They provide an important role in training workers for good-paying, and increasingly high-tech, jobs across our region. Take a closer look at the ways two local unions prepare people for a career that doesn't require a college degree. ...
With a little bit of the right help, Rockford-area workers are landing good jobs and building the skills they need to keep those jobs and advance their careers. ...
Bringing a vision to life in northeast Rockford, Mercyhealth has spent more than $505 million on its new hospital, all the while investing at its longtime west Rockford home. ...
Widely known as the voice of the construction industry, the Northern Illinois Building Contractors Association represents 109 member contractors who have completed more than $1.5 billion worth of construction work over the past year alone. ...
Employers in the construction industry are waiting for talented young people who are ready to work, but in order to begin, one must acquire the right experiences. Here, we map out how to get started. ...
As public and private organizations pour more than $2 billion of capital investments into the region, area construction firms are riding a long-awaited wave of prosperity. But is it too soon to declare this a “new normal”? ...
From their Rockford home, one area architectural firm has created an international reputation for its creative, inspiring spaces. Chances are, you know the firm better for its work right here in our region. ...
This construction company has been a part of many buildings, roads and bridges that are a familiar part of our local landscape. President Joel Sjostrom reflects on the company his grandfather began. ...
This homegrown company, which serves clients across the nation, is experiencing a surge in activity this year. Find out what's behind the recent growth, and how the Rockford area is faring overall (infographic included) ...
When Brad and Michele Huffman decided to take their existing home from 1,500 to 3,500 square feet, they were in for a major challenge. Now that it's finished, they couldn't be more pleased. ...