New Construction Projects for Flooring Contractors: 16,943 New Buildings Open
On October 9, 2026, 16,943 new buildings across 25 markets were still at the stage where flooring is awarded, led by Austin with 4,503. New buildings come from builders that build again, which makes each one a client, not just a job. Builtie, a sales automation platform for construction trades, lists these projects by market and stage and runs the outreach to the builders behind them.
The same four steps, whether the buyer is a builder, a designer, an owner or a company you want to acquire.
New buildings with flooring still open
| Market | New buildings | Renovations and alterations |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 4,503 | 2,800 |
| New York City | 4,089 | 13,345 |
| Miami-Dade | 2,207 | 1,595 |
| Calgary | 1,596 | 608 |
| Los Angeles | 813 | 1,563 |
| Nashville | 759 | 432 |
| San Antonio | 383 | 30 |
| Toronto | 375 | 1,376 |
| Vancouver | 337 | 278 |
| Seattle | 329 | 296 |
| Fort Worth | 314 | 25 |
| Chicago | 291 | 727 |
Read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data.
16,943 new buildings and 23,549 renovations were inside the flooring 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 flooring
Builtie times flooring from about 50% of the way through the build to about 70%, with the last realistic approach at about 80%. The builder or general contractor awards flooring, but on custom and higher-end work the designer or owner chooses the product first.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where flooring is typically awarded.
More for flooring contractors: sales automation, finding clients, finding projects, getting more jobs.
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 flooring?
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 flooring award window: 16,943 new buildings on October 9, 2026.
Which markets have the most new buildings for flooring?
Austin, 4,503; New York City, 4,089; Miami-Dade, 2,207; Calgary, 1,596; Los Angeles, 813.
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.