Updated: Jul 07, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
3940 W Ferdinand St, Chicago, IL, 60624
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Bm International Builder Construction
We're a family-owned company, with over 20 years of experience in business specializing in masonry, general contracting and home building.
We have the expertise necessary to take on any project, doesn't matter is it big or small including: Masonry, Home Building, Renovation, General Contracting, Chimney Repairment, Replacement & Restoration, Tuckpointing, Waterproofing, Fireplace Masonry Repair & Restoration, Brick Work & Repair.
At BM International, we have the portfolio, in-house masonry specialists, and design expertise of a large-scale enterprise, while providing the care, attention to detail and personal touch of a family run business.
We also have the skill sets, and the machinery necessary to work confidently in brick, stone, marble, limestone, travertine, cast stone, concrete block, glass block, stucco, and tile.
From BuildZoom: Bm International Builder, 3940 W Ferdinand St, Chicago, IL holds a General Contractor (Class C) license and 20 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 113 ranks in the top 3% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (773) 519-2265
Address: 3940 W Ferdinand St, Chicago, IL 60624
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Quality
113
97th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Bm International Builder has a BuildZoom score of 113, which places them above 97% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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1 project
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2026 |
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14 projects
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2025 |
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22 projects
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2024 |
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26 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Bm International Builder has worked on at least
63.0 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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7 projects
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Home Additions |
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6 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Bm International Builder mostly works on
home addition
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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7 projects
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< $5k |
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8 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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4 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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5 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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4 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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20 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 Bm International Builder
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Dds 2019 cbc: erect 5 story mixed use building with 48 dwelling units (4 efficiency) 1 retail space occupiable public rooftop deck 50 bicycle spaces and 15 car attached garage with 0 loading spaces. (occupancy group b r2 s2 type iii-a construction. all as per plans.consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$8,000,000
Permit #:
101067451
Status:
issued
Fee:
$67,098
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: full building permit for 5 story 44 d.u. building 1st floor office 16 car garage at 1st floor 6 exterior parking spaces on concrete pad rooftop deck trellis rooftop stair enclosures elevator penthouse deck/balcony at 2nd/3rd/4th/5th story entire building sprinklered 1 exterior loading berth 6 high masonry trash enclosure as per plan (occupancy group r-2 s-2 b type iiia c... see more
Valuation:
$9,372,500
Permit #:
101029740
Status:
issued
Fee:
$78,772
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: revision to permit #100965161 revisions include change to exterior wall construction. change to ground level floor plan & change to level 6 floor plan. consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
101062111
Status:
issued
Fee:
$24,953
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr cbrc 2019: renovation to deconvert existing two-flat to a single family residence. scope includes basement excavation new water service new hvac existing 200a electric service to remain.new 2-story addition to replace existing enclosed porch and new deck and stair at rear yard.as per plans construction type iii-b occupancy r-5 23 building height (no change)**certified corrections ... see more
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
101045372
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,841
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 4 story 8 d.u. building with basement 4 exterior parking spaces on concrete pad front terrace & rear balcony at 1st story rear & front balcony at 2nd/3rd/4th story 6 high 3'-4 by 8'-10 masonry trash enclosure as per plan (occupancy group r-2 type iiia construction).4740-4742 s michigan
Valuation:
$1,788,541
Permit #:
101037924
Status:
complete
Fee:
$14,665
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc - proposed 3 story/9 unit residence w/basement and roof decks enclosures and pergola elevator 3rd floor front balconies 2 side balconies on 1st/2nd floor 9 car garage and 5 exterior spaces w/rear roof decks per plans. variation #316-22-z approved 10.24.2022.foundation and superstructure approved under separate building permit 100987216.(conditional permit subject to field... see more
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
100960693
Status:
complete
Fee:
$22,662
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: new 6 story fully sprinklered (52) unit residential building of type 3a construction with roof terrace and (2) retail spaces as per plans (occupancy classification: a-2 r-2 s-2) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering
Valuation:
$9,000,000
Permit #:
100965161
Status:
issued
Fee:
$61,086
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 2 story single family residence with basement rear deck at 1st story rooftop deck rooftop stair enclosure detached 2 car garage as per plan (occupancy group r-5 type va construction)
Valuation:
$698,259
Permit #:
101060918
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,865
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - conversion/alteration of existing one story storage building to single family residence w/attached garage and courtyard. new penthouse deck/balcony and loft/mezannine. single family residenct to be 10 276 sf (area of work). type iiia construction. standard plan review.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
