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Top construction-related podcasts

Top construction-related podcasts

11 Sept 2025 Matthew Thibault
The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist. While it’s important for construction pros to stay up to date on the latest trends an …
Seven Apartments Permitted For Construction At 6601 South Evans Avenue In Woodlawn
A permit to begin construction on a new residential building has been issued for 6601 South Evans Avenue in Woodlawn. Click Development LLC of Bronzeville filed for the permit on June 19, 2024 and it …
Chicago leads U.S. metros in drop in new apartment construction

Chicago leads U.S. metros in drop in new apartment construction

10 Sept 2025 Chicago Construction News Writer
Chicago is experiencing the steepest decline in new apartment construction of any major U.S. metro this year, with openings set to fall 60.4% to 3,756 units compared with 2024, according to industry d …
Bridgeport Two-Flat Scores A Permit At 3259 South Emerald Avenue
A two-story, two-unit residence has been permitted for construction at 3259 South Emerald Avenue in the Bridgeport neighborhood. The City of Chicago approved the permit on August 29 with a reported co …
DSV breaks ground on logistics facility in Plainfield to be built by Alston Construction
DSV Contract Logistics North America has broken ground on a 783,000-sq. ft. logistics facility in Plainfield, marking a major expansion of the company’s Chicago-area operations. The Sept. 3 ceremony w …
Funding And Timeline Revealed For Immaculata Redevelopment In Uptown
A new funding scheme has been announced for the upcoming redevelopment of the Immaculata High School campus at 640 West Irving Park Road in Uptown. Located at the corner of North Marine Drive, the pro …
Five Foundation Permits Issued For 35 Townhomes At RiverWard In North Center
Five new construction permits were issued by the City of Chicago on August 22 to begin foundation work for 35 townhomes comprising the RiverWard development in North Center. The five permits are all a …
Plans Approved For Rebuilt 59th Street Metra Station In Hyde Park
Plans have been revealed for the expansion and renovation of the existing 59th Street/University of Chicago Metra station in Hyde Park. Located between East 59th Street and East 60th Street, the stati …
Chicago GC: ‘Don’t fall for shiny objects’ in sourcing technology
Clune Construction’s procurement manager talks strategy and turning material purchasing into an advantage while navigating tariffs. Andrew Hime wants to bring predictability back to material sourcing. …
EU tariff deal includes lumber, steel and copper
The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports, including cars, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. The United States and the Europ …
Multi-Unit Development Proposed In North Kenwood
Plans have been revealed for a new residential development at 4404 South Greenwood Avenue in North Kenwood. Located at the corner of East 44th Street, the proposal would replace a large vacant lot wit …
Home Building Type Residential Vintage Sheffield Avenue Greystone Shows Off Brick-Clad Addition In Wrigleyville
A modern addition to a vintage Chicago greystone at 3731 North Sheffield Avenue is rounding into form in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. The new four-story portion, permitted in August of last year at …
Construction Industry Employs 4.5% of Illinois Workers, 3rd Lowest in the Country
The U.S. construction industry faces a high degree of uncertainty in 2025. On one hand, demand for new housing and infrastructure remains high, driven by a persistent housing shortage and a wave of fe …
Zoning Approved For 2006 South Blue Island Avenue In Pilsen
Plans have been revealed for a mixed-use development at 2006 South Blue Island Avenue in Pilsen. Located at the corner of South Blue Island Avenue and West Cullerton Street, the new structure would re …
From a World Business Chicago spinout to a national leader, mHUB is proving the future of hardware innovation can be built in the heart of Chicago
Chicago’s innovation ecosystem is fortunate to be home to powerhouse organizations like mHUB, Current, and others that fuel collaboration, economic growth, and industry leadership. These hubs not only …
New Project Timeline Revealed As Concourse D Breaks Ground At O’Hare
A groundbreaking was held for the first concourse of the massive expansion of O’Hare International Airport, now known as ORDNext. The ceremony was attended by local officials and comes after months of …
Portrait welcomes residents at 948 W. Sunnyside
Urbanize recently toured Portrait, a new mixed-use development in Uptown that has opened to residents. Located at the corner of N. Sheridan Rd and W. Sunnyside Ave, the five-story building has been de …
Plans Revealed For Residential Development At 5056 North Ashland Avenue In Ravenswood
Plans have been revealed for a new residential development at 5056 North Ashland Avenue in Ravenswood. Located at the corner of West Carmen Avenue near the southern edge of Andersonville, the project …
Permission Granted To Begin Residential Construction for 2237 Roscoe in Roscoe Village
A permit issued Tuesday by the City of Chicago means construction can begin for 2237 Roscoe, a new residential development at 2237 West Roscoe Street in Roscoe Village. The application to build was fi …
Preliminary Site Plan Revealed For Foundry Park
Initial site plans have been revealed for the upcoming mixed-use development known as Foundry Park near Goose Island. Earlier this year, we reported on local developer JDL’s announcement of their plan …
The Growing Fight for Green Economic Populism

The Growing Fight for Green Economic Populism

15 Aug 2025 Ruthy Gourevitch and Batul Hassan
From battling extreme heat on the job to flooding at home, the working class is on the frontlines of extreme weather this summer, fueled by an escalating climate crisis. This crisis is also making lif …
Construction Permit Issued Last Week For 46-Unit Building At 919 West Belmont In Lake View
As demolition continues, the new construction permit has been issued for the residential development at 925 West Belmont Avenue in Lake View. Using the address of 919 West Belmont, the permit has an a …
Vacant Lot At 1811 North Whipple In Logan Square Receives Two-Unit Construction Permit
A long-vacant lot just a few doors north of the 606 trail in Logan Square has been permitted for a two-unit building by the City of Chicago. 1811 North Whipple Street will be a two-story plus basement …
Plans Revealed For Residential Development At 2434 West Bryn Mawr Avenue In West Ridge
Details have been revealed for the residential development at 2434 West Bryn Mawr Avenue on the southern edge of West Ridge. located on the northwest corner of North Artesian Avenue, the project would …
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