Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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Washington DC had 3874 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1055 plumbing, 1047 electrical and 627 hvac.

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2026-04-27 General Construction 4712 3RD PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PERMIT
2026-04-27 General Construction 3401 LOWELL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL BULGER, DANIELLE W
2026-04-27 Plumbing 3401 LOWELL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 PLUMBING AND GAS BULGER, DANIELLE W
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 3401 LOWELL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 MECHANICAL BULGER, DANIELLE W
2026-04-27 Plumbing 718 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PLUMBING AND GAS WOODEN, SHIRLEY T
2026-04-27 Roofing 2122 CALIFORNIA ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 HISTORIC to install 79.2KW DC on the roof of the building. MARGO RICKS
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 1 LOGAN CIR NW 8, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 MECHANICAL GALBRAITH, CHARLES W
2026-04-27 General Construction 1325 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004 ELECTRICAL NATIONAL PLACE LAND COMPANY LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 609 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-04-27 Windows/Doors 2009 1ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Replacing four (4) second-floor windows with new aluminum-clad wood windows. New… NA NA; DAVID HIRZ
2026-04-27 Plumbing 1200 G ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 PLUMBING AND GAS 12TH & G STREETS ASSOCIATES
2026-04-27 General Construction 6103 SOLENT PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 EXPEDITED
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 30 FRANKLIN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 MECHANICAL HARVEY, JOSEPH E
2026-04-27 Plumbing 30 FRANKLIN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS HARVEY, JOSEPH E
2026-04-27 General Construction 30 FRANKLIN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL HARVEY, JOSEPH E
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 1100 VERMONT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 MECHANICAL DEKA USA PROPERTY FOUR LP
2026-04-27 Plumbing 1201 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004 PLUMBING AND GAS 1201 F STREET LLC
2026-04-27 General Construction 5455 3RD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Owner: ART··· 🔒
Install (1) set of non-illuminated address numbers on the front of the building. KEN PADGETT
2026-04-27 Plumbing 501 NEW YORK AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; SAMUEL JONES
2026-04-27 General Construction 4000 WISCONSIN AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
Installing waste piping for new restaurant JOHN J WOOD
2026-04-27 Plumbing 6274 29TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Plumbing trade Permit KENNETH BEECHNER
2026-04-27 General Construction 1764 STANTON TER SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Electrical Trade Permit NATHAN WILSON
2026-04-27 General Construction 1922 FREDERICK DOUGLASS CT SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Contractor to work on private property on 9/7/2026 from 7am to 7pm. ANTHONY CARROLL
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech 1100 VERMONT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 MECHANICAL DEKA USA PROPERTY FOUR LP
2026-04-27 Plumbing 2153 CALIFORNIA ST NW 406, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 PLUMBING AND GAS MACKER, PAMELA A
2026-04-27 General Construction 226 34TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: SAT··· 🔒
BUILDING JOHN JOY
2026-04-27 Plumbing 1710 2ND ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: GIS··· 🔒
PLUMBING ANAND SHAH
2026-04-27 General Construction 1922 FREDERICK DOUGLASS CT SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Contractor to work on private property on 5/25/2026 from 7am to 7pm. ANTHONY CARROLL
2026-04-27 General Construction 131 VARNUM ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL ANAMELECHI, CERVASE
2026-04-27 Plumbing 440 L ST NW 408, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 PLUMBING AND GAS THOMAS, ROSHAN
2026-04-27 General Construction 1922 FREDERICK DOUGLASS CT SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Contractor to work on private property on 12/24/2026 thru 12/25/26 from 7am to 7… ANTHONY CARROLL
2026-04-27 Roofing 2125 LEROY PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY ROW HOUSE IN THE KALORAMA NEIGH… ROBERT CALLOPY
2026-04-27 General Construction 1234 30TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL EDWARDS, BLYTHE E
2026-04-27 General Construction 1922 FREDERICK DOUGLASS CT SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Contractor to work on private property on 11/25/2026 thru 11/26/26 from 7am to 7… ANTHONY CARROLL
2026-04-27 Plumbing 2916 PORTER ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 Plumbing trade Permit KENNETH BEECHNER
2026-04-27 General Construction 635 A ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Electrical Trade Permit ANTHONY CUSIMANO
2026-04-26 Plumbing 1447 CHAPIN ST NW 403, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 Plumbing trade Permit EDGAR SANCHEZ
2026-04-26 General Construction 6301 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PERMIT
2026-04-26 General Construction 5320 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL CHILLUM MANOR LLC
2026-04-26 General Construction 250 ELMIRA ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 Electrical Trade Permit THOMAS DYSON
2026-04-26 General Construction 6301 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PERMIT
2026-04-26 General Construction 5320 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL CHILLUM MANOR LLC
2026-04-26 General Construction 514 DECATUR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 BUILDING MICHAEL GARBER
2026-04-26 General Construction 2400 ONTARIO RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 ELECTRICAL JUBILEE ONTARIO PLACE LP
2026-04-26 General Construction 6301 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 PERMIT
2026-04-26 General Construction 5320 ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL CHILLUM MANOR LLC
2026-04-26 General Construction 4904 MINNESOTA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 EXPEDITED
