Construction leads in Chicago, IL

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New build 720 open projects

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New homes, apartment buildings and commercial buildings.

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Remodeling leads

Renovations, additions and commercial build-outs.

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Pool and site work leads

Swimming pools, spas, garages, sheds, docks and other outdoor structures.

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Re-roofs and new roofs.

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Solar leads

Solar panel and battery installs.

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RemodelNew today
$10Kdeclared value

732 S Kenneth Ave

De-convert from 3 Du to original 2 Du, interior renovations to existing basement to remove dwelling unit and return to use as common basement in an existing 2 story w/ basement residential building, remove concrete entry stair to basement at front, remove front basement entry door and infill opening to match surrounding construction, repairs to existing rear 2-story w/ basement enclosed rear porch, renovations to existing 1st and 2nd story units, and remove as-built 6 ft. Tall wood fence in front yard with existing 5 ft. Tall iron fence to remain, all work

Ross HaithChicago 60624
New buildNew today4 permits
$29.3Mdeclared value

705 W Chicago Ave

Retaining walls with ex only adjacent to proposed casino, event center, and hotel tower. Other work on site under separate permits. (occ groups a-1, a-2, b, r-1, s-2, const type I-b) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering

Gilbane Building Company, Inc.Chicago 60654
RemodelNew today
$150Kdeclared value

1737 N Sawyer Ave

Interior renovations to existing second floor of a two and a half story two flat. Removal of existing roof in order to build out an existing attic into a third floor. Extension of rear egress stair up to attic. , no change

Dolgin Construction, Inc.Chicago 60647
RemodelNew today2 permits
$74.4Mdeclared value

500 N Michigan Ave

Dds 2019 cbrc: interior demolition only at existing 24-story office building. Demo to include non-load bearing partitions , slab openings and obsolete mechanical equipment. 1a construction. B-business. Consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il

Skender Construction LLCChicago 60611
RemodelNew today2 permits
$650Kdeclared value

1645 E 53rd St

Alteration and change of occupancy of 2-story building from office(b) to office on ground floor + 2 dwelling units on second floor(b/r-2) with associated architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. Includes new rear exterior stair. 5 existing on-site parking spaces to remain. (occupancy b/r2; type iiib construction)

The Nexus CC LLCChicago 60615
RemodelNew today
$2.5Mdeclared value

2309 S Loomis St

Interior tenant improvement to existing one story building for "tesla, inc." motor vehicle repair shop. Also includes site improvements for two new gates in the existing chain-link fence, a chain link enclosure with metal roof, steel pipe bollards, and facade painting

Sachse Construction and Development Company LLCChicago 60608
RemodelNew today
$125Kdeclared value

2038 E 71st St

Self certification Cbc. Interior tenant build out existing 1,993 SF tenant space with a existing commercial unit with a occupancy of b-business to have a new interior built out to be a new "harold's chicken"take out with a occupancy of b-business. Changes consisting of architectural work, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. No changes to the exterior of the building, all work done will be interior. The existing occupancy classification of b-business is to remain

Thomas Solutions HD, LLCChicago 60649
RemodelNew today2 permits
$2.1Mdeclared value

2301 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr

Interior alteration permit to install new escalators to connect levels 2 and 3 in existing exhibition/convention building. Follows phase 1 permit 101078257 for preparatory floor slab demolition within the escalator lobby. (occupancy group a-3; type I-b construction) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering

Walsh Construction CompanyChicago 60064
New buildNew today
$145Kdeclared value

2036 W Melrose St

Full building permit for the construction of a new 2-story detached ADU consisting of one (1) new coach house dwelling unit on the second floor and a 2-car garage on the first floor. Work to include all associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Occupancy group r-3, type va construction

LG General Contractor IncChicago 60618
New buildNew today
$1.2Mdeclared value

3239 W Ainslie St

Ercet 3-story + basement, four (4) dwelling unit building (r-2), of type V-a construction w/ rooftop feature, and porches at 1st and 2nd floors with detached four (4) car garage (u)

Spec Development LLCChicago 60625
RemodelNew today
$100Kdeclared value

2935 W 71st St

Buildout of new ice cream shop on first floor in an existing mixed use building. (occ. Grp. B; const. Type iiia)

Tucci Builders IncChicago 60629
New buildNew today62 permits
$4.9Mdeclared value

337 E Randolph St

Permit expires on 06/23/2026 erection starts: 5/14/2026, erection ends: 5/29/2026. C3 presents - sueÑos 2026 stage and structuresstage and structures- peer review, self-cert, 2 day event 5/23/2026-5/24/2026erect five (5) structures- one (1) 79x51x64, stage deck 138x60with right and left stage, left wing, and backstage, total deck area 19,864.one (1) 24x36x12 front of house, one (1) 29x26x31.5 foh spot tower, two (2) 6x6x40 delay towerssetup 5/14/2026- remove 5/29/2026assembly

Builder not listedChicago 60601
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Construction leads in Chicago, answered.

The short version: public permits, cleaned up, with the builder on each one.

How many building permits does Chicago issue?

1,207 building permits were issued in Chicago in the last 30 days, and 5,929 projects are open right now.

Who runs these projects?

2,043 different builders run the open projects in Chicago. The busiest right now is Sunrun Installation Services Inc, with 500 open projects. Every lead names the company on the permit and, when the city has it, a direct phone number.

How fresh are these leads?

We add new permits every morning, shortly after the city publishes them. The newest building permit in Chicago is from Oct 16, 2026.

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The map and every project page are free to browse. A free account shows 5 builder phone numbers a week. Pro opens every number and sends a daily email for $69 a month.

Where does the data come from?

From official building permits published by the City of Chicago. We collect them every day, remove the noise and group the permits of each job site into one project.

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