The Best Construction Lead Software in Austin (2026), and What Each Tool Actually Finds
For private projects before they are bid, Builtie, which reads Austin's permits and attaches a verified decision maker. For published commercial bids, ConstructConnect or Dodge; for GC invitations, BuildingConnected; for public work, Austin Finance Online, the City of Austin's vendor portal. Each trade has a page below with its own count and award window.
The same four steps, whether the buyer is a builder, a designer, an owner or a company you want to acquire.
The shortlist for Austin
| Tool | What it finds | Coverage in Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Builtie | Permitted private projects, the builder or GC behind them, and a verified decision maker | Live permit feed for the City of Austin, with a verified decision maker on each project |
| ConstructConnect | Published commercial projects, plans and bid information | National |
| Dodge Construction Network | Commercial project reports and participants | Strongest in the US |
| BuildingConnected | Bid invitations from general contractors | Wherever your GCs use it |
| Public portals | Work public owners must advertise | Austin Finance Online, the City of Austin's vendor portal |
| Angi, Thumbtack, Houzz Pro | Homeowner requests | Metro-wide |
Category-level descriptions as of September 2026; check scope and pricing with each vendor. Job-management tools such as Jobber, Buildertrend and Procore manage leads you already have; see which software finds leads.
Leads by trade in Austin
Permitted projects in the City of Austin still inside each trade's award window on September 23, 2026. Each trade has its own page with the timing, who decides and what to lead with.
| Trade | Projects in the award window | Permitted in the last 90 days |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical leads in Austin | 7,733 | 5,352 |
| Plumbing leads in Austin | 7,731 | 5,350 |
| HVAC and Mechanical leads in Austin | 7,733 | 5,352 |
| Roofing leads in Austin | 5,874 | 5,358 |
| Framing leads in Austin | 3,670 | 3,548 |
| Drywall leads in Austin | 8,449 | 3,581 |
| Flooring leads in Austin | 7,603 | 1,143 |
| Cabinetry and Millwork leads in Austin | 7,594 | 1,134 |
How busy Austin is
Austin issued 14,914 permits from January to June 2026, with no dollar total published (cost stated on about 7% of permits). The full Austin H1 2026 construction report breaks that down by month, work type and applicant.
1,612 builders and developers pulled a new-build permit in the last 12 months; Builtie holds a phone number for 76% of them and a website for 76%. Who they are and how to reach them.
What to know about Austin permits
Austin files separate permits for each trade and names the contractor on each. It states a construction cost on only about 7% of permits, so Builtie publishes counts for Austin but no dollar totals. The job-size filter needs a stated cost, so Austin's trade counts are also the least filtered of any city.
Public work in Austin is posted on Austin Finance Online, the City of Austin's vendor portal. Across the state: Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD); TxDOT lettings. Federal work: SAM.gov. Where to find construction bids in Austin.
Plans
Builtie's Starter plan is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds the LinkedIn and email outreach you run yourself. Opening a project spends one credit, and the decision makers, emails, phones and AI call script inside it are included. Your monthly credits reset at each renewal, and extra credit packs are valid for 30 days. The free trial runs 7 days with 10 projects. Custom, where Builtie's team runs the outreach for you, starts from CAD $1,500 a month on top of a Growth seat.
Builtie's deepest coverage is in the Greater Toronto Area, where it started; depth in any city depends on what that municipality publishes. Ask for live sample projects in your own service area before you buy.
Every trade in Austin, from excavation to landscaping, with its own count and award window: Austin construction leads by trade.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best construction lead software in Austin?
For private projects before they are bid, Builtie, which reads Austin's permits and attaches a verified decision maker. For published commercial bids, ConstructConnect or Dodge; for GC invitations, BuildingConnected; for public work, Austin Finance Online, the City of Austin's vendor portal.
How many construction projects does Builtie track in Austin?
It depends on the trade, because each trade is awarded at a different stage. On September 23, 2026, 7,733 projects in the City of Austin were inside the electrical award window and 7,603 inside the flooring window; the table on this page shows eight trades.
Where are public construction tenders posted in Austin?
On Austin Finance Online, the City of Austin's vendor portal. Provincially or statewide: Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD); TxDOT lettings. Federal work: SAM.gov.
What does construction lead software cost in Austin?
Public portals are mostly free. ConstructConnect and Dodge are quoted subscriptions. Builtie is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects or $99 for 50 with outreach, with a 7-day free trial.