Search verified construction activity in seconds

Gryd Explorer gives you direct, searchable access to jurisdiction-verified permit, property, and contractor records — 380M+ permits, 6M+ contractors, and 60M+ properties across 2,500+ jurisdictions, updated weekly.

[ 
building permits
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380M+
Historical and current permit records for analyzing construction activity across the U.S.
[ 
contractors
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6M+
Contractor records across trades, markets, and jurisdictions nationwide.
[ 
properties
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60M+
Property records that connect construction activity to the locations behind it.
[ 
contractor license boards
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Updated Weekly
1.3M permit updates added weekly, with next-business-day recency

Permit records exist. Finding them shouldn't take all day.

Public construction records are scattered across thousands of local systems, each with its own format and update schedule. Gryd Explorer pulls them into one searchable place — so you're working from documented activity, not outdated lists or manual lookups.

Stop checking permit portals one jurisdiction at a time

Gryd aggregates records across thousands of local building departments so you can query nationwide instantly.

Catch new permits and status changes before your competitors do

Our weekly refreshes ensure you know about new construction and project applications as they drop.

Confirm contractor activity with documented permit history

Validate contractor claims with physical records of pulling permits and completed works rather than self-reported lists.

Everything you need to search verified construction data

Easy Filtering

Search by state, market, city, zipcode, property type, project tags, and more.

Detailed Reports

Download project and contractor reports built around your exact search criteria.

Contractor Profiles

Review a contractor's documented work history and get verified contact information.

Tailored Location

Pinpoint projects and contractors down to the zip code level.

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See how professionals use Gryd Explorer

Use the power of Gryd by BuildZoom Data's permit data to find specific projects to bid, or to find GCs whose projects are a great fit for your expertise.

  • Find projects matching your specialization
  • Identify active general contractors
  • Track bidding opportunities
  • Analyze market competition

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Need more than search?

Explorer is built for searching and reviewing records directly. If your team needs construction data connected into a product or system, or needs data at scale for modeling and analysis, Gryd also offers API Access and Bulk Data Delivery.

API

Connect Gryd data to your product, platform, model, dashboard, workflow, or internal system.

Bulk Data

Receive large-scale construction, permit, property, and contractor data for analysis, reporting, modeling, or research.

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Ready to use Gryd Explorer? Here's a quick guide to your first search after you sign up.

Step 

Set project location filters

Search broadly at a state or market level, or more narrowly by cities and zip codes

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Select project recency

Filter projects from the last 6 months. Need deeper history? Contact us about full 25+ year access.

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Select project types and trades

Looking for specific types of projects or contractors? Select Project Tags and/or Trades

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Choose Projects or Contractors tab

Decide if you want Project records or Contractor details and contact information

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Run your search

Pro tip: Save your search so you can easily pull it up next time

Gryd Explorer FAQs

Question

Answer

Is Gryd Explorer really free?

Yes. Basic search, map filtering, and individual record lookups are completely free with no credit card required.

How far back does the data go?

We maintain over 25 years of building permit history, giving you access to extensive historical property and project records.

How often is the data updated?

Gryd Explorer refreshes permit and construction databases weekly, bringing in over 1.3 million new updates every cycle.

Can I export what I find?

Yes. You can export filtered project and contractor lists as Excel or CSV reports straight from the Explorer dashboard.

What's the difference between Explorer, API, and Bulk?

Explorer is web-based. API allows programmatic lookups inside your tools. Bulk Delivery provides large-scale datastore files for system ingestion.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No credit card is required. You only need a verified work email to set up your free Gryd Explorer account.

Start searching verified construction activity today

Create a free account and run your first search in minutes — no credit card required.