
Where construction companies actually get leads — a 1.1M-permit data study
We analyzed 1,140,000 active construction permits across California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois to map where BD teams actually find new work. Six findings, with the data.
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Tactical playbooks, data studies, and field notes from inside the discover map — written for general contractors, trade BD teams, and developers selling into California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.
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We analyzed 1,140,000 active construction permits across California, Texas, Florida, and Illinois to map where BD teams actually find new work. Six findings, with the data.
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