5460 S University Ave, Chicago: 3-Storey School Renovation

3-Storey School Renovation at 5460 S University Ave, Chicago was permitted on April 23, 2025 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M. Chicago building rehabilitation code (14r) section 603.1: level 2 alteration to an existing 3-story educational building at 5460 s university ave. area of work if interior renovation is 6,518 sf in an existing 41,639 sf building. renovation of space to… Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 5460 S University Ave, Chicago |
| Project | 3-Storey School Renovation |
| Building type | Institutional |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | April 23, 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: “Chicago building rehabilitation code (14r) section 603.1: level 2 alteration to an existing 3-story educational building at 5460 s university ave. area of work if interior renovation is 6,518 sf in an existing 41,639 sf building. renovation of space to…”
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.
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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 5460 S University Ave?
3-Storey School Renovation. Chicago building rehabilitation code (14r) section 603.1: level 2 alteration to an existing 3-story educational building at 5460 s university ave. area of work if interior renovation is 6,518 sf in an existing 41,639 sf building. renovation of space to…
When was the permit issued for 5460 S University Ave?
April 23, 2025, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 5460 S University Ave?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 5460 S University Ave 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.
