What is coming up in Detroit, trade by trade.

Groundbreak Detroit tracks every Detroit development project from the public record: permits, subs on trade permits, deeds with the price, loans with the lender, notices of commencement, City Council land sales, rezonings and tax incentives, SEMCOG development tracker and FAA height filings, with the applicant, the owner and the lender named, updated daily. Each page below counts the projects that fit one trade in the last 30 days and shows real ones.

• Electrical

  For electrical distributors, gear suppliers and electrical contractors.

  293 projects in 30 days

• HVAC

  For HVAC distributors, equipment reps and mechanical contractors.

  287 projects in 30 days

• Site work

  For excavation, grading and earthwork contractors.

  282 projects in 30 days

• Paving

  For asphalt plants and paving and striping contractors.

  282 projects in 30 days

• Equipment and crane rental

  For equipment rental, crane, hoist and scaffold companies.

  280 projects in 30 days

• Plumbing

  For plumbing supply houses and plumbing contractors.

  261 projects in 30 days

• Low voltage and security

  For access control, camera, data and AV integrators.

  254 projects in 30 days

• Fire protection

  For sprinkler and fire alarm suppliers and fire protection contractors.

  252 projects in 30 days

• Roofing

  For roofing distributors and roofing contractors.

  239 projects in 30 days

• Glazing

  For glass and storefront suppliers, curtain wall makers and glaziers.

  239 projects in 30 days

• Flooring

  For flooring and tile distributors and flooring installers.

  239 projects in 30 days

• Drywall and framing

  For drywall and metal stud suppliers and framing subs.

  239 projects in 30 days

• Millwork and doors

  For cabinet shops and door, frame and hardware suppliers.

  239 projects in 30 days

• Concrete

  For ready-mix plants, concrete suppliers and concrete subs.

  214 projects in 30 days

• Steel and rebar

  For rebar fabricators, steel suppliers and erectors.

  214 projects in 30 days

• Fencing

  For fence suppliers, temporary fence rental and fence contractors.

  214 projects in 30 days

• Dumpster and site services

  For roll-off, portable toilet and site services companies.

  214 projects in 30 days

• Solar and EV charging

  For solar, battery and EV charger installers and suppliers.

  79 projects in 30 days

• Signage

  For sign makers and sign installers.

  74 projects in 30 days

• Racking and material handling

  For pallet racking, shelving and material handling companies.

  74 projects in 30 days

Counts as of Nov 10, 2026. Each page counts again daily.