COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
Bear Construction Company — permit history in Chicago, IL
Bear Construction Company appears on 2,896 Chicago permit records from 2006 through 2026, most often general construction (99.9% of the record).
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General construction | 2895 | 99.9% |
| Plumbing | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mechanical / HVAC | 1 | 0.03% |
3 categories, as classified by the issuing authority. Small categories stay visible rather than being rounded away.
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 83 |
| 2007 | 86 |
| 2008 | 104 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 106 |
| 2011 | 105 |
| 2012 | 193 |
| 2013 | 181 |
| 2014 | 223 |
| 2015 | 258 |
| 2016 | 250 |
| 2017 | 204 |
| 2018 | 175 |
| 2019 | 165 |
| 2020 | 121 |
| 2021 | 99 |
| 2022 | 190 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 90 |
| 2025 | 66 |
| 2026 | 37 |
Busiest year on record: 2015, with 258 permits. One project can account for several filings, so read this as filing activity rather than workload.
Named on the same permit
| Name in source | Linked permits | Last seen |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive Piping Systems | 882 | 2026-06-09 |
| Johns Plumbing, Inc. | 813 | 2026-06-09 |
| Current Communications Corp. | 547 | 2026-08-25 |
| Rex Elect. & Technologies LLC | 422 | 2026-01-16 |
| Rice Mechanical, Inc | 335 | 2021-09-21 |
| Ceco, Inc. | 181 | 2026-08-28 |
| Fettes,Love & Sieben | 164 | 2026-05-18 |
| Sherman Mechanical Inc | 150 | 2026-01-07 |
| Pientka Plumbing | 149 | 2015-09-03 |
| Premium Electric Services, Inc | 119 | 2022-08-02 |
| Great Lakes Plumbing | 113 | 2023-01-19 |
| Gehrett Plumbing, Inc. | 112 | 2026-08-21 |
280 companies are named alongside Bear Construction Company on the same Chicago permit. A shared permit is a documented co-appearance, not proof of a current contract. Names appear as the authority published them.
Where they worked
| Address in source | Most recent permit |
|---|---|
| 125 S CLARK ST | 2026-08-28 |
| 30 N LA SALLE ST | 2026-08-25 |
| 120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ | 2026-08-21 |
| 330 N WABASH AVE | 2026-08-11 |
| 515 N STATE ST | 2026-08-05 |
| 549 W RANDOLPH ST | 2026-07-29 |
| 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ | 2026-07-16 |
| 1326 W 14TH PL | 2026-06-15 |
| 120 N LA SALLE ST | 2026-06-09 |
| 33 N DEARBORN ST | 2026-05-28 |
| 225 N MICHIGAN AVE | 2026-05-28 |
| 2644 N CENTRAL AVE | 2026-05-21 |
| 2023 W OGDEN AVE | 2026-05-18 |
| 737 N MICHIGAN AVE | 2026-05-18 |
315 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $0 to $24,150,000, median $148,000. Addresses appear as the authority published them. A permit is a filing at an address, not a completed job there.
Permits on record
2,896 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B200507112 | 2026-08-28 | General construction | 125 S CLARK ST | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO MATCH ADAJCENT OPEN OFFICE CONDITIONS WITHIN EXISTING TENANT OFFICE SUITE. WORK TO INCLUDE NEW LIGHTING, AND FINISHES. SCOPE INCLUDES RE | $72,000 |
| 101084598 | 2026-08-25 | General construction | 30 N LA SALLE ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING OFFICE SUITE 2400 AS PER PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION, NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS AND HARDWARE, CEILINGS, LIGHTING, MECHANI | $319,042 |
| 101085939 | 2026-08-21 | General construction | 120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ | SELFCERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 21ST FLOOR OFFICE SPACE. SCOPE TO INCLUDE NEW FINISHES, MILLWORK, LIGHTING, AND CEILINGS IN THE RESTROOMS AND COMMON CORRIDORS | $505,000 |
| 101084950 | 2026-08-11 | General construction | 330 N WABASH AVE | SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION TO EXISTING 31ST FLOOR OFFICE SPACE. WORK TO INCLUDE PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL AS PER PLANS. (1A CONSTRUCTION. B-BUSINESS USE) | $919,952 |
| 101086010 | 2026-08-05 | General construction | 515 N STATE ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CIBC - TENANT BUILDOUT OF APPROXIMATELY 2240 SQFT. FOR BUSINESS OFFICE ON THE 17TH FLOOR, INCLUDING ALTERATIONS TO ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS WITH NO NEW PLUMBING NO CHANGE | $240,322 |
