> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shovels.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Contractor Data Downloads

> Learn what data fields are included in Shovels contractor downloads, including business details, contact information, performance metrics, and licensing status.

Shovels contractor downloads provide comprehensive contractor intelligence with 44 data fields covering business information, performance metrics, licensing status, and project history.

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  See a sample contractor download CSV file
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## What's Included

Each record represents a licensed contractor with detailed business information, performance metrics, and permit history tracked by Shovels.

### Business Identity and Contact Information

**Identification:**

* Unique IDs
* License numbers
* Individual and business names
* Business types and classifications
* DBA (doing business as) names

**Contact details:**

* Primary and secondary phone numbers
* Email addresses
* Websites
* Full address information
* Geographic coordinates

### Business Intelligence and Market Data

* SIC and NAICS industry codes
* LinkedIn profiles
* Revenue estimates
* Employee counts
* Primary industry classifications
* Review counts and average ratings

### Performance Metrics and Project History

**Project analytics:**

* Average job values
* Total job values
* Permit counts

**Quality indicators:**

* Average construction durations
* Inspection pass rates

### Licensing and Status Tracking

**License management:**

* Issue dates
* Expiration dates
* Activation dates
* Inactivation dates

**Activity status:**

* Final, active, unknown, and inactive classifications
* Status tracked across multiple states
* First seen dates (contractor tenure)

## Use Cases

This contractor intelligence enables you to:

* Identify qualified contractors
* Assess performance history
* Verify licensing status
* Make informed decisions for construction projects
* Build business partnerships

## How to Download

1. Run your contractor search in Shovels Online
2. Apply desired filters
3. Click the download button
4. Select CSV format

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  CSV downloads are available to paying customers. Trial accounts have limited download access.
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## Related Articles

* [Permit downloads](/docs/knowledge-base/shovels-online/permit-downloads)
* [Filters and sorting](/docs/knowledge-base/shovels-online/filters-and-sorting)
* [Data Dictionary](/docs/data-dictionary-online)