Commercial building permit valuations in Austin and Chicago, 2026
As of 2026-11-04, Zalwin tracks 895 commercial permits. The largest group is New Build / Shell with 365 (41% of the total); the groups shown sum to $9,156,830,271 in job valuation. Figures are computed from public records and refresh automatically.
Last updated 2026-11-04 · Sources: Austin and Chicago open data
What do the numbers show?
| Group | Records | Total job valuation | Median job valuation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Build / Shell | 365 | $8,464,188,876 | $1,000,000 |
| Commercial TI / Remodel | 243 | $229,769,560 | $300,000 |
| HVAC / Mechanical | 110 | $122,525,078 | $300,000 |
| Roofing | 89 | $151,138,927 | $399,900 |
| Electrical | 44 | $157,356,314 | $298,030 |
| Other | 44 | $31,851,516 | $263,670 |
Where can I get the underlying records?
- PermitPulse: New $100K+ commercial building permits with the general contractor on record
Frequently asked questions
How many commercial permits are in this report?
895, as of 2026-11-04.
How often is it updated?
Automatically, whenever the underlying public data refreshes.
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