The Best Construction Lead Software in Calgary (2026), and What Each Tool Actually Finds
For private projects before they are bid, Builtie, which reads Calgary's permits and attaches a verified decision maker. For published commercial bids, ConstructConnect or Dodge; for GC invitations, BuildingConnected; for public work, the City of Calgary's procurement site. 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 Calgary
| Tool | What it finds | Coverage in Calgary |
|---|---|---|
| Builtie | Permitted private projects, the builder or GC behind them, and a verified decision maker | Live permit feed for the City of Calgary, 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 | The City of Calgary's procurement site |
| HomeStars, 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 Calgary
Permitted projects in the City of Calgary 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 Calgary | 2,364 | 1,521 |
| Plumbing leads in Calgary | 2,205 | 1,362 |
| HVAC and Mechanical leads in Calgary | 2,379 | 1,536 |
| Roofing leads in Calgary | 1,586 | 1,307 |
| Framing leads in Calgary | 971 | 895 |
| Drywall leads in Calgary | 2,425 | 968 |
| Flooring leads in Calgary | 2,173 | 426 |
| Cabinetry and Millwork leads in Calgary | 2,101 | 354 |
How busy Calgary is
Calgary issued 9,606 permits from January to June 2026, with $2,930 million declared. The full Calgary H1 2026 construction report breaks that down by month, work type and applicant.
542 builders and developers pulled a new-build permit in the last 12 months; Builtie holds a phone number for 80% of them and a website for 82%. Who they are and how to reach them.
What to know about Calgary permits
Calgary's permits name the homebuilder more often than any other city Builtie covers, which makes it the shortest path from a permit to the company that awards the trades.
Public work in Calgary is posted on the City of Calgary's procurement site. Across the province: Alberta Purchasing Connection. Federal work: CanadaBuys and MERX. Where to find construction bids in Calgary.
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 Calgary, from excavation to landscaping, with its own count and award window: Calgary construction leads by trade.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best construction lead software in Calgary?
For private projects before they are bid, Builtie, which reads Calgary's permits and attaches a verified decision maker. For published commercial bids, ConstructConnect or Dodge; for GC invitations, BuildingConnected; for public work, the City of Calgary's procurement site.
How many construction projects does Builtie track in Calgary?
It depends on the trade, because each trade is awarded at a different stage. On September 23, 2026, 2,364 projects in the City of Calgary were inside the electrical award window and 2,173 inside the flooring window; the table on this page shows eight trades.
Where are public construction tenders posted in Calgary?
On the City of Calgary's procurement site. Provincially or statewide: Alberta Purchasing Connection. Federal work: CanadaBuys and MERX.
What does construction lead software cost in Calgary?
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.