Midwest Construction News
$400M, 30-Mile Illinois Water Pipeline Moves Forward
Water
Construction of the WaterLink pipeline is expected to continue through 2028
Pipeline to bring Lake Michigan water to Chicago's far-west suburbs passes critical milestone.
Early-Season Heat Puts Focus on Worker Acclimatization Across Construction Sites
Industry safety officials say sudden temperature spikes can pose risks before workers have built tolerance to summer heat
As a heat wave pushes heat index values toward 100°F, contractors say the biggest risk may not be the temperature itself.
Minneapolis Launches $15.1M Revamp of George Floyd Square
Infrastructure
Six years after George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, city crews are embarking on reconstruction of George Floyd Square, part of a larger $323-million capital plan
What are the plans for rehabilitation of George Floyd Square in Minneapolis?
Boeing Plans $1B Investment in New Buildings and Renovations in Wichita, Kan.
Aerospace
Global aerospace manufacturer said new facilities would address an airplane backlog
Boeing's planned $1-billion investment comes after its recent return to manufacturing operations in Wichita, Kan.
Buffered by Steel, Concrete and Collaboration, a Railroad Bridge Becomes a Kansas City Public Gathering Space
Bridges
$16-million Rock Island Bridge reuse could be emulated on other abandoned structures, say advocates.
Judge's Order Halts Google Data Center Project in Minnesota
Data Centers
The 485-acre site is being developed by Ryan Cos. for a $1-billion data center
Why did a Minnesota judge issue a temporary restraining order?
Ill. Governor Pauses Data Center Incentives as NY Lawmakers Pass One-Year Moratorium
Data Centers
Cities, states increasingly seek to regulate construction and operation of new data centers
Illinois' pause on tax credits takes effect July 1 while the New York bill awaits the governor's signature—as concerns surrounding data center construction grow at the state and local level.
Midwest Rankings and Top Lists
ENR 2025 Midwest Top Starts: Midwest Megaproject Construction Surges
Major construction activity is gaining momentum as investment bolsters advanced manufacturing facilities and data centers.
ENR's Regional Top Design Firms and Top Contractors Surveys Now Live
ENR Regional Surveys
Top Design Firms surveys due by March 31; Top Contractors surveys due by May 4
ENR has released surveys for its regional Top Design and Top Contractor rankings.
ENR Midwest 2025 Top Contractors: Regional Firms Adapt to Stay Ahead of Shifting Landscape
Top contractors in the Midwest stay nimble and invest in their businesses while coping with economic uncertainty and other challenges.
