New Construction Projects for Sign and Wayfinding Companies: 21,101 New Buildings Open
On October 9, 2026, 21,101 new buildings across 25 markets were still at the stage where signage is awarded, led by Austin with 7,461. 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 signage still open
| Market | New buildings | Renovations and alterations |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 7,461 | 4,863 |
| New York City | 7,290 | 15,325 |
| Miami-Dade | 2,386 | 1,251 |
| San Antonio | 653 | 45 |
| Calgary | 609 | 505 |
| Los Angeles | 592 | 1,912 |
| Vancouver | 425 | 201 |
| Fort Worth | 377 | 36 |
| Chicago | 279 | 593 |
| Toronto | 243 | 1,203 |
| Nashville | 214 | 289 |
| Seattle | 112 | 151 |
Read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data.
21,101 new buildings and 26,795 renovations were inside the signage 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 signage
Builtie times signage from about 25% of the way through the build to about 70%, with the last realistic approach at about 85%. The owner, developer or tenant decides signage, often through the architect or a wayfinding consultant; the general contractor coordinates the installation.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where signage is typically awarded.
More for sign and wayfinding companies: 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 signage?
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 signage award window: 21,101 new buildings on October 9, 2026.
Which markets have the most new buildings for signage?
Austin, 7,461; New York City, 7,290; Miami-Dade, 2,386; San Antonio, 653; Calgary, 609.
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.