Midwest Construction News Midwest Construction News provides Midwest-specific updates on the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. https://www.enr.com/rss/217 en-us $4.4B Gordie Howe Bridge Opens, Ending Political Standoff Over Border Crossing gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) North America's longest cable-stayed bridge begins carrying traffic after years of construction and a diplomatic impasse gave way to cross-border cooperation and trade flows on July 27. North America's longest cable-stayed bridge begins carrying traffic after years of construction and a diplomatic impasse gave way to cross-border cooperation and trade flows on July 27.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63375 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:56:47 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63375-44b-gordie-howe-bridge-opens-ending-political-standoff-over-border-crossing Chicago Area Water Treatment Agency Proposes Five-Year Plan manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) With record rains on the rise, what is the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District planning to improve stormwater management in the Chicago area? With record rains on the rise, what is the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District planning to improve stormwater management in the Chicago area?

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63345 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:43:06 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63345-water-treatment-agency-proposes-five-year-plan Kansas City Chiefs Name Design Team and Owners Rep for New $3B Stadium manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Who have the Kansas City Chiefs named to design their new stadium in Kansas? Who have the Kansas City Chiefs named to design their new stadium in Kansas? 


]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63356 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:02:03 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63356-kansas-city-chiefs-name-design-team-and-owners-rep-for-new-3b-stadium Project Challenge: Installing 'Wheat Columns' at U. of Kansas $450M Stadium Renovation manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Why are wheat columns significant for university football team fans and how were they incorporated in a stadium renovation? Why are wheat columns significant for university football team fans and how were they incorporated in a stadium renovation?


]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63314 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:42:16 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63314-project-challenge-installing-wheat-columns-at-u-of-kansas-450m-stadium-renovation Great Lakes Tunnel Project in Michigan Secures Needed Permits manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) The pipeline under the Strait of Mackinac has been delayed by legal battles, with one report showing the price tag has increased from $500 million in 2018 to more than $750 million. The pipeline under the Strait of Mackinac has been delayed by legal battles, with one report showing the price tag has increased from $500 million in 2018 to more than $750 million.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63326 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:37:56 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63326-great-lakes-tunnel-project-in-michigan-secures-needed-permits Contractor Wins $11.3M Judgment in Milwaukee Timber Tower Lawsuit manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Why did C.D. Smith sue the developer of the Edison, which was planned to be the tallest mass timber tower in North America? Why did C.D. Smith sue the developer of the Edison, which was planned to be the tallest mass timber tower in North America?

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63313 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:43:39 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63313-contractor-wins-113m-judgment-in-milwaukee-timber-tower-lawsuit ENR Midwest Names F.E. Moran as 2026 Specialty Contractor of the Year manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) The company's work spans industries where reliability is essential, including data centers, hospitals, industrial manufacturing, energy facilities, aviation infrastructure, food processing and high-rise construction. The company's work spans industries where reliability is essential, including data centers, hospitals, industrial manufacturing, energy facilities, aviation infrastructure, food processing and high-rise construction.

]]> http://www.enr.com/blogs/10/post/63310 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/10-midwest-musings/post/63310-enr-midwest-names-fe-moran-as-2026-specialty-contractor-of-the-year $280M Indiana Park Project's Whitewater Rapids to Wipe Out Area Brownfields manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) A Colorado-based engineering firm has been hired to design and build a whitewater rafting course in Clarksville, Ind. A Colorado-based engineering firm has been hired to design and build a whitewater rafting course in Clarksville, Ind. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63299 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:20:59 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63299-280m-indiana-park-projects-whitewater-rapids-to-wipe-out-area-brownfields Road Projects Capture 77% of $1.74B in BUILD Grants gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) From truck parking and port rail to bridge replacements and highway bottlenecks, USDOT's latest BUILD grants are steering future transportation investment. From truck parking and port rail to bridge replacements and highway bottlenecks, USDOT's latest BUILD grants are steering future transportation investment.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63301 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:14:53 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63301-road-projects-capture-77-of-174b-in-build-grants Firms Scale Facilities to Produce More US, European Enriched Uranium Privately Centrus Energy finalizes contract for $1B HALEU plant build in Ohio with Fluor as EPC, while Urenco USA eyes 2027 start of big expansion in New Mexico . Centrus Energy finalizes contract for $1B HALEU plant build in Ohio with Fluor as EPC, while Urenco USA eyes 2027 start of big expansion in New Mexico .


