New Construction Projects for Tile Contractors: 16,754 New Buildings Open
On October 9, 2026, 16,754 new buildings across 25 markets were still at the stage where tile is awarded, led by Austin with 4,565. 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 tile still open
| Market | New buildings | Renovations and alterations |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 4,565 | 2,967 |
| New York City | 4,268 | 13,057 |
| Miami-Dade | 2,137 | 1,478 |
| Calgary | 1,539 | 541 |
| Nashville | 745 | 336 |
| Los Angeles | 631 | 1,282 |
| San Antonio | 446 | 29 |
| Toronto | 396 | 1,253 |
| Seattle | 337 | 245 |
| Vancouver | 334 | 244 |
| Chicago | 289 | 631 |
| Fort Worth | 289 | 24 |
Read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data.
16,754 new buildings and 22,468 renovations were inside the tile 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 tile
Builtie times tile from about 45% of the way through the build to about 65%, with the last realistic approach at about 75%. The builder or general contractor awards tile around drywall; on custom and higher-end work the designer or owner chooses the product first.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where tile 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 tile?
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 tile award window: 16,754 new buildings on October 9, 2026.
Which markets have the most new buildings for tile?
Austin, 4,565; New York City, 4,268; Miami-Dade, 2,137; Calgary, 1,539; Nashville, 745.
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.