Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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1501 Rohlwing Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
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Bear Construction Company
BEAR Construction Company has been providing client-focused General Contracting and Construction Management services since 1984. From its nine offices in Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida, BEAR’s 200 team members service all commercial markets including: Interiors, Healthcare, Industrial, Education, Municipal, Retail/Hospitality and New Construction. Completing over $3B in work, BEAR’s growth has been driven by uncompromising attention to quality, the highest levels of client satisfaction and a code of company ethics that pays homage to the firm’s family roots. Whatever the size or type of project, BEAR has the experience and the personnel to get it done. Our goal is not only to build your project, but to build a relationship for life.
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From BuildZoom: Bear Construction Company, 1501 Rohlwing Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL holds a Contractor Registration license and 38 other licenses according to the Illinois license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 115 ranks in the top 2% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Bear Construction Company Contact Information
Phone Number: (847) 704-1759
Address: 1501 Rohlwing Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Bear Construction Company Rolling Meadows
Quality
115
98th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Bear Construction Company has a BuildZoom score of 115, which places them above 98% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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34 projects
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2025 |
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53 projects
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2024 |
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72 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Bear Construction Company has worked on at least
159.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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49 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Bear Construction Company mostly works on
commercial renovation
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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9 projects
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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11 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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19 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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45 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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33 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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25 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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23 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $250,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Bear Construction Company
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Self-cert 2019 cbrc - interior tenant buildout of 28 903 sqft for business office including alterations to toilet rooms and elevator lobbies on the 8th & 9th floors. scope includes electrical plumbing and mechanical. no change in plumbing fixture count. (occupancy group b; type ia construction)
Valuation:
$752,000
Permit #:
101068660
Status:
issued
Fee:
$18,534
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc interior buildout of suite 570 on the fifth floor of 222 w merchandise mart plz a 25 story building. scope of work includes general construction mechanical electrical and plumbing work. no structural work to be performed. current use: (b) business; proposed use: (b) business
Valuation:
$1,567,500
Permit #:
101064561
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,998
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation to create new restrooms on the 4th floor located at 222 w merchandise mart plaza a commercial use 25 story building. scope of work to include general construction plumbing electrical and mechanical. no structural work to be performed. current use: b (business); proposed use: b (business)
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
101065009
Status:
complete
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Chicago park district fieldhouse assembly occupancy a-3 (no change)ada improvements to exterior walkways exterior entrance doors accessibility upgrades to locker rooms for toilets and lockers drinking fountain replacement. exit signs replacement. miscellaneous interior door hardware replacements. exterior door replacements for maintenance
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
101050400
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,889
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 24th floor - interior renovation of office finishes millwork lighting and ceiling. project includes associated mechanical electrical plumbing and fire protection work. this project does not include a change in occupancy
Valuation:
$744,556
Permit #:
101066837
Status:
complete
Fee:
$13,444
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 20th floor office space. scope to include renovation of base building elevator lobby common corridor and restrooms. no change to existing use. (occupancy b construction type 1a)
Valuation:
$625,000
Permit #:
101063736
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,169
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc:: interior alterations to the existing vogelzang law office suite on the 31st floor. work includes demolish new partitions mechanical electrical and plumbing as per plans. b-business construction type 1a
Valuation:
$2,539,495
Permit #:
101067204
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,159
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 9th floor office space suite 910 & 923. work to include new non load bearing partitions plumbing electrical and mechanical work as per plans. (1a construction. b-business use)
Valuation:
$289,777
Permit #:
101065272
Status:
issued
Fee:
$981
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations in existing office building on the 10th floor office suite 1000. new partitions electrical ventilation and plumbing as per plans. (occupancy group b; type 1a construction)
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
101068182
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations in existing office building on the 9th floor office suite 970. new partitions electrical ventilation and plumbing as per plans. (occupancy group b; type 1a construction)
Valuation:
$420,000
Permit #:
101065175
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,399
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations in existing office building on 7th floor office suite 725. new partitions plumbing ventilation and electrical work as per plans. (occupancy group b; type 1a construction)
Valuation:
$404,222
Permit #:
101063162
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,164
