When this fires
Permit-type signals on competitor profiles tie public permit activity to firms you meet competitively.
Why it matters in AEC
When permit activity ties to a competitor on a project you are tracking, use it to confirm who is on the team, whether you still have a credible path, and what to align on internally before your next client or partner touchpoint—not as a reason to contact the competitor.
What you see in Toolblocks
Competitor detail → Signals with type Permit.
Suggested next steps
- Validate permit details on the source.
- Cross-check owners or GCs you know on the project.
- Update pursuit strategy—internal review only unless you have a legitimate client hook.
- Research the project further with municipality tools if warranted.
Availability and plan
Team with competitor tracking.
Outbound template
Example draft for seller-doers and BD leads—personalize names, project details, and tone before sending. Toolblocks does not send email automatically.
Subject: Competitor permit — [project / address] (internal) Hi [Principal / pursuit lead], Competitor signal: [Competitor firm] has permit activity tied to [project name or address] in [jurisdiction] (source: [link]). Suggested actions before [owner / GC meeting date]: - Confirm our relationship path with [owner rep / developer contact]. - Update differentiation talking points for [sector]. - Decide if we should deepen municipality research on entitlements. Reply if you want this on Monday BD review. Best, [Your name]