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4 days ago
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New AI platform has mapped every commercial construction project in San Antonio, giving contractors 'God mode' for leads
A New Edge in Construction Intelligence In San Antonio's construction market, where timing and relationships are critical, a new AI platform is transforming how commercial contractors discover early-stage work. gives GCs early visibility into upcoming projects, helping them act before other contractors even know a project exists. A Texas-based contractor put it plainly: 'It's God mode for leads.' has identified more than 65,000 private commercial construction project leads across Texas. Its early signals include zoning filings, permit applications, land sales, and ownership changes. Each update is traceable and verified. Unlike traditional platforms that emphasize bid-stage activity, Mercator helps contractors build pipeline upstream. It turns scattered data into structured insights. Built for Early Signal Detection Contractors can follow civil engineers, developers, and architects, track movement across projects, and engage earlier with decision-makers. The platform helps BD teams position themselves as trusted advisors, shaping scope, not reacting to it. Why It Beats Legacy Tools Traditional bid-management platforms like ConstructConnect and Dodge track public big-stage activity. But by the time projects hit those systems, it's often too late. Private work is different. You find very few private opportunities on bid boards, and often the ones featured are much too late. 'ConstructConnect tells you what is already happening. shows you what is coming,' says founder Chloe Smith. Chloe Smith created the platform in 2020 after watching her father, a 45-year industry veteran, prepare for retirement. 'They were flying blind,' she recalls. 'Had he walked out, they wouldn't know where the work was coming from next.' 'My dad always talked to me about relationships,' she adds. 'As I matured, I realized the massive risk this imposed on his company. If he decided to retire, those relationships would disappear. Their revenue channel instantly appeared highly fragile.' She describes as a force multiplier tool for BD teams: a sales 'cheat code' that eliminates hours of manual research and replaces it with verified, real-time intelligence. And more than that, it solves a deeper pain point: the FOMO of not knowing what you don't know. 'We were tired of hearing about projects too late. With Mercator, we're in early—and it's directly impacted our win rate.' — VP, Business Development Results on the Ground Texas-based users are already seeing impact. It's already being used by GCs like Joeris, Bartlett Cocke, and ChalkLine, and it's quickly becoming the de-facto standard in proactive business development across the state. A Houston interiors firm used to identify a permit revision, secure a meeting, and win the project. A Dallas GC tracked multifamily conversions early and secured two jobs before competitors were even aware. One Houston-based contractor secured a self-storage project by spotting an early land acquisition and rezoning signal. They invited the developer to tour a similar build, influenced the design, and ultimately won the job. A self-perform contractor identified a healthcare expansion weeks in advance and locked in supplier work ahead of any bid package. Mercator users surface more qualified leads. They also shorten sales cycles. Adoption in South Texas Mercator is now used by San Antonio AGC members and top-performing GCs and subs. It spans healthcare, commercial, industrial, and institutional segments. 'I do not wait for a phone call. Mercator lets me make the first one,' said one senior sales leader. Mercator helps you work the way you want to, with more clarity and confidence.
Business Journals
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Journals
New AI platform has mapped every commercial construction project in Austin, giving contractors 'God mode' for leads
A New Edge in Construction Intelligence In Austin, where timing and relationships are critical, a new AI platform is transforming how commercial contractors discover early-stage work. gives GCs early visibility into the pipeline, helping them act before others even know a project exists. A Texas-based contractor put it plainly: 'It's God mode for leads.' has mapped over 65,000 active private commercial construction project leads across Texas. It pulls signals from zoning cases, land transfers, permit filings, and ownership changes, offering contractors insight before drawings are finalized or scopes are set. Unlike bid boards or public alert tools, connects the dots across dozens of databases and private sources. Every data point is traceable. Every opportunity is verified. Built for Early Signal Detection Contractors can follow civil engineers, developers, and architects, track movement across projects, and engage earlier with decision-makers. The platform helps BD teams position themselves as trusted advisors, shaping scope, not reacting to it. is the only source of early intelligence on private construction projects before the bid stage, giving contractors real-time visibility into upcoming opportunities. It surfaces what's coming, not just what's already out there. Better Than Legacy Tools Traditional bid-management platforms like ConstructConnect and Dodge track public bid-stage activity. But by the time projects hit those systems, it's often too late. Private work is different. You find very few private opportunities on bid boards, and often the ones featured are much too late. 'ConstructConnect tells you what is already happening. shows you what is coming,' says founder Chloe Smith. Chloe Smith created the platform in 2020 after watching her father, a 45-year industry veteran, prepare for retirement. 'They were flying blind,' she recalls. 'Had he walked out, they would not know where the work was coming from next.' 'My dad always talked to me about relationships,' she adds. 'As I matured, I realized the massive risk this imposed on his company. If he decided to retire, those relationships would disappear. Their revenue channel instantly appeared highly fragile.' She describes as a force multiplier tool for BD teams: a sales 'cheat code' that eliminates hours of manual research and replaces it with verified, real-time intelligence. And more than that, it solves a deeper pain point: the FOMO of not knowing what you don't know. 'We were tired of hearing about projects too late. With Mercator, we're in early and it's directly impacted our win rate.' — VP, Business Development Widespread Adoption is actively used by members of Houston AGC, Austin AGC, San Antonio AGC, and Texo AGC/ABC. It tracks commercial, industrial, healthcare, institutional, and multifamily projects across tenant improvement, exterior renovations, core and shell, and ground-up construction in every major metro in the state. The platform's growth reflects a broader shift in how construction teams are using technology. In a more competitive, margin-conscious market, timing and insight have become decisive advantages. 'AI gives people the time and space to be more strategic,' says Nihar Dalmia, a partner at Deloitte. 'It enables higher-value work and accelerates decision-making.' See Deals First enhances the instincts and networks your team already uses. It brings artificial intelligence to deal flow.
