How the radar helps different infrastructure trades.
Each trade cares about different signals. The point is not a generic project dump. The point is a weekly filter that shows where your crew, estimating time, and relationships may actually matter.
Traffic Signal
Useful for signal, ITS, lighting, and electrical teams that need to see transportation work before the quote request becomes urgent.
Signals to watch
- Intersection upgrades.
- Signal timing or cabinet work.
- ITS, lighting, conduit, and detection scope.
Why it helps
- Find projects before bid week.
- Identify primes and planholders earlier.
- Check prequalification and addenda timing.
Next action
- Verify electrical/signal scope.
- Decide whether to quote or pass.
- Contact likely primes while there is time.
Civil
Useful for small and mid-size civil contractors trying to filter roadway, utility, sitework, drainage, and municipal packages by county and project size.
Signals to watch
- Roadway rehabilitation.
- Drainage and utility work.
- Municipal site improvements.
Why it helps
- Cut through agency portals.
- Spot jobs that fit crew size.
- Avoid wasting time on poor-fit scopes.
Next action
- Review source documents.
- Check bonding and schedule constraints.
- Build a bid/no-bid list.
Concrete
Useful for contractors watching curb, sidewalk, ADA ramp, flatwork, drainage, roadway, and public right-of-way improvement work.
Signals to watch
- ADA curb ramp packages.
- Sidewalk and curb replacement.
- Concrete scope inside larger roadway jobs.
Why it helps
- Catch sub scopes early.
- Filter by county and project size.
- See whether the work is standalone or prime-led.
Next action
- Check quantities and specs.
- Identify prime bidders.
- Decide whether to request plans.
ADA
Useful for contractors that want to track accessibility upgrades tied to sidewalks, curb ramps, public buildings, schools, transit, and municipal right-of-way work.
Signals to watch
- ADA ramp upgrades.
- Public facility access improvements.
- Sidewalk and right-of-way compliance projects.
Why it helps
- ADA work can hide inside broader civil packages.
- Bid windows move quickly.
- Small scopes may still fit well.
Next action
- Verify scope and standards.
- Check location density.
- Confirm schedule and inspection requirements.
Asphalt
Useful for paving and resurfacing teams watching roadway rehab, parking lot, patching, milling, chip seal, and municipal maintenance opportunities.
Signals to watch
- Pavement rehabilitation.
- Milling, overlay, patching, and chip seal.
- Municipal street maintenance packages.
Why it helps
- Filter by geography and work type.
- See which jobs include traffic control or striping.
- Plan estimating attention around bid dates.
Next action
- Verify quantities and material specs.
- Check addenda and prebid notes.
- Prioritize jobs that fit crew availability.
Traffic Control
Useful for traffic-control and striping teams that want to see roadway, utility, maintenance, and municipal work early enough to quote cleanly.
Signals to watch
- Roadway and utility work.
- Lane closures and safety packages.
- Striping, markings, and temporary traffic control.
Why it helps
- Prime outreach often happens late.
- Planholder data reveals who may need quotes.
- Bid dates help prioritize follow-up.
Next action
- Identify likely primes.
- Check traffic-control sheets and addenda.
- Quote before the last-minute rush.
Start with a weekly brief.
Starter is $79/month. Pro is $249/month if you want tighter filters by trade, counties, project size, agency, and bid horizon.