About BCAR DATA
Not recycled ad clicks. Not cold call lists. Real projects, from real permit filings, in the cities where the work is actually happening.
How BCAR DATA started
We’ve spent years tracking residential construction and renovation trends across the country’s most active metropolitan markets. In that work, we kept coming back to the same observation: the data that tells you exactly where construction is happening — building permits — is publicly available, but almost no one in the trades is using it.
Contractors were spending money on ads, leads services, and word of mouth — while a free, highly reliable signal was sitting in city records every single month. We decided to do something about it.
BCAR DATA was built to bridge that gap — to take the raw permit data, clean it, and deliver it directly to the people who can use it most: the plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors, flooring pros, and other trade professionals who build and maintain our cities every day.
Our mission
To connect trade professionals to the jobs that are already in motion — using the data that’s already out there.
Who we are
BCAR DATA is run by a team of market researchers who specialize in residential construction and renovation trends across the country’s most active metropolitan cities. We track permit activity, project volumes, and market shifts — so we understand not just the data, but what it means for the people on the ground doing the work.
That research background is what makes BCAR DATA different. We don’t just pull raw records — we compile, clean, and structure the data so it’s immediately actionable for contractors who don’t have time to dig through city databases.
How we source our data
All permit data is sourced directly from official city building and safety departments. Building permits are public record — filed by property owners and developers as part of the city approval process. BCAR DATA accesses this information through official channels, compiles it, removes errors and duplicates, and delivers it in a clean, ready-to-use Excel or CSV format.
Our lists are updated monthly, so you’re always working with the most current activity in your market — not stale data from months ago.
Ready to put the data to work?
Browse our available permit lists by city — or grab 5 free leads to see the quality for yourself.
