Whale Lists — every Calgary $5M+ project, before the vendor list closes.
The 15–25 mega-projects active in Calgary at any given time account for 60%+ of total construction dollar volume. Most trades find out about them too late.
The math on one whale contract
One $5M project generates more sub-trade revenue than 40 average commercial TIs.
$5M+
Minimum project value to appear on the list
15–25
Active whales in Calgary at any given time
3 max
Buyers per vertical — data edge stays yours
What's in the workbook
Whale Summary — all $5M+ active permits
One row per project: permit number, address, quadrant, community, applicant company, contractor of record, project value, permit class, phase signal (structure / envelope / MEP / finishing), application date, status. Sorted by project value descending.
Vertical Slice — your trade only
The master list filtered to the whales relevant to your vertical (structural, mechanical, electrical, curtain wall, glazing, roofing, elevator, concrete, security, cladding, etc.). You pick your slice at signup.
Phase Signals — trade urgency by project
Each whale rated RED / ORANGE / YELLOW for each major trade based on permit sub-classification + timeline. Know whether the structural steel window is open, closed, or 6 weeks out — before you call the GC.
New This Week
Only the projects that crossed the $5M threshold or changed phase since last Monday. Saves you re-reading the same list — start here every week.
Who buys Whale Lists
- Structural steel, precast, and curtain-wall fabricators who need to be talking to the GC 12–18 months before completion, not 6.
- Commercial HVAC and mechanical contractors targeting the building-systems contracts where $2M–$5M of MEP work hangs on a single RFP.
- Commercial lenders and bonding agencies that need to know every $5M+ active project to approach the GC about financing or surety before the project closes its first sub-contract.
- Equipment rental and crane operators who win 4–6 figure weekly rental revenue on a single mega-site and need to find those sites 3 months before mobilisation.
- Commercial insurance brokers building their book against $5M+ GC policies — one renewal conversation on a whale covers 30 months of Whale List fees.
Why the 3-buyer cap exists
If every Calgary mechanical sub has the same calling list, the list is worthless.
At most 3 competitors per vertical see the same whale list. When the 4th buyer asks, they go on a waitlist. The cap isn't artificial scarcity — it's how we preserve the return on investment for the buyers already subscribed.
If your vertical slot is open, you can subscribe today. If it's full, join the waitlist and we'll notify you when a slot opens.
Sample rows (redacted)
Representative rows from a recent Whale List delivery. Project values, GC names, and exact addresses are visible to subscribers only.
| Address | Project Value | GC / Applicant | Phase Signal | Permit Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 6 Ave SW, Calgary | $42,000,000 | [redacted — subscriber only] | STRUCTURE | New Building |
| 2600 Portland St SE, Calgary | $18,500,000 | [redacted — subscriber only] | ENVELOPE | Addition / Alteration |
| 3704 49 Ave NW, Calgary | $9,200,000 | [redacted — subscriber only] | MEP | Industrial |
Full delivery includes: permit ID, full address, quadrant, applicant company, contractor of record, sub-classification, application date, days active, phase signal per trade, and the "new this week" flag.
Pricing
Monthly · Founder pricing
$490 / month
Your vertical slice, all $5M+ projects, every Monday. Locked in as long as you stay subscribed. Soft cap: 3 buyers per vertical.
Annual · Save 25%
$4,410 / year
~$367/mo equivalent. 3 months free. Same vertical exclusivity, billed once.
Cap: 3 city-wide subscribers per vertical. Verticals currently open: contact us to check availability. Once a vertical fills, new buyers go on a waitlist. Current subscribers are grandfathered at their signup price.
Ready to see it on real Calgary data?
Get a free 5-row Whale List sample.
Live data from the current week's $5M+ permit set — addresses, values, permit class, phase signal. Emailed within 24 hours. No credit card. Tell us your vertical when you request it.