COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
The Bowa Group Inc — permit history in Chicago, IL
The Bowa Group Inc appears on 209 Chicago permit records from 2011 through 2026, most often general construction (99.5% of the record).
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General construction | 209 | 99.5% |
| Mechanical / HVAC | 1 | 0.48% |
2 categories, as classified by the issuing authority. Small categories stay visible rather than being rounded away.
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Busiest year on record: 2022, with 64 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Mechanical | 59 | 2026-07-16 |
| Superior One Electric, Inc. | 48 | 2022-09-23 |
| Advance Mechanical Systems, In | 41 | 2022-12-23 |
| Sherman Mechanical Inc | 28 | 2022-06-23 |
| Brandenburger Plumbing, Inc. | 23 | 2025-03-20 |
| S Mechanical | 16 | 2025-09-17 |
| Candor Electric, Inc. | 15 | 2023-04-10 |
| Mccauley Mech | 13 | 2025-06-12 |
| G S Electric | 13 | 2017-11-07 |
| D.A.M. Plumbing Inc. | 11 | 2026-01-27 |
| Pace Systems, Inc. | 10 | 2022-06-23 |
| All State Plumbing, Inc. | 10 | 2023-12-06 |
98 companies are named alongside The Bowa Group Inc 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 |
|---|---|
| 726 N KEDZIE AVE | 2026-07-16 |
| 6039 S VERNON AVE | 2026-06-08 |
| 1324 S LOOMIS ST | 2026-06-03 |
| 1101 S CANAL ST | 2026-03-31 |
| 1532 W FULTON ST | 2026-01-27 |
| 1838 N LAMON AVE | 2025-12-29 |
| 3419 N GREENVIEW AVE | 2025-09-17 |
| 6536 S DORCHESTER AVE | 2025-07-22 |
| 6534 S DORCHESTER AVE | 2025-06-17 |
| 5815 S MARYLAND AVE | 2025-06-12 |
| 2015 S PEORIA ST | 2025-05-27 |
| 3500 N HOYNE AVE | 2025-05-14 |
| 10538 S LANGLEY AVE | 2025-05-08 |
| 1207 W TAYLOR ST | 2025-02-26 |
138 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $0 to $71,000,000, median $200,000. Addresses appear as the authority published them. A permit is a filing at an address, not a completed job there.
Permits on record
209 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101076263 | 2026-07-16 | General construction | 726 N KEDZIE AVE | SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 1-STORY PARK FIELDHOUSE WITH GYMNASIUM AND 4 OUTDOOR PARKING SPACES. (OCCUPANCY GROUP A-3; TYPE II-B CONSTRUCTION)**CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS SUB | $8,000,000 |
| 101084436 | 2026-06-08 | General construction | 6039 S VERNON AVE | REINSTATE PERMIT NO.100988508 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER THAN ***SEPTEMBER 2026*** ON PERMIT NO.100988508 | $0 |
| 101060433 | 2026-06-03 | General construction | 1324 S LOOMIS ST | SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY OF A 1 STORY BUILDING WITHIN A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING OFFICE/WAREHOUSE B WITH S-1 SPACE TO ASSEMBLY A-3. | $2,794,542 |
| 101079257 | 2026-03-31 | General construction | 1101 S CANAL ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 2ND FLOOR MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE 201-202 IN EXISTING MIXED-USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, NEW PARTITIONS, MECHANI | $3,535,000 |
| 101076418 | 2026-01-27 | General construction | 1532 W FULTON ST | DDS 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 1 STORY OFFICE /WAREHOUSE. WORK TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, MILLWORK, DOORS, WINDOWS AND NEW MEP WORK AS PER PLANS. NO CHANG | $250,000 |
| 101074390 | 2026-01-23 | General construction | 1532 W FULTON ST | DDS 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS AT EXISTING 1 STORY WAREHOUSE (OCCUPANCY B- BUSINESS F-1 WAREHOUSE; CONSTRUCTION TYPE IIIB) CONSULTANT REVIEWER: | $1 |
| 101068028 | 2025-12-29 | General construction | 1838 N LAMON AVE | SPR 2019 CBC: ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY FOR BUILDOUT OF A 1-STORY CANNABIS CULTIVATION AND PROCESSING FACILITY IN AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE. INCLUDES INTERIOR RENOVATIONS, FI | $7,000,000 |
