Updated: Jun 23, 2026
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3613 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL, 60609
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Jose , a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois, holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and a Master of Science of Project Management from Northwestern University. He has over twelve years experience in engineering, program management, and construction management. In recent years, Jose has managed $25 million dollars of luxury and mixed use residential projects in Chicago. Jose’s technical background, along with his hands on management expertise, provides his clients with precise guidance throughout the development and construction process. Jose is also a LEED® (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Accredited Professional, and ready to assist you on your next certified green building project.
Vani, a licensed Professional Engineer in the country of Albania and CmIT from Construction Management Association of America, holds a bachelor degree in Structural Engineering from Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania and a Master of Science in Construction Management from Illinois Institute of Technology. He has about 11 years of combined experience in engineering, construction technical support, project management and construction management. Vani’s experience varies from a high security $ 45 mill building at the U.S. Embassy in Tirana Albania to single family house renovation and construction. Construction site management, office project management and excellent communication skills with constructions crews, architects and owners make him a very important team player in a successful project delivery in a timely manner.
From BuildZoom: Blackwood Group LLC Series Blackwood Construction, 3613 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL holds a General Contractor (Class A) license and 13 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 109 ranks in the top 5% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (773) 230-4782
Address: 3613 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
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Quality
109
95th percentile
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Blackwood Group LLC Series Blackwood Construction has a BuildZoom score of 109, which places them above 95% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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8 projects
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2025 |
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7 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Blackwood Group LLC Series Blackwood Construction has worked on at least
22.0 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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4 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Blackwood Group LLC Series Blackwood Construction mostly works on
new construction
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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7 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $1,000,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Blackwood Group LLC Series Blackwood Construction
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Spr 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2 story 6 unit wood frame (affordable units) building with new trash enclosure fencing storage building and 3 on-site parking spaces (1 evse ready per aa-25-052) in rt-4 zoning.(occupancy group r-2 type v-b construction) per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$2,375,000
Permit #:
101063818
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2 story 6 unit wood frame (affordable units) building with new trash enclosure fencing storage building and 3 on-site parking spaces (1 evse ready per aa-25-052) in rt-4 zoning.(occupancy group r-2 type v-b construction) per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$2,375,000
Permit #:
101063818
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: site work only including underground improvements to create a new outdoor sculpture garden with seating area light pole footings sculptures shade sail and various hardscaped features. associated electrical and plumbing work. the sculpture is not part of this project. it will be under different permit. **conditional permit subject to field inspections**
Valuation:
$1,600,000
Permit #:
101067656
Status:
issued
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: alterations and addition to existing 2 story landmarked museum. enclosure of existing open courtyard under new roof and skylight with associated mep structural supports. (occ. a-3 type iiib construction) consultant reviewr: v3 companies of illinois
Valuation:
$3,000,000
Permit #:
101060782
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,893
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for a fully sprinklered 2 story 6 unit wood frame building with 5 on-site parking spaces in rt-4 zoning.(occupancy group r-2 type v-b construction)
Valuation:
$2,375,000
Permit #:
101063828
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,525
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for a fully sprinklered 2 story 6 unit wood frame building with 5 on-site parking spaces in rt-4 zoning.(occupancy group r-2 type v-b construction)
Valuation:
$2,375,000
Permit #:
101063828
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,525
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to full building permit 101037122 for redesign of 1 400 sf of project area revised plumbing fixture quantity and revised fire-rated construction in subject area. the redesigned area is primarily the clinic's dental suite. permit revision includes but is not limited to minor changes to plumbing fixture locations partition types and room sizes. new work does not include changes... see more
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
101051049
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,775
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: caissons only permit [vertical penetration only] for the new construction of an 8-story apartment building with 98 dwelling units and 20 car parking spaces. (occupancy group r-2; type ib construction). consultant reviewer: primera engineering
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
101050276
