Research

What building-permit records show about construction demand — by metro, by trade, and where the data can't answer the question.

One Year, Four Metros: What 221,175 Building Permits Reveal About Construction Demand

A trailing year of building permits across Austin, San Antonio, Colorado Springs and Sacramento — 221,175 records. What the data shows about HVAC, roofing, solar and EV demand, and why some metros can answer questions others can't.