13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
Total Rewire and new 200amps service
Install new meter and upgrade service to 200amp service update a few switches and receptacles to code. Electrical work only not tied to any other permit
UOP ROB: Job entails the removal and re-install of sprinkler piping and heads due to the addition of ductwork on the 3rd and 4th level of the parking garage. any ductwork that is four feet or wider wi...
Existing (alteration/addition)
new service entrance standalone work
Alterations to mechanical systems for new restaurant, including new type 1 hoods, grease ducts, exhaust fans, hydronic piping, fuel gas piping, cooking appliances, ductwork and registers- related to b...
Existing (alteration/addition)
Replacement of Existing Furnace with New Goodman 96% 80k btu. Swap of existing furnace.
Installation of AC System to include installation of exterior AC Unit. Standalone Work
Parking lot restriping and landscaping work and interior alterations throughout floors 3, 2, and partial 1st floor to convert congregate living facility into studio apartments
Existing (alteration/addition)
New gas furnace and AC unit for each dwelling unit in existing 2-family dwelling.
Installation of AC System to include installation of exterior AC Unit.
Minor alteration
New 100 amp service
Wiring, complete the device installation
Existing (alteration/addition)
Structural repairs to include new siding doors roof and windows at exsiting single family-dwelling
Existing (alteration/addition)
Existing (alteration/addition)
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.
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