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$6,925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc: new contruction of a 3 story 13 027 sq ft office building programs and roof deck with 3 outdoor parking spaces and associated site work including trash enclosure bike racks as per plans. (occupancy business & a-3; construction type iia)
Valuation:
$6,000,000
Permit #:
101031907
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2 story 6 unit wood frame building with 6 on-site parking spaces in rt-4 zoning.(occupancy group r-2 type v-b construction)
Valuation:
$2,375,000
Permit #:
101063822
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,525
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2 story 6 unit wood frame building with 6 on-site parking spaces in rt-4 zoning.(occupancy group r-2 type v-b construction)
Valuation:
$2,375,000
Permit #:
101063822
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,525
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 crbc: 1st fl barbershop tenant buildout in landmarked 5-story mixed use building. creation of new room and associated mep alterations. follows previous white box demising and change of occupancy alteration permit 101011906. (occupancy group m a-2 b r-2; type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
101022953
Status:
complete
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: renovation of existing mall facade including the replacement of existing fascia soffit parapet and storefront system. occupancy group b; type iia construction. 4701 - 4725 s kedzie
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
101034807
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,494
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: self-cert project for expansion of existing first floor 1-story covered frame porch demolition of existing private garage and construction of new private garage with rooftop deck accessory to existing single family residence - construction of garage interior and associated electrical work. (current use: single family residence & private garage proposed use: single... see more
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
101067174
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: self-cert project for expansion of existing first floor 1-story covered frame porch demolition of existing private garage and construction of new private garage with rooftop deck accessory to existing single family residence - construction of garage interior and associated electrical work. (current use: single family residence & private garage proposed use: single... see more
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
101067174
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 crbc: 1st fl retail tenant buildout in landmarked 5-story mixed use building. creation of new rooms and associated mep alterations. follows previous white box demising alteration permit 101011906. (occupancy group m a-2 b r-2; type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
101022949
Status:
complete
Fee:
$875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 crbc: 1st fl alteration of retail space to white box in existing landmarked 5-story building. includes demising into 4 tenant spaces for future buildout. creation of new bathroom. change of use for partial previous 1st fl mercantile to personal service coffee shop community clinic and retail uses. selective restoration of exterior storefront/transom windows. new hvac sy... see more
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
101011906
Status:
complete
Fee:
$15,633
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: tenant buildout of 1st fl outpatient medical clinic and pharmacy in landmarked 5-story mixed use building. creation of new rooms and associated mep alterations. follows previous white box demising and change of use alteration permit 101011906. (occupancy group m a-2 b r-2; type iiia construction).**conditional permit subject to field inspections
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
101037122
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$9,854
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 crbc: 1st fl cafe and bakery tenant buildout in landmarked 5-story mixed use building. creation of new rooms food prep areas and associated mep alterations. includes alteration of existing loading dock area to remain. follows previous white box demising and change of use alteration permit 101011906. (occupancy group m a-2 b r-2; type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
101022959
Status:
complete
Fee:
$875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr cbc 2019:change from an existing firehouse to a youth community center as part of redevelopment agreement between city of chicago and national museum of mexican art
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
101016436
Status:
complete
Fee:
$8,413
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TGC005321 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class A) |
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Verified License
| License # | MC6506 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor (Class A) |
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| License # | TGC 005321 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor |
| Class | C - $5,000,000 PROJECT CEILING |
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License Not Verified
| License # | CR5193 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Gen Contractor W/Trades |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 2013-CR5193 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Gen Contractor W/Trades |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR5193 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Masonry |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR5193 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Demolition |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR5193 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Carpentry |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR5193 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Concrete |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR5193 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | General Contractor W/Trades, Carpentry, Concrete, Demolition, Masonry |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | A All Projects No Restrictions |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | C $5,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | C $5,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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BuildZoom Score
105
Permits
- Building permit records show that Blackwood Group LLC Series Blackwood Construction has worked on 105 permitted projects.