Midwest On the Scene: September 2025

Chicago broke ground Aug. 18 on Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport with the AECOM Hunt Clayco Bowa joint venture serving as the construction manager at-risk for the $1.3-billion project that includes $300 million in infrastructure work. The project, one part of ORDNext, an $8.5-billion O’Hare 21 Terminal Area expansion and modernization project launched in […]

Health Care Boom Energizes Louisville Contractors

John Megibben Vice President Messer Construction Co. Hospitality, health care, education and residential construction are driving the construction industry forward in Louisville, says Megibben, who sees no signs of business slowing down anytime soon. Megibben points to the impact of health care in contributing to growth, citing two new projects: the University of Louisville’s Health […]

Large Projects Fuel St. Louis Construction Industry

Tim McCoy Director of Strategy Tarlton Corp. Whether it’s an airport renovation, water treatment facility replacement or ground-up hospital construction, large-scale projects are shaping the construction industry in the St. Louis area, and business is thriving, McCoy says. “As a metro region, our strength lies in our diversification, [including] expanding transportation and logistics infrastructure—[such as] […]