Updated: May 26, 2026
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Address
3280 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618
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Macon Construction
Macon Construction was founded in 1988 and specializes in commercial construction projects for local and national retailers and restaurant groups, multi-residential developments, and mixed use multi-tenant projects. Macon Construction has a full time staff of over 40 employees with administrative staff, an estimating department, full-time site superintendents, self-performing carpenters, project managers, and a "hands on" president/owner, Macon Construction can handle all of your construction needs.
From BuildZoom:
Their BuildZoom score of 114 ranks in the top 2% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Macon Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (312) 665-9252
Address: 3280 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Macon Construction Chicago
Quality
114
98th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Macon Construction has a BuildZoom score of 114, which places them above 98% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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15 projects
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2025 |
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11 projects
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2024 |
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10 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Macon Construction has worked on at least
36.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
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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6 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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5 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Macon Construction mostly works on
commercial renovation
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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6 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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9 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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5 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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8 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $153,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Dds cbc 2019: caissons only permit for an existing 4-story structure with retail at ground level to receive 6-story addition to the south with retail parking residential (work-live) at ground level and residential uses above.occupancy: r-2 m s-2 construction type: iia. all as per plans.consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
101053350
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,125
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to basement parking garage & ground floor change of occupancy from business to residential with 17 new dwelling units on the ground floor with b occupancy at the corner. work to include exterior structural demolish and non load bearing partitions demolish new partitions mechanical electrical & structural as per plans. no change to existing 52 dwelli... see more
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
101061783
Status:
issued
Fee:
$31,778
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*self cert 2019 cbrc*: interior alterations to existing ground floor retail and restaurant space for hotel chocolat. work to include demolish new partitions ceilings wall and floor finishes. alterations to mechanical electrical and plumbing as per plans. no structural work. occupancy a-2 assembly and construction type 1b
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
101061742
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,267
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*self cert 2019 cbrc*: interior alterations to existing ground floor retail and restaurant space for hotel chocolat. work to include demolish new partitions ceilings wall and floor finishes. alerations to mechanical electrical and plumbing as per plans. no structural work. occupancy a-2 assembly and construction type 1b
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
101061646
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alteration to existing unoccupied tenant space in an existing building. no change in use or occupancy. construction type ii-b no change occupancy type assembly unconcentrated no change
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101066125
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc daycare build-out interior build-out of existing 1st floor business use space for a new day care (children; infants - pre-school) re-use of existing m.e.p. services proposed e-2 use group. existing iiia construction type. new 6'0 tall board on board (solid) fence around new condensers on existing patio replacement of existing fence/gate fence along milwaukee av & rework ... see more
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
101064962
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,403
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: interior alterations to 2nd and 3rd floor bathrooms to convert into gender neutral bathrooms. work to include new paint flooring toilets lavatories and showers. associated m.e.p. updates. no change in use. ib construction r-2 occupancy per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101064248
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,075
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: partial interior remodel of existing 2-story type iiia masonry 26 ht 4-unit residential building including demolition and digdown of unfinished basement space for new ceiling height and new windows and electrical work per plans. (occupancy group r-2 type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101073404
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,269
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: full building permit for a 5 story 44 dwelling unit residential building 1st floor garage and retail space (occupancy groups r-2 s-2 m; type iiia construction). caissons only permit 101038589. all as per plans. consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$15,000,000
Permit #:
101051521
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$54,851
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: initial interior build-out for pret-a-manger. work area within existing union station food court.arch mechanical electr. & plumbing. remodeling to space.previous use= restaurant (b use) prop. use (b use) assembly<50 peopletype 1-a construction
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
101050669
Status:
complete
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 ccc: construction of new 5 story with basement 34 unit residential building with ground floor parking and commercial space and basement parking. type iii-a construction at floors 2-5 and type i-a at ground floor and basement. 32 interior parking spaces and 2 exterior parking spaces. 34 bike spaces provided. building is fully sprinklered. consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$12,000,000
Permit #:
101032523
Status:
issued
Fee:
$39,794
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
Dds 2019 cbc: caissons only permit for a 5 story 44 dwelling unit residential building 1st floor garage and retail space (occupancy groups r-2 s-2 m; type iiia construction). all as per plans. consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$15,000,000
Permit #:
101038589
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$7,420
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to ground floor & basement of existing grocery store as per plans
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
101060650
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,711
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: revision to permit #101038589 to change caisson foundations to shallow foundations along alley at west property line and change at se property line grade beam details due to encroachment by neighboring building's foundation. (occupancy groups r-2 s-2 m; type iiia construction). consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
101063620
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$3,625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: revision to an already issued permit. applications 100971737 and 100959193. accupancy classification to be mercantile. specific use of building - food and beverage retail sales. work to include mep work. no structural peer review to this revision as per plans
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
101004352
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101061783 to include reduction in concrete demolish scope on te 2nd floor removal of aluminum trellis from scope and removal of ramp widening from scope as per plans. 1a construction. r-2 residential. b-business. parking group u. consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
101069527
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: revision to permit 101051521 to accommodate larger transformer pad requirement per comed & changes to service equipment. relocated overhead door revised bike room and parking and reconfigured automobile parking per larger transformer pad. revised elevator shaft per elevator manufacturer (occupancy: r-2 s-2 m; construction class 3a). all as per plans. v3 consultant reviewer
Valuation:
$46,650
Permit #:
101068501
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,240
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: new construction of a 6-story building with ground floor parking for approximately 25 parking spaces and a residential lobby services and office space. the second floor is planned for office space and 3rd through 6th floor are planned for 44 residential units. (occupancy class b r-2 and s-2: construction type ib)***caisson only permit under 100947789. consultant reviewer... see more
Valuation:
$1,190,000
Permit #:
100950218
Status:
complete
Fee:
$55,646
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Macon Construction License info
License Not Verified
| License # | TGC04480 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class A) |
| Business Type | Commercial General Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2026. Check the current license status of Macon Construction with the City of Chicago Data Portal
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | General |
| Business Type | Commercial General Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2021. Check the current license status of Macon Construction with the Village of Palatine Registered Contractors
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | A All Projects No Restrictions |
| Business Type | Commercial General Contractor |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | A All Projects No Restrictions |
| Business Type | Commercial General Contractor |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 11LICC-0029 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
| Business Type | Commercial General Contractor |
- According to the City of Evanston Building and Inspection Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 1012568 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Commercial General Contractor |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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114
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | National Fire Ins Co Of |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Accredited Surety & Casualty Company Inc |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Continental Casualty Company |
104
Permits
- Building permit records show that Macon Construction has worked on 104 permitted projects.
Macon Construction Employees
MW
Matthew Wilbur
Owner
MF
Mike Farley
Owner