Pick the cities you follow. Every Monday we send you a market brief with permit counts, construction values, and the week's biggest projects.
Check your inbox for a confirmation. Your first Monday market brief arrives this week.
Track permit activity in your target markets to identify upcoming projects before they go to tender.
Monitor construction volumes and competing development activity across your key cities.
Spot demand signals early by watching permit counts and project values in your service territory.
How do I track building permit trends in Canadian cities?
Subscribe to Market Brief by selecting the Canadian cities you want to follow. Every Monday you receive a summary with permit counts, total construction value, and the week's largest projects for your chosen cities.
Which cities does Market Brief cover?
Market Brief covers 57 Canadian cities including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, Montreal, and more. The full list includes cities across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritime provinces.
Is Market Brief free?
Yes. Market Brief is completely free. No credit card is required. You subscribe, pick your cities, and receive a weekly building permit briefing every Monday at no cost.
How often is building permit data updated?
BuildData ingests permit data from open city data portals on a weekly basis. The Market Brief digest reflects the most recent week of issued permits for your selected cities.
Who is Market Brief for?
Market Brief is used by general contractors, real estate developers, architects, building material suppliers, and market researchers who need to track construction activity in specific Canadian markets without manually checking city permit portals.
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