42 W Madison St, Chicago: 17-Storey Transit Facility Renovation

17-Storey Transit Facility Renovation at 42 W Madison St, Chicago was permitted on March 14, 2025 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M. Self-cert 2019 cbrc, alteration to the first basement level including reconfiguration of existing offices, conference rooms and open workstation area and addition of one single-user restroom. associated electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection… Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 42 W Madison St, Chicago |
| Project | 17-Storey Transit Facility Renovation |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | March 14, 2025 |
| Stated construction value | $1M to $5M |
| Estimated stage | Mechanical |
| Company named on the permit | Resolved in Builtie |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “Self-cert 2019 cbrc, alteration to the first basement level including reconfiguration of existing offices, conference rooms and open workstation area and addition of one single-user restroom. associated electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection…”
Which trades are being bought now
The project is with the mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-in under way. 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% |
| Electrical | 20% to 45% |
| HVAC and Mechanical | 20% to 45% |
| Plumbing | 20% to 45% |
| 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% |
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.
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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 42 W Madison St?
17-Storey Transit Facility Renovation. Self-cert 2019 cbrc, alteration to the first basement level including reconfiguration of existing offices, conference rooms and open workstation area and addition of one single-user restroom. associated electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection…
When was the permit issued for 42 W Madison St?
March 14, 2025, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 42 W Madison St?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 42 W Madison St need now?
At its current stage: site security, painting, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, signage, insulation.
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.
