From Forbes: More young people are going into the construction trades, the Wall Street Journal recently reported: “Long beset by a labor crunch, the skilled trades are newly appealing to the youngest cohort of American workers, many of whom are choosing to leave the college path.” That’s good news for the economy and good news […]
Pinnacle Contracting, Inc. announced the promotion of Tim McLaughlin to president. A release from Pinnacle stated: “Tim joined Pinnacle in 2013 and has continued to meet the increasing challenges of the construction industry. During his time as vice president he proved to be an exceptional leader and completed many successful projects while growing the company […]
The vision for a connected St. Louis and the Brickline Greenway is taking another step forward. Great Rivers Greenway, Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU), and the City of St. Louis invite the community to celebrate the upcoming construction at a community event at HSSU on Wednesday May 1, 2024, from 3:30 to 6:30pm, with formal remarks […]
Community members joined Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) and its project partners Sunday, April 14 to celebrate the completion of Chain of Rocks Park, a new 16-acre public park on the Missouri side of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on the Mississippi Greenway (also known as the Riverfront Trail). The free, public opening celebration featured […]
Construction organization leaders by now should be well aware that mental wellness issues are an epidemic in our industry. But how do you translate that awareness and concern into action in your organization? A free program series co-produced by Construction Forum and the Missouri Works Initiative feature worker wellness experts who offer practical takeaways that […]
Editors Note: St. Louis Business Journal recently (April 12-18, 2024 issue) saluted Electrical Connection’s philanthropy efforts. In late April, hundreds of electricians will volunteer their time to make repairs and upgrades to homes in disrepair in the St. Louis area for the 21st consecutive year. A partnership between the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection and Rebuilding Together […]
Jubilee Community Development Corporation—in partnership with St. Louis-based architecture, planning, urban design and interiors firm Trivers—is undertaking the largest private project north of the Delmar Divide in 75 years: the Jubilee Community Wellness Center. The project consists of a $24 million renovation of the historic 51,380-square-foot Eliot School located at 4242 Grove Street. Designed by William B. Ittner in […]
A growing trend in active adult living is unfolding in St. Peters, Mo. with the construction of the $37.8 million Viva Bene in St. Peters, Mo. Developed by Avenue, the 161-unit luxury living apartment community will be completed this fall by Midas Construction and will feature a number of amenities for age 55-plus active adults. According […]
Alberici has hired Shelley Scalzo Brown as vice president of safety. In this role she will oversee the implementation of the company’s industry-leading safety program and build on their “Make It Personal” safety approach that focuses on personal ownership and accountability for safety. Scalzo Brown is a Certified Safety Professional with over 20 years of […]
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 […]
From ENR:Â The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $20 billion in grant awards April 4 to eight nonprofit groups to finance climate and clean energy projects. Rather than directly funding projects, officials say the grants create a new network of financing for tens of thousands of future projects that would reduce carbon emissions, with a […]
From KMOV: City leaders responded to a Wall Street Journal article calling St. Louis a real estate nightmare and a warning for other cities. In downtown St. Louis it’s easy to spot the empty, graffiti covered and falling apart buildings. The AT&T Tower, Railway Exchange and Millennium Hotel are glaring reminders of what the city […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Downtown’s long vacant Millennium Hotel, a recent target of eminent domain, appears to be for sale. The property, two blocks from Busch Stadium, appeared Thursday on the commercial real estate website LoopNet. But neither a sales price nor a real estate broker was included in the listing, making it unclear how […]
From The Real Deal: There’s nowhere for the Downtown St. Louis commercial real estate environment to go but up, because it would be hard to sink much lower. The neighborhood is struggling to escape the doom loop it finds itself trapped in, the Wall Street Journal reported. Sidewalks are deserted, offices and storefronts are vacant […]
From ENR: Sustainability advocates are censuring the International Code Council after the ICC’s board of directors removed mandatory provisions relating to building decarbonization readiness from its draft 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, and placed them in the optional appendix. The board action on March 18, motivated by appeals and taken against the recommendations of ICC’s […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Rawlings Sporting Goods on Friday opened The Rawlings Experience, an immersive retail concept that marks a significant step in the completion of the sporting good brand’s move to its new headquarters, as well as in Lodging Hospitality Management’s ongoing effort to breathe renewed life into Westport Plaza. Rawlings’s Chief Marketing […]
From West Newsmagazine:Â It’s official. Dillard’s will be a part of the Chesterfield Mall redevelopment project. The Staenberg Group (TSG) had planned the project around Dillard’s, which had been closed since 2016 due to a flooding issue. However, Dillard’s claimed it intended to reopen the store all along. In 2022 Dillard’s sued the city regarding […]
From ENR: Construction employment jumped in March as the industry added a robust 39,000 jobs during the month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. The figure marked construction’s 12th consecutive monthly increase. Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) officials said difficulties filling positions are making it more more challenging for contractors to take on new […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â A Colorado businessman says he invested in St. Louis developer Green Street’s Union at the Grove apartment project, but hasn’t been paid what he’s owed. Colorado Springs resident Kevin O’Neil said in a lawsuit filed March 25 in St. Louis County Circuit Court that he contributed $2.5 million in exchange […]
St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) has announced two new loan programs to be made available to St. Louis small businesses and non-profits. The first is called MobilizeSTL, which is intended to serve contractors and suppliers to help them navigate the challenges of the larger scale projects in the St. Louis area. The SLDC has invested […]
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