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In the last 90 days Chicago issued 2049 project permits worth $1.8B in estimated cost; 969 general contractors were named on them.
2049 project permits issued in Chicago in the last 90 days, $1.8B in estimated cost, from the City of Chicago Department of Buildings: the general contractors behind them, the largest new projects, and the trades pulling permits.
New construction, renovation, structural and demolition permits.
476 new constructionEstimated cost as the applicants reported it.
Named on a project permit in the last 90 days.
Most active: Mcdonagh Demolition, Inc (36)By project permits in the last 90 days. 287 contractors have a page.
| General contractor | 90 days | 12 months | Est. cost, 12 months | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonagh Demolition, Inc | 36 | 91 | $7,767,056 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Alliance Demolition And Excavation Services Inc | 24 | 88 | $3,140,555 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| MK Construction & Builders, Inc | 23 | 54 | $16,009,000 | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Centre Construction Services LLC | 21 | 38 | $11,951,376 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| JC Anderson Inc | 20 | 65 | $47,958,387 | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Builder Luxury Inc | 18 | 57 | $1,261,000 | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Power Construction Company, LLC | 16 | 56 | $506,213,852 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Leopardo Construction Inc | 15 | 32 | $76,350,506 | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Bear Construction Company | 15 | 50 | $35,345,449 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| R2 Design-build LLC | 15 | 38 | $4,995,000 | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Skender Construction LLC | 14 | 68 | $540,451,207 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Executive Construction , Inc | 11 | 63 | $119,231,020 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Reed Construction LLC | 11 | 29 | $19,466,114 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| TBI Contractors, Inc | 11 | 15 | $3,820,000 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Carlos Group Inc | 11 | 27 | $553,000 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| 606 Design And Construction LLC | 10 | 23 | $2,083,058 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Chicago Roof Deck & Garden, LLC | 9 | 36 | $1,540,000 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| ALL Concrete Contractors Inc | 9 | 35 | $350,000 | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Redmond Construction Corp | 8 | 35 | $102,730,687 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Burling Builders, Inc | 8 | 10 | $51,571,910 | Oct 13, 2026 |
| BIG Construction LLC | 8 | 30 | $43,921,024 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Bachula Development Inc | 8 | 12 | $12,184,500 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Allegiance Construction Group, Inc | 8 | 13 | $7,681,450 | Nov 2, 2026 |
| Frackiel Builders, Incorporated | 8 | 61 | $2,276,150 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Viewpoint Services Inc DBA Brophy Excavation | 8 | 59 | $1,782,081 | Nov 2, 2026 |
| MR. Porch, Incorporated | 8 | 27 | $760,876 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| TIR Conaill Concrete Inc | 8 | 18 | $626,000 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Clune Construction Company, L.P | 7 | 35 | $81,199,916 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Toro Construction Corp | 7 | 16 | $23,895,790 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Real View DD LLC | 7 | 14 | $7,000,000 | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Plan North Construction Services LLC | 7 | 17 | $6,515,657 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Romero's Construction Service Inc | 7 | 14 | $1,935,000 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| AA Construction Consultants LTD | 7 | 18 | $1,096,900 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Next Generation Builders LLC | 7 | 7 | $385,000 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC | 6 | 18 | $477,380,167 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Valenti Builders, Inc | 6 | 23 | $29,363,290 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| GT Alternatives LLC | 6 | 18 | $6,800,000 | Oct 29, 2026 |
| G Corp | 6 | 7 | $5,726,750 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Crown Construction Company | 6 | 14 | $5,450,000 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| A & SL Construction, Inc | 6 | 10 | $3,480,000 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Eco-life Designing, LLC | 6 | 10 | $1,660,000 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Bridges Excavating Inc | 6 | 9 | $1,406,000 | Nov 3, 2026 |
| PKS Construction Inc | 6 | 10 | $1,065,000 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Estes Builders, Inc | 6 | 17 | $624,400 | Nov 3, 2026 |
| James Mchugh Construction Co | 5 | 18 | $307,362,000 | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Pepper Construction Company | 5 | 23 | $245,807,199 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Berglund Construction Company | 5 | 18 | $79,062,907 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Accend Construction LLC | 5 | 19 | $48,881,348 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| H&S Remodeling Inc | 5 | 16 | $15,015,000 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Diamond Partnership, LLC | 5 | 5 | $8,493,982 | Sep 1, 2026 |
By estimated cost as reported on the permit.
