How to Find Elevator Projects to Bid On: 16,356 Open Now
The most elevator projects to bid on come from building permits, not bid boards, because most private work is awarded without a public bid. On October 9, 2026 Builtie counted 16,356 elevator projects still inside the award window across 25 markets, 14,731 of them permitted in the last 90 days.
The same four steps, whether the buyer is a builder, a designer, an owner or a company you want to acquire.
Where elevator projects come from
| Source | Covers | When you see it | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits | Private and public | Before the trades are hired | Builtie reads them and stages each project |
| Public bid portals | Public owners | When the package is tendered | Free; heavy competition |
| Private bid networks | GCs inviting their list | When the GC sends invitations | Only if you are on the list |
| Project databases | Large commercial | Planning to tender | Paid; strongest on big commercial jobs |
Most private elevator work is never bid publicly: the builder or general contractor awards it from people it knows or people who called at the right moment. Permits are the one source that shows those projects early.
When to go after a project
Builtie times elevator from the start of construction to about 20%, with the last realistic approach at about 30%.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where elevator is typically awarded.
Open elevator projects in every market
| Market | State or province | Projects in the award window |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | New York | 8,863 |
| Austin | Texas | 4,450 |
| Miami-Dade | Florida | 984 |
| Los Angeles | California | 698 |
| Chicago | Illinois | 210 |
| Toronto | Ontario | 208 |
| Calgary | Alberta | 208 |
| San Antonio | Texas | 188 |
| Vancouver | British Columbia | 116 |
| Fort Worth | Texas | 100 |
| Nashville | Tennessee | 93 |
| Seattle | Washington | 40 |
| Tulsa | Oklahoma | 38 |
| North Little Rock | Arkansas | 36 |
| Kitchener | Ontario | 25 |
| Thunder Bay | Ontario | 18 |
| St. Louis | Missouri | 17 |
| Broken Arrow | Oklahoma | 11 |
| Little Rock | Arkansas | 10 |
| Airdrie | Alberta | 10 |
| Fayetteville, Arkansas | Arkansas | 9 |
| Overland Park | Kansas | 9 |
| Windsor, Ontario | Ontario | 9 |
| Grande Prairie | Alberta | 5 |
| Red Deer | Alberta | 1 |
16,356 projects inside the award window on October 9, 2026, 14,731 of them permitted in the last 90 days.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find elevator projects to bid on?
Public portals for public work, GC bid lists if you are on them, and building permits for everything else, which is most private work. Builtie reads the permits and keeps the projects still in the elevator award window.
When should I bid on a elevator project?
Builtie times elevator from the start of construction to about 20%, with the last realistic approach at about 30%.
How many elevator projects are open?
16,356 across 25 markets on October 9, 2026.
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.