Construction Leads in Grande Prairie (2026): Open Projects for Every Trade
Grande Prairie has open projects for 24 trades in Builtie's permit feed. On October 9, 2026 the largest was drywall, with 125 projects still inside its award window. The data is the City of Grande Prairie'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 Grande Prairie, 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 | 9 | 9 | Before construction starts |
| Construction Site Security | 15 | 8 | Before the start to 15% |
| Concrete and Foundation | 25 | 25 | Before the start to 5% |
| Structural Steel | 42 | 39 | 0% to 15% |
| Elevators | 5 | 2 | 0% to 20% |
| Framing | 54 | 49 | 0% to 20% |
| Painting | 115 | 80 | 5% to 35% |
| Masonry | 78 | 69 | 10% to 30% |
| Waterproofing | 66 | 53 | 10% to 35% |
| Roofing | 88 | 75 | 15% to 35% |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | 92 | 79 | 15% to 35% |
| Electrical | 116 | 81 | 20% to 45% |
| HVAC and Mechanical | 117 | 82 | 20% to 45% |
| Plumbing | 112 | 77 | 20% to 45% |
| Fire Protection | 41 | 24 | 25% to 50% |
| Signage and Wayfinding | 34 | 10 | 25% to 70% |
| Insulation | 98 | 50 | 30% to 55% |
| Drywall | 125 | 53 | 35% to 60% |
| Low Voltage and Data | 120 | 48 | 35% to 60% |
| Tile | 111 | 31 | 45% to 65% |
| Cabinetry and Millwork | 111 | 26 | 50% to 70% |
| Flooring | 117 | 32 | 50% to 70% |
| Countertops | 97 | 9 | 55% to 75% |
| Finish Carpentry | 101 | 13 | 55% to 75% |
| Appliances and Equipment | 98 | 9 | 65% to 90% |
| Landscaping | 95 | 6 | 65% to 90% |
The ten trades with the most open projects in Grande Prairie, read October 9, 2026.
What sells early and what sells late in Grande Prairie
Early trades (site security, concrete, structural steel, framing, painting) 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 Grande Prairie covers 98 new buildings and 34 renovations or alterations. Most open work is new construction, so builders and developers are the buyers to reach.
What the Grande Prairie data covers
The data is Grande Prairie's own building permits. Neighbouring cities issue their own permits and are not in this count.
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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 Grande Prairie: Grande Prairie construction permits by month; the September 2026 report; by building type: new residential construction, residential renovation, commercial renovation.
Frequently asked questions
Which trades have the most open construction projects in Grande Prairie?
On October 9, 2026: drywall, 125 projects; low-voltage, 120 projects; HVAC, 117 projects; flooring, 117 projects; electrical, 116 projects.
Where does Builtie get Grande Prairie construction leads?
From the City of Grande Prairie'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 Grande Prairie count include nearby cities?
No. It counts the City of Grande Prairie only. Neighbouring municipalities issue their own permits.
When should I contact a builder in Grande Prairie?
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.