235 Simpson St, Thunder Bay: Retail Building Renovation

Retail Building Renovation at 235 Simpson St, Thunder Bay was permitted on September 3, 2025 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M. Residential/Assembly - Construct a 1-storey addition and renovation to Grace place. 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 | 235 Simpson St, Thunder Bay |
| Project | Retail Building Renovation |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | September 3, 2025 |
| Stated construction value | $1M to $5M |
| Estimated stage | Sub-trades |
| Company named on the permit | Resolved in Builtie |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “Residential/Assembly - Construct a 1-storey addition and renovation to Grace place”
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 Thunder Bay
- 523 Algoma St N: Commercial Project Renovation
- 541 Luci Ct: Office and Tenant Fit-Out
- 113 East Ave: Transit Facility
- 750 Hammond Ave: Industrial Building Renovation
- 1450 Nakina Dr: School Renovation
All of them: construction projects in Thunder Bay by address. The data is Thunder Bay's own building permits. Neighbouring cities issue their own permits and are not in this count.
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 235 Simpson St?
Retail Building Renovation. Residential/Assembly - Construct a 1-storey addition and renovation to Grace place
When was the permit issued for 235 Simpson St?
September 3, 2025, by the City of Thunder Bay.
Who is building 235 Simpson St?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 235 Simpson St 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.
