
Where does the data come from?
Public permits, bids and contract awards from city, county, state and federal sources. Every line names its source and date.
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Any US city or county, up to 5. A thin territory starts building out within the hour you sign up.
Which trades does it cover?
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No. Commercial, institutional, industrial and multifamily only. Single-family homes are left out.
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