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing spec suites 2450 & 2425 work to include demolish architectural electrical mechanical and plumbing as per plans. iia construction b-business occupancy
Valuation:
$898,056
Permit #:
101068659
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,955
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 31st and 32nd floor offices for starr insurance. work to include demolish new partitions & mep work as per plans. ia construction. b-business
Valuation:
$3,185,700
Permit #:
101067182
Status:
issued
Fee:
$17,738
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation to existing commercial space in existing mercantile group m type 1 building as per plans. proposed use/occupancy classification to remain same as existing. no work to exterior
Valuation:
$525,000
Permit #:
101066023
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This is a revision to permit #101052321. the scope of work involves partial remodel (interior alterations) of existing offices and corresponding mechanical and electrical work on the 14th floor. use group is b-business. no structural work
Valuation:
$197,078
Permit #:
101062155
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,829
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self certification - non-structural interior alteration to an existing business office space on the 11th floor with new electrical and ventilation work. no change in occupancy or use. no change in demising partition or exit access door locations. (occupancy group b; type ia construction)
Valuation:
$360,000
Permit #:
101062855
Status:
complete
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 2nd floor business occupancy tenant space to include demolition of partitions and mechanical electrical and plumbing work as needed to deliver a white box space. construction type ia. no change in use
Valuation:
$229,750
Permit #:
101066636
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: commercial tenant improvement on 19th floor office space suite 1940. work to include minor demolition and construction of non-load bearing partitions ceilings finishes furniture equipment and associated mep work. no change in use. structural peer review (1a construction b-business use)
Valuation:
$118,848
Permit #:
101069827
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,412
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 15th floor office space - suite 1530. no change to existing use. (occupancy b construction type 1a)
Valuation:
$1,100,000
Permit #:
101064197
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,768
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing lower level institutional (hospital) space for infrastructure upgrades to accommodate automated guidance vehicles (agv) updates and expansion. no modifications to partitions or exiting paths. no change to existing use. (occupancy i-2 construction type 1b) **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$1,100,000
Permit #:
101065743
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,255
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | CR-8708 |
| Status | Active |
| Type | Contractor Registration |
| Date Issued | 01-01-2026 |
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| License # | CL-136 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | Contractor License Application |
| Date Issued | 05-04-2026 |
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| License # | CON-000268-2020 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | General Contractor Registration |
| Class | General Contractor |
| Date Issued | 02-18-2026 |
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| License # | TGC04174 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class A) |
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| License # | 23LICC-0026 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Drywall |
| Date Issued | 01-13-2026 |
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| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Concrete |
| Date Issued | 01-13-2026 |
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| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
| Date Issued | 01-13-2026 |
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| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Insulation |
| Date Issued | 01-13-2026 |
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| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Painter |
| Date Issued | 01-13-2026 |
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| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General With Trades |
| Date Issued | 01-13-2026 |
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| License # | S-54940 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Alabama |
| Type | General Contractors |
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| License # | L-2018-037 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Kankakee County |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0584 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 11022 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 25946 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 27178 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 28780 |
| Status | Inactive |
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| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 32410 |
| Status | Inactive |
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| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 33363 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 6901 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 8316 |
| Status | Inactive |
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| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 9676 |
| Status | Inactive |
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| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR0004680 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-95171-3 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-136 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | {U'license Type': U'general'} |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-19-21719 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-18-21719 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Demolition |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-95171-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | A All Projects No Restrictions |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0566 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 09LICC-0307 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-17-21719 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CNTR2020-01315 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | General Contractor |
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| License # | CL-18-21719 B |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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| License # | 7040088 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | General |
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| License # | CL-16-21719 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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| License # | CL-15-21719 |
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| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Bear Construction Company has worked on 444 permitted projects.