| 101069019 | 2025-09-17 | General construction | 3419 N GREENVIEW AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC. TWO UNIT EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONVERSION TO SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE WITH ADDITION AND INTERIOR RENOVATION. NEW GARAGE AND ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNIT ABOVE GARAGE. | $350,000 |
| 101057340 | 2025-07-22 | Mechanical / HVAC | 6536 S DORCHESTER AVE | SPR 2019 CBC NEW CONSTRUCTION 2 UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH BACK PORCH AND NEW GARAGE | $450,000 |
| 101057340 | 2025-07-22 | General construction | 6536 S DORCHESTER AVE | SPR 2019 CBC NEW CONSTRUCTION 2 UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH BACK PORCH AND NEW GARAGE | $450,000 |
| 101057342 | 2025-06-17 | General construction | 6534 S DORCHESTER AVE | SPR 2019 CBC NEW CONSTRUCTION 2 UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH BACK 1-STORY DECK AND GARAGE | $450,000 |
| 101068919 | 2025-06-12 | General construction | 5815 S MARYLAND AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBBC: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, ALTERATION OF 800 SF MEDICAL SUITE FOR EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND INTERIOR RENOVATION. NO CHANGE IN USE. (INSTITUTIONAL GROUP I-2, TYPE | $375,000 |
| 101067995 | 2025-05-27 | General construction | 2015 S PEORIA ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION TO PRE-K CLASSROOMS AND RESTROOMS ON LEVEL 1 OF EXISTING 3 STORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. OCCUPANCY GROUP E-1, CONSTRUCTION TYPE I-B. | $1,000,000 |
| 101067650 | 2025-05-14 | General construction | 3500 N HOYNE AVE | SC 2019 CBRC: KITCHEN AND CAFETRIA UPGRADES. NEW KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND NEW SERVING LINE IN SERVERY. NEW LIGHTING AND FINISHES IN SERVERY AND LUC | $828,552 |
| 101066211 | 2025-05-08 | General construction | 10538 S LANGLEY AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC: NEW TURF FIELD AND PARTIAL PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT AT CPS POE. EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS ONLY, NO INTERIOR SCOPE OF WORK. OCCUPANCY GROUP E-1 (TO REMAIN), TYPE II-A AND III | $534,000 |
| 101063829 | 2025-03-20 | General construction | 5815 S MARYLAND AVE | SELF-CERT: SELECTIVE DEMOLITION AND RECONFIGURATION OF FIRST FLOOR OF MITCHELL HOSPITAL TO INCLUDE MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. CONSTRUCTION TYPE IB. NO CHANGE TO I-2, | $1,390,000 |
| 101062283 | 2025-02-26 | General construction | 1207 W TAYLOR ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT 101011441 TO RECONFIGURE GROCERY TENANT SPACE TO WHITE BOX FINISHED GROCERY TENANT SPACE. ALTERATION OF TENANT SPACE'S MECHANICAL, ELECTRICA | $970,000 |
| 101062249 | 2025-01-09 | General construction | 6249 S SANGAMON ST | DDS 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 100988013 TO RECONFIGURE ELECTRICAL SWITCHGEAR EQUIPMENT. FOLLOWS PREVIOUS REVISION PERMITS 101038870 AND 101051458 (OCCUPANCIES R-2, M; CONSTRUCTI | $10,000,000 |
| 101061247 | 2024-12-10 | General construction | 5700 S MARYLAND AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO REPLACE INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY EQUIPMENT IN SINGLE IR LAB ON FLOOR 5 OF APPROXIMATELY 770 SQUARE FEET (OCCUPANCY: I-2 CONDITION 2; CON | $559,648 |
| 101061551 | 2024-12-06 | General construction | 3419 N GREENVIEW AVE | SPR 2019 CBC TWO UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONVERSION TO SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE WITH ADDITION AND INTERIOR RENOVATION. NEW PARKING AND ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNIT | $350,000 |
| 101051548 | 2024-09-26 | General construction | 6121 S STONY ISLAND AVE | DDS: PHASE 2 OF 2. FULL BUILDING PHASE FOR A PROPOSED 2-STORY ATHLETIC CENTER WITH 17 INTERIOR PARKING SPACES ON LEVEL 00. FOUNDATION PERMITTED SEPARATELY UNDER 101033087 (II-B CON | $71,000,000 |
