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Minnesota's construction market is active right now. We have 3,533 building permits on file, with 2,098 filed in just the last 30 days. That's steady work coming through the system, and most of it breaks down into trades that contractors need to know about. Minneapolis leads the state with 3,534 permits. Plumbing work dominates the numbers at 1,361 permits, followed by HVAC at 1,048 permits. Roofing shows 335 permits, and renovations account for 326. If you're a plumber, HVAC contractor, or electrician, these numbers tell you where to focus your lead generation. Contractors use permit data to spot opportunities before job sites go live. When you see a new permit filed, you know a general contractor is about to order materials and start hiring subs. Access to this data gives you the chance to pitch for work while jobs are still being planned.
Permit data is your fastest source for new leads. When a permit gets filed, it signals that a contractor or property owner is ready to hire. By monitoring permits in your trade regularly, you can reach out to GCs and property managers before they've locked in their subcontractors. Most contractors wait until the job is already underway to start looking for subs. You'll have an advantage if you contact them during the permit phase.
Minneapolis is the clear leader with 3,534 building permits on file. This concentration means more competition but also more opportunity if you're actively pursuing leads there. Other cities show permit activity too, but Minneapolis is where the volume is. If you operate in or near Minneapolis, you have access to the state's largest pool of active construction projects.
Plumbing permits lead at 1,361, making it the most active trade in the state. HVAC follows with 1,048 permits. If you're a plumber or HVAC contractor, the market here is strong. Roofing shows 335 permits and renovations account for 326. Electricians will find work scattered across all these project types. Understanding which trades are busiest helps you decide where to focus your lead-chasing efforts.
6,491 recent building permits filed in Minnesota.
6,491 permits
air conditioner replacement
replace water heater
Add powder room
Remove and replace 1 entry door same size no structural change
AC replacement
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Remove and Replace (1) Upper Staircase and (1) Basement. No Change in Opening.
Water Heater Replacement
Existing single-family dwelling. Install ducted kitchen range hood exhaust with 6-inch round metal duct and roof termination. Kitchen vent limited to 290 CFM max. Separate electric…
2nd floor bathroom remodel - Unit #E219 New fixtures for (3) showers, (3) lav sinks, (3) toilets Locations staying as is
replace ac
Replace shower valve and tub
Air Handler- Trane 5TEM6B02AV21SA AC- Trane 5TTR5024A1000A, 2 ton
Homeowner has requested that three existing basement "hopper"-style windows be replaced with new. Rough openings in the masonry are approximately 30" wide x 18" tall. Rough opening…
Replace water heater
Tear - off / reroof House and Detached garage.
Vent and Hang exhaust Hood in Kitchen
Replace 7 diffusers and add 1 diffuser. Level 30 Madia Law. BLDG1181727
Modify supply air distribution branch ducts for new tenant space. Also adding transfer duct throughout. Engineers' specs are located on the following link and projectdox. M800.pdf…
(dmh-pdox) partition framing for new main floor bathroom next to existing bedroom in sfd. install fiber-cement or glass mat gypsum backers at bathtub/shower locations for ceramic t…
Replumb tub into a shower