| 101086008 | 2026-08-04 | General construction | 515 N STATE ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CIBC - TENANT BUILDOUT OF APPROXIMATELY 925 SQFT. FOR BUSINESS OFFICE ON THE 17TH FLOOR, INCLUDING ALTERATIONS TO ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS WITH NO NEW PLUMBING NO CHANGE | $121,200 |
| 101081807 | 2026-07-29 | General construction | 549 W RANDOLPH ST | OFFICE BUILDOUT INCREASING THE SIZE OF EXISTING TENANT SPACE BY 475 SF | $40,000 |
| 101084579 | 2026-07-16 | General construction | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ | 2019 CBC SELF CERT - INTERIOR ALTERATION OF AN EXISTING 765 SQUARE FOOT TENANT SPACE WITHIN THE MERCHANDISE MART FOR A NEW TENANT. SPACE 222. NO CHANGE TO EXISTING OCCUPANCY AND | $250,000 |
| 101084187 | 2026-06-15 | General construction | 1326 W 14TH PL | SC 2019 CBC: CPS SCHOOL, NO CHANGE IN USE; INTERIOR ALTERATION OF SECURITY ROOM AND STAFF ROOM AT CPS MEDILL OFFICE; NO CHANGE TO PATH OF EGRESS (OCC E-1, TYPE III-B) | $220,000 |
| 101081871 | 2026-06-09 | General construction | 120 N LA SALLE ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 8TH FLOOR OFFICE TO CREATE A NEW TENANT AMENITY SPACE AS PER PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIO | $765,375 |
| 101083943 | 2026-05-28 | General construction | 33 N DEARBORN ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC - TENANT BUILDOUT OF APPROXIMATELY 1,225 SQFT FOR BUSINESS OFFICE ON THE 19TH FLOOR, INCLUDING ALTERATIONS TO ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS WITH NO NEW PLUMBING. NO CHANG | $149,000 |
| 101082463 | 2026-05-28 | General construction | 225 N MICHIGAN AVE | SELFCERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR BUILDOUT TO EXISTING 8TH & 9TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE, SUITE 800 AND SUITE 900. SCOPE TO INCLUDE PRIVATE AND OPEN OFFICES, CONFERENCE ROOMS, HUDDLE ROOMS, | $4,334,877 |
| 101078147 | 2026-05-21 | General construction | 2644 N CENTRAL AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC:** AS PER TIBALDO EMAIL ON 4/17/26 ARCH NEEDS ANOTHER REVIEW** INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 2 STORY BUILDING VACANT (FUNERAL HOME)WITH BASEMENT. SCOPE TO INCLUDE | $52,000 |
| 101076270 | 2026-05-18 | General construction | 2023 W OGDEN AVE | SPR 2019 CBC, NEW CONSTRUCTION OF OPEN SPACE AREA WITH A SENSORY GARDEN, MULTI-GENERATIONAL PLAY AREA WITH PLAYGROUND AND FITNESS AREA.(OCCUPANCIES A-5, CONSTRUCTION TYPE ) | $2,300,000 |
| 101082992 | 2026-05-18 | General construction | 737 N MICHIGAN AVE | SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 15TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE SUITES 1510 & 1520. WORK TO INCLUDE NEW NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANIC | $242,300 |
| 101077958 | 2026-05-08 | General construction | 2121 S PRAIRIE AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION TO 3RD FLOOR MEETING ROOMS WITHIN HOTEL TOWER. COMBINATION OF EXISTING MEETING ROOM (GLESSNER) WITH ADJACENT PREFUNCTION ROOM, AND COMBINATION OF TWO ADJA | $1,600,000 |
| 101081649 | 2026-04-28 | General construction | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ | (SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC) INTERIOR BUILDOUT OF MECHANICAL ROOM ON TWELFTH FLOOR OF 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, A 25 STORY BUILDING. SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, MECHANI | $1,300,000 |
| B200466702 | 2026-04-23 | General construction | 701 N MICHIGAN AVE | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING TENANT SPACE TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR FUR OUTS, NEW ELECTRICAL PANEL, OUTLETS AND LIGHTING, MINOR MODIFICATIOSN TO HVAC DUCTWORK | $104,100 |
| 101081361 | 2026-04-22 | General construction | 321 N CLARK ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS OF EXISTING OFFICE SUITE AT LEVEL 20 INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DEMISING PARTITIONS SEPARATING AN EXISTING SINGLE-FLOOR TENANT CONFIGURATION INT | $100,000 |
| 101081767 | 2026-04-20 | General construction | 8755 W HIGGINS RD | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 5TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE AS PER PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS AND H | $597,000 |
| 101081544 | 2026-03-31 | General construction | 900 N MICHIGAN AVE | REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101071249 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER THAN ***SEPTEMBER 2026*** ON PERMIT NO 101071249 | $0 |
