Shovels Shovels - Building permit and contractor intelligence

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Explore building permit activity across the United States through live, interactive maps built on Shovels data and powered by Esri ArcGIS. Each map visualizes a slice of our nationwide permit record — from new construction and trade permits to disaster recovery — sourced directly from permit jurisdictions.

Nationwide New Construction Permits (Q1 2026)

28,525 new residential and commercial construction permits pulled across the United States in Q1 2026, mapped with contractor and location detail.

Top 25 Homebuilder Permits (Q1 2026)

16,774 new-construction permits from the nation's 25 largest homebuilders in Q1 2026 — built for competitive research and pipeline tracking.

Data Center Permits Started Since 2020

227 data center construction permits across the U.S. from 2020 through mid-2026, including colocation and hyperscale projects.

Nationwide HVAC Permits (Q1 2026)

166,433 HVAC permits pulled nationwide in Q1 2026, with contractor and property detail for residential and commercial work.

Nationwide Electrical Permits (Q1 2026)

278,844 electrical permits from Q1 2026, spanning solar, EV chargers, battery storage, and electric-meter work.

Nationwide Roofing Permits (Q1 2026)

83,444 roofing permits pulled across the United States in Q1 2026, with contractor and property detail.

Nationwide Telecom Permits (Q1 2026)

15,366 telecom permits pulled across the United States in Q1 2026, covering fiber, broadband, and other telecommunications infrastructure with contractor and location detail.

LA County Wildfire Recovery

5,699 addresses with demolition and new-construction permits across Altadena, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu after the January 2025 wildfires, classified by recovery stage and refreshed live.

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