From Construction Dive: Data center construction has long been recognized as a strong sector, yet its true magnitude may still be underestimated. For instance, Coral Gables, Florida-based builder MasTec told investors it’s looking to ramp up its footprint in the sector and establish a strong pipeline of data center work, according to its first quarter […]
From Contractor Magazine: The construction industry added 27,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 235,000 jobs, an increase of 2.9%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 21,200 positions on […]
From Offsite Builder: The modular housing industry promises efficiency, sustainability and affordability. Yet, despite these considerable advantages, the sector remains curiously obscured in the shadows of its traditional counterparts, with far fewer modular homes built each year than conventional ones. The core issue? A palpable deficiency in effective marketing strategies. I find that the modular […]
From Greek Reporter: Cement-free concrete is a revolutionary material that aims to reduce the environmental impact of traditional concrete by eliminating cement from the mix. Cement production is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, so finding alternatives is crucial for sustainable construction. Instead of cement, cement-free concrete uses other binding agents, often derived from […]
From Offsite Builder: If you happen to ask a homebuilding professional how they became involved in the industry, you might hear, “homebuilding found me.” That’s according to Kimberly Mackey, Owner of New Homes Solutions in Tampa, Florida and this statement certainly applies to her. Mackey migrated from a start-up, consumer-direct company (home shopping and delivery) […]
From MRN: P&Z also voted 13-0 to recommend that the City Council approve a conditional use permit (CUP) for this mixed-use building. The CUP should be on the agenda for the next council meeting on July 11. Caledonia Flats is a proposed five-story mixed-use building that would be located at 211 Rush Way in the […]
From The St. Louis American: Affinia Healthcare is one of eight community health centers across the U.S. selected to receive a $30,000 grant to participate in the National Association of Community Health Center (NACHC) Innovation Incubator. The St. Louis-based community health center will use the funds to develop an urban garden to increase access to […]
From Next STL: Late last summer, I proposed that the city implement a city-wide bike network using recently awarded Rams Settlement Funds. Eventually, this idea was included among 20 other finalists, rising up as one of the more popular possibilities for use of the windfall, among hundreds of citizen proposals initially submitted. In anticipation of […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: On a frigid but sunny day in late November 2023, supporters of the proposed advanced manufacturing center in north St. Louis gathered in an open field after making several speeches under a large tent. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and business leaders clutched shovels to turn over dirt at the ceremonial […]
From Labor Tribune: Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) has announced the addition of four new board members. MOWIT is a non-profit group dedicated to helping women enter and succeed in the local union building trades. The new board members include: Maggie Farrell, diversity and human resource manager for Millstone Weber. Roy Ross, business representative at […]
by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
This week, Construction Forum Drone Pilot Louis Kelly, owner of Drone Eagle, LLC focused his camera on the new $11.5M Eureka, MO Government Center. The new building replaces the former 44-year-old government center. The new 30K-square-foot municipal center will also feature public and secured parking areas, connection to the city’s accessible walking trails, and other […]
From Leader Publications: It may be summer break, but 47 De Soto High students could be found in the school throughout June cleaning, painting, moving furniture, removing old flooring and installing the new flooring. The students were taking part in a summer work study program that has grown every year since it began more than […]
From First Alert 4: A revitalized North City Park is sprouting from the ground. After months of construction, the new green space located near the old Grand Blvd. Water Tower is taking shape. What was recently empty land parcels now sport walking paths, a plaza and plenty of new landscaping. Eventually, the space will also […]
From Patch: The St. Louis County Port Authority recently awarded a $200,000 grant to A Red Circle, a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of racial equity in North St. Louis County, Mo. The nonprofit plans to utilize the grant to finance architectural expenses for its North County Community Nexus initiative. A Red Circle is one […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Hollywood Casino has resolved its long-running dispute with the Howard Bend Levee District, dropping a five-year-old lawsuit in exchange for a $3.5 million refund and an agreement that the casino, once the district’s largest taxpayer, will make only small payments toward the levee in future years. The agreement essentially frees the […]
From The Telegraph: The spending of approximately $2.7 million in Community Development Block Grant funding and $981,000 in HOME funding moved forward when a resolution to submit a development action plan for the programs was approved Tuesday, July 2 by the Madison County Grants Committee. In addition to set amounts of CDBG funding allocated to […]
From Leader Publications: Bella Terra, a 99-home subdivision to be built at the northwest corner of Vogel and Old Lemay Ferry roads, is part of the area the city of Arnold is trying to annex this summer. City residents will be asked on Aug. 6 to vote on whether Arnold may annex land that runs […]
From West Newsmagazine: Parks, recreation and the great outdoors were the hot topic in a variety of bills, resolutions and staff reports at the June 24 Creve Coeur City Council meeting. Center stage was the Venable Park Master Plan. Most of the early work was initiated by the great-grandniece of Dr. H. Phillip Venable through […]
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