Modern Art Wing

The Art Institute of Chicago is gaining a hoped-for masterpiece with the addition of its new Modern Wing by the internationally acclaimed Renzo Piano. It’s an architectural endeavor that centralizes the museum’s most recent creative works and increases total gallery space to nearly 1 million sq ft. Full Story >>

Local Outlook

Construction has enjoyed a lot of merrymaking over the past half-decade and beyond, but now the hangover has started. Full Story >>

Midwest School Renovations

Orchestrating the flow of thousands of students through classes and activities at a high school is a feat in itself. Add in a major construction project and it would seem a recipe for total chaos. Full Story >>

School Design Trends

In a world where “bigger is better” with sprawling developments of new five-bedroom homes and roads ruled by massive sport-utility vehicles, schools are developing something different. Full Story >>

Indianapolis Airport Update

It’s difficult to find an airport facility not experiencing delays, and the $413 million Midfield Terminal under way at Indianapolis International Airport is no exception.
Full Story >>

National Outlook

A year ago, many industry observers forecast that construction starts after years of record highs were headed for a slight cool-down in 2007. After peaking at $682.5 billion in 2006, the slumping residential market was expected to drag total construction starts down. Current data suggest that the 2007 market correction was even deeper than predicted with overall declines expected to continue through 2008.
Full Story >>

Click here for more Features >>