2026-04-26 Plumbing 1401 R ST NW PH6, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 PLUMBING AND GAS MURPHY, KEVIN J
2026-04-25 Plumbing 3215 10TH PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 PLUMBING WOODEN, OZELL R
2026-04-25 Fire Protection 1155 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 In the Sixteenth Street Historic District THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF RENOVATING 11… JOHN KIDWILER
2026-04-25 General Construction 1430 33RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Electrical Trade Permit STEVEN LANEHART
2026-04-25 General Construction 2901 16TH ST NW 601, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 EXPEDITED
2026-04-25 Plumbing 1160 VARNUM ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 PLUMBING AND GAS LHPT DC THE, L.P.
2026-04-25 Structural 1916 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 In the Strivers' Section Historic District Revision to permit B2505674: Demo por… ADAM CRAIN
2026-04-25 Fence 3500 NEWARK ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 In the Cleveland Park Historic District New wood fence at driveway YIYING QIU
2026-04-25 General Construction 2175 DUNMORE LN NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
Owner: FAR··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL RAKESTRAW, ANN
2026-04-25 Plumbing 700 7TH ST SW 516, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 PLUMBING JACKSON, ARLENE
2026-04-25 General Construction 1000 NEW JERSEY AVE SE APT 223, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 EXPEDITED
2026-04-25 Demolition 2257 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Owner: KHE··· 🔒
THE PROJECT IS THE IMPROVEMENT OF AN EXISTING 8-UNIT MULTIFAMILY BUILDING TO A 1… ALEX HAMILTON
2026-04-25 Pool/Spa 22 KENNEDY ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY ONLY THIS PERMIT APPLICATION IS FOR THE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY … HARLEY MARILA
2026-04-25 General Construction 5712 3RD PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Repair cracked and chipping concrete steps MCMENAMIN, ERIN R
2026-04-25 General Construction 3048 M ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 BUILDING JOHN ODUROE
2026-04-25 General Construction 2329 ALTAMONT PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 BUILDING MELAT TAAFESSE
2026-04-25 General Construction 5439 30TH PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 ELECTRICAL DILAN INVESTMENT 1007 LLC
2026-04-25 HVAC/Mech 811 4TH ST NW 1011, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 INTERIOR RENOVATION OF UNIT 1011/1012 TO REMOVE ONE EXISTING TOILET AND PORTION … KILLETTE AND ASSOCIATES
2026-04-25 General Construction 3125 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Proposed New Single family dwelling CYNTHIA K SATTERWHITE TRUSTEE
2026-04-25 Structural 1819 35TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 CFA / H DGS Project. New cafeteria addition and generator replacement/relocation… PHILIP ANDERSON
2026-04-25 Windows/Doors 1723 KENYON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 HISTORIC REVISION TO PERMIT B2305119. NO REVISIONS TO THE PROJECT. ALL CONSTRUCT… ROBERT CARHUFF
2026-04-25 HVAC/Mech 1101 46TH PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Owner: CLE··· 🔒
Mechanical trade Permit SRDJAN HADZIMURTEZIC
2026-04-25 General Construction 968 MOUNT OLIVET RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL TONO TRADING LLC
2026-04-25 General Construction 48 FRANKLIN ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL BRYANT, JAMES A
2026-04-25 General Construction 3500 NEWARK ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 In the Cleveland Park Historic District New wood deck to replace existing damage… YIYING QIU
2026-04-25 Plumbing 4222 37TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 PLUMBING AND GAS COLLINS, JESSICA C
2026-04-25 General Construction 635 A ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 HISTORIC New stair to connect main dwelling unit (1st and 2nd floors) with Basem… NULL NULL; ELIZABETH SHEPARD
2026-04-25 Fence 3312 35TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 In the Cleveland Park Historic District New wood fence at driveway YIYING QIU
2026-04-24 Plumbing 2739 MACOMB ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 PLUMBING AND GAS MANSFIELD, JONATHAN J
2026-04-24 Plumbing 3010 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS FORT LINCOLN EASTERN AVENUE LLC
2026-04-24 Plumbing 3016 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS FORT LINCOLN EASTERN AVENUE LLC
2026-04-24 Plumbing 3012 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS FORT LINCOLN EASTERN AVENUE LLC
2026-04-24 Plumbing 3018 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS FORT LINCOLN EASTERN AVENUE LLC
2026-04-24 Plumbing 3014 EASTERN AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS FORT LINCOLN EASTERN AVENUE LLC
2026-04-24 Plumbing 1913 NORTH CAPITOL ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING DUGGER, RONNIE L
2026-04-24 HVAC/Mech 1249 BLADENSBURG RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 MECHANICAL DP CAPITAL REO I LLC
2026-04-24 Plumbing 1249 BLADENSBURG RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS DP CAPITAL REO I LLC
2026-04-24 Solar 1754 STANTON TER SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 THE PROJECT SCOPE INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF A 11 KW DC RATED GRID-TIED PHOTOV… NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-04-24 General Construction 3425 CROFFUT PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 PERMIT
2026-04-24 General Construction 2673 DOUGLASS RD SE APT 203, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 EXPEDITED
2026-04-24 General Construction 2022 COLUMBIA RD NW APT 614, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 EXPEDITED
2026-04-24 General Construction 2241 OBSERVATORY PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 EXPEDITED
2026-04-24 Solar 1748 STANTON TER SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 THE PROJECT SCOPE INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF A 12.32 KW DC RATED GRID-TIED PHO… NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-04-24 Solar 1758 STANTON TER SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 THE PROJECT SCOPE INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF A 7.92 KW DC RATED GRID-TIED PHOT… NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-04-24 Solar 3200 STANTON RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
