Transportation, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and smart city initiatives identified as areas to watch for growth.

Dodge data on projected 2024 construction starts in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dodge data on projected 2024 construction starts in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Reports from key industry events in the Midwest region.

Updates about construction professionals in the Midwest region.

Illinois officials offered Rivian an incentive package worth $827 million over 30 years to continue expanding its Normal facility.

A joint venture partnership between Barnard Construction Co. and Civil and Building North America will take charge of constructing the Great Lakes Tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac.

The question of who will pay for at least $10 million to replace girders on I-55 near St. Louis is being sorted out between the contractor, subcontractor, insurance companies and attorneys. 

The start of a separate Global Terminal project remains on hold amid cost concerns.

It is the largest amount the agency has ever spent on projects in a single fiscal year.