Construction Leads in Toronto by Trade (2026)
Toronto has open projects for 26 trades in Builtie's permit feed. On October 9, 2026 the largest was drywall, with 1,814 projects still inside its award window. The data is the City of Toronto's own building permits; Builtie estimates each project's stage and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
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Open projects in Toronto, by trade
Each trade is counted separately, because each is bought at a different stage of the build. Trades are listed in the order they are usually awarded, from site work to finishes; the award window is how far through the build that contract is usually decided.
| Trade | Projects in the award window | Permitted in the last 90 days | Award window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation and Site Work | 23 | 22 | Before construction starts |
| Construction Site Security | 390 | 181 | Before the start to 15% |
| Concrete and Foundation | 127 | 112 | Before the start to 5% |
| Structural Steel | 232 | 166 | 0% to 15% |
| Elevators | 208 | 153 | 0% to 20% |
| Framing | 474 | 312 | 0% to 20% |
| Painting | 1,436 | 576 | 5% to 35% |
| Masonry | 775 | 468 | 10% to 30% |
| Waterproofing | 962 | 514 | 10% to 35% |
| Roofing | 1,026 | 569 | 15% to 35% |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | 1,026 | 569 | 15% to 35% |
| Electrical | 1,427 | 567 | 20% to 45% |
| HVAC and Mechanical | 1,425 | 565 | 20% to 45% |
| Plumbing | 1,427 | 567 | 20% to 45% |
| Fire Protection | 982 | 329 | 25% to 50% |
| Signage and Wayfinding | 1,446 | 308 | 25% to 70% |
| Insulation | 1,442 | 446 | 30% to 55% |
| Drywall | 1,814 | 416 | 35% to 60% |
| Low Voltage and Data | 1,502 | 299 | 35% to 60% |
| Tile | 1,649 | 241 | 45% to 65% |
| Cabinetry and Millwork | 1,694 | 189 | 50% to 70% |
| Flooring | 1,751 | 207 | 50% to 70% |
| Countertops | 1,567 | 65 | 55% to 75% |
| Finish Carpentry | 1,692 | 73 | 55% to 75% |
| Appliances and Equipment | 1,652 | 0 | 65% to 90% |
| Landscaping | 1,553 | 7 | 65% to 90% |
The ten trades with the most open projects in Toronto, read October 9, 2026.
What sells early and what sells late in Toronto
Early trades (excavation and site work, site security, concrete, structural steel, elevator) need projects permitted recently, before the structure goes up. Late trades (cabinetry, flooring, countertop, finish carpentry, appliance and equipment) are bought from projects permitted a year or more ago that are only now reaching the finishes, so their counts lean on the older permits.
The broadest trade count in Toronto covers 438 new buildings and 1,376 renovations or alterations. Most open work is renovation and alteration, so owners, designers and renovation contractors decide as often as builders do.
What the Toronto data covers
Builtie's Toronto data is the amalgamated City of Toronto, including Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, East York and York. Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham and the rest of the GTA issue their own permits and are not in the feed today, so a Toronto count is not a GTA count. Toronto states a construction cost on about a third of 2026 permits.
Customers who work from Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville and the rest of the GTA are shown this feed as their nearest covered market; those cities' own permits are not counted here.
See also: the Toronto market guide, construction lead software in Toronto, construction lead generation software in Ontario, and every market and trade Builtie covers.
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.
Permits issued in Toronto: Toronto construction permits by month; the July 2026 report; Toronto construction permits by neighbourhood; by building type: residential, commercial, institutional, industrial.
Frequently asked questions
Which trades have the most open construction projects in Toronto?
On October 9, 2026: drywall, 1,814 projects; flooring, 1,751 projects; cabinetry, 1,694 projects; finish carpentry, 1,692 projects; appliance and equipment, 1,652 projects.
Where does Builtie get Toronto construction leads?
From the City of Toronto's building permits. Builtie estimates each project's stage, keeps the ones still inside each trade's award window and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
Does the Toronto count include nearby cities?
No. It counts the City of Toronto only. Customers in Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oakville and the rest of the GTA are shown it as their nearest covered market.
When should I contact a builder in Toronto?
It depends on the trade. Site work and concrete are bought before or at the start of construction; framing, steel and windows in the first fifth of the build; mechanical, electrical and plumbing at about 20% to 45%; drywall and finishes after that; landscaping and appliances near the end.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.