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From Forbes: The most common challenge organizations face when making their building or spaces more intelligent is knowing where to begin. In conversations about smart buildings or workplace technology, there’s often an inclination to jump to the latest tools or features. But the real opportunity doesn’t lie in chasing the newest product. It’s about stepping […]

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Editor’s Note: To explore ways to revitalize a historically underserved area, St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) commissioned a project focused on the Dr. Martin Luther King Drive corridor. SLDC worked with ESRI and other firms to create a lifelike, interactive city model that can be explored as if in a video game. From ESRI: In […]

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From ISHN: Project H.E.A.T. launches this month to provide heat safety education. 4 in 5 Americans have experienced the warning signs of heat exhaustion, according to a new survey for Extreme Heat Month this July from leading worker safety gear provider Ergodyne and fan-favorite hot sauce Cry Baby Craig’s. The survey marks the launch of […]

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From Dodge Construction Network: The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 6.8% in June to 225.1 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised May reading of 210.9. Over the month, commercial planning grew 7.3% while institutional planning improved 5.7%. “Nonresidential planning steadily improved in June, alongside strength in warehouse, recreational, and data center […]

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From ABC: Construction input prices increased 0.2% in June compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.3% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 2.1% higher than a year ago, while […]

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EquipmentShare, a leading technology-driven equipment rental and solutions provider in the United States, announced today that it has officially moved its state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas, effective June 30, 2025. The decision reflects the company’s long-term growth strategy and its commitment to aligning its operations with the regions where it is most involved […]

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The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Midwest Council recently elected its officers and board of directors to lead the organization. Mr. Matt Tucker with Affton Fabricating & Welding Co., Inc. was elected as the 2025-26-chapter president. Tucker succeeds Mr. Ryan Spell, Precision Analysis, Inc. Tucker will serve a one-year term as president, which began July 1 […]

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From Tech Crunch: Bedrock Robotics, an autonomous vehicle technology startup founded by veterans of Waymo and Segment, has been operating quietly for more than a year. Now, it’s breaking cover with an $80 million funding round from investors Eclipse and 8VC. Bedrock Robotics is focused on developing a self-driving kit that can be retrofitted to […]

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From REjournals: Albion Residential closed on its construction loan for Albion West End, the company’s first development in the St. Louis market. Financed by Pacific Life Insurance Company, the loan enables construction to begin immediately on the 30-story luxury residential tower, with completion expected in Spring 2027. Albion Residential has partnered with leading design-build firm […]

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Builder MBG will turn over the first building for occupancy this month at the Hearthstone at Autumn Hollow in Wentzville, Mo. The entire five-building, 108-unit luxury apartments will be completed in January of 2026. Mia Rose Holdings and J.V. Lombardo are co-developing the apartment community, which includes numerous amenities. Located at 1000 Autumn Hollow Circle, […]

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Editor’s Note: Groundbreaking took place last October on the new $46M City of St. Louis 911 Center but, as this KMOV report notes, work just began last week. The largest share of the project’s cost, about $27 million, will come from the city’s American Rescue Plan Act allocation. FGM Architects designed the building, and Kozeny […]

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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 […]

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From Resident Magazine: St. Louis, a city with a rich cultural legacy and one of America’s most iconic landmarks, is poised to redefine its skyline and urban identity. While known historically for its gateway role in westward expansion, the city is now experiencing a modern evolution rooted in architectural ambition, strategic development, and sustainable innovation. […]

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by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum What should we call the effort by St. Louis Board of Aldermen President Megan Green to push through a reduction in minimum residential lot sizes to make it easier to build needed homes in the City? How about “a start”? Since the May 16th tornado members of our […]

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From Mercy: A long-term commitment to achieving sustainability goals has earned 21 Mercy facilities a top national award for responsible stewardship of energy and water. The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) announced 15 Mercy hospitals and six other Mercy facilities earned its Sustained Performance Award for 2025. The award goes to health care […]

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From KSDK: Unanswered questions and growing concerns surround a proposed data center in St. Charles that’s nearing final approval. A 440-acre site known only as “Project Cumulus” has been referenced in St. Charles City documents since at least March. The proposed site, located inside the already-polluted Elm Point groundwater well field, asked the St. Charles […]

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Ashley Hoolihan, AIA, LEED GA, project manager and associate and Amanda Truemper, AIA, LEED BD+C, senior project manager and associate have joined the ownership group of St. Louis-based architecture, planning, urban design and interiors firm Trivers. As associate principals, Hoolihan and Truemper will help lead the firm alongside principals Joe Brinkmann, AIA, LEED AP; Joel […]

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From St. Louis Public Radio: The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has taken steps to help ease an affordable housing shortage in the city. The board on Friday approved without opposition a piece of legislation that reduces the lot size needed to build single and some two-family homes. Changes also were sent to Mayor Cara […]

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From the City of Cleveland: The City of Cleveland announced today a major step forward in its housing initiative, naming four manufacturer finalists in its Request for Proposals (RFP) process, and securing the site for a future off-site construction housing factory. Following a competitive review process, the City has selected the following construction manufacturers as […]

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From St. Louis Magazine: Yesterday, the Gateway Arch Park Foundation announced some big news: It has closed on the purchase of the Millennium Hotel. Using The Cordish Companies to redevelop the long-vacant eyesore into luxury apartments, high-end office space, and more, they aim to better connect the 4.2-acre site with the Gateway Arch and the […]

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