From UMSL Daily:  Transform UMSL is a bold and ambitious initiative designed to reimagine the University of Missouri–St. Louis and build the metropolitan campus of the future. For 60 years, UMSL has served the St. Louis region, and it continues to Rise Up for St. Louis by delivering on its commitment to lead the region in driving inclusive […]
From FOX: There’s big news about one of the biggest projects ever in St. Louis: a dramatic, billion-dollar-plus overhaul of the South Riverfront, known as Gateway South. FOX 2 has confirmed key developments; the project is actually happening. Nearly a year ago, FOX 2 learned of the massive plan to revitalize the derelict old warehouse […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Maryville University has dropped plans to build an esports arena that school officials had hoped would have raised Maryville’s status in the multibillion-dollar competitive video gaming industry and driven more revenue to the college and city. The private university had partnered with local developer Keat Properties on redeveloping an old shopping […]
The Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (TRRA) and the St. Louis Regional Freightway teamed up on August 10 to host a Rail Freight Tour to raise awareness of one of the nation’s largest rail hubs, with a focus on investment needs and opportunities for both freight and passenger rail and associated roads and bridges […]
McCarthy Building Companies has been selected by ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company, to build a $400 million state-of-the-art lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery materials manufacturing plant in St. Louis. The new facility is expected to be the first commercial-scale LFP battery materials manufacturing plant in the United States and will serve as the […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:Â The old City Workhouse has sat empty for more than a year now. But one day, that silent mass of concrete could be replaced by open air, roaring engines, a cheering crowd and a checkered flag. A racetrack is one of several possible futures city officials are now considering for 23 […]
Greg Mohler, head of Planning Design and Construction (PD&C) for BJC Healthcare will retire in April of 2024, Bob Cannon, BJC Group President announced the retirement in an email to BJC Toolbox participants on Tuesday (Aug. 15). Mike Hayes, currently the healthcare market leader for PARIC Corporation, will return to BJC, to lead PD&C, Cannon […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The stone arches and brick hallways of Fanning Middle School weren’t vacant long before a developer pitched a plan to transform the Tower Grove property into affordable housing. It also didn’t take long before some neighbors voiced concerns. And then they sued the city to stop the project. “We stand for […]
Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has added three new team members: Junior Theolus as Project Administrator and Diversity Monitor, Patrick Jeep as Project Controls Scheduler and Chris Draper as Project Engineer and Construction Manager. In his role as Project Administrator and Diversity Monitor, Junior Theolus’ responsibilities include tracking contract changes, submittals and RFIs, creating presentations, managing, […]
by Chris Krehmeyer, CEO of Beyond Housing We spend a lot of time in St. Louis talking about all the things that are wrong with our region. From our declining population and drop out of the list of the top 20 metro regions to our difficulty in attracting talent and our reputation as an area […]
IMPACT Strategies broke ground on Hoyleton Youth & Family Services (HYFS) new residential campus at the end of July with special guests, Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director, Marc D. Smith & Hoyleton Youth and Family Services President and CEO, Chris Cox. As the design builder on the project, IMPACT […]
Amid a serious labor shortage in the national construction industry, the St. Louis Carpenters Union is bringing back a time-honored tradition. This past week, the union held its first apprentice graduation ceremony in more than 20 years. “There are currently half a million unfilled trades jobs in the United States, threatening infrastructure and other major […]
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 St. Louis Business Journal:Â A St. Louis-based family of companies focused on hospitality has promoted one of its executives to a new role. Linda Eigelberger has been promoted to chief commercial officer of Midas Enterprises from her previous position as senior vice president and principal at Midas Hospitality, Midas Enterprises said in a news release. […]
From West Newsmagazine: The historic flood of 1993 took away so much – residences, businesses and agricultural property, yet, because of it, so much more has evolved. What was once a predominantly rural community known as Gumbo Flats, has transformed into a thriving metropolis with retail, restaurants, hotels, an entertainment district and athletic complexes. Prior […]
From St. Louis Public Radio:Â Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation Tuesday designed to help the state recruit and retain young talent in the workforce. The Intern and Apprentice Recruitment Act, which easily passed in the legislature earlier this year, encourages businesses to grow the number of interns or apprentices they employ. It offers companies […]
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Roofers and Waterproofers Local 2 and its international, the United Union of Roofers Waterproofers and Allied Workers, recently partnered with GAF Roofing Academy to provide comprehensive low slope commercial roofing training for applicants seeking a career in the commercial roofing industry. “On Graduation Day, June 23, a hiring event was […]
From World Record Academy: St. Louis, Missouri, United States–The World’s Largest Chess Piece (WLCP) in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, measures 20 feet tall (6.096 m) and 9 feet, 2 inches (2.79 m) in diameter at the base and weighs a whopping 10,860 pounds (4,926 kg); it is 53 times larger than its model—the “Championship Staunton” king […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Downtown’s newest hotel — and art museum — is now open. 21c Museum Hotel opened Tuesday in the 95-year-old former YMCA building on Locust Street after several years of construction. The boutique hotel offers 173 rooms and over 14,000 square feet of museum exhibition space spread throughout the 10-story building. The […]
From Illinois Business Journal:Â Vermeer Midwest, a recognized merchandiser of heavy industrial and agricultural equipment will be breaking ground on a new facility in Collinsville later this year. Vermeer Midwest opened its current location on March 1 of this year. The new building will accommodate more storage space, training areas and service bays. The new […]
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