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See it. Scan it.
Scan the sign or open a story. Browse photos and dated updates. Follow the project and confirm your email to receive newly published progress updates. Unsubscribe at any time.
EVERY TRADE. EVERY TALENT. ONE STORY.
See what’s being built. Find who’s building it.
Each project has its own QR yard sign and page. Follow the progress, discover materials, and find the contractors, specialty trades, designers, and suppliers behind the work.
See it. Scan it. Follow it. Find who did it. Free for neighbors. Real project visibility and referral opportunities for businesses.
Free to browse Real projects, real teams Credit for every trade
ACCEPTING BIDS
Your next customer may already be building nearby.
A project marked “Accepting bids” is looking for specific trades or subcontractors. Put your business forward, even if the owner or general contractor has never worked with you before. Project teams can discover talent beyond their usual contacts, and you can find work you might otherwise never hear about.
Open the story to see the trades being sought, then choose “Request a bid appointment.” Requests and pricing stay private. An appointment or contract is confirmed directly with the project team.
Find projects accepting bidsFollow the project. Find who did the work.
A free look behind a real neighborhood project, with progress, materials, and the businesses making it happen.
ELMHURST PILOT · CONCEPTUAL FINISHED VISION
FOR THE NEIGHBOR WHO WANTS TO KNOW
Love what’s happening down the street? We help you find who’s doing it.
Your neighbors’ projects can spark your next idea. We bring the participating trades and suppliers together so you can find who made it happen.
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Find the right person.
Open “Built by” to find the business behind the work. Check “Materials” for shared brands, finishes, and product links.
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Ask about your own project.
Contact the listed business directly, or choose “Plan something similar” and tell Site/Story what caught your eye.
Your first message can be that simple.
“I saw the patio you worked on through Site/Story. Do you work in my area, and could we discuss something similar?”
Just gathering ideas? Browse for free. Not sure which professional you need? Ask on the Trade Board. An inquiry starts a conversation; it does not book a job.
WHY SITE/STORY?
The work you notice. The people you might miss.
Start with local work that caught your eye. Then meet its team, explore the details, and start a conversation about your own project.
GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE
Every hand deserves credit.
Whether you lead the company or handle the final cleanup, your contribution deserves recognition and you deserve the same respect.
From the first plans to the last sweep, a project depends on planners, engineers, trades, suppliers, and cleanup crews. Site/Story brings those contributions into view. A company’s size or a person’s title shouldn’t decide whose work gets noticed.
Meet the people behind the projects →Real project context
See shared progress, not just a business description or a finished inspiration photo. Learn what happened on that particular project.
Credit beyond the builder
Explore each company’s part in the project, including the essential work hidden behind walls or finished before the photos were taken.
A local starting point
Discover professionals associated with projects in your neighborhood. Ask about the work you like and whether they can help with yours.
Details appear as they are shared by the project team. Project credits are not a guarantee of quality, licensing, or suitability. Confirm credentials, references, scope, and pricing directly before hiring.
NEW: THE TRADE BOARD
Ask the neighborhood. Reach the right trade.
Need a roofer, a subcontractor, or help understanding your options? Post a question or work opportunity, choose the town, and tag the right trades. Find local expertise with a connection to real project work.
Explore The Trade BoardAsk a Trade
Get a professional’s perspective on your build or remodel. Questions and responses are reviewed before publication.
Find a Pro
Post the work you need, from gutters to an entire addition. Professionals can register by specialty and town for matching requests.
Free during the soft launch. Confirm your email to receive approved requests matching your selected trades, towns, and interests.
PROJECT DIRECTORY
See what’s taking shape.
Find a project by name, location, builder, status, or construction phase. No QR code needed.
13 projects found
PRE-CONSTRUCTIONACCEPTING BIDS
Elmhurst, Illinois
The Elmhurst Addition
We are the Fishers. This is our first house. Like many people, we bought our first home in the town we both grew up in, had kids, and quickly outgrew the space. We love our town, our neighbors, and the schools, and our families are only a few miles away. We've decided this is our forever, and we are going to create the home of our dreams.
Schwab & Company Corp.View story
COMPLETED
Chicagoland, Illinois
Custom Kitchen & Millwork
A warm, traditional kitchen and living-space refresh featuring furniture-style cabinetry, a statement island, glass-front storage, and coordinated media millwork.
