Masonry Construction Leads in Chicago (2026): 929 Projects in the Award Window
To find masonry construction leads in Chicago, work from building permits and time the call to the build stage. On October 9, 2026, 929 permitted projects in the City of Chicago were still at the point where masonry is awarded. The builder or general contractor awards masonry early, around the structure, because brick and stone have long lead times and set the exterior schedule. Builtie reads the permits, estimates each project's stage and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
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How many masonry projects are open in Chicago right now
| Measure | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Projects in the masonry award window | 929 |
| New buildings / renovations and alterations | 326 / 603 |
| Permitted in the last 90 days | 715 |
| Median declared construction value | $889,985 |
| Rank among 25 markets for masonry | 7 of 25 |
| Newest permit in the Chicago feed | October 8, 2026 |
35% of them are new buildings and 65% are renovations, additions or alterations: a mix of ground-up builds, where the builder decides, and renovations, where the owner or designer often does. Because masonry is bought early, the 715 projects permitted in the last 90 days are the ones to call first; 77% of the count is that recent. Chicago ranks 7 of 25 markets Builtie covers for masonry, behind Nashville (1,160 projects).
A project counts when its permit was issued in the last four years, the build is still inside the stage when masonry is awarded, and the job is big enough to be worth quoting: at least $10k of masonry work. Trade sub-permits are grouped into their parent project, so this is a count of projects, not permits.
Read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data: the ten largest of 25 markets.
When masonry is awarded, and who decides
Builtie times masonry from about 10% of the way through the build to about 30%, with the last realistic approach at about 40%. The builder or general contractor awards masonry early, around the structure, because brick and stone have long lead times and set the exterior schedule.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where masonry is typically awarded.
What to lead with when you call a builder in Chicago: material lead times, crew availability and weather planning for the exterior schedule.
What the Chicago data covers
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.
If you work from Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville, Schaumburg and Skokie, Builtie shows you this feed as your nearest covered market; those cities' own permits are not in the count above.
Trades bought around the same stage in Chicago
| Trade | Projects in the award window | Award window |
|---|---|---|
| Painting leads in Chicago | 1,364 | 5% to 35% |
| Waterproofing leads in Chicago | 973 | 10% to 35% |
| Roofing leads in Chicago | 1,087 | 15% to 35% |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing leads in Chicago | 1,149 | 15% to 35% |
| Elevators leads in Chicago | 210 | 0% to 20% |
| Framing leads in Chicago | 785 | 0% to 20% |
Every trade in Chicago: Chicago construction leads by trade. Every market for masonry: Masonry construction leads by city.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find masonry construction leads in Chicago?
Start from building permits, not bid boards: most private masonry work is awarded by the builder or general contractor without a public bid. Builtie reads the City of Chicago's permits, keeps the projects still inside the masonry award window (929 on October 9, 2026) and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
When should masonry contractors contact a builder in Chicago?
Builtie times masonry from about 10% of the way through the build to about 30%, with the last realistic approach at about 40%. After that the package is usually awarded, and the project is better used as an introduction for the builder's next job.
Who awards masonry work on new construction in Chicago?
The builder or general contractor awards masonry early, around the structure, because brick and stone have long lead times and set the exterior schedule.
How many masonry projects does Builtie track in Chicago?
929 projects were inside the masonry award window on October 9, 2026: 326 new buildings and 603 renovations or alterations. The count refreshes hourly.
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.