Low Voltage and Data Construction Leads in Seattle (2026): 674 Projects in the Award Window
To find low-voltage construction leads in Seattle, work from building permits and time the call to the build stage. On October 9, 2026, 674 permitted projects in the City of Seattle were still at the point where low-voltage is awarded. The general contractor or the electrical contractor awards low-voltage cabling; on commercial work the tenant's or owner's IT lead often specifies it. Builtie reads the permits, estimates each project's stage and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
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How many low-voltage projects are open in Seattle right now
| Measure | Seattle |
|---|---|
| Projects in the low-voltage award window | 674 |
| New buildings / renovations and alterations | 384 / 290 |
| Permitted in the last 90 days | 272 |
| Median declared construction value | $499,255 |
| Rank among 25 markets for low-voltage | 9 of 25 |
| Newest permit in the Seattle feed | October 7, 2026 |
57% of them are new buildings and 43% are renovations, additions or alterations: a mix of ground-up builds, where the builder decides, and renovations, where the owner or designer often does. 272 of them (40%) were permitted in the last 90 days. Seattle ranks 9 of 25 markets Builtie covers for low-voltage, behind Chicago (1,091 projects).
A project counts when its permit was issued in the last four years, the build is still inside the stage when low-voltage is awarded, and the job is big enough to be worth quoting: at least $4k of low-voltage work. Trade sub-permits are grouped into their parent project, so this is a count of projects, not permits.
Read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data: the ten largest of 25 markets.
When low-voltage is awarded, and who decides
Builtie times low-voltage from about 35% of the way through the build to about 60%, with the last realistic approach at about 70%. The general contractor or the electrical contractor awards low-voltage cabling; on commercial work the tenant's or owner's IT lead often specifies it.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where low-voltage is typically awarded.
What to lead with when you call a builder in Seattle: structured cabling, security and access-control integration, and coordination with the electrical rough-in.
What the Seattle data covers
Seattle's feed rarely names the builder: 1.4% of new-build permits carry one. Builtie resolves the company behind a Seattle project from other records, and does not publish a Seattle builder count because it would describe the feed rather than the market.
If you work from Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Everett and Tacoma, Builtie shows you this feed as your nearest covered market; those cities' own permits are not in the count above.
Trades bought around the same stage in Seattle
| Trade | Projects in the award window | Award window |
|---|---|---|
| Drywall leads in Seattle | 729 | 35% to 60% |
| Signage and Wayfinding leads in Seattle | 263 | 25% to 70% |
| Insulation leads in Seattle | 584 | 30% to 55% |
| Tile leads in Seattle | 582 | 45% to 65% |
| Fire Protection leads in Seattle | 416 | 25% to 50% |
| Cabinetry and Millwork leads in Seattle | 577 | 50% to 70% |
Every trade in Seattle: Seattle construction leads by trade. Every market for low-voltage: Low Voltage and Data construction leads by city.
Plans
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find low-voltage construction leads in Seattle?
Start from building permits, not bid boards: most private low-voltage work is awarded by the builder or general contractor without a public bid. Builtie reads the City of Seattle's permits, keeps the projects still inside the low-voltage award window (674 on October 9, 2026) and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
When should low-voltage and data contractors contact a builder in Seattle?
Builtie times low-voltage from about 35% of the way through the build to about 60%, with the last realistic approach at about 70%. After that the package is usually awarded, and the project is better used as an introduction for the builder's next job.
Who awards low-voltage work on new construction in Seattle?
The general contractor or the electrical contractor awards low-voltage cabling; on commercial work the tenant's or owner's IT lead often specifies it.
How many low-voltage projects does Builtie track in Seattle?
674 projects were inside the low-voltage award window on October 9, 2026: 384 new buildings and 290 renovations or alterations. The count refreshes hourly.
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.