Bridges

The disastrous collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis in fall 2007 forced government officials to focus much more on the need to care for the nation’s infrastructure. Full Story >>

Active Markets

There’s not much good news to read about in construction these days, unless it’s about libraries and museums.
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Urban Planning: A Tale of Two City Centers

Hoping to echo Chicago’s success with Millennium Park, two Midwest cities have started projects featuring open space and cultural attractions aimed at attracting people and investment. Full Story >>

Urban Planning: Development Diversity Ensures Thriving Northwest Indianapolis

Even in a good economy, diversity in business and development is viewed as highly desirable insurance against the potential for trouble in one sector, a major employer or the economy. Full Story >>

2009 Top Contractors

The results for total construction spending across the Midwest in 2008 are discouraging at best for contractors: down 35% in St. Louis, 9% in Indianapolis and 9% in Chicago. Full Story >>

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