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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
Install sash pack replacement windows at three locations: Upper Front Attic Window, West Side at Stair Landing Common Area, Lower Unit Front Window
Replace ac with a Carrier 3 ton
R&R 12 DOuble hung windows and 1 casement
Hook up gas to furnace (furnace by AE Mechanical)
Furnace and a/c replacement. karpe mech doing gas work
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Replace existing AC with new AC and coil
Install a solar pv system on roof of building. collector capacity __7.04__ kw solar checklist attached. meets or exceeds srcc cert per mn rules 1325.1100 subp.5a as applicable. add…
AC replacement
(dmh-pdox) kitchen & bathroom remodel in condo unit #l202. replace fixtures in same locations. install fiber-cement or glass mat gypsum backers at bathtub/shower locations for cera…
Replacing 2 patio doors
Install intellijacks in basement. (jjl) engineer: groundworks - alexander koehler #65580 building code: 2020 mnsbc/2018 irc energy code: minnesota rules chapter 1322 separate permi…
Replace lead drain lines
air conditioner replacement
Provide and install Comfort Air VMH 1 ton Minisplit to Code
1. If ductwork, mechanical piping, or equipment serving one dwelling unit is proposed to pass through or be installed within another dwelling unit, the mechanical contractor shall…
Construct/replace stoop and steps on front of existing sfd. -acw minimum landing size 36" by 36" hand rail must be 34" to 38" above nosing of treads (required if 4 or more risers)…
Replacing 4 windows
Replacing 3 windows
tear off and reroof garage roof
Water Heater Replacement