THE PROJECT SCOPE INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF A 8.8KW DC RATED GRID-TIED PHOTOV… NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS
2026-04-24 General Construction 548 BRUMMEL CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 BUILDING DOMINIC DIPIETRO
2026-04-24 General Construction 4223 13TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 REVISION TO BUILDING PERMIT B2601374: CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING SFD TO AN ACCESS… OLIVIA AKINSAN
2026-04-24 Plumbing 730 21ST ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20052
Owner: GEO··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
2026-04-24 Signage 818 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 AMENDMENT TO PERMIT APPLICATION NO.?B2507466 TO REFLECT AS BUILT CONDITIONS AND … OLUFELA PYNE
2026-04-24 Demolition 1501 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Owner: PON··· 🔒
**NO STRUCTURAL WORK** FOLLOWING ARE THE PLANS, ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS OUTLINING… OLUFELA PYNE
2026-04-24 Plumbing 19 V ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS GINGCO, KATE
2026-04-24 General Construction 7 M ST NE 809, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Home Office DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…
2026-04-24 General Construction 4435 GARRISON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 SCOPE OF WORK TO INCLUDE NEW REAR TWO STORY + BASEMENT ADDITION AND THE INTERIOR… NULL NULL; DEVON BROPHY
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 1 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. MARGO RICKS 🔥 160 permits/30d Active 278 (278) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 85 permits/30d Active 216 (216) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING… 🔥 67 permits/30d Active 141 (141) Electrical - Verifying…
4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 42 permits/30d Active 93 (93) Electrical - Verifying…
5. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 33 permits/30d Active 80 (80) HVAC - Verifying…
6. DOMINIC DIPIETRO 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 65 (65) - Verifying…
7. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 65 (65) Plumbing - Verifying…
8. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 28 permits/30d Active 62 (62) Electrical - Verifying…
9. DFM PERMITS 🔥 43 permits/30d Active 62 (62) New Construction - Verifying…
10. NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS 🔥 46 permits/30d Active 56 (56) Solar - Verifying…
11. MCMILLAN ASSOCIATES LLC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 53 (53) Electrical - Verifying…
12. NA NA; MARGO RICKS 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 46 (46) Roofing - Verifying…
13. NICK HAYES 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
14. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 44 (44) Electrical - Verifying…
15. WILL NELSON 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 43 (43) Plumbing - Verifying…
16. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 📞 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 41 (41) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
17. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 41 (41) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
18. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 39 (39) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. MATTHEW YOUNG 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 35 (35) Roofing - Verifying…
20. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 34 (34) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
21. BRANDON SHORES 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Electrical - Verifying…
22. NULL NULL; GERARDO PEREZ 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Roofing - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; MORGAN MALONE 8 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Solar - Verifying…
24. MANNING SAVAGE 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 26 (26) Plumbing - Verifying…
25. INSPECTOR STEVENS 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 26 (26) HVAC - Verifying…

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Construction Activity in Washington DC

New building permits in Washington DC, District of Columbia indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Washington DC Building Permits

Washington DC, District of Columbia processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 9309+ Washington DC building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Washington DC requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Washington DC.

How Contractors Use Washington DC Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Washington DC use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Washington DC building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

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Who pulled permits in Washington DC this week?

The most active contractors filing in Washington DC right now include MARGO RICKS, NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…, MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES and NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY. PermitGrab tracks 4,785 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Washington DC permit data?

Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Washington DC right now?

In the last 30 days, Washington DC permitting activity covers 3,874 new building permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington DC Building Permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 9309 building permits in Washington DC, District of Columbia. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

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PermitGrab collects Washington DC on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Washington DC = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Washington DC GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Washington DC addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Washington DC are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Washington DC renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Washington DC permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Washington DC mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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