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A southern extension opened last fall, with a northern extension to open this spring.

Steam generator components are main focus of U.S. work, with numerous inspections ongoing to revive the 55-year-old Michigan power station; Japan, meanwhile, is forced for a second time to delay restart of its world-record size nuclear plant, shut down since the 2011 Fukushima meltdown.

Groundbreaking for construction in the second phase of the Rough River Dam modification project is set to take place in spring 2026, with construction expected to take up to seven years at an estimated cost of at least $320 million.

Former intermodal barge shipping facility along the Mississippi River is being transformed with new features including a concert venue. 

70 W. LaSalle, first project in the LaSalle Street Reimagined Program, is underway. The project is part of LaSalle Street Reimagined, a city-led initiative to convert commercial to residential in the Loop.

Construction of the $240M Milwaukee museum has gained from collaboration and problem-solving by a diverse team that bonded after a seven-day, 28-stop trip across the state.

Not many folks can still say they came to the U.S. through Ellis Island.

Boasting a wide range of achievements, from starting their own construction companies to leading emergency bridge replacements to building sports stadiums, the 2026 ENR Midwest Top Young Professionals embody the promise and potential of the region’s design and construction industry.

Omaha’s construction sector is experiencing a dynamic period of growth, driven by a wave of data center development and long-term investments reshaping the city’s urban core.

An initiative to redevelop a terminal at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and various projects to convert commercial buildings to residential use in downtown Chicago represent a couple of strong markets.