New Construction Projects for Roofing Contractors: 17,197 New Buildings Open
On October 9, 2026, 17,197 new buildings across 25 markets were still at the stage where roofing is awarded, led by New York City with 4,626. 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 roofing still open
| Market | New buildings | Renovations and alterations |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 4,626 | 14,769 |
| Austin | 4,246 | 2,792 |
| Miami-Dade | 2,252 | 1,643 |
| Calgary | 1,522 | 499 |
| Nashville | 853 | 521 |
| Los Angeles | 719 | 1,425 |
| San Antonio | 492 | 19 |
| Chicago | 370 | 717 |
| Vancouver | 355 | 239 |
| Seattle | 342 | 269 |
| Fort Worth | 315 | 26 |
| Toronto | 273 | 753 |
Read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data.
17,197 new buildings and 24,180 renovations were inside the roofing 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 roofing
Builtie times roofing from about 15% of the way through the build to about 35%, with the last realistic approach at about 45%. The builder or general contractor awards roofing around framing, before the roof deck is visible from the street.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where roofing 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 roofing?
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 roofing award window: 17,197 new buildings on October 9, 2026.
Which markets have the most new buildings for roofing?
New York City, 4,626; Austin, 4,246; Miami-Dade, 2,252; Calgary, 1,522; Nashville, 853.
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.