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.
What Is a Conditional Use Permit? How It Works and How to Get One
A conditional use permit (CUP) lets a property be used in a way its zoning doesn't allow by right, subject to conditions. Learn how CUPs work and how to get one.
Senior Marketing Manager
What Is a Certificate of Occupancy? When You Need One and How to Get It
A certificate of occupancy (CO) confirms a building is legal and safe to occupy. Learn when you need one, how to get one, and the risks of skipping it.
Senior Marketing Manager
Shovels Newsletter - June 2026
CEO Ryan Buckley on the Shovels Decisions API beta launch and the shift to a fully owned data pipeline, plus a content roundup, the Q1 2026 multifamily construction map, June release notes, and team sightings.
VP of Marketing
