Find Construction Projects Before the RFP

General contractors who find projects at the planning stage build relationships before the RFP. Civic Star maps planning and zoning activity so your BD and preconstruction teams can see what's coming and reach out when it matters.

Most leads arrive at RFP stage, when it's a price war. We surface projects when they first hit planning commission or city council—often a year or more before permits or construction. That's when developers are selecting architects and thinking about construction approach. Use the pipeline to prioritize outreach and get in front of owners early.

Meeting documents name applicants, developers, and sometimes design firms. Use that to build a target list and to understand the bidding timeline: when a project was first heard, when it was approved, and when it might move to permit. That context supports BD and preconstruction planning.

Filter by project type (e.g. multifamily, institutional) and geography to focus on the verticals and regions you care about. See which cities and counties have the most pipeline activity so you can allocate BD effort. Subcontractors and suppliers can use the same data to plan capacity and relationships.

Save your search criteria and get weekly email alerts when new projects match. The map and filters are built for BD workflows: pick a region, project type, and date range, then drill into project details and source documents.

Our pipeline is built from public meeting documents we process. Coverage varies by jurisdiction. We're transparent about sources and limitations so you can use the platform with confidence.

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