# 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.

| 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 |

Source: https://zalwin.com/reports/commercial-building-permit-valuations-austin-chicago-2026 (updated 2026-11-04).