How do you proceed when the state legislature gives you $2.8B to build a third lane of a highway across the state, keeping mind that the industry’s contractors are currently near capacity and that half of your funding could evaporate at the drop of a ballot box? The answer is both cautiously and expeditiously according […]
New mothers in the construction industry are now being afforded an opportunity to get back to work sooner and with more conveniences thanks to lactation pods on job sites. Until now, they were forced to make do using provisional spaces (port-a-potties, vehicles, etc.) and it just wasn’t conducive to being a new, working mom. To […]
Missouri S&T leaders plan to develop additional academic partnerships with corporations and industry groups, and they appointed Dr. Islam El-adaway to spearhead the efforts. El-adaway, who is S&T’s Hurst-McCarthy Professor of Civil Engineering, will take on an additional role as associate dean for academic partnerships for the S&T College of Engineering and Computing. He started […]
On Oct. 4th from 7:30-9:30AM at the Sheldon Concert Hall, Construction Forum will present its next quarterly program. The program is titled DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH ST. LOUIS: WHY? HOW? We will address the reasons, the challenges, and potential rewards faced in investing in the Northside. Registration is free, but you must register. To register, click […]
The St. Louis Business Journal’s 2023 Family Business Awards honor 10 family businesses thriving in the St. Louis region. They are being recognized and celebrated for their longevity, perseverance and community involvement. This year’s winners, as well as the nominees, represent a wide variety of industries, from insurance to food, and construction to advertising. Some […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Since joining the Green Street Real Estate Ventures firm in 2013, Liz Austin has led the firm’s marketing efforts. Officially named chief marketing officer in 2021, Austin uses her brokerage background to manage Green Street’s relationships with outside brokers and ensure the firm’s projects and the overall organization are receiving […]
Jose Gomez, Laborers Local 110 vice president and business agent, has been appointed to the executive board for the International LiUNA Latino Caucus. Local 110 Business Manager Ronny Griffin said Gomez has always been a strong advocate for a diverse and inclusive work force especially when it comes to the construction industry here in the […]
From Axios: New apartment construction is on track to top a 50-year high, with nearly 461,000 units expected to be built across the U.S. this year, according to a new report. Why it matters: A housing shortage in the U.S. has contributed to the rising cost of both renting and buying. What’s happening: A surge in new apartment supply […]
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: High school seniors and other young people throughout the Metro East area are being recruited for a chance to get high-paying union jobs in the construction industry. They will be trained for pre-apprenticeship jobs under the Illinois Works program, under the supervision of the Illinois Department of Commerce and […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: Twenty tiny homes built for homeless veterans are set to open in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood in the next 30 days. “It feels very surreal but exciting, and we’re anxious to get there,” said Rebecca Tallman, executive director of the Veterans Community Project of St. Louis. Originally scheduled to open last […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Gov. J.B. Pritzker was on hand Thursday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Health and Sciences Building at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The announcement of the coming $105 million SIUE facility was the highlight of an April 6 press conference at SIUE by Pritzker as well. Pritzker’s FY24 budget […]
From REbusiness Online: Brinkmann Constructors has topped out construction of 11th and Spruce, a 148-unit luxury apartment complex in downtown St. Louis. San Francisco-based Balboa Real Estate Partners is the developer for the project, which is located three blocks from Busch Stadium. The $25 million development will feature 3,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space […]
From Construction Dive: Editor’s note: This is the second of three articles about the increasing importance of preconstruction since the COVID-19 pandemic. View the first article here. Even though preconstruction gained prominence during the pandemic, the impacts of this pivot have been slower to materialize on jobsites. While designers, owners and construction managers applaud the new convergence of […]
by Gina Rodriguez, U.S. Department of Labor This Labor Day, we must acknowledge that investments in workforce training are vital to meeting employers’ demands for skilled labor and to creating sustainable, middle-class jobs for all. That includes people who have historically been left behind by public infrastructure investment. While women make up nearly half of […]
The Southern Illinois Builders Association began offering scholarships in 2012 and have awarded 127 scholarships totaling approximately $238,400.00. SIBA solicits candidates for the SIBA Scholarships in the fall and requests that all information be submitted by November 3, 2023 for the SIBA Education Committee to meet and make their selections. To be eligible for a […]
PARIC Corporation, one of the region’s leading general contractor, construction manager and design-build firms, has announced that former Vice President of Operations Mike Rallo is the new president of the company, effective September 1 – just the fifth since the company was founded in 1979. He replaces Keith Wolkoff, who stepped down from the role […]
Susan Pruchnicki, FAIA LEED AP+ IDIC, will receive a Distinguished Service Award from AIA Missouri on September 22, 2023. This award recognizes members of AIA Missouri for public service and leadership, either in community affairs, state affairs, or political action. Recipients have also made powerful contributions to their industry in their own professional achievements, reflecting […]
From Big Rentz: What is your construction company’s level of preparation against a disaster? As a business or firm, you’re likely aware of the many risks of construction projects. Whether meeting the terms of a contract, maintaining employee safety on the job site or dealing with natural disasters, every project has its own set of hazards. These risks […]
From Forbes: There’s no better way to learn a job than with hands-on experience. Internships and apprenticeships both offer valuable learning opportunities for new employees, but they serve different purposes. Most people complete one or the other, depending on their career goals. Internships are a common requirement in college degree programs, allowing students to test […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Birdwatchers, hikers and other nature lovers will have a new place to admire Missouri’s natural landscape when St. Charles County opens its newest park next year. The 126-acre Spring Bend Park, located south of Highway 364 and west of the Missouri River, is slated to open in the spring. The county […]
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