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Top Construction Projects in Chicago

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Chicago is the third-largest city in the U.S., In fact, building construction employment in the Chicago metro region reached 28,400 in December 2021. Chicago is also rated the 2nd highest city in the U.S. Here, we’ll discover the top five construction projects that are currently taking place in the Chicago metropolitan area.

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Evolution of sustainability in construction from LEED to federal mandates

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551 Elm apartment building in Chicago. By Emily Lorenz, PE With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( IIJA ) 1 and the Inflation Reduction Act ( IRA ), 2 federal funds for infrastructure construction and low-embodied carbon materials will soon be entering the construction pipeline. Photo by Sarah Crowley.

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Evolution of sustainable construction from LEED to federal mandates

Construction Specifier

551 Elm apartment building in Chicago. By Emily Lorenz, PE With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( IIJA ) 1 and the Inflation Reduction Act ( IRA ), 2 federal funds for infrastructure construction and low-embodied carbon materials will soon be entering the construction pipeline. Photo by Sarah Crowley.

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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in July 2022

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There’s also an infrastructure event in Chicago towards the end of the month. InfraDay – Midwest (Chicago, IL). Given the historic passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill , InfraDay is in a prime position to help construction businesses navigate expectations and the release of funding. Details below.

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Grundfos Establishes N.A. Headquarters In Chicago Area, Plans Additional Jobs

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To grow our share of this market, we will continue to invest in product development, local production, and our workforce. Today’s announcement will grow our economy and strengthen our water infrastructure, while creating jobs.”. Headquarters In Chicago Area, Plans Additional Jobs appeared first on Business Facilities.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. Mark Kirk, representatives from UI Labs and World Business Chicago, and various industry partners who supported the winning bid were at the White House for the announcement. “We

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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

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In construction, however, signs point to at least one more big year, with a rush of infrastructure projects getting rolled out, new technologies showing positive impacts and new ideas to overcome labor shortages. A number of high-profile infrastructure projects could give the construction industry a boost in 2019. In New York, Gov.