Building permit data is a powerful, often underutilized resource that can provide critical insights across various industries. Whether you're a contractor, supplier, investor, or marketer, leveraging this data can enhance decision-making, improve targeting, and drive business growth. Here's an in-depth look at how building permit data can be applied effectively: 1. Strategic Market Analysis Building permit data offers a window into construction trends, allowing businesses to: Identify … Read More
How Building Permit Data Supercharges Marketing Campaigns for Businesses of All Sizes
Whether you're a local roofing company sending mailers to homeowners or a national brand managing campaigns for thousands of contractors, the success of your marketing hinges on one thing: targeting the right customer at the right time. Traditional targeting methods—ZIP code filtering, … Read More
The Missing Piece in Fraud Detection: How Building Permit Data Powers Accuracy, Insight, and Integrity
In the age of advanced analytics and AI-driven decision-making, businesses across sectors are leaning heavily on data to detect anomalies, flag risk, and prevent fraud. Yet many still overlook one of the most revealing and underutilized data sets available: building permits. At BuildZoom, we … Read More
From Infrastructure Grants to Green Energy Tax Credits—Permit Data Reveals Which Cities Are Moving Fastest
How real-time building permit intelligence uncovers local momentum in federal investment deployment. The United States is channeling unprecedented federal funding into infrastructure and clean energy through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act … Read More
The Rise of Unpermitted ADUs: A Growing Risk for Insurers, Realtors, and Lenders Alike
Why tracking accessory dwelling unit construction through verified permit data is critical to managing exposure, ensuring compliance, and protecting asset value The rapid rise of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) has created new economic opportunities for homeowners and municipalities alike—but … Read More
Why Building Permit Data Is Your Best Defense Against Volatile Supply Chains
How Real-Time Construction Activity Signals Can Help You Stay Ahead of Shocks, Shortages, and Shifting Demand In an era of frequent disruptions—from geopolitical tensions to extreme weather events—construction supply chains face unprecedented volatility. Material costs fluctuate, lead times … Read More
Inside BuildZoom Premium: A Q&A with Rory O’Driscoll, Director of Enterprise Sales
Helping Business Owners Navigate the Preconstruction Landscape with Confidence If you're planning to open a new location, undertake a tenant improvement, or launch a commercial buildout, understanding the preconstruction phase is crucial. Here’s our conversation with Rory O'Driscoll to delve … Read More
Fannie & Freddie’s New Appraisal Rules Put Pressure on Accuracy — Here’s Why Permit Data Is Your Secret Weapon
How building permit intelligence helps lenders, appraisers, and AMCs meet the demands of GSE appraisal modernization Overview Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are overhauling the appraisal process. With the introduction of the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 and expanded eligibility for … Read More
Private Equity Is Backing Home Services Companies — Here’s Why Permit Data Is Their Competitive Advantage
How acquisition firms and consolidators in HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and solar are using permit intelligence to scale smarter and move faster Overview Private equity is pouring billions into the home services sector — from HVAC and plumbing to roofing, solar, electrical, and more. As roll-up … Read More
How FEMA’s Changing Flood Insurance Policies Make Property Histories More Critical Than Ever
Why accurate, accessible building permit records are vital in the new flood insurance era Overview As climate risks intensify and FEMA rolls out significant changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) under Risk Rating 2.0, both private insurers and public institutions must … Read More
How Smart Franchise Brands Are Saving Time and Money on Construction — Before It Even Starts
Opening a new franchise or business location should be a turning point — not a money pit. But too often, construction delays, blown budgets, and unreliable vendors make the process harder than it needs to be. That’s why leading brands like Cold Stone Creamery, Nekter Juice Bar, and Prime IV … Read More