| 101081542 | 2026-03-31 | General construction | 900 N MICHIGAN AVE | REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101071248 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER THAN ***SEPTEMBER 2026*** ON PERMIT NO 101071248 | $0 |
| 101081541 | 2026-03-31 | General construction | 900 N MICHIGAN AVE | REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101074630 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER THAN ***SEPTEMBER 2026*** ON PERMIT NO 101074630 | $0 |
| 101081539 | 2026-03-31 | General construction | 900 N MICHIGAN AVE | REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101074629 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER THAN ***SEPTEMBER 2026*** ON PERMIT NO 101074629 | $0 |
| 101079154 | 2026-03-30 | General construction | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING RESTROOM ON THE 12TH FLOOR, LOCATED AT 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLAZA, A COMMERCIAL USE 25 STORY BUILDING. SCOPE OF WORK TO IN | $332,000 |
| 101080539 | 2026-03-27 | General construction | 737 N MICHIGAN AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING 6TH FLOOR OFFICE SUITE 600, TO INCLUDE NEW FINISHES AND ASSOCIATED MEP WORK, AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE (CONSTRUCTION TYPE | $1 |
| 101077510 | 2026-03-26 | General construction | 2644 N CENTRAL AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT FUNERAL HOME TO CONVERT TO A COMMUNITY CENTER. WORK ON ALL FLOORS TO INCLUDE DEMO, NE | $6,741,692 |
| 101080342 | 2026-03-11 | General construction | 1 N LA SALLE ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC - TENANT BUILDOUT OF 255 SQ.FT. FOR BUSINESS OFFICE ON THE 35TH FLOOR, INCLUDING ALTERATIONS TO NEW PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL IN TOILETS AND MOP ROOM IN COMMON AR | $92,000 |
| 101079729 | 2026-03-04 | General construction | 225 N MICHIGAN AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION TO EXISTING 8TH AND 9TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACES - SUITE 800 & SUITE 900. SCOPE ALSO TO INCLUDE RENOVATIONS OF THE 8TH FLOOR CORRIDORS AND 9TH | $403,100 |
| 101080308 | 2026-03-03 | General construction | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ | SELF-CRT 2019 CBRC; TENANT BUILDOUT OF 4,893 SF SHOWROOM ON THE 10TH FLOOR INCLUDING ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING. (OCCUPANCY GROUP B, TYPE IA CONSTRUCTION) | $1,200,000 |
| 101079991 | 2026-02-25 | General construction | 203 N LA SALLE ST | SELF-CERT SUITE 2500 - DEMOLITION OF EXISTING TENANT IMPROVEMENTS FOR SUITE 2500 ON THE 25TH FLOOR. EXISTING ELECTRICAL CLOSETS, TELEPHONE CLOSETS, PUBLIC TOILETS, SHAFTS, AND STAI | $395,000 |
| B200457238 | 2026-02-09 | General construction | 200 W MADISON ST | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO PRIVATE OFFICE FOR CONFERENCE ROOM INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF NEW PARTITION, GLASS DOOR, AND ELECTRICAL PER PLAN. LOCATIONS: 0 RESIDENTIAL | $20,700 |
| 101061235 | 2026-01-16 | General construction | 6336 S KILBOURN AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC: CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT PROJECT: SITE WORK ONLY INCLUDING RECONSTRUCTION OF OLD BASEBALL FIELD WITH NEW ARTIFICIAL TURF INFIELD, FENCE NETTING SYSTEM, SCORE BOARD, | $1,300,000 |
| 101077511 | 2026-01-16 | General construction | 400 N MICHIGAN AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND NEW MEP SYSTEMS FOR A CHANGE OF USE FROM MERCANTILE TO A-2 PRIVATE EVENT SPACE. INCLUDES APPROVED ACAR FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES. (OCCUPAN | $2,000 |
| B200455528 | 2026-01-13 | General construction | 500 W MADISON ST | FOR PERMIT 101076713: REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UNDER "OTHER APPLICANTS AND CONTRACTORS" ON PERMIT CERTIFICATE. | |
| 101078047 | 2026-01-08 | General construction | 180 N LA SALLE ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC - TENANT BUILDOUT OF 1,717 SQFT FOR BUSINESS OFFICE ON THE 30TH FLOOR. ALTERATIONS INCLUDE NEW ELECTRICAL AND VENTILATION WORK. ( OCCUPANCY GROUP B; TYPE IA CON | $125,000 |
| 101076527 | 2026-01-07 | General construction | 331 W SURF ST | SELFCERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 9TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE - SUITE 910. NO CHANGE TO EXISTING USE. (OCCUPANCY B / CONSTRUCTION TYPE 1A) | $65,000 |
