by Rachel Boemer, Program Director at CCDI — Construction Career Development Initiative Re-reading through many of the reports, case studies, roadmaps and plans that have been put together by various groups in St. Louis in recent years and I find myself going back to the “Forward Through Ferguson” Report about the process of change. It […]
by Kristin Kalous, Market Leader, Alberici and Chair of Alberici’s Women’s Resource Group (G.R.O.W.) The construction industry has long been a male-dominated field, but the tides are changing as an increasing number of women are finding rewarding careers in construction. This shift is driven by a multitude of factors. From abundant opportunities to low barriers […]
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 […]
by Tom Finan, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Construction Forum On May 2nd I invite you to join us at the LiUNA Event Center, as we celebrate the doers, the crazy ones, the disrupters for inclusive change in the built environment with the eighth iteration of the Construction Forum “Building Tomorrow Awards” (BTA). To access the […]
by Tom Finan, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Construction Forum Brandon Anderson, vice president of safety for AGCMO, is gratified at the recognition that AGCMO and national AGC received at last week’s third annual national “Construction Working Minds” summit on mental health in the construction industry in Kansas City. He’s also pleased that more construction firms […]
From Yahoo News:Â The Boeing Leadership Center, a 284-acre campus in north St. Louis County formerly used as a corporate retreat, is now on the market. Real estate company CBRE Group Inc. has listed the property for sale, but not with a specified price. The campus is located at 16805 New Halls Ferry Road, just […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine:Â The federal government provides Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds for projects that reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality by reducing vehicle exhaust emissions. Those federal funds are provided at the state level. MoDOT manages them for Missouri. At its Feb. 26 meeting, the St. Charles County Council introduced […]
From Gensler:Â The importance of central business districts (CBDs) cannot be overstated. According to the 2023 Gensler City Pulse study, people who feel that their central business district provides a great experience are 79% more likely to say that their city as a whole provides a great experience. This study, focused on the future of […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A developer is eyeing property next to Interstate 55 in south St. Louis County for a new 121-home subdivision. Chesterfield-based homebuilder McBride Homes has submitted a zoning request for the housing development, to be called The Grove at Grant’s Trail. The firm has the property under contract through an associated […]
From Construction Dive:  Nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.4% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.19 trillion, according to Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. The drop in January finally marks the end of a 19-month streak in construction spending growth, according to the report. Still, contractor confidence remains high, […]
From RiverBender: Tycon Builders celebrated the reopening of their business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 1, 2024. The roofing contracting business has recovered after a fire “decimated” the inside of their building last year, explained Director of Operations Jim Keller. Business never stopped during the renovation process, but the renovated building, located at […]
From Webster-Kirkwood Times:Â A small group of neighbors in Rock Hill is appealing to city leaders to reconsider the recent approval of a planned housing development that they fear will drastically change their cul-de-sac. The Rock Hill Board of Aldermen on Feb. 6 approved a plan from McKelvey Homes to build five new residences on […]
From Gensler: Formerly unprecedented climate events have become our new reality. In 2023 alone, a series of dangerous weather events have disrupted lives, halted economies, and taken over the daily news cycle. July 2023 was the hottest month on record. August 2023 saw the highest-ever average sea surface temperature. The climate crisis is accelerating — […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â Graybar, the Clayton-based distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products, has expanded its footprint in Colorado, even as union workers continue a local strike. The company closed Friday on its purchase of Blazer Electric Supply, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The Colorado business […]
From MRN: In 2022, the O’Fallon City Council approved proceeding with the creation of a Regional Law Enforcement Training Facility on 67 acres of undeveloped land at 115 Firma Road. The facility will be constructed in phases as funding becomes available from various sources. The full facility plan includes an outdoor firing range; an emergency […]
From NPR: School districts across Missouri are currently testing drinking water in their buildings for lead contamination — and some have already found it. A 2022 Missouri law requires schools to test drinking fountains, sinks and kitchen water sources for lead contamination. Districts have to complete that testing and report their findings publicly by next […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â A developer is offering two sets of properties for sale near the Major League Soccer stadium that could allow for ground-up development. Two of the roughly 8 acres in properties are vacant sites about a block north of CityPark stadium, the $461 million home of the St. Louis City SC […]
From MRN:Â Landowner Rick Pogue addressed the St. Peters Board of Aldermen at the Feb. 22 meeting to request an amendment to the current zoning requirements. He requested the change to allow Central Power Systems to rent the location behind the Arrowhead Building & Supply inc. facility on North Service Road. The Missouri-based Central Power […]
From Labor Tribune:Â Tradeswomen and women considering careers in the construction industry can sharpen their skills and learn new ones at one of Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) upcoming volunteer workdays. For each event, MOWIT partners with another 501(c)3 organization to provide quality construction services for free. Women are encouraged to bring PPE and hand […]
by Les Landes, Founder and Principal, Landes & Associates If there’s one thing you can count on with just about every business person, it’s their constant desire for things to improve. They want today to be better than yesterday, and tomorrow to be better than today. So it’s no surprise that “continuous improvement” was one […]
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