June 6, 2026

Midwest

Check out the June 6, 2026 edition of ENR Midwest, featuring a Brutalist Giant's Last Stand, Top Contractors, Contractor of the Year, news and more!

Digging Deeper | Demolition

Why Fortress-Like Cincinnati Tower Had to Go Down Slab by Slab

The demolition of a unique concrete building created in a continuous pour

Annemarie Mannion

June 29, 2026

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Crosley Tower, which has stood on the University of Cincinnati campus since the 1960s, is being dismantled.

Digging Deeper | Cultural

Minnesota Zoo Project Makes Nature the Focus

Annemarie Mannion

June 29, 2026

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Minnesota Zoo replaces a 50-year-old arrival area with a $14.2M outdoor plaza, exhibit space and waterfront restoration.

ENR Midwest Top Contractors

Data Centers and Energy Facilities Fuel Midwest Market

Annemarie Mannion

July 6, 2026

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With available land and reliable, low-cost power, industry leaders say the Midwest is one of the country’s premier data center hubs.

University of Michigan Center for Innovation in Detroit

Top Contractors

From Raffle Winner to Industry Leader: Ideal Contracting, Midwest Firm of the Year

Annemarie Mannion

June 29, 2026

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Over three decades, Ideal Contracting has evolved into a nationally recognized contracting firm, and it continues to grow.

City Scoop | Des Moines

Data Centers and Housing Drive Growth in Des Moines

Annemarie Mannion

June 29, 2026

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The city is seeing development on many fronts, including tech, manufacturing and the burgeoning downtown district.

City Scoop | Minneapolis

Owners Reinvesting in Existing Facilities

Annemarie Mannion

June 29, 2026

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Minneapolis-area owners are prioritizing renovations, energy-efficient systems and extending facility life.

Midwest People: July 2026

June 29, 2026

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Updates about construction professionals in the Midwest region.

Midwest On the Scene: Redevelopment Around Chicago's United Center Sports Arena

June 29, 2026

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The first phase of a $7-billion, 15-year plan to redevelop 55 acres around Chicago’s United Center sports arena with housing, retail, entertainment space and a public plaza formally kicked off June 3 with a groundbreaking ceremony.

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Midwest

June 6, 2026

Cover Story

Why Fortress-Like Cincinnati Tower Had to Go Down Slab by Slab

Features

Minnesota Zoo Project Makes Nature the Focus

Data Centers and Energy Facilities Fuel Midwest Market

From Raffle Winner to Industry Leader: Ideal Contracting, Midwest Firm of the Year

City Scoop

Data Centers and Housing Drive Growth in Des Moines

Owners Reinvesting in Existing Facilities

People

Midwest People: July 2026

News

Midwest On the Scene: Redevelopment Around Chicago's United Center Sports Arena

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