Shovels processes fragmented building permit data using AI to deliver actionable intelligence for the built world. This structured data is accessible through various interfaces, including API, direct data warehouse feeds, and a web application. Industries like construction technology, real estate, and telecommunications use this intelligence for market research, site selection, and lead generation.
Funding
$8.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Identifying and evaluating qualified contractors is challenging due to fragmented building permit data and a lack of standardized performance metrics. Businesses struggle to efficiently target contractors in specific markets and verify their work quality and experience. This makes it difficult to connect with the right contractors and track market activity effectively.
Solution
Shovels provides a data platform that aggregates and normalizes building permit records, offering insights into contractor activity and performance. The platform enables users to identify active contractors based on location, project type, and volume, and to verify their quality using inspection pass rates and project completion times. Shovels also provides verified contact information for decision-makers, facilitating direct communication and enhanced sales and marketing efforts. By tracking market activity in real-time, users can identify growing companies and emerging market opportunities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes construction technology companies, building material suppliers, energy and climate organizations, real estate firms, and home service providers seeking to identify and connect with qualified contractors.
Features
- Access to millions of building permits, updated monthly, with coverage across numerous US addresses.
- Advanced search filters to identify contractors by location, project type, and permit volume.
- Contractor quality verification using inspection pass rates, project completion times, and work history data.
- Verified contact information for business owners and key decision-makers.
- Real-time market activity tracking to monitor contractor growth and identify new opportunities.
- AI-powered data classification for accurate categorization of permits into distinct categories.
- API access for programmatic integration with CRMs and other applications.
- Database access via parquet files or private table shares for Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery.