218 E Grand Ave, Chicago: Commercial Project Renovation

Commercial Project Renovation at 218 E Grand Ave, Chicago was permitted on March 6, 2026 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M. (occupancy group: a3, b / type 1a construction). Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
The same four steps, whether the buyer is a builder, a designer, an owner or a company you want to acquire.
The project
| Address | 218 E Grand Ave, Chicago |
| Project | Commercial Project Renovation |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | March 6, 2026 |
| Stated construction value | $1M to $5M |
| Estimated stage | Framing |
| Company named on the permit | Resolved in Builtie |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “(occupancy group: a3, b / type 1a construction)”
Which trades are being bought now
The project is with the structure going up. At that stage these trades are inside their award window, the stretch of the build when the builder or general contractor decides who gets the work:
| Trade | Award window |
|---|---|
| Construction Site Security | Before the start to 15% |
| Painting | 5% to 35% |
| Masonry | 10% to 30% |
| Waterproofing | 10% to 35% |
| Roofing | 15% to 35% |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | 15% to 35% |
| Electrical | 20% to 45% |
| HVAC and Mechanical | 20% to 45% |
| Plumbing | 20% to 45% |
| Fire Protection | 25% to 50% |
What Builtie adds
In Builtie: the decision makers on this project and their verified contacts, the trades already credited on it, the builder's other active permits, and LinkedIn and email outreach that runs while you work.
Other major projects in Chicago
- 1 E Wacker Dr: Office and Tenant Fit-Out
- 10 S Wacker Dr: Office and Tenant Fit-Out
- 113 W Hubbard St: 5-Storey Mixed-Use Building Renovation
- 1901 W Oakdale Ave: 2-Storey Industrial Building Renovation
- 200 S Wacker Dr: Office and Tenant Fit-Out
All of them: construction projects in Chicago by address. Chicago issues one combined permit per project, so the name on it is usually the general contractor or developer, which is the company a trade wants to reach.
Plans
Builtie's Starter plan is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds the LinkedIn and email outreach you run yourself. Opening a project spends one credit, and the decision makers, emails, phones and AI call script inside it are included. Your monthly credits reset at each renewal, and extra credit packs are valid for 30 days. The free trial runs 7 days with 10 projects. Custom, where Builtie's team runs the outreach for you, starts from CAD $1,500 a month on top of a Growth seat.
Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 218 E Grand Ave?
Commercial Project Renovation. (occupancy group: a3, b / type 1a construction)
When was the permit issued for 218 E Grand Ave?
March 6, 2026, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 218 E Grand Ave?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 218 E Grand Ave need now?
At its current stage: site security, painting, masonry, waterproofing, roofing, window, door and glazing, electrical, HVAC.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.
