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U.S. dam safety frameworks have helped prevent major calamities, but the May collapse of a 95-year-old Michigan structure shows failure risks remain, with multiple causes.

Larry Householder and political allies used more than $60 million from a nuclear energy provider to win back state post and repaid it with $1.1 billion in ratepayer subsidies, say federal charges.

Ohio bank retail construction manager, who previously aided the contractor's diversity push, has key insights on why the effort works.

Deferred prosecution agreement says major energy infrastructure bills were voted on and passed as a result of favors to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's associates. ComEd will pay a $200-million fine.

Financier Goldman-Sachs clouds future of Helmut Jahn-designed structure with 90-day review, first major city project to pause construction over COVID-19 economic impacts.

County judge allows restart but orders more documentation from owner Enbridge to state and federal officials on repairs to damaged east leg before it can reopen.

The Illinois Tollway Authority widened the Central Tri-State’s Mile-Long Bridge while also reducing the number of piers beneath it by half, making room for the three waters and two railways underneath.

Contractor of the Year Turner Construction Co. excels at meeting client demands on tough projects such as reconstructions and data centers across the Midwest.

Dodge data on projected 2020 construction starts in the Des Moines area