Shovels captures the first signal of construction—using AI to turn fragmented permit data into Shovel-ready intelligence. Access via API, web app, or direct data warehouse integration.
Because you want to get insights from building permits, not wrangle with raw data.
Our data is Shovel-ready
We make building permits easy to understand and use for market research, go-to-market, and sales. No data engineering required.
We offer three interfaces to interact with our building permit, contractor, and government decision data.
Purchase single or multiple seats to explore and download our building permit, contractor, and local government decision data.
Automate access and integrate with other applications like CRMs, custom web apps, and more.
Get parquet files or private table shares into Snowflake, Databricks, or Big Query.
We write about building permits, contractors, government decisions, and the future of the built environment.
The Next Austin: 7 Boomtowns Emerging in Permit Data
We break down 7 emerging boomtown metros by growth in new-construction permits issued plus the big-market bet builders keep making. See where America's next Austin is rising.
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What Is a Mechanical Permit? When You Need One and How to Get It
A mechanical permit authorizes HVAC, ductwork, and gas piping work. Learn when one is required, what inspectors check, and how to find mechanical permits by address.
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What Is a Right of Way Permit? What Contractors Need to Know
A right of way permit authorizes work in the public road corridor. Learn what it covers, who issues it, how long approval takes, and how to track ROW permits by jurisdiction.
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