How to Find Structural Steel Projects to Bid On: 21,911 Open Now
The most structural steel 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 21,911 structural steel projects still inside the award window across 25 markets, 20,595 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 structural steel 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 structural steel 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 structural steel from the start of construction to about 15%, with the last realistic approach at about 25%.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where structural steel is typically awarded.
Open structural steel projects in every market
| Market | State or province | Projects in the award window |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | New York | 10,596 |
| Austin | Texas | 3,746 |
| Miami-Dade | Florida | 2,004 |
| Los Angeles | California | 1,136 |
| Calgary | Alberta | 1,030 |
| Nashville | Tennessee | 778 |
| Chicago | Illinois | 628 |
| Vancouver | British Columbia | 346 |
| Seattle | Washington | 330 |
| Toronto | Ontario | 232 |
| San Antonio | Texas | 218 |
| Fort Worth | Texas | 177 |
| Kitchener | Ontario | 111 |
| Tulsa | Oklahoma | 100 |
| Overland Park | Kansas | 72 |
| Fayetteville, Arkansas | Arkansas | 69 |
| Airdrie | Alberta | 59 |
| Thunder Bay | Ontario | 47 |
| Little Rock | Arkansas | 44 |
| Grande Prairie | Alberta | 42 |
| St. Louis | Missouri | 40 |
| North Little Rock | Arkansas | 35 |
| Windsor, Ontario | Ontario | 30 |
| Red Deer | Alberta | 22 |
| Broken Arrow | Oklahoma | 19 |
21,911 projects inside the award window on October 9, 2026, 20,595 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 structural steel 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 structural steel award window.
When should I bid on a structural steel project?
Builtie times structural steel from the start of construction to about 15%, with the last realistic approach at about 25%.
How many structural steel projects are open?
21,911 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.