Schwab & Co.View story
COMPLETED
Chicagoland, Illinois
Primary Bathroom Transformation
A complete primary bath remodel that replaced a dated layout with a freestanding tub, spacious tiled shower, double vanity, and brighter natural light.
Schwab & Co.View story
COMPLETED
Chicagoland, Illinois
Exterior Entry & Landscape Refresh
An exterior improvement project connecting masonry repairs, new railings and steps, dark trim, and refreshed landscaping around a brick home.
Schwab & Co.View story
COMPLETED
Chicagoland, Illinois
Lower-Level Guest Suite
A bright lower-level finish with flexible living space and a coordinated full bathroom designed for guests, recreation, and everyday use.
Schwab & Co.View story
COMPLETED
Chicagoland, Illinois
Dermatology Studio Build-Out
A hospitality-forward commercial build-out combining a polished reception experience with efficient treatment, staff, and support spaces.
Schwab & Co.View story
COMPLETED
Chicagoland, Illinois
Custom Vanity Refresh
A compact bathroom update centered on a floating wood vanity, dark countertop, paired mirrors, and a graphic mosaic backsplash.
Schwab & Co.View story
COMPLETED
Chicagoland, Illinois
Classic Wainscoting Refresh
A targeted room update using paneled wainscoting and layered trim to add architectural character to an existing interior.
Schwab & Co.View story
COMPLETED
Chicagoland, Illinois
Open-Concept Lower Level
A large lower-level renovation opened into bright, flexible living zones with new flooring, lighting, finished walls, and a coordinated stair connection.
Schwab & Co.View story
COMPLETED
Chicagoland, Illinois
Gray Kitchen Renovation
A full kitchen transformation with an oversized island, tailored gray cabinetry, layered lighting, and an integrated media and storage wall.
Schwab & Co.View story
COMPLETED
Chicagoland, Illinois
Modern Stair & Bathroom Refresh
A compact residential refresh pairing an updated stair and railing detail with a glass shower and contemporary double vanity.
Schwab & Co.View story
COMPLETED
Chicagoland, Illinois
Professional Conference Room Refresh
A focused office refresh with a clean meeting layout, built-in display shelving, and a polished neutral finish.
Schwab & Co.View story
COMPLETED
Chicagoland, Illinois
Basement Entertainment Room
A high-energy finished basement designed around billiards, games, lounge seating, and a bold red-and-black palette.
Schwab & Co.View story
FOR CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND PROJECT PARTNERS
Show the work you’ve done. Find the work you could do next.
Your project story and unique QR yard sign connect neighborhood curiosity to your business. Let people see your contribution, ask about their own project, and discover you through real work. Then explore projects seeking your trade for your next opportunity.
Turn passing interest into an inquiry.
A scan connects a curious neighbor with the project, your role, and your listed contact details. Give them a clear way to ask about their own job. Share that same story in proposals, emails, and social posts.
Give the whole team credit.
Each participating business can be listed with its role and shared contact links. Your work has a name attached, even when it is inside a wall, underground, or in the plans.
Get considered beyond your usual network.
You do not have to wait for someone to search for your company or already know your name. Find projects seeking your trade, share your details, and request a conversation with the project team.
How your story gets built: apply with your project details, confirm the package with Kristi, and receive a story page, unique QR sign, and Builder Studio access. Progress updates and materials go through review. Designated photo, team, and bid-setting changes publish directly.
Building a restaurant, bar, or business?
The same story helps future customers follow what’s coming and discover the trades, fabricators, finishes, and suppliers behind the space.
Making every project your next salesperson.
FOR AGENTS, RENOVATORS & DEVELOPERS
Before the listing. Behind the transformation.
Let people follow a property’s transformation, meet every trade behind it, and request approved listing updates. Give the finished property a story and the buyer a useful private handover file.
Explore Property Stories
For flips, renovations, and new builds. Seller and agent permission before publication. Fixed-price marketing, with no sale commission.
START YOUR SITE/STORY
Let’s tell your project’s story.
Choose a package with a project page, a unique QR yard sign, and visible credit for your team. Check out with Zelle or Venmo.
Choose your package & purchaseQuestions? Contact Kristi at 1 (630) 269-0298.
One-time founders pricing. No annual renewal fee. We’ll send your final invoice before payment.
HELP SHAPE THE PILOT
What do you think?
Whether you followed a project, work in construction, or just wanted to see what the sign was about, tell us what works and what we should improve. Your comments go to the Site/Story team.