| Issued | Address | Type | GC | Est. cost | Work | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1904 W ADAMS ST | New construction | James Mchugh Construction Co | $177,300,000 | DDS 2019 CBC. NEW CONSTRUCTION, FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR A 2 STORY BUILDING WITH A MEZZANI... | United Center Joint Venture |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 400 S LA SALLE ST | Renovation / alteration | Arco/murray National Construction Company LLC | $151,112,046 | PHASE 3 OF 3: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 7-STORY OFFICE BUILDING TO CONVERT TO A DAT... | Legacy GI TC 400 Lasalle LLC |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1022 W JACKSON BLVD | New construction | Skender Construction LLC | $112,000,000 | (DDS 2019 CBC) NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 25-STORY MIXED USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE GROUND FLOOR R... | 1016 W Jackson Land Owner LLC |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1331 S WELLS ST | New construction | Pepper Construction Company | $94,000,000 | DDS 2019 CBC: ENCLOSURE ONLY PERMIT FOR A 4-STORY STADIUM WITH NO BASEMENT ON PILES. NO ME... | Chicago Fire Stadium, LLC |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 500 N MICHIGAN AVE | Renovation / alteration | Skender Construction LLC | $71,650,000 | DDS 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR BUILDOUT TO EXISTING 24-STORY MIXED-USE, OFFICE BUILDING TO CONVER... | 500 NMA Owner LLC |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 225 W RANDOLPH ST | Renovation / alteration | Redmond Construction Corp | $44,919,084 | SELF CERT 2019 CBC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING OFFICE FLOORS 10 THROUGH 16 FOR BUILD... | Golub Capital, LLC |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 3959 N LINCOLN AVE | Renovation / alteration | Berglund Construction Company | $35,971,375 | DDS 2019 CBRC: ADAPTIVE REUSE OF AN EXISTING 5 STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO MULTI-FAMILY R... | 3959 Lincoln 9 LLC |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 333 W WOLF POINT PLZ | Renovation / alteration | Clune Construction Company, L.P | $29,000,000 | SELF-CERT CBC: INITIAL BUILDOUT OF 56,721 SF COMMERICAL OFFICE SPACE ON 19TH, 20TH, AND 21... | Mckinsey & Company |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 136 N KEDZIE AVE | New construction | Skender-ashlaur Joint Venture LLC | $28,795,046 | DDS 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR A 5-STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING WITH GROUND FLOOR COMM... | – |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8332 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR | New construction | Skender Construction LLC | $25,000,000 | DDS 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 52 UNIT SENIOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. THE PROJECT INCLU... | Park Manor Phase I, LLC |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 705 W CHICAGO AVE | New construction | Gilbane Building Company, Inc | $22,600,000 | DDS 2019 CBC: LANDSCAPING, PARK, AND RIVERWALK FOR ADJACENT CASINO, HOTEL, AND EVENT CENTE... | Bally's Chicago Operating Company LLC |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 4717 S CALUMET AVE | New construction | Burling Builders, Inc | $21,000,000 | SPR 2019 CBC - PBC/DFSS/2FM - #10030: PILES (VERTICAL PENETRATION) ONLY FOR NEW CONSTRUCT... | Public Building Commission OF Chicago |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 4717 S CALUMET AVE | Renovation / alteration | Burling Builders, Inc | $21,000,000 | SPR 2019 CBC - PBC/DFSS/2FM - #10030: FOUNDATION, GRADE BEAMS, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, AND... | Public Building Commission OF Chicago |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 5215 N CALIFORNIA AVE | Renovation / alteration | – | $20,690,000 | SELF CERT 2019 CBC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MERCANTILE SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR ... | – |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 315 S JEFFERSON ST | New construction | Summit Design & Build, LLC | $19,000,000 | DDS 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 9-STORY MIXED USE BUILDING WITH BASEMENT ON CAISSONS. ... | Jefferson 315 S, LLC |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 2406 W EASTWOOD AVE | Renovation / alteration | Macon Construction Group, Inc | $15,600,000 | DDS CBC 2019: EXISTING 4 STORY STRUCTURE TO RECEIVE A 6 STORY ADDITION TO THE SOUTH FOR A ... | Westwood JV LLC |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 5339 S STATE ST | New construction | Toro Construction Corp | $15,600,000 | DDS 2019 CBC: NEW 2 STORY DANCE STUDIO BUILDING (OCCUPANCY GROUP B; CONSTRUCTION TYPE IIIA... | Deeply Rooted Dance Center NFP |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 673 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE | New construction | Norcon, Inc | $15,000,000 | DDS 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 3-STORY CULTURAL EXHIBIT BUIL... | Wrightwood 3, LLC |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 1700 W ADAMS ST | Renovation / alteration | Arco/murray National Holdings Inc | $15,000,000 | DDS 2019 CBC: CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO STORY PRECAST CONCRETE CHURCH WITH AUDITORIUM SEAT... | The City Church Fellowship |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 8745 W HIGGINS RD | Renovation / alteration | Power Construction Company, LLC | $14,500,000 | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF 4TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING AS P... | Ohare Plaza I LLC |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13122 S ELLIS AVE | Renovation / alteration | Ujamaa Construction, Inc | $14,500,000 | SPR 2019 CBC: RENOVATION OF EXISTING 1-STORY BUILDING WITH GYMNASIUM (OCCUPANCY E, CONSTRU... | – |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4641 N ASHLAND AVE | Renovation / alteration | Macon Construction Group, Inc | $14,000,000 | DDS 2019 CRBC: ERECT A FIVE (5) STORY RESIDENTIAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING EXISTING FOUR (4... | – |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ | Renovation / alteration | BIG Construction LLC | $12,500,000 | SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO 4TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE. WORK TO INCLUDE DEMO,... | AAR Corp |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 917 W BELMONT AVE | New construction | Mavrek, Inc | $11,500,000 | DDS 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 5-STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE GROUND FLOOR RET... | Belview Partners II LLC |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 9 W WALTON ST | Renovation / alteration | – | $10,930,864 | SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING LL2, AND 37TH AND 38TH FLOOR CONDO UNIT, IN... | Chicago Skyline Properties, LLC |
Last 90 days, all permit types.
Mcdonagh Demolition, Inc (36 permits in 90 days); Alliance Demolition And Excavation Services Inc (24 permits in 90 days); MK Construction & Builders, Inc (23 permits in 90 days); Centre Construction Services LLC (21 permits in 90 days); JC Anderson Inc (20 permits in 90 days).
1904 W ADAMS ST, $177.3M (James Mchugh Construction Co); 400 S LA SALLE ST, $151.1M (Arco/murray National Construction Company LLC); 1022 W JACKSON BLVD, $112M (Skender Construction LLC).
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Compiled from public records and refreshed nightly; last updated Nov 5, 2026. Permits are as the city published them; estimated costs are as the applicant reported them and are not contract values. General contractors, trades and owners are named as businesses; no individuals are. Check the source before acting. See something wrong? Tell us and we will correct it.