Business Journals
25-07-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
New AI platform has mapped every construction project in Texas giving contractors "God mode" for leads
A New Edge in Construction Intelligence Texas GCs have always relied on luck, timing, and relationships to win new construction projects. But a new AI-powered platform by is a game changer helping GCs discover private projects earlier, engage decision-makers sooner, and win deals ahead of competitors. One Houston-based general contractor put it plainly: 'It's God mode for leads.' a Texas-focused market intelligence platform, has mapped over 65,000 active private construction projects across the state. The platform provides structured access to early-stage signals such as rezoning activity, land title changes, permitting updates, and ownership transfers—often before plans are finalized or teams are selected. Unlike traditional platforms that rely on user input or call centers, pulls directly from city and state databases, private sources, and creates proprietary data where no structured information currently exists. Every update is tied to a traceable source document, giving users a clear paper trail for every insight. equips users to act early by connecting dots that would take a human weeks to uncover. Built for Early Signal Detection Contractors can follow civil engineers, developers, and architects, track movement across projects, and engage earlier with decision-makers. The platform helps BD teams position themselves as trusted advisors—shaping scope, not reacting to it. is the only source of early intelligence on private construction projects before the bid stage, giving contractors real-time visibility into upcoming opportunities. It surfaces what's coming—not just what's already out there. 10x Better Than Legacy Tools Traditional bid-management platforms like ConstructConnect and Dodge track public bid-stage activity. But by the time projects hit those systems, it's often too late. Private work is different. You find very few private opportunities on bid boards, and often the ones featured are much too late. 'ConstructConnect tells you what's already happening. Mercator shows you what's coming,' says founder Chloe Smith. Chloe Smith created the platform in 2020 after watching her father, a 45-year industry veteran, prepare for retirement. 'They were flying blind,' she recalls. 'Had he walked out, they wouldn't know where the work was coming from next.' 'My dad always talked to me about relationships,' she adds. 'As I matured, I realized the massive risk this imposed on his company. If he decided to retire, those relationships would disappear. Their revenue channel instantly appeared highly fragile.' She describes as a force multiplier tool for BD teams: a sales 'cheat code' that eliminates hours of manual research and replaces it with verified, real-time intelligence. And more than that, it solves a deeper pain point: the FOMO of not knowing what you don't know. 'We were tired of hearing about projects too late. With Mercator, we're in early—and it's directly impacted our win rate.' — VP, Business Development Free Permits App – Click Here Results on the Ground Texas-based users are already seeing impact. It's already being used by GCs like Joeris, Bartlett Cocke, and ChalkLine, and it's quickly becoming the de-facto standard in proactive business development across the state. A Houston interiors firm used to identify a permit revision, secure a meeting, and win the project. A Dallas GC tracked multifamily conversions early and secured two jobs before competitors were even aware. One Houston-based contractor secured a self-storage project by spotting an early land acquisition and rezoning signal. They invited the developer to tour a similar build, influenced the design, and ultimately won the job. A self-perform contractor identified a healthcare expansion weeks in advance and locked in supplier work ahead of any bid package. Internal metrics show users surface 3–5x more early-stage opportunities weekly—and spend far less time chasing dead-end leads. 'If I have one coffee meeting, I might walk away with two leads in an hour. If I'm on Mercator, I could find five in that same time.' — Director of Business Development, General Contractor 'It really allows us to parse the data, analyze it, and get high-quality leads to reps in the field. So yes, I'm a fan.' — Senior Manager, Business Development 'Mercator cuts through the noise. We don't waste time chasing dead-end leads anymore.' — Sales Manager Pricing – Click Here to Book a Live Demo Widespread Adoption and Growing Demand is actively used by members of Houston AGC, Austin AGC, San Antonio AGC, and Texo AGC/ABC. It tracks commercial, industrial, healthcare, institutional, and multifamily projects across tenant improvement, exterior renovations, core and shell, and ground up construction in every major metro in the state. The platform's growth reflects a broader shift in how construction teams are using technology. In a more competitive, margin-conscious market, timing and insight have become decisive advantages. 'AI gives people the time and space to be more strategic,' says Nihar Dalmia, a partner at Deloitte. 'It enables higher-value work and accelerates decision-making.' doesn't replace business development. It sharpens it. The best teams don't just react faster—they show up earlier, with more to offer.