100979091
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$6,419
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbc - proposed fully sprinklered 4 story/2 unit mixed use building w/1st floor retail and roof deck/enclosure front balcony on 2nd-4th floors rear porches on 3rd/4th floors and rear 2 car garage w/roof deck per plans. administrative adjustment #24-238 to increase the required parking approved 10.08.2024.902-904 n ashland
Valuation:
$1,438,695
Permit #:
101051229
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$8,556
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3 story 6 d.u. building with basement rooftop deck pergola rooftop stair enclosures rear terrace at 1st story rear balcony at 1st/2nd/3rd story detached 6 car garage with rooftop deck as per plan (occupancy group r-2 type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$2,409,015
Permit #:
101054781
Status:
complete
Fee:
$15,890
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3 story 2 d.u. building with basement front terrace at 1st story front deck at 1st/2nd story rear porch with stair 1st/2nd story rear srair to 3rd story rooftop deck rooftop stair enclosure detached 3 car garage with rooftop deck as per plan (occupancy group r-5 type va construction)
Valuation:
$1,002,950
Permit #:
101051693
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,350
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 4 story 8 d.u. building with basement 4 exterior parking spaces on concrete pad front terrace & rear balcony at 1st story rear & front balcony at 2nd/3rd/4th story 6 high 3'-4 by 8'-10 masonry trash enclosure as per plan (occupancy group r-2 type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$1,788,541
Permit #:
101037921
Status:
complete
Fee:
$13,859
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 4 story 8 d.u. building with basement 4 exterior parking spaces on concrete pad front terrace at 1st story rear & front balcony at 2nd/3rd/4th story 6¿ high 3'-4 by 8'-10 masonry trash enclosure as per plan (occupancy group r-2 type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$1,788,541
Permit #:
101034893
Status:
complete
Fee:
$19,742
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: new 2-story addition of 866sf with basement addedto existing 2-story single family home. adding 1 1/2new bathrooms to existing bathroom count. anadditional furnace will be added to service thenew areas. (occupancy group r-3; construction type va)
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
101010783
Status:
complete
Fee:
$478
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 self-certified:. interior alterations with mep for existing 6du duplex unit #1r to basement (existing duplex #1f to remain). remove existing enclosed frame rear porch and replace with new open steel porch for existing 6du 3 story brick building with basement (construction type iiia use classification r-2) as per plans
Valuation:
$720,000
Permit #:
101005243
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$3,894
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3 story 6 d.u. building with basement rooftop deck rooftop stair enclosures detached 6 car garage with roof top deck rear terrace at 1st story rear deck at 2nd/3rd stories entire building sprinklered as per plan (occupancy group r-2 type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$2,403,450
Permit #:
100998514
Status:
issued
Fee:
$10,616
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3 story 6 d.u. building with basement rooftop deck rooftop stair enclosure detached 4 car garage with rooftop deck as per plan (occupancy group r-2 type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$1,695,405
Permit #:
101048373
Status:
complete
Fee:
$13,603
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for two-story single-family residence with basement rooftop deck rooftop stair enclosure front porch at 1st story detached 3 car garage as per plan (occupancy group r-5 type va construction)
Valuation:
$711,450
Permit #:
101028929
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,453
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair replacement: 600 sq. ft lintel qty. 14 max. length 10. parapet rebuilding: 60 sq. ft. location: second floor north and west elevation
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
B200415232
Status:
issued
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
Masonry work
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TGC102783 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class C) |
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Verified License
| License # | TGC076479 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
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Verified License
| License # | MC6516 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor (Class A) |
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Verified License
| License # | MC6723 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor (Class B) |
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Verified License
| License # | MC6186 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor (Class B) |
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License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
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Inactive License
| License # | CON-008020-2025 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | General Contractor Registration |
| Class | General Contractor |
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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 | E $500,000 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 | Mason Contractor |
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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 | 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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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | E $500,000 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 | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR00606 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Masonry |
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Inactive License
| License # | 2008-CR00606 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
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Unverified License
| License # | MC6723 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| City | Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor's License |
| Class | B |
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Unverified License
| License # | MC6723 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| City | Chicago |
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BuildZoom Score
537
Permits
- Building permit records show that Bm International Builder has worked on 537 permitted projects.