by John Stiffler, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, St. Louis Building & Construction Trades From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune:Â Â All the noise seems to be coming out of Washington, DC, but the St. Louis Building and Construction Council is focused on the upcoming April 8 municipal elections. While it might not be as obvious as a project manager […]
From Battery Council International: Advanced lead battery technology is key part of the “smart grid” technology that is increasingly necessary to supporting the modern economy. Proof of this value proposition comes from a first-of-its-kind EV fast charging station that deploys GS Yuasa batteries in a new and cost-effective way.  In December, power company Ameren officially […]
From Architect Magazine: From an aerial position above the surrounding neighborhoods, the landscape unfolds in a 180-degree panorama. The view is from inside a cable car in Medellin, Colombia, which is transiting from a dense hillside settlement toward the city’s central valley. From this vantage point, the overall form of Medellin is remarkable in its legibility […]
From ACEC:  Engineering Business Sentiment Report Finds AI Expected to Play Large Role in Engineering Firms in the Coming Year This week, the ACEC Research Institute released the results of its Q1 2025 Engineering Business Sentiment Study which shows engineering firm executives have an overwhelmingly positive business outlook. Among the standout findings was that artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to […]
From The New York Times:  At a high-traffic intersection on the south side of St. Louis, in a former bank building complete with a glassy atrium, it’s time for sewing class — held in Dari, the Afghan variant of Persian. The walls are hung with photos of Afghanistan, from which most of the students have recently […]
The Korte Company has partnered with Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics (CAH&C) to develop a new 6,000-square-foot Design-Build medical clinic in Virden, Illinois. This clinic will replace the CAH&C Virden Mobile Medical Clinic, which has served the northern edge of Virden since October 2023. The mobile clinic, a walk-in facility, highlighted the significant need for […]
From The St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Missouri Senate gave initial approval Monday night to a $50 million tax-credit bill designed to jumpstart development in downtown St. Louis and along “main streets” across Missouri. The Senate action came after a two-hour filibuster led by a Kansas City-area lawmaker. Sen. Steven Roberts, the sponsor, said his measure would […]
From Burns & McDonnell: Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture and construction firm, has promoted Chase Herrmann to lead the Construction Group in the Midwest Region. In this role, Herrmann will focus on delivering safe, high-quality construction solutions while helping clients successfully navigate complex projects across multiple industries. “Chase is a dedicated leader with a deep understanding […]
Department of Labor & Industrial Relations: April 9, 2025, is the deadline for objecting to the Division of Labor Standards’ prevailing wage rates. Each year, Missouri’s prevailing wage rates are determined based on information provided through Contractor’s Wage Surveys. The deadline for submitting surveys is Jan. 31 and the rates are filed with the Missouri […]
From Southern Illinois University Edwardsville:Â The Wedge and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership that will transform the economic landscape of the greater Alton Metro Region. The collaboration, branded as “The Wedge Powered by SIUE,” will create a dynamic ecosystem for innovation, education, and community development when The Wedge […]
From West Newsmagazine:Â This week, the Parkway School District provided an update on projects being funded by the $265 million bond issue, Prop S, which had been approved by voters in November 2022. Recently completed projects include roof replacements at Central Middle, Hanna Woods Elementary, Henry Elementary and Ross Elementary; windows, doors and parking lot […]
On Saturday (March 8th) former laborer Jack Cannon returned to the Gateway Arch to celebrate his 89th birthday. With a group of 35 family members he made a pilgrimage to the apex of the Arch. It was only the second time Cannon had ascended the Arch on the inside. He told a reporter that he […]
by Mike Tallis, Managing Owner, Cherokee Hauling, LLC. As a parent you never know if you’re doing the right things when it comes to parenting, disciplining, etc. it often times feels like it’s falling on deaf ears and your doing it all wrong. It’s easy to think back on how your parents were on you […]
From S. M. Wilson’s BEYOND THE BUILD: The room buzzed with energy as laughter and conversation filled the air. Women engaged in meaningful networking, crafted vision boards to map out their futures, and delved into discussions on professional development, AI, and effective communication. This year’s ACGMO Women of STEEL conference provided an incredible opportunity to […]
From Equipment World: It’s no secret there’s a labor shortage in construction, and a new report indicates that the average age of workers in the industry continues to rise. The average age of construction workers increased 1.2% from 41.6 to 42.1 from 2011 to 2023, according to CPWR’s recently released “Aging and Retirement Trends in […]
The St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District’s Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel and Pump Station project has been recognized with an honor award in the as one of the top 24 engineering projects nationwide by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) National Awards. The tunnel was designed by Parsons and constructed by SAK Construction. Black and […]
by Tom Finan, Executive Director and Co-Founder On Wednesday I spent the better part of my working day at AGCMO’s first (my journalism profs wouldn’t let me say “Annual” until there is a second) Diversity and Inclusion Summit. I listened to 18 panelists and took nine pages of notes. Did I learn anything new? Yes […]
Representatives of St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) today joined with local officials, stakeholders and residents to celebrate the grand opening of the $4.3 million Tecklenburg Trail in Belleville. The new, 1.1-mile, paved bike and pedestrian pathway will connect residents in West Belleville, Ill., to the St. Clair County Transit District’s ever-evolving MetroBikeLink System that […]
Graybar has established a scholarship to help raise the visibility of opportunities in the construction trades and to remove barriers for students who have financial need. The Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship will be awarded to students who will enroll full time as undergraduate students in an accredited nonprofit two-year college or technical school program in […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:Â Did you know there is a destination in St. Louis where you can stroll through the rolling terrain of one of the top arboretums in the world, and that it is not the Missouri Botanical Garden? For bicycle riders or runners, 14 miles of paved roads and walking paths await, too. […]
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