Contractor of the Year

Soaring revenue amid a downward-spiraling economy may seem miraculous, especially in construction, but a Minneapolis-based firm has been able to pull it off by staying active in its niche: healthcare, stadiums and municipal buildings, and by landing work in such new specialties as renewable energy and federal contracting. Full Story >>

Recycled Materials

With a major portion of the road construction delivered, the Illinois Tollway’s 12-year Congestion Relief Program is expected to come in well under the $6.3- billion budget. A major contributor to the savings is the use of recycled construction materials, particularly asphalt and concrete. Full Story >>

Casting New Light on Concrete

Concrete just is not what it used to be. From eco-friendly slag cement, to translucent concrete and durable two-lift concrete, innovations in the industry are causing designers, engineers, fabricators and builders to take a new look at concrete.
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AGC of Milwaukee Leads the Way

Figuring out what people want, whether it’s to set legislative strategy or educational programming, is a big part of the job for both Mike Fabishak and Heather Stair.
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PRIDE of St. Louis

Jim LaMantia, who describes himself as a former “hothead,” now works to keep the peace on construction sites throughout St. Louis as the executive director of PRIDE of St. Louis Inc., a group representing owners, contractors and the building trades.
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