65 E Wacker Pl, Chicago: 24-Storey Office-to-Residential Conversion
24-Storey Office-to-Residential Conversion at 65 E Wacker Pl, Chicago was permitted on September 11, 2025 with a stated construction value of $50M to $100M. (occupancy group: r-2 / a-2; type 1a construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 65 E Wacker Pl, Chicago |
| Project | 24-Storey Office-to-Residential Conversion |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | September 11, 2025 |
| Stated construction value | $50M to $100M |
| Estimated stage | Framing |
| Company named on the permit | Resolved in Builtie |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “(occupancy group: r-2 / a-2; type 1a construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il”
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
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- 566 W Van Buren St: 12-Storey Apartment Building
All of them: major construction projects in Chicago. 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 65 E Wacker Pl?
24-Storey Office-to-Residential Conversion. (occupancy group: r-2 / a-2; type 1a construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
When was the permit issued for 65 E Wacker Pl?
September 11, 2025, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 65 E Wacker Pl?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 65 E Wacker Pl 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 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.