Building Permits are the public breadcrumb that a project is moving from idea to action.
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Why Texas Building Permits?
General Contractors
Building permits are a great substitute for driving around as a means of finding out who's building where and what competitors are winning work.
Trades & Specialty Contractors
Building Permits are a great early indicator that the General Contractor has recently been awarded the work.
Depending on when your services are needed on a project, Building Permits can be used to identify who you should be building relationships with for future "last looks" OR early opportunities to get in front of the right builders to win today's project.
Depending on when your services are needed on a project, Building Permits can be used to identify who you should be building relationships with for future "last looks" OR early opportunities to get in front of the right builders to win today's project.
Material Suppliers & Manufacturers
Building Pemits are only one part of your multi-touch objective.
You can use Building Permits to track when a projects starts, and ensure your teams are on the ground helping with installation and QC. They can also be helpful for identifying who you ought to be working with, that you might not already know.
You can use Building Permits to track when a projects starts, and ensure your teams are on the ground helping with installation and QC. They can also be helpful for identifying who you ought to be working with, that you might not already know.
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Frequently asked questions
How early can Mercator.ai detect new construction projects?
Mercator.ai identifies new projects years to months before traditional methods by tracking the earliest signals of development—like land transactions, project registrations, rezoning applications, and permitting. This means you can build relationships with decision-makers before your competitors even know about the opportunity.
How accurate is your project intelligence?
Every project in Mercator.ai is built from reported sources—including government records, permit applications, and land transactions. Our AI continuously updates this information in real-time, giving you reliable intelligence you can act on with confidence.
Can I export data from the platform?
Yes, you can export project lists, contact information, and custom reports in various formats including CSV and PDF. This makes it easy to integrate Mercator.ai's intelligence with your existing CRM or business development workflows.
How does Mercator.ai's technology work?
Our proprietary AI system continuously analyzes millions of data points across public and private sources, identifying patterns and connections that signal new project opportunities. The technology gets smarter over time, learning from user interactions and market patterns to provide increasingly precise intelligence.
What kind of ROI can I expect?
One won deal pays for Mercator.ai many times over. Our clients typically report:
- 60% reduction in lead qualification time
- 3x increase in early-stage project discovery
- 40% improvement in business development efficiency
- Significant competitive advantage through early project awareness
How long does it take to get set up?
Most teams are up and running within one hour. Our onboarding process is streamlined to get you immediate value while ensuring you have the training to maximize the platform's capabilities.
Can I get a demo before signing up?
Yes, we recommend scheduling a personalized live demo to see how Mercator.ai can specifically benefit your organization. Our team will customize the demonstration to your market interests and business development goals.
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