Building permits are the public breadcrumb that a project is moving from idea to action.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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THE MERCATOR.AI ADVANTAGE
Permits tell you what’s started. Mercator shows you what’s next.
Mercator.ai surfaces early-stage construction leads before they reach traditional channels, connecting land transactions, rezonings, and project filings to the people behind them.
THE MERCATOR.AI ADVANTAGE
How early intelligence compares.
Compare cold calls, bid boards, relationships, and Mercator.ai by project timing, intelligence, and approach.
Your advantage
Cold calls
Bid boards
Relationships
✦Mercator.ai
Project timingEarly vs. late
Unknown
Late
Early
Early
IntelligenceSignal-based vs. guess-based
Guess-Based
Signal-Based
Guess-Based
Signal-Based
ApproachProactive vs. reactive
Proactive
Reactive
Reactive
Proactive
✦Mercator.ai
Project timing
Early
Intelligence
Signal-Based
Approach
Proactive
Cold calls
Project timing
Unknown
Intelligence
Guess-Based
Approach
Proactive
Bid boards
Project timing
Late
Intelligence
Signal-Based
Approach
Reactive
Relationships
Project timing
Early
Intelligence
Guess-Based
Approach
Reactive
TRUSTED BY LEADING GENERAL CONTRACTORS
EXPERIENCE FROM THE FIELD
Trusted by Leading General Contractors
"If I have one coffee meeting, I might walk away with two leads in an hour. If I'm on Mercator, I could find five leads in an hour."
Emily Rodriguez, Head of Business DevelopmentFlorida General Contractor
“Mercator cuts through the noise. We don’t waste time chasing dead-end leads anymore.”
Chris Walker, Head of SalesTexas General Contractor
“Now whenever we go in for a pitch, I look at what’s happened at that address for the last 10 years. It’s already been really helpful.”
Patti Miller, Vice PresidentE.E. Reed Construction
"After we identified the project, I printed out all these leads and gave them to a salesman and he went out there and said, ‘Man, we’ve got the job. But if I didn’t have this, I wouldn’t have even known it was there."
Justin Humphries, Chief Commercial OfficerSunrise Creek Pumping
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:
Comprehensive lead research in 15mins
Direct-to-Decision maker contact information
Visibility on all public and private projects
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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