| 101077571 | 2025-12-17 | General construction | 500 W MONROE ST | SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT 101067182 TO REVISE LOCATION AND REDUCE SIZE OF THE 32ND FLOOR SERVER ROOM AS PER PLANS IA CONSTRUCTION. B-BUSINESS | $40,000 |
| 101076323 | 2025-12-09 | General construction | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ | NON STRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING TENANT SUITE (BUSINESS OCCUPANCY) ON THE 5TH FLOOR. INTERIOR BUILD OUT TO INCLUDE NON-STRUCTURAL AND NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, MIL | $385,000 |
| 101076118 | 2025-12-03 | General construction | 2345 N LINCOLN AVE | *SELF CERT 2019 CBRC*: STRUCTURAL PEER REVIEW INCLUDED. ROOF TOP STEEL TRELLIS (20TH FLOOR) AT LINCOLN COMMON APARTMENTS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, R2 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION | $162,000 |
| 101076116 | 2025-12-03 | General construction | 2335 N LINCOLN AVE | *SELF CERT 2019 CBRC*: STRUCTURAL PEER REVIEW INCLUDED. ROOF TOP STEEL TRELLIS (20TH FLOOR) AT LINCOLN COMMON APARTMENTS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE, R2 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION | $162,000 |
| 101076879 | 2025-12-01 | General construction | 2740 W FOSTER AVE | SELF CERT 2019 CBC: INTERIOR BUILDOUT OF A NEW OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OFFICE SPACE IN LOWER LEVEL OF EXISTING 4 STORY MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING AS PER PLANS (OCCUPANCY B, TYPE | $1,988,677 |
| 101076393 | 2025-11-25 | General construction | 225 W WASHINGTON ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC - PERMIT REVISION SCOPE: INTERIOR TENANT BUILDOUT OF 314 SQFT FOR BUSINESS OFFICE ON THE 9TH FLOOR. SCOPE INCLUDES ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL. (ORIGINAL PERMIT | $20,000 |
| 101073289 | 2025-11-24 | General construction | 1135 S DELANO CT E | SC 2019 CBC: INTERIOR DEMO ONLY TO CREATE WHITE BOX IN AN EXISTING 2-STORY RETAIL, 6-STORY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL WITH 3-STORY (EXISTING) BELOW GRADE PARKING GARAGE (NO WORK) , O | $600,000 |
| 101076325 | 2025-11-13 | General construction | 150 N WACKER DR | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC - TENANT BUILDOUT OF 447 SQFT FOR BUSINESS OFFICE ON THE 8TH FLOOR, INCLUDING ALTERATIONS TO PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND MECHANICAL. (OCCUPANCY GROUP B; TYPE IA C | $10,750 |
| 101075296 | 2025-11-06 | General construction | 2644 N CENTRAL AVE | SC 2019 CBRC: NON-STRUCTURAL INTERIOR DEMOLITION IN PREPARATION FOR CONSTRUCTION UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT 2/ CHANGE OF USE. | $10,000 |
| 101069819 | 2025-10-28 | General construction | 1733 S CLARK ST | SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BANK PARKING LOT FOR ADA IMPROVEMENTS TO INCLUDE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT, CURB AND RAMP INSTALLATION, NEW SIGNAGE AS PER PLANS. (OCCUPANCY GROUP | $168,814 |
| 101074339 | 2025-10-16 | General construction | 10 S RIVERSIDE PLZ | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 18TH FLOOR RESTROOMS, ELEVATOR LOBBY, AND COMMON CORRIDORS IN AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDING. SCOPE TO INCLUDE NEW FINISHES, P | $720,000 |
| 101074614 | 2025-10-06 | General construction | 33 N DEARBORN ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ATERATIONS OF EXISTING OFFICE SPACE, SUITE 1400. INTERIORS WORK ONLY. (OCCUPANCY GROUP B - BUSINESS; CONSTRUCTION TYPE 1A) | $1,000,000 |
| 101074982 | 2025-10-06 | General construction | 8755 W HIGGINS RD | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING ON THE 10TH FLOOR, OFFICE SUITE 1070. NEW PARTITIONS, MILLWORK, FINISHES, ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING W | $170,000 |
Fields appear as the issuing authority published them, including spelling and blanks. Scope text is the applicant's description of intended work, not an inspection finding.
Source and limits
Public Chicago permit records through 2026, counted by distinct permit number. This is a historical filing record: it cannot show current backlog, pricing, crew availability, licensing or insurance, and a quiet period may only mean work was filed elsewhere. Confirm anything commercial with the company and with the issuing authority before acting. How we build these records, and what we withhold →