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 grow uncertain, and planning becomes a moving target. Amid this instability, … [Read more...]
The Data Explorer Upgrade Is Live!
The BuildZoom Data Explorer Tool upgrades went live last week and we're already getting great feedback from our subscribers. This tool allows users to browse contractors and their projects, and configure custom reports via our web app. With Data Explorer, you can Search by state, market, city, zipcode, property type, project tags, status, recency, contract value, and … [Read more...]
7 Hidden Project Opportunities You Can Spot with Building Permit Data
If you’re a material supplier or subcontractor, you know how frustrating it can be to find quality projects before your competitors do. You could wait for referrals. Or chase stale bid boards. Or… you could get in front of new opportunities the moment they file a permit. With the right permit data, you can identify high-value projects, reach out early, and build … [Read more...]