Before he came to his current position, Dr. John Gaal had decades of experience in collaborating with educational institutions and non-profit organizations on worker wellness. After leaving the Carpenters where he was director of workforce and training in 2019, he helped Washington University with a worker opioid research project and University of Missouri Extension with […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: On Dec. 12, Chicken N Pickle opened in the Riverpointe development along the Missouri River. The so-called “eatertainment” complex encompasses 2.5 acres of riverfront property and has 11 indoor and outdoor pickleball courts on 76,850 square feet within its fenced boundary. In a press statement announcing its opening, CEO Brad Clarke […]
From U.S. Census Bureau: Even among bachelor’s degree holders in the same field of study, women generally earned significantly less than men in 2022, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. A recently released table package shows that men with a bachelor’s degree or higher earned more than women with the same […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:Â The city of Webster Groves is asking residents to vote on a $22.1 million bond issue to fund a complete overhaul of the aging aquatic center and a list of other parks and recreation projects that city leaders say could be transformational for the historic suburb. Proposition W, on the April […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Bryan Road in O’Fallon begins at West Terra Lane, just north of I-70, to its south terminus at Route 364 South Outer Road, where it becomes Winghaven Boulevard. Traveling on Bryan Road south, a driver currently must cross intersections with traffic lights at I-70 (two separate entry/exit ramps with their own […]
Site work has commenced on the new U-Haul center in Wentzville, Missouri, at the intersection of Hwy 70 & David Hoekel Parkway. IMPACT Strategies is leading the construction of the new 124,056-square-foot self-storage facility being built on 7.47 acres. It will be IMPACT’s third project with U-Haul, the industry leader in DIY moving since 1945. […]
From BuildSteel:Â Valley Park Fire Protection District, Engine House No. 2, in Valley Park, Missouri, features cold-formed steel (CFS) framing, a framing choice that saved on the material required for the project and one that helped keep the construction on schedule. Valley Park Fire Station 2, Valley Park, Missouri, features cold-formed steel (CFS) framing. Station […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A new home-construction boom is revving up in St. Charles County as developers move to build more than 1,200 houses in western O’Fallon. The largest of the proposed developments, known as Harvest at Hopewell, would feature 896 homes on 261 acres. The second, The Villages at Post Farms, plans 335 homes […]
From ProBuilder:Â While 2023 saw the highest participation rate of women in the workforce to date, when it comes to construction, women make up just 14% of that industry’s workforce and only 4% of the trades. In an effort to explore how the Biden-Harris administration can help women enter the construction industry and succeed in […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A dispute between a hotelier and labor union over organizing efforts has threatened a proposal to renovate a beleaguered downtown St. Louis hotel with an iconic World’s Fair mural. If the $46 million project is killed, it will cause the city to lose out on tens of thousands of dollars of […]
From Gensler: We are learning to design for future flexibility. For example, if we are designing for an office building but we know that in three years we might need to convert it to residential, we can do so. So, it’s a matter of understanding all the moving parts and pieces and allowing for tenant […]
From Facilitesnet:Â In the facilities management industry, workplace accidents, such as falls, chemical exposure, overexertion and electrocution, are all too common. Employee safety is a top priority for employers, and safety measures are required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which is why many employers have a plan in place, if or when, […]
From KDSK:Â One nonprofit is continuing to change lives in its community. Beyond Housing has joined forces with BJC Healthcare to create affordable homes in Pagedale. This is the first time the nonprofit is working with the hospital system, which is their lender. Chris Krehmeyer, Beyond Housing President and CEO, said this project is much […]
From Spectrum News:Â State and local officials on Tuesday celebrated the ceremonial end to a $278 million project that brings major changes to an 8-mile stretch portion of I-270 in north St. Louis County. The project rebuilt eight interchanges on a highway corridor between the Lindbergh and Highway 367 exits. It also added a lane […]
From BuildSteel:Â A new report from the National Apartment Association indicates the U.S. must add 4.3 million apartments by 2035 to meet the anticipated housing demand. The lack of housing has presented opportunities for multifamily developers as a massive supply of homes is needed to fill this need. A growing number of building professionals are […]
From Gensler:Â Higher education is facing significant challenges that are forcing institutions to reexamine their operations and role. Declining enrollment, rising costs, and questions about the value of a traditional degree have created uncertainty around the future. In response, many colleges and universities are looking for ways to right-size their physical infrastructure and focus on […]
Wiegmann Associates’ engineering manager, Todd Jacks, has been recognized as one of the top 40 young HVAC industry professionals by The ACHR NEWS magazine. Each year, the industry trade publication’s Top 40 Under 40 contest selects individuals who are driving the industry into the next generation. Jacks was chosen for his visionary leadership, technical capabilities […]
The 250-plus people attending Construction Forum’s panel discussion at Maryville University last Friday (Dec. 8) heard the industry’s top leaders take on the good, the bad, and the promising of the St. Louis construction industry’s future. Participating in the panel were: • John Buescher, president, central region, McCarthy • Margaret McDonald, senior principal, HOK • […]
Growing demand for optimal freezer-cooler space by the food and pharma industry has spurred Crawford Hoying to partner with BGO Cold Storage to develop a 179,000-square-foot facility in Columbus, Ohio. Contegra Construction Co. is building the flexible facility for single or multiple tenants. The development team is seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) […]
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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