From Construction Dive: Infrastructure and capital projects are being hit hard by rising financing costs, inflation and expensive lawsuits, but the latter issue is one builders have some power to mitigate. Contractors can empower themselves by understanding the causes of cost disputes and overruns, and curb the losses of money and time these conflicts routinely […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The company that touted plans to remake wine country here is selling another property in its redevelopment vision, causing some area officials to worry the company is further scaling back its ambitious plans. The Florida-based Hoffmann Family of Cos. has listed 10 acres for sale in Warren County near the Washington […]
From Reuters: Two years after President Joe Biden signed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law, his administration has launched 40,000 projects aimed at rebuilding America, according to his infrastructure czar, Mitch Landrieu. The White House wants Biden to gain maximum credit for the projects to help him in his fight for re-election, with a […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The delayed effects of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve since March 2022 are being felt across St. Louis as developers build fewer projects and say that banks are handing out fewer loans. Developers said banks are becoming more selective about which projects they finance. As a result, they’re […]
From Construction Dive: Nothing gets built without labor. And labor is growing ever harder to come by. Even as fewer construction workers leave their jobs, whether by their own decisions or through layoffs, openings in the industry shot up in September 15% month-over-month to 431,000 total openings. Those positions need to be filled, and some […]
From KSDK: Cities can plan for development, like where to allow a Starbucks and where new buildings can go … but they can’t tell a creek which way to wind. For leaders of Wildwood in west St. Louis County, that’s the problem. A wayward watershed is taking over and it could cost taxpayers thousands. “It’s […]
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 […]
Gray Design Group, recognized as one of the Largest Interior Design Firms by the Saint Louis Business Journal and as a Rising Giant by Interior Design, proudly announces significant advancements in its leadership team, solidifying the firm’s commitment to elevating talent to deliver transformative spaces for our clients. Advancements in Leadership Strengthen Firm’s Growth Strategy […]
Spellman Brady & Company, an award-winning interior design firm, is proud to announce the completion of the interior design for a new five-story, 64-unit independent living building for Friendship Village of Tempe, Arizona. Spellman Brady & Company (SBC) was responsible for selecting the interior finishes, as well as the selection and procurement of the furnishings […]
Goley Insulation, a family-owned business specializing in residential and commercial insulation solutions, today proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary. Founded in Dupo, Illinois in 1973, Goley Insulation is literally embedded in the walls of the communities they serve–homes and office buildings to stadiums and entertainment venues. Today, the business is as strong and influential as ever, […]
From RiverBender: The Godfrey Village Board of Trustees voted 5-1 to amend its Electrical Code on Tuesday, including the creation of an “electrical inspector” position, registration and permit requirements for major electrical work, and more. “The electrical inspector shall have the authority to review, inspect and approve all electrical drawings, specifications, installations and equipment,” according […]
From Call Newspapers: The St. Louis County Department of Transportation is holding two public meetings this month about a roundabout project at the Yaeger Road and Milburn Road intersection in South County. The first meeting will be held in-person from 4:30 to 7:30 PM Wednesday, Nov. 15 in the Oakville High School library, 5557 Milburn […]
From Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Immediately after the Federal Reserve began increasing interest rates in March 2022, construction activity in the single-family housing market began to slow. Homebuilders had been facing higher costs and construction delays due to supply chain disruptions. In many cases prospective buyers of these new homes had agreed to […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The first apartments are open at the former MetLife office campus in south St. Louis County, part of a mixed-use redevelopment that includes one of the largest office-to-residential conversions in the St. Louis region. The 600,000-square-foot former insurance company headquarters, at 13045 Tesson Ferry Road, is being converted into The […]
What could happen if firms in the built environment took a proactive approach to developing relationships and building capacity for non-traditional firms? In the case of design practice CannonDesign it resulted in a program that spread organically from St. Louis across the CannonDesign offices nationwide, and is even being emulated by competitors. This video produced […]
McCarthy Holdings, Inc., one of the nation’s largest commercial construction companies, is pleased to announce Ian Pope has joined the firm as director of sustainability. In this role, he will oversee McCarthy’s national sustainability program as part of McCarthy’s corporate social responsibility commitment, including overall strategy, reporting and implementation across the company’s jobsites and offices. […]
Each year the editors of Building Design + Construction (BD+C) honor 40 architects, engineers, contractors and real estate developers under 40 years old for their career achievements, passion for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) profession, involvement with AEC industry organizations, and community service. Ashley Hoolihan, AIA, LEED Green Associate, project manager and associate at […]
Tarlton Corp. garnered the AGCMO 2023 Project of the Year Award in the Specialty Contractor/Subcontractor category for its work on the Proton Therapy Vault Concrete project for POINTCORE Construction. The honor was presented to the Tarlton team Nov. 2 at the 26th Annual Construction Keystone Awards Gala. Concrete is blocked out of two sides of […]
From West Newsmagazine: The city of Chesterfield plans to appeal the circuit court’s ruling that awarded Energy Marketing 709, LLC, a $2 million verdict against the city, individual council members and city employees. On Oct. 20, jurors found in favor of Energy Marketing (EM) for an unconstitutional taking, awarding damages of $2 million, plus costs. […]
From Building Design + Construction: The architectural domain constantly offers challenges. Tackling them with innovation and expertise is the very essence of an architect’s job. We often find opportunities buried within the greatest challenges of a project when we stop to look. We took on an exceptional project for a mother-daughter duo with vast experience […]
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