Midwest Construction News
Boeing Plans $1B Investment in New Buildings and Renovations in Wichita, Kan.
Aerospace
Global aerospace manufacturer said new facilities would address an airplane backlog
Boeing's planned $1-billion investment comes after its recent return to manufacturing operations in Wichita, Kan.
Buffered By Steel, Concrete and Collaboration, a Railroad Bridge Becomes a Kansas City Public Gathering Space
Bridges
$16-million Rock Island Bridge reuse could be emulated on other abandoned structures, say advocates.
Judge's Order Halts Google Data Center Project in Minnesota
Data Centers
The 485-acre site is being developed by Ryan Cos. for a $1-billion data center
Why did a Minnesota judge issue a temporary restraining order?
Ill. Governor Pauses Data Center Incentives as NY Lawmakers Pass One-Year Moratorium
Data Centers
Cities, states increasingly seek to regulate construction and operation of new data centers
Illinois' pause on tax credits takes effect July 1 while the New York bill awaits the governor's signature—as concerns surrounding data center construction grow at the state and local level.
Chicago Bears Advance Planned Move to Indiana for New Football Stadium
Stadiums
NFL team intends to build estimated $5B facility and pay for surrounding mixed-used development across state line
NFL team signals that it intends to relocate to northwest Indiana to a proposed multibillion-dollar domed stadium.
Coal Energy Projects Get New Trump Boost With $850M Federal Funding Injection
Energy Infrastructure
But will added taxpayer funds for new, reopened and upgraded coal power plants be enough to meet growing energy demand, attract private investors and reinvigorate a long ailing segment?
But will investment in new, reopened and upgraded coal burning power plants be enough to reinvigorate the long-ailing segment of the U.S. energy industry?
Capital-CMT Chosen for $471M Missouri I-44 Freight Corridor Upgrade
Transportation
MoDOT design-build effort will rebuild major interchanges, widen highway segments and improve pavement and bridges
Design-build project will include major interchange reconstructions, highway widening, bridge work and pavement upgrades on a freight corridor.
Midwest Rankings and Top Lists
ENR 2025 Midwest Top Starts: Midwest Megaproject Construction Surges
Major construction activity is gaining momentum as investment bolsters advanced manufacturing facilities and data centers.
ENR's Regional Top Design Firms and Top Contractors Surveys Now Live
ENR Regional Surveys
Top Design Firms surveys due by March 31; Top Contractors surveys due by May 4
ENR has released surveys for its regional Top Design and Top Contractor rankings.
ENR Midwest 2025 Top Contractors: Regional Firms Adapt to Stay Ahead of Shifting Landscape
Top contractors in the Midwest stay nimble and invest in their businesses while coping with economic uncertainty and other challenges.
