222 N Columbus Dr, Chicago: 52-Storey Mixed-Use Building Renovation
52-Storey Mixed-Use Building Renovation at 222 N Columbus Dr, Chicago was permitted on September 29, 2025 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M. [self-cert 2019 cbc] interior renovation of common, shared amenity spaces and circulation areas on the first and second floors within the residential portion of an existing 52-story high-rise mixed-use building. buildng is type i-a construction with r-2 -… Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 222 N Columbus Dr, Chicago |
| Project | 52-Storey Mixed-Use Building Renovation |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | September 29, 2025 |
| Stated construction value | $1M to $5M |
| Estimated stage | Sub-trades |
| Company named on the permit | Elkins, Ronald T |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “[self-cert 2019 cbc] interior renovation of common, shared amenity spaces and circulation areas on the first and second floors within the residential portion of an existing 52-story high-rise mixed-use building. buildng is type i-a construction with r-2 -…”
Which trades are being bought now
The project is with the mechanical, electrical and interior trades at work. 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 |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 25% to 50% |
| Signage and Wayfinding | 25% to 70% |
| Insulation | 30% to 55% |
| Drywall | 35% to 60% |
| Low Voltage and Data | 35% to 60% |
| Tile | 45% to 65% |
| Cabinetry and Millwork | 50% to 70% |
| Flooring | 50% to 70% |
| Countertops | 55% to 75% |
| Finish Carpentry | 55% to 75% |
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 N Dearborn St: Office and Tenant Fit-Out
- 1083 N Hermitage Ave: 3-Storey Residential Project
- 12155 S Indiana Ave: Apartment Building
- 1303 W Washburne Ave: 2-Storey Apartment Building Renovation
- 1315 N North Branch St: 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 222 N Columbus Dr?
52-Storey Mixed-Use Building Renovation. [self-cert 2019 cbc] interior renovation of common, shared amenity spaces and circulation areas on the first and second floors within the residential portion of an existing 52-story high-rise mixed-use building. buildng is type i-a construction with r-2 -…
When was the permit issued for 222 N Columbus Dr?
September 29, 2025, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 222 N Columbus Dr?
Elkins, Ronald T is named on the permit. The decision makers and their contacts are in Builtie.
Which trades does 222 N Columbus Dr need now?
At its current stage: fire protection, signage, insulation, drywall, low-voltage, tile, cabinetry, flooring.
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.