How to Find Tile Projects to Bid On: 39,222 Open Now
The most tile 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 39,222 tile projects still inside the award window across 25 markets, 9,462 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 tile 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 tile 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 tile from about 45% of the way through the build to about 65%, with the last realistic approach at about 75%.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where tile is typically awarded.
Open tile projects in every market
| Market | State or province | Projects in the award window |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | New York | 17,325 |
| Austin | Texas | 7,532 |
| Miami-Dade | Florida | 3,615 |
| Calgary | Alberta | 2,080 |
| Los Angeles | California | 1,913 |
| Toronto | Ontario | 1,649 |
| Nashville | Tennessee | 1,081 |
| Chicago | Illinois | 920 |
| Seattle | Washington | 582 |
| Vancouver | British Columbia | 578 |
| San Antonio | Texas | 475 |
| Fort Worth | Texas | 313 |
| Airdrie | Alberta | 171 |
| Kitchener | Ontario | 170 |
| Tulsa | Oklahoma | 126 |
| Fayetteville, Arkansas | Arkansas | 119 |
| Little Rock | Arkansas | 117 |
| Overland Park | Kansas | 111 |
| Grande Prairie | Alberta | 111 |
| Windsor, Ontario | Ontario | 73 |
| Thunder Bay | Ontario | 60 |
| North Little Rock | Arkansas | 44 |
| Broken Arrow | Oklahoma | 33 |
| Red Deer | Alberta | 20 |
| St. Louis | Missouri | 4 |
39,222 projects inside the award window on October 9, 2026, 9,462 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 tile 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 tile award window.
When should I bid on a tile project?
Builtie times tile from about 45% of the way through the build to about 65%, with the last realistic approach at about 75%.
How many tile projects are open?
39,222 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.