https://www.enr.com/rss/712 en-us Not many folks can still say they came to the U.S. through Ellis Island.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62316 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/62316-midwest-legacy-award-winner-sergio-satch-pecori-builds-opportunities manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Work paused due to use of an unauthorized vendor with alleged links previously to organized crime

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/60758 Fri, 16 May 2025 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/60758-construction-restarts-on-17b-ballys-casino-in-chicago manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Executive who joined the firm during tough economic times in 2008, helped build it to become a giant reporting $7.6 billion in revenue in 2024.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/60496 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:39:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/60496-obituary-russ-burns-clayco-chairman-and-former-ceo-65-led-at-right-time manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) ENR Midwest names Willis “Rick” Conner, CEO/partner of American Structurepoint, as its 2025 Legacy Award winner.

]]> http://www.enr.com/blogs/10/post/60069 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:56:03 -0500 https://www.enr.com/blogs/10-midwest-musings/post/60069-enr-midwest-taps-willis-rick-conner-as-its-2025-legacy-awardee yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) WSP’s global structures leader leaves behind a résumé of innovative buildings and young engineers he mentored as he enters semiretirement

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/51010 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:32:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/51010-robert-halvorsons-structural-legacy Robert Halvorson Robert Halvorson, who was the youngest partner ever at SOM, created something entirely new by starting Halvorson and Partners and cemented his legacy at WSP. PHOTO COURTESY OF WSP Halvorson’s structural design Halvorson’s structural design for the Torre Cepsa uses two concrete cores with panoramic elevators. These cores support all the weight of the building, with each column-free floor framed in structural steel. PHOTO COURTESY OF WSP yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Robert P. Madison fought in Italy in World War II, studied under Gropius and Freyssinet, worked with friends like I.M. Pei, was the first African-American architect ever in Ohio, started only the 10th black-owned firm in the nation's history and at 96 he's still active.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/48478 Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:45:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/48478-legacy-award-winner-robert-p-madison-knocks-down-barriers-for-minority-architects Robert P. Madison Robert P. Madson, his late wife, Leatrice, and daughters Juliette (left) and Jeanne. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF ROBERT P MADISON Robert P. Madison's book “Designing Victory” Madison wrote “Designing Victory” to organize “countless memories, essays, notes, photos and memorabilia.” BOOK COVER BY ROBERT P. MADISON, COURTESY OF ACT 3 CREATIVE Robert P. Madison drawings Louis Stokes wing of the Cleveland Public Library, Hardy Holzmann Pfeiffer Associates, prime architect, Robert P Madison International, associate architect. DRAWING BY ROBERT P. MADISON, COURTESY OF ACT 3 CREATIVE Robert P. Madison drawings The Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, I.M. Pei principal architect, RPMI, associate architect. DRAWING BY ROBERT P. MADISON, COURTESY OF ACT 3 CREATIVE Robert P. Madison drawings The Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts designed by RPMI. DRAWING BY ROBERT P. MADISON, COURTESY OF ACT 3 CREATIVE Robert P. Madison 1974 China visit Madison was one of 14 architects to visit China in 1974. They were only the third American group allowed access to China after President Nixon went there in 1972. (From left: Jim Lim, I.M. Pei and Robert P. Madison) PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT P. MADISON Robert P. Madison Great Wall of China Madison’s 1974 trip to China included a visit to the Great Wall. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT P. MADISON Robert P. Madison firm in the ’70s A photo of the Madison firm in the ’70s. Robert P. Madison is in the gray suit in the center. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT P. MADISON yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) China imports face duties of up to 177%, 74% for those from Mexico in trade case initiated by the American Institute of Steel Construction.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/47200 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 18:52:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/47200-us-places-new-duties-on-china-mexico-fabricated-steel-imports http://www.enr.com/articles/45142 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:25:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/45142-chicago-mayor-drops-re-election-bid-putting-musks-hyperloop-plan-at-risk yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) Tim Faerber, who helped HNTB grow regionally and nationally, remains active as a leader and mentor

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/43824 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 16:05:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/43824-hntbs-tim-faerber-has-won-the-2017-enr-midwest-legacy-award Tim Faerber Tim Faerber made a point of developing trusted adviser relationship with public officials such as Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley when he led HNTB’s Chicago and Great Lakes divisions. PHOTO COURTESY HNTB CORP Tim Faerber Faerber was HNTB’s project manager for the construction of the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., in 2001. PHOTO COURTESY HNTB CORP./TIM FAERBER Tim Faerber Faerber has served as HNTB’s voice in Washington, D.C., and as a firmwide advocate for new delivery methods in recent years. PHOTO COURTESY HNTB CORP./TIM FAERBER HNTB’s training programs Faerber trained hundreds of students as HNTB’s director of training programs from 2002-2010. PHOTO COURTESY HNTB CORP. Third generation leader of the Walsh Group Matthew Walsh inspires staff and gives back to the community

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/41323 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:17:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/41323-legacy-award-winner-walsh-brings-go-getter-attitude-to-family-business Matthew Walsh Clients praise Matthew Walsh (left) for his leadership skills and development of personnel. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WALSH GROUP East End Crossing The $763-million East End Crossing over the Ohio River opened to traffic last month. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OHIO RIVER BRIDGES PROJECT vanhamptont@enr.com (Tudor Van Hampton) One of Bob Bowen’s early leadership lessons was that you can’t do everything yourself.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/38681 Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/38681-bob-bowen-schools-future-leaders Bob Bowen Bob Bowen built a contracting business that is ranked among ENR’s Top 400 by empowering employees to deliver efficient, ethical and safe projects while maintaining a positive attitude. PHOTO BY TUDOR VAN HAMPTON/ENR Bob Bowen's firm upgrades large treatment plant Bowen’s firm is nationally known for its work in the water, wastewater and energy sectors. Here, the company upgrades a large treatment plant in Indianapolis. PHOTO BY TUDOR VAN HAMPTON/ENR http://www.enr.com/articles/10964 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/10964-enr-midwest-legacy-award ENR Midwest Legacy Award Lakeshore East's Aqua, an 82-story residential tower, is one of the most acclaimed high-rises to join Chicago's skyline in decades. Photo Courtesy of Magellan Development Group ENR Midwest Legacy Award Carlins' developments helped convert downtown districts to full-fledged neighborhoods. Photo Courtesy of Magellan Development Group ENR Midwest Legacy Award Carlins and colleagues conceived of Chicago's Lakeshore East as a self-sufficient community of residences, retail, hospitality and schools. Photo Courtesy of Magellan Development Group