New construction leads: new homes and the builders behind them
Most active builders on the boards
| Builder | Market | New SF permits |
|---|---|---|
| Paradisa Homes, LLC | Austin | 17 |
| St. Stephens Build, LLC | Austin | 14 |
| Premier Construction-Residential Llc | Tallahassee | 12 |
| Joseph Design Build | Austin | 9 |
| Thurman Homes | Austin | 7 |
| Hoch Construction LLC. | Austin | 7 |
| Icg Homes, Llc | Raleigh | 7 |
| Flexible Builders Inc | Miami-Dade | 6 |
| Traton Of Florida Llc | Tallahassee | 6 |
| Lucky Start /Best Union Management Co | Miami-Dade | 5 |
Counted November 2, 2026 from the permits on each board; names are as listed on the permit.
New construction by market
| Market | New SF permits | Issued |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 165 | Aug 4, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026 |
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 60 | Aug 4, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 |
| Orlando, FL | 21 | Aug 11, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 55 | Aug 4, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026 |
| Tallahassee-Leon County, FL | 37 | Aug 5, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026 |
Why new homes are the best leads for subs
A new house needs nearly every trade, and the builder of record is named on the permit. Production builders reuse the same subs across a community, so one good job can turn into many. Custom builders change subs more often, which is where a new company has its best shot.
See who's building this week
Daily boards of new single-family permits, pulled from official records.
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Questions contractors ask
What are new construction leads?
New construction leads are ground-up projects, usually new single-family homes, found through newly issued building permits. Each one names the builder of record. As of November 2, 2026, FirstBid tracks 338 of them in Austin, Miami-Dade, Orlando, Raleigh and Tallahassee, all from official permit records.
How do I find new construction projects near me?
Search your city or county permit portal for new residential building permits and sort by issue date. The city pages linked above explain each portal's filters. As of November 2, 2026, FirstBid also lists new single-family permits daily for five markets.
Which builders are building the most new homes?
On the FirstBid boards as of November 2, 2026, the builder with the most new single-family permits is Paradisa Homes, LLC in Austin (17). The table above ranks the top ten builders across all five markets, counted from official city and county permit records and refreshed every morning.
When should a subcontractor contact a builder about a new home?
Right after the building permit issues, before trade permits are pulled. Once electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits show up under the same address, those subs are usually set. Check the related permits on the official record, then call the builder's office.