New Construction Projects for Structural Steel Fabricators and Erectors: 8,991 New Buildings Open
On October 9, 2026, 8,991 new buildings across 25 markets were still at the stage where structural steel is awarded, led by New York City with 2,533. New buildings come from builders that build again, which makes each one a client, not just a job. That is the job Builtie automates: permit-sourced projects timed to the trade's award window, the builder behind each one, and outreach that runs every day.
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New buildings with structural steel still open
| Market | New buildings | Renovations and alterations |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 2,533 | 8,063 |
| Austin | 2,256 | 1,490 |
| Miami-Dade | 1,128 | 876 |
| Calgary | 769 | 261 |
| Nashville | 473 | 305 |
| Los Angeles | 380 | 756 |
| Chicago | 217 | 411 |
| Vancouver | 214 | 132 |
| San Antonio | 209 | 9 |
| Seattle | 183 | 147 |
| Fort Worth | 162 | 15 |
| Kitchener | 76 | 35 |
Read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data.
8,991 new buildings and 12,920 renovations were inside the structural steel 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 structural steel
Builtie times structural steel from the start of construction to about 15%, with the last realistic approach at about 25%. The general contractor awards structural steel early, from the structural engineer's design; shop drawings and mill orders set the schedule.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where structural steel 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 structural steel?
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 structural steel award window: 8,991 new buildings on October 9, 2026.
Which markets have the most new buildings for structural steel?
New York City, 2,533; Austin, 2,256; Miami-Dade, 1,128; Calgary, 769; Nashville, 473.
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.