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Weekly permit totals, active zones, and week-over-week trends for Calgary — so you know where construction is actually happening.
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Three headlines that actually matter to Alberta trades — material prices, government programs, permit timelines, and what's moving the market.
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From the Field
Hard-won insight from 40+ years on the tools. The stuff they don't teach in trade school.
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Da Fuk
One construction story that'll make you shake your head. Every trades person has seen something like it.
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One story from the trades that reminds you why this industry is worth being part of.
Issue #001 — May 8, 2026
TradesRadar Intel · Calgary Permit Pulse
374
Calgary permits May 1–7
NE Calgary
Hottest zone
↑ 9%
Week-over-week
$237M
Total permit value
This issue's standout: Calgary NE is leading the city. 112 permits in the zone, up 14% week-over-week — a mix of new builds, additions, and exterior work. If you're not running something in the NE, the data says you should be.

Federal apprenticeship funding just went active — $16,000 per apprentice, $10,000 for employers. Full breakdown in the issue.

Plus: Lumber softening to $576/1000 bf, Calgary permit turnaround dropped from 18 days to 11, a contractor spotlight, a story from the field, and one construction fail that'll make you laugh.

Who Reads It

Built for trades businesses that want an edge.

Garage Door CompaniesNew installs and repairs follow permit activity. Know where they are before the homeowner starts calling.
Window & Door ContractorsRenovation permits signal window upgrades. Get there first with the right message.
RoofersNew builds and additions are your bread and butter. See exactly where they're happening this week.
Electricians & PlumbersEvery new build needs you. TradesRadar shows you which zones are building — and which are stalling.
Deck & Fence BuildersSpring permit season is here. Track which neighbourhoods are building outdoor living and get your cards out first.
Suppliers & DistributorsKnow where your contractor customers are headed before they call you to order materials.

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