| 101051458 | 2024-07-19 | General construction | 6249 S SANGAMON ST | DDS 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 100988013 TO PROVIDE VENTING FOR LAUNDRY ROOM CLOTHES DRYERS. RECONFIGURE OPENINGS AND ASSOCIATED MEP ROUTING/SYSTEMS. ADDITION OF LIVE/WORK KITCHE | $31,188 |
| 101044672 | 2024-07-18 | General construction | 1357 W ROOSEVELT RD | DDS 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 100917083. ALTERATION TO GROUND FLOOR CONFIGURATION, INCLUDING NEW COMMON LAUNDRY ROOM, ENLARGED FITNESS ROOM, NEW GARAGE CORRIDOR EXIT, AND RELOCA | $80,000 |
| 101044670 | 2024-07-18 | General construction | 1257 W ROOSEVELT RD | DDS 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 100917080. ALTERATION TO GROUND FLOOR CONFIGURATION, INCLUDING NEW COMMON LAUNDRY ROOM, ENLARGED FITNESS ROOM, NEW GARAGE CORRIDOR EXIT, AND RELOCA | $80,000 |
| B200018979 | 2024-06-10 | General construction | 4359 W CHICAGO AVE | REVISION TO PERMIT #100970941 TO ELIMINATE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FROM SCOPE OF PERMIT TO ALLOW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR REMAINDER OF SPACE. FUTURE KITCHEN BUILDOUT TO REQUIRE SEPAR | |
| 101038870 | 2024-01-16 | General construction | 6249 S SANGAMON ST | DDS 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 100988013 TO RECONFIGURE WINDOW OPENINGS, COLD FORM METAL FRAMING THROUGHOUT, WALL RATINGS AND ASSEMBLIES, AND PORTIONS OF MECH/PLUMBING LAYOUT. (O | $2,000,000 |
| 101033087 | 2023-12-22 | General construction | 6121 S STONY ISLAND AVE | DDS: PHASE 1 OF 2. CAISSON FOUNDATION AND BELOW GRADE STRUCTURAL WITH EARTH RETENTION SYSTEM ONLY FOR A PROPOSED 2-STORY ATHLETIC CENTER. (II-B CONSTRUCTION; A-3 OCCUPANCY) CONSUL | $10,000,000 |
| 101034961 | 2023-12-08 | General construction | 10000 W OHARE AIRPORT | SELF CERT 2019 CBC - THE PROPOSED BUTCHER AND THE BURGER IS A RESTAURANT LOCATED ON THE EXISTING UPPER LEVEL EAST CONCOURSE OF A 3 STORY BUILDING AT THE O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPOR | $3,500,000 |
| 101034915 | 2023-12-08 | General construction | 10000 W OHARE AIRPORT | NEW INTERIOR BUILDOUT WALK-UP COFFEE KIOSK. TO INCLUDE NEW PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT. NO MECHANICAL SCOPE OF WORK IS INTENDED TO TAKE PLACE. THE AR | $1,000,000 |
| 101038530 | 2023-12-06 | General construction | 1442 N ASTOR ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC. ALTERATION OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE. NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY TYPE. WORK INCLUDES WINDOW REPLACEMENT. (OCCUPANCY GROUP: R-5, CONSTRUCTION TYPE IIIB) | $1,000,000 |
| 101008691 | 2023-11-17 | General construction | 6205 S PEORIA DR | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC:ALTERATION/ADAPTIVE REUSE PROJECT AND CHANGE OF USE FROM VACANT-DECOMMISSIONED FIREHOUSE (MEETING AND TRAINING SPACE USE) TO FULLY SPRINKLERED, MEDIUM VENUE, BA | $10,000,000 |
| 101030635 | 2023-11-14 | General construction | 5700 S MARYLAND AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF EXISTING 11-STORY HOSPITAL BUILDING LOBBY AND FOOD SERVICES SPACE AS PER PLANS. (OCCUPANCY GROUP A-2 & I-2; TYPE 1A | $2,000,000 |
| 101036062 | 2023-10-19 | General construction | 5224 W CHICAGO AVE | REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100986472, MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTIONS NO LATER THAN 02.26.2024 | $0 |
| 101011441 | 2023-10-04 | General construction | 1207 W TAYLOR ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION PERMIT FOR AN INTERIOR RENOVATION PROJECT OF A FIRST FLOOR TENANT RETAIL MERCANTILE - GROCERY STORE SPACE WITHIN AN EXISTING 6 STORY, 67-UNIT RESIDE | $1,500,000 |
| 101022339 | 2023-06-29 | General construction | 5656 S MARYLAND AVE | SC 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR EXISTING LOCKER-LOUNGE ROOMS AND CT SCAN ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND MEZZANINE, 5656 S MARYLAND AVE, 10 STORY BUILDING. SCOPE INCLUDES GENERAL | $1,676,612 |
| 101021722 | 2023-06-23 | General construction | 6249 S SANGAMON ST | CHANGE OF HVAC CONTRACTOR TO PREMIER MECHICAICAL,PLUMBING CONTRACTOR TO NORMAN MECHICAICAL(ELECTRICAL HAS TO BE DONE ON LINE) PERMIT #100988013. | $1 |
