Long-term infrastructure, transportation and institutional projects are fueling the AEC industry in Cincinnati, says Chris Hopper, executive vice president and general manager for Skanska USA Building in Ohio. “Major transportation initiatives, including the Brent Spence Companion Bridge program, along with the modernization and utility upgrades of the Duke Energy Convention Center, continue to support confidence across the regional AEC community,” Hopper says. A groundbreaking is expected this spring for the $4.5-billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, which will include a new companion bridge west of the existing span. The companion bridge is planned as a double-decker structure featuring a cable-stayed design with independent decks. Modernization and utility upgrades were central to the $264-million, 18-month renovation of the convention center, completed in December 2025.…