]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63286 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:11:16 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63286-firms-scale-facilities-to-produce-more-us-european-enriched-uranium-privately D-Day Bravery Honored at Lifelike Illinois Memorial Assembled by Tarlton manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) The famous U.S. Army Ranger cliff-scaling in France is recreated on a midwest limestone bluff where the Mississippi and Illinois rivers meet. The famous U.S. Army Ranger cliff-scaling in France is recreated on a midwest limestone bluff where the Mississippi and Illinois rivers meet.


]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63262 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:56:19 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63262-d-day-bravery-honored-at-lifelike-illinois-memorial-assembled-by-tarlton Contractor Chosen for $1.3B Pork Processing Facility in South Dakota manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Chicago-based Epstein is hired to build $1.3B packaged meat and fresh pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, S.D., where a century-old facility is set fo be demolished. Chicago-based Epstein is hired to build $1.3B packaged meat and fresh pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, S.D., where a century-old facility is set fo be demolished.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63244 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:49 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63244-contractor-chosen-for-13b-pork-processing-facility-in-south-dakota Owners Reinvesting in Existing Facilities manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Minneapolis-area owners are prioritizing renovations, energy-efficient systems and extending facility life. Minneapolis-area owners are prioritizing renovations, energy-efficient systems and extending facility life.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63232 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:59:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63232-owners-reinvesting-in-existing-facilities Midwest On the Scene: Redevelopment Around Chicago's United Center Sports Arena 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. 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.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63230 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:59:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63230-midwest-on-the-scene-redevelopment-around-chicagos-united-center-sports-arena From Raffle Winner to Industry Leader: Ideal Contracting, Midwest Firm of the Year manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Over three decades, Ideal Contracting has evolved into a nationally recognized contracting firm, and it continues to grow. Over three decades, Ideal Contracting has evolved into a nationally recognized contracting firm, and it continues to grow.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63227 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63227-from-raffle-winner-to-industry-leader-ideal-contracting-midwest-firm-of-the-year Minnesota Zoo Project Makes Nature the Focus manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Minnesota Zoo replaces a 50-year-old arrival area with a $14.2M outdoor plaza, exhibit space and waterfront restoration. Minnesota Zoo replaces a 50-year-old arrival area with a $14.2M outdoor plaza, exhibit space and waterfront restoration.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63226 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63226-minnesota-zoo-project-makes-nature-the-focus Why Fortress-Like Cincinnati Tower Had to Go Down Slab by Slab manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Crosley Tower, which has stood on the University of Cincinnati campus since the 1960s, is being dismantled. Crosley Tower, which has stood on the University of Cincinnati campus since the 1960s, is being dismantled.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63225 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63225-why-fortress-like-cincinnati-tower-had-to-go-down-slab-by-slab Data Centers and Housing Drive Growth in Des Moines manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) The city is seeing development on many fronts, including tech, manufacturing and the burgeoning downtown district. The city is seeing development on many fronts, including tech, manufacturing and the burgeoning downtown district.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63231 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:59:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63231-data-centers-and-housing-drive-growth-in-des-moines Midwest People: July 2026 Updates about construction professionals in the Midwest region. Updates about construction professionals in the Midwest region.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63228 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:59:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63228-midwest-people-july-2026 Ohio SMR Project Advances With PJM Filing, GE Reactor Deal gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) Elementl’s proposed Ohio nuclear plant moves deeper into development with a PJM grid filing, GE reactor deal and 2030 construction target. Elementl’s proposed Ohio nuclear plant moves deeper into development with a PJM grid filing, GE reactor deal and 2030 construction target.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63237 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:15:33 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63237-ohio-smr-project-advances-with-pjm-filing-ge-reactor-deal Oracle Challenges Wisconsin Data Center Financing Rule manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Why is the technology giant suing the Wisconsin Public Service Commission over its new mandate? Why is the technology giant suing the Wisconsin Public Service Commission over its new mandate?

