Construction Leads in St. Louis (2026): Open Projects for Every Trade
St. Louis has open projects for 14 trades in Builtie's permit feed. On October 9, 2026 the largest was HVAC, with 94 projects still inside its award window. The data is the City of St. Louis'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 St. Louis, 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 | Award window | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation and Site Work | 5 | Before construction starts | |
| Construction Site Security | 2 | Before the start to 15% | |
| Concrete and Foundation | 46 | Before the start to 5% | |
| Structural Steel | 40 | 0% to 15% | |
| Elevators | 17 | 0% to 20% | |
| Framing | 58 | 0% to 20% | |
| Painting | 76 | 5% to 35% | |
| Masonry | 38 | 10% to 30% | |
| Waterproofing | 32 | 10% to 35% | |
| Roofing | 57 | 15% to 35% | |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | 74 | 15% to 35% | |
| Electrical | 90 | 20% to 45% | |
| HVAC and Mechanical | 94 | 20% to 45% | |
| Plumbing | 63 | 20% to 45% | |
| Fire Protection | 8 | 25% to 50% | |
| Signage and Wayfinding | 8 | 25% to 70% | |
| Insulation | 8 | 30% to 55% | |
| Drywall | 30 | 35% to 60% | |
| Low Voltage and Data | 8 | 35% to 60% | |
| Tile | 4 | 45% to 65% | |
| Cabinetry and Millwork | 5 | 50% to 70% | |
| Flooring | 14 | 50% to 70% | |
| Countertops | 4 | 55% to 75% | |
| Finish Carpentry | 9 | 55% to 75% | |
| Appliances and Equipment | 1 | 65% to 90% | |
| Landscaping | 1 | 65% to 90% |
The ten trades with the most open projects in St. Louis, read October 9, 2026.
What sells early and what sells late in St. Louis
Early trades (concrete, structural steel, elevator, framing, painting) need projects permitted recently, before the structure goes up. Late trades (flooring) 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 St. Louis covers 7 new buildings and 90 renovations or alterations. Most open work is renovation and alteration, so owners, designers and renovation contractors decide as often as builders do.
What the St. Louis data covers
The data is the City of St. Louis's own building permits. Neighbouring cities issue their own permits and are not in this count. St. Louis joined the feed recently, so every project counted here was permitted in the last 90 days and the counts will grow as the history fills in. St. Louis County is a separate permit office.
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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 St. Louis: the September 2026 report.
Frequently asked questions
Which trades have the most open construction projects in St. Louis?
On October 9, 2026: HVAC, 94 projects; electrical, 90 projects; painting, 76 projects; window, door and glazing, 74 projects; plumbing, 63 projects.
Where does Builtie get St. Louis construction leads?
From the City of St. Louis'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 St. Louis count include nearby cities?
No. It counts the City of St. Louis only. Neighbouring municipalities issue their own permits.
When should I contact a builder in St. Louis?
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.