| 101018776 | 2023-05-31 | General construction | 3306 W FLOURNOY ST | REVISION TO PERMIT # 100952913 TO CHANGE CONTRACTORS: MASON TO TOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC., ELECTRICAL TO SPURLOCK & SON, PLUMBING TO RYAN'S PLUMBING INC | $1 |
| 101018808 | 2023-05-31 | General construction | 3437 W FLOURNOY ST | REVISION TO PERMIT # 100949836 TO CHANGE CONTRACTORS: MASON TO TOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC., ELECTRICAL TO SPURLOCK & SON, PLUMBING TO RYAN'S PLUMBING INC | $1 |
| 101018800 | 2023-05-31 | General construction | 755 S LAWNDALE AVE | REVISION TO PERMIT # 100949838 TO CHANGE CONTRACTORS: MASON TO TOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC., ELECTRICAL TO SPURLOCK & SON, PLUMBING TO RYAN'S PLUMBING INC | $1 |
| 101013930 | 2023-05-31 | General construction | 620 S SPAULDING AVE | REVISION TO PERMIT # 100949837 TO CHANGE CONTRACTORS: MASON TO TOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC., ELECTRICAL TO SPURLOCK & SON, PLUMBING TO RYAN'S PLUMBING INC | $1 |
| 101013601 | 2023-04-24 | General construction | 4646 S DREXEL BLVD | SC 2019 CBRC: U OF C- DEMO OF NON-LOAD BEARING EXISTING CONDITIONS, NEW PARTITIONS, CEILINGS, FINISHES, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL WORK. LIMITED BUILDING ENCLOSURE WORK RE | $3,200,000 |
| 101013845 | 2023-04-21 | General construction | 5656 S MARYLAND AVE | SC 2019 CBRC: U OF C - INTERIOR RENOVATION OF FIRST FLOOR WAITING / RECEPTION AREA TO INCLUDE A NEW SECURITY OFFICE, NEW LIGHT FIXTURES AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, NEW HVAC SUPPLY GRIL | $300,000 |
| 101013834 | 2023-04-21 | General construction | 5730 S DREXEL AVE | SC 2019 CBRC: U OF C - INTERIOR RENOVATION - EXISTING FIRST FLOOR WAITING / RECEPTION AREA, INCLUDES A SECURITY OFFICE, NEW LIGHT FIXTURES, NEW ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, HVAC SUPPLY, SP | $200,000 |
| 101011711 | 2023-04-12 | General construction | 1201 W GRENSHAW ST | REVISION TO PERMIT#100959829 CHANGE OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR TO MANOR ELECTRIC CO INC., PLUMBING CONTRACTOR TO ROCHA PLUMBING INC., AND HVAC CONTRACTOR TO S MECHANICAL. | $1 |
| 101008770 | 2023-04-10 | General construction | 2747 N HOYNE AVE | DDS **2018** CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 100882687 TO MODIFY ELECTRICAL ROOM AND SUMP PUMP. CONSULTANT REVIEWER: GLOBETROTTERS ENGINEERING | $9,000 |
| 100983908 | 2023-03-24 | General construction | 4347 W CHICAGO AVE | PBC 04000-01A THIS PROJECT INCLUDES FOUNDATION FOR ART INSTALLMENT IN THE PUBLIC PLAZA NEXT TO THE BGCC. THE OVERALL PROJECT INCLUDES ARTWORK FOUNDATION (THIS PERMIT 100983908), AB | $30,000 |
| 101000421 | 2023-03-01 | General construction | 6205 S PEORIA DR | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMO ONLY - PHASE 1 OF 2, PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING FIREHOUSE. SCOPE INCLUDES REMOVING PARTIAL EXTERIOR SOUTH WALL, REMOVING WINDOWS & FRAMES, RE | $100,000 |
| 101004036 | 2023-02-28 | General construction | 4359 W CHICAGO AVE | REVISION TO PERMIT NO 100970941 TO CHANGE PLUMBING CONTRACTORS TO D.A.M. PLUMBING AND LUC GROUP LLC, CHANGE MASON TO TOR CONSTRUCTION CO., AND CS 3000 INC | $1 |
| 100988013 | 2023-02-24 | General construction | 6249 S SANGAMON ST | DDS 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 6 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING TO CONTAIN A TOTAL OF 62 DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING 2 LIVE/WORK SPACES, AND GROUND FLOOR RETA | $27,497,762 |
| 100988004 | 2023-02-23 | General construction | 6249 S SANGAMON ST | DDS 2019 CBC: CAISSONS ONLY PERMIT [VERTICAL PENETRATION ONLY] FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 6 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING TO CONTAIN A TOTAL OF 62 DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING 2 LIVE/WO | $250,000 |
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 →