13,730 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,730 permits
Interior renovation including basement level for both 2 story wing and 17 story main buiding; including 2 modified single use toilet rooms at basement level lobby for lecture halls…
No work - partial change in use to lesser hazard, use of 38,355 sf of first floor as storage in existing three story existing building
Renovation and reconfiguration of 1st floor classroom space in existing building
Replace roof mounted doas-w with same type and location
Installation of 2 air conditioners-Stand Alone
Interior alterationsto the firealarm system for alterations to 2nd floor sanctuary to create new restroom/office areas
Replacement of two AC Systems to include replacement of two exterior AC Units.
Exterior alterations to replace brick veneer with cmu and stucco, new lintels and window replacement.
Relocate heads that do not affect coverage; stand alone permit
Interior finishes - painting only in existing restaurant, (modification of existing occ) on first floor in 3 story building
Existing (alteration/addition)
Replace existing AC system
Existing (alteration/addition)
Minor alteration
NEW
Interior alteration to renovate hospital central sterile suite. work includes new wall aprtitions, floor infill, ceilings and finishes
Existing (alteration/addition)
Installation of mechanical systems for restaurant fit-out, including rooftop and interior equipment, exhaust systems, five type 1 hoods, grease ducts, piping, and ductwork - relate…
200 amp service -wire bathroom and add six lights.
Instal 575.960 kw/dc roof mounted solar array consisting of 968 panels with associated equipment
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.