Updated: Jul 14, 2026
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7744 SOUTH STONY ISLAND AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60649
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Ujamaa Construction Inc
Since 2002, UJAMAA Construction Inc. has provided general contracting and construction management services throughout Chicago and the greater Midwest. Operating from its Chicago office, the company manages projects for private, public, and commercial clients, with a particular emphasis on rebuilding local communities. UJAMAA is recognized as a leading diversity contractor in the Midwest and has also expanded its operations to the Southeast. The firm is experienced in working with both union labor and a range of subcontractors to complete projects across various sectors. UJAMAA’s portfolio includes construction management, general contracting, and design-build projects, supporting clients with comprehensive project delivery. With over 20 years in business, UJAMAA consistently focuses on advancing diversity and practicing community engagement within its regions of operation.
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Phone Number: (708) 955-8174
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Address: 7744 SOUTH STONY ISLAND AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60649
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Ujamaa Construction Inc Chicago
Quality
109
95th percentile
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Ujamaa Construction Inc has a BuildZoom score of 109, which places them above 95% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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13 projects
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2025 |
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16 projects
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2024 |
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8 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Ujamaa Construction Inc has worked on at least
37.0 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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7 projects
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New Constructions |
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4 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Ujamaa Construction Inc mostly works on
new construction
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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3 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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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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5 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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5 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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5 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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13 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $600,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Ujamaa Construction Inc
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2019 cbrc pbc/2fm - #09105: alteration level 2 per section 603 of the chicago rehab code. work includes upgrades to existing office building pertaining mostly to access control exterior lighting & the building automation system. limited paving repairs near the east & west entrances. new gate arms & pre-fabricated guard shack. the interior includes new turnstiles in the lobby revised d... see more
Valuation:
$4,000,000
Permit #:
101046605
Status:
issued
Fee:
$16,695
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: initial buildout of ground floor unfinished tenant space for a retail restaurant with seating including kitchen dishwashing walk-in coolor and freezer restroom and associated new mep and fire protection. (occupancy group m type i-b construction)
Valuation:
$2,400,000
Permit #:
101066532
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,920
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ductwork extension/reconfiguration hydronic piping extension/reconfiguration repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 8 terminal unit(price fdc5000). electrical work under this permit = no. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) 8 interior common areas replace (8) terminal units
Valuation:
$315,000
Permit #:
B200028960
Status:
issued
Fee:
$25
Permit Type:
Mechanical work
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration revision to permit #101046636 due to elimination of repairs to the existing type ii hood and make-up air unit. scope to include required code exhaust with added interlocked louvered damper and duct heater. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) kitchen
Valuation:
$2,177,040
Permit #:
B200444850
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: new construction of 25 369 sf. 3-story (no basement) mixed-use building for medical service office & limited restaurant uses w 25 unenclosed accessory off-street parking spaces 1 unenclosed loading space & 14 unenclosed bicycle parking spaces all being provided on-site as per plans ***structural peer review*** occupancy group b business type iia construction. erect a 6 ft. ... see more
Valuation:
$13,000,000
Permit #:
101054047
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,224
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: prepatory selective demolition within existing 3 story building including lightwell exterior walls roof assembly floor slabs and beams windows and exterior masonry. removal of interior fixtures stairs partitions. subsequent alteration of space is being permitted separately under 101058720. demolition includes (occupancy group b a-2; type iii-b construction) consultant r... see more
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
101061217
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$6,163
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #101054047 revision to modify depth of structural foundations. (occupancy group b business type iia construction)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
101073723
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101054789 for changes to the mechanical systems and associated electrical work as per plans.(occuopancy group: e-1 type ii-a construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101068738
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior renovation to an existing office space on the 3rd floor of an existing physician office building as per plans. work to include demolition new partitions lighting doors hardware mechanical electrical and plumbing. no structural work. no change in existing use occupancy path of egress or fire separation. (construction type: iib; occupancy: b-business office)
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
101067062
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(direct developer services 2019 cbrc) interior & exterior alterations to existing 2-story office building to convert to community center to include new interior stair & elevator and associated site work as per plans. (construction type: iia occupancy classification: e-1) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$9,500,000
Permit #:
101054789
Status:
issued
Fee:
$22,063
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: alteration of existing four story school building consisting of cosmetic repairs and improvements on exterior and interior restroom & kitchen renovation replacement of doors. electrical mechanical and plumbing work as per plans. (ii-a construction b-business e-1 education occupancy) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$2,177,040
Permit #:
101046636
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58,774
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: interior renovation of existing 6 story masonry bearing wall building and conversion from 170 sro units into 100 one bedroom and efficiency units. all new interior plumbing and electrical and mechanical systems. replacement of all existing windows and doors.- interior painting and finishes. upgrade on the existing sprinkler system. existing masonry will be power washed.... see more
Valuation:
$23,324,000
Permit #:
101032971
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$52,012
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: new construction of a 5 story 50 unit multi-family residential building with brick veneer exterior walls spread footing foundation metal composite deck podium and precast concrete plank on floors 3 through roof. (occupancy classification: r2 construction type: iia) as per plans. consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering
Valuation:
$17,868,334
Permit #:
101024548
Status:
issued
Fee:
$49,158
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ductwork extension/reconfiguration hydronic piping extension/reconfiguration gas piping extension/reconfiguration repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 boiler - hot water(weil mcclain sf2000l). electrical work under this permit = yes. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 1 interior common areas exterior work mechanical room
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
B200003031
Status:
complete
Fee:
$250
Permit Type:
Mechanical work
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: exterior and interior renovation to an existing 3 storyoffice and residential building to remodel 28 residential units and lounge construct a enagement center on the ground floor per plans. consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
101007904
Status:
issued
Fee:
$24,414
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc:new construction building permit for a 3-story clinic building steel frame construction for lawndale christian health center a community based non-profit organization. occupancy b. type iia construction. consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering
Valuation:
$15,774,712
Permit #:
101038613
Status:
issued
Fee:
$24,938
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: full building permit for the construction of a 5-story medical office building with 237 indoor parking spaces 1 loading space and ground level retail. foundations and full superstructure under permit 101010970. (construction type ii occ group b s-2) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il. [see revision #101047619 to correct building height to 78 10 and zoning height to ... see more
Valuation:
$80,000,000
Permit #:
101015944
Status:
complete
Fee:
$142,605
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: revision to permit #100918633 instalaltion of new 91.20 kw solar photovoltaic system (ballasted racking system) on the flat roof of the existing building. (occupancy category: non-separated a-3 (assembly) and group b (business) construction type: ii-b ii-a) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering
Valuation:
$298,880
Permit #:
101029859
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,066
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: revision to permit# 101032971 for minor archictectural structural and mep changes along with some civil and landscaping changes as per plans. consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering
Valuation:
$612,748
Permit #:
101067713
Status:
issued
Fee:
$19,231
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: revision to permit #101046636. work to include kitchen changes handrail modification new rated ceilings and lighting. (ii-a construction b-business e-1 education occupancy) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$2,177,040
Permit #:
101056805
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$9,639
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | TGC041158 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class A) |
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| License # | 13-00015342 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | TGC127505 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class A) |
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Inactive License
| License # | 23LICC-0082 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | A All Projects No Restrictions |
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| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | A All Projects No Restrictions |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Insulation |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General With Trades |
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| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | A All Projects No Restrictions |
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109
BuildZoom Score
146
Permits
- Building permit records show that Ujamaa Construction Inc has worked on 146 permitted projects.
Ujamaa Construction Inc Employees
GK
Glen Knowles
Owner
LB
Les Bates
Owner