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63220 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:58:22 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63220-oracle-challenges-wisconsin-data-center-financing-rule Contractor Chosen for $1.4B Blatnik Bridge Replacement in Minnesota manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) What contractor team won the job to replace this vital freight and commuter link connecting Wisconsin and Minnesota? What contractor team won the job to replace this vital freight and commuter link connecting Wisconsin and Minnesota?

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63211 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:49:51 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63211-contractor-chosen-for-14b-blatnik-bridge-replacement-in-minnesota Project Challenge: Steel Span Lifted in Place on $140M Mississippi River Bridge Project What steps did Kraemer North America take to install a steel span that restored a key Iowa-Wisconsin crossing? What steps did Kraemer North America take to install a steel span that restored a key Iowa-Wisconsin crossing? 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63190 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:33:37 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63190-project-challenge-steel-span-lifted-in-place-on-140m-mississippi-river-bridge-project Obama Center Opens The Doors as Subcontractors Say Invoices Remain Unpaid yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Several union trade contractors say they have not been paid for their work on the Obama Presidential Center project in Chicago. Several union trade contractors say they have not been paid for their work on the Obama Presidential Center project in Chicago. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63172 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:47:54 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63172-obama-center-opens-the-doors-as-subcontractors-say-invoices-remain-unpaid $400M, 30-Mile Illinois Water Pipeline Moves Forward manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Pipeline to bring Lake Michigan water to Chicago's far-west suburbs passes critical milestone. Pipeline to bring Lake Michigan water to Chicago's far-west suburbs passes critical milestone.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63157 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:53:34 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63157-400m-30-mile-illinois-water-pipeline-moves-forward Early-Season Heat Puts Focus on Worker Acclimatization Across Construction Sites gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) As a heat wave pushes heat index values toward 100°F, contractors say the biggest risk may not be the temperature itself. As a heat wave pushes heat index values toward 100°F, contractors say the biggest risk may not be the temperature itself.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63156 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:36:22 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63156-early-season-heat-puts-focus-on-worker-acclimatization-across-construction-sites Minneapolis Launches $15.1M Revamp of George Floyd Square manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) What are the plans for rehabilitation of George Floyd Square in Minneapolis? What are the plans for rehabilitation of George Floyd Square in Minneapolis?

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63145 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:24:38 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63145-minneapolis-launches-151m-revamp-of-george-floyd-square Boeing Plans $1B Investment in New Buildings and Renovations in Wichita, Kan. manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Boeing's planned $1-billion investment comes after its recent return to manufacturing operations in Wichita, Kan. Boeing's planned $1-billion investment comes after its recent return to manufacturing operations in Wichita, Kan.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63132 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63132-boeing-plans-1b-investment-in-new-buildings-and-renovations-in-wichita-kansas Buffered by Steel, Concrete and Collaboration, a Railroad Bridge Becomes a Kansas City Public Gathering Space choa@enr.com (Aileen Cho) $16-million Rock Island Bridge reuse could be emulated on other abandoned structures, say advocates. $16-million Rock Island Bridge reuse could be emulated on other abandoned structures, say advocates.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63121 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:54:16 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63121-buffered-by-steel-concrete-and-collaboration-a-railroad-bridge-becomes-a-kansas-city-public-gathering-space Judge's Order Halts Google Data Center Project in Minnesota manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Why did a Minnesota judge issue a temporary restraining order? Why did a Minnesota judge issue a temporary restraining order?

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63119 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:28:16 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63119-judges-order-halts-google-data-center-project-in-minnesota