As of January 1, permit fees have increased in accordance with inflation. In addition to these routine adjustments, several important changes were adopted through the December budget ordinances that impact plan-based building permits and the Express Permit Program. Below is a clear breakdown of what’s changing and how it may affect upcoming projects.

The Chicago Department of Buildings has announced a new pilot program regarding the use of mechanical only ventilation for residential units in high rise buildings. The intent of this program is to test using portions of the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) in Chicago.

The Chicago Department of Transportation has released a memo regarding street openings and the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

Updates and Deadlines regarding EVSE Parking Spaces

MAP Strategies (MAPS) is defining the groundbreaking role of compliance partner. Our group of diverse professionals is solely dedicated to managing the overall compliance requirements of architecture and real estate.

MAP Strategies is thrilled to announce our expansion of MAP Studio.

MAPS' CEO, Heather Morrison, will be speaking about new construction trends, opportunities, and growth in Chicago at a Bisnow event on Thursday, Nov 4, 2021.