Industrial sector sole bright spot in Minneapolis region: survey

Contractors across the Upper Midwest reported weaker activity, persistent uncertainty and rising costs, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.

Ideal Contracting Named ENR Midwest Contractor of the Year

Learn why Detroit-based Ideal Contracting is ENR Midwest's Contractor of the Year.

ENR Midwest Publishes Preliminary 2026 Top Contractors List

ENR Midwest will publish a full list of 2026 Top Contractors in the region on July 6. 

Midwest On the Scene: Group Honored for Efforts to Restore Power in St. Louis After Tornado

Nearly a year after a devastating tornado struck St. Louis, a group of area electrical industry firms and skilled trades unions—dubbed ReConnect STL—has been honored for the team’s efforts to get the power turned back on in the city.

Midwest People: May 2026

Updates about construction professionals in the Midwest region.