13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
INSTALLATION OF 134' x 100' (FANATICS RETAIL) TENT AND 40' X 60' (TOYOTA) TENT RELATED TO NFL DRAFT
WORK IN ROW NOT REGULATED BY PLI - Construction of Precast Pump Station Building for PWSA in BROWNS HILL ROAD ROW NEAR HOMESTEAD GRAYS PRIDGE.
Roof replacement at existing single-family dwelling
Existing (alteration/addition)
Construction of 56 inch high detached deck at rear of existing single family dwelling
Existing (alteration/addition)
Interior renovation & reconfiguration for new tenant's juice shop & juice production.
Existing (alteration/addition)
Minor alteration
New manual fire alarm system throughout existing building and addition
Install a new furnace in each of the two existing dwelling units.
New service, panels, and lighting controls serving two (2) construction trailers
Interior renovation for 1st floor classrooms & exhibit hall in existing science center building.
Existing (alteration/addition)
Minor alteration
swimming pool /electrical
Existing (alteration/addition)
Existing (alteration/addition)
Installation of main theater and stage for nfl draft outside of acrisure stadium
Replacement and reconfiguration of existing entryway/vestibule for existing mixed occupancy high rise
Pennsylvania has 13,108 building permits on file right now. In just the last 30 days, contractors filed 4,474 new permits across the state. That's solid construction activity if you know where to look. Philadelphia dominates the market with 11,017 permits, followed by Pittsburgh at 2,091. Most of the work breaks down into plumbing (3,355 permits), electrical (2,491 permits), renovation (2,389 permits), HVAC (1,541 permits), and other trades (1,778 permits). If you work in any of these areas, there's real demand happening. The contractors winning right now use permit data to find jobs before competitors do. When a permit gets filed, it means a property owner already committed to work. That's a qualified lead. Dig into Pennsylvania's permit database, filter by your trade and the cities you service, and contact property owners while the project is still fresh.
Search the Pennsylvania permit database by your trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, etc.) and filter by the cities where you work. Each permit record shows the property address, owner contact info, and project type. Sort by filing date to find the newest permits. Focus on permits filed in the last 30 days since those represent active projects. Many contractors contact property owners within 48 hours of permit filing, before other bidders call.
Philadelphia leads by a wide margin with 11,017 permits on file. Pittsburgh is second with 2,091 permits. These two cities represent the bulk of construction activity in the state. If you service Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, you have access to the most opportunities. Smaller cities and suburban areas also have steady permit activity, so check your local market to identify secondary opportunities in your service area.
Plumbing is the most common permit type with 3,355 filings, followed by electrical with 2,491. Renovation permits total 2,389, HVAC comes in at 1,541, and other trades account for 1,778 permits. If you're a plumber or electrician, you're in high-demand categories. If you do HVAC, roofing, or general contracting, filter the database for those specific permit types to find jobs that match your services.