New Construction Projects for Elevator Contractors: 7,018 New Buildings Open
On October 9, 2026, 7,018 new buildings across 25 markets were still at the stage where elevator is awarded, led by New York City with 2,927. New buildings come from builders that build again, which makes each one a client, not just a job. Builtie does that work for a trade: it finds these projects on permits, names the company behind each one and runs the LinkedIn and email outreach, saving about 2 hours a day, around 60 hours a month of prospecting.
The same four steps, whether the buyer is a builder, a designer, an owner or a company you want to acquire.
New buildings with elevator still open
| Market | New buildings | Renovations and alterations |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 2,927 | 5,936 |
| Austin | 2,683 | 1,767 |
| Miami-Dade | 671 | 313 |
| San Antonio | 175 | 13 |
| Calgary | 93 | 115 |
| Fort Worth | 90 | 10 |
| Vancouver | 79 | 37 |
| Chicago | 69 | 141 |
| Los Angeles | 54 | 644 |
| Toronto | 37 | 171 |
| Nashville | 23 | 70 |
| Tulsa | 15 | 23 |
Read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data.
7,018 new buildings and 9,338 renovations were inside the elevator award window across 25 markets on October 9, 2026. A new building is a new project for a builder; a renovation is usually an owner's one-off.
When a new building needs elevator
Builtie times elevator from the start of construction to about 20%, with the last realistic approach at about 30%. The developer and general contractor choose the elevator supplier early, because the shaft, pit and machine room are designed around it; an elevator consultant or the architect writes the specification.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where elevator is typically awarded.
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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 new construction projects for elevator?
On building permits: a new-building permit names the project and the builder months before the trades are hired. Builtie keeps the ones still in the elevator award window: 7,018 new buildings on October 9, 2026.
Which markets have the most new buildings for elevator?
New York City, 2,927; Austin, 2,683; Miami-Dade, 671; San Antonio, 175; Calgary, 93.
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.