Will Chicago build again? – Crain’s*

Will Chicago build again? – Crain’s*

Concrete is more than just a building material — it’s a marker of growth. When communities are building homes, infrastructure, schools, and workplaces, concrete consumption rises. When they’re not, it falls.That’s why the latest U.S. Geological Survey data on cement consumption — the key ingredient in concrete — is so concerning. In 2024, the seven counties of the Chicago area recorded their lowest cement usage in more than a decade, roughly 27%…

‘Will Chicago Build Again?’