Editor’s Note: As of Monday (March 24th) HB 939 had been second read and referred to the Missouri Senate. From US Glass Metal and Glazing: A Missouri bill to prevent local governments from imposing or maintaining policies that would enhance sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental measures if they impact affordability passed the Missouri House of […]
From St. Louis Magazine: Opera Theatre of Saint Louis announced today (March 24th) it’s under contract to purchase what’s been described as “the most valuable real estate in the St. Louis area”—6.7 acres of the Caleres company headquarters in downtown Clayton. The opera nonprofit aims to raze the main building and construct in its place a […]
Dennis “Denny” Coleman, longtime head of the St. Louis County Economic Council and the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on February 26, 2025. He was 75. Mr. Coleman attended St. Louis University High School, St. Louis University (BA), the University of Wisconsin (MS), and the John F. […]
Great Rivers Greenway broke ground Monday morning on the north connector section of the Brickline Greenway that traverses north St. Louis and will connect Fairground Park to Midtown. Over the next two years of construction, the project will transform portions of North Grand Blvd. and Spring Ave., adding dedicated bike and pedestrian paths and reducing […]
When Forest Park Forever (FPF) reimagined the Park’s boathouse in 2003 as a waterfront destination with cafe dining it became an immediate hit. Now the Park wants to update the facility with enhancements that enhance its utilization, including through the winter months. Forest Park Forever, in cooperation with the City of St. Louis Department of […]
Sarah Hannah, the former managing partner of a national consultancy premised on people-focused management, has joined Guarantee Electrical Company (GECO), a 100% employee-owned organization, as its first-ever Chief People Officer. Hannah will spearhead GECO’s comprehensive people strategy and talent development initiatives while strengthening the company’s distinctive employee-ownership culture. Hannah brings more than two decades of […]
From St. Louis Review: St. Alphonsus Liguori “Rock” Church Parish has received a $500,000 grant to go toward preserving the church’s 120-plus-year-old stained-glass windows. The parish was one of 30 Black churches across the country — and the only Catholic church — to receive a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation through its […]
From Edwardsville Intelligencer: Construction on the state-of-the-art health science complex on the campus of SIUE has continued since the groundbreaking on Sept. 7, 2023. The health science complex will be the future home of SIUE’s School of Pharmacy and School of Nursing. In total, the complex will be 215,000 square feet. The School of Pharmacy […]
The St. Louis region ranks second in the United States for minerals and ores exports, primarily including metals and metal products. The availability of economically viable rare earth elements coupled with unparalleled transportation access and skilled workforce, is credited with attracting investment and contributing to the 39.3% increase in iron and steel mill employment experienced […]
Russell “Russ” Lee Burns, recently retired president and CEO of Clayco, died on March 20th. At the time of Mr. Burns retirement in late 2024, Clayco Founder and Executive Chairman Bob Clark wrote a tribute essay titled, Russ Burns: A Whole Bunch of Something. Mr. Burns was born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN and graduated […]
From St. Louis Magazine: When Greater St. Louis Inc. was formed four years ago, Bob Clark wasn’t among the investors. The founder and executive chairman of Clayco is a St. Louis native who retains a deep interest in local affairs—and, despite moving his headquarters to Chicago, maintains a residence and some 800 employees in the […]
In light of the rapidly evolving landscape around US immigration policy, AGC of America has published an online resource center for contractors. Contractors can explore essential resources and information on topics such as ICE site visits, I-9 & E-Verify processes, and more to safeguard their business and stay in compliance with rapidly changing guidelines. The […]
“What’s Next” is the theme of Construction Forum’s 2024 annual report, which you can access by clicking this link. The report will be available in print form shortly. To order a copy email info@constructforstl.org. “With rededication to its position as the industry’s premier communication, collaboration, and convening channel; strong program metrics; and innovative new initiatives, […]
From Industry Week: With the current administration’s emphasis on cracking down on illegal immigrants, employers can expect that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will be either showing up on their property or conducting audits to examine whether any employees are not authorized to work. Even if everyone in the workplace has nothing to fear, the […]
From National Public Radio: In 1980, Lauren Sugerman was enrolled in a vocational program aimed at getting more women and Black Americans into the steel mills. Then, an industrial giant came calling. It had won a federal contract to maintain and repair elevators for the Chicago Housing Authority. Under an executive order signed 15 years […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Advanced manufacturing and workforce development centers have proliferated over the past few years in the St. Louis area. Fueled by federal and state funding, the multimillion-dollar facilities have an ambitious mission: to provide skilled workers for existing businesses, attract new companies and help boost the population of the metro area. […]
From Spectrum News: An eager crowd of Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) staff, Missouri politicians and onlookers, gathered in Foristell for a MoDOT ceremonious groundbreaking of the second Improve I-70 project: Warrenton to Wentzville. that we’re going through.” In the next three years of construction, crews will add a third lane to both westbound and eastbound I-70 […]
From Industrial Safety & Hygiene News: Can OSHA, never beloved by many businesses, survive this onslaught? The U.S. Department of Education announced March 11 that it’s cutting its workforce nearly in half — 1,300 workers — a move that Education Secretary Linda McMahon said is a first step toward eliminating the department. (There are 1,865 […]
From National Association of Home Builders: Scarcity and an acute, sustained rise in building material costs — from softwood lumber to distribution transformers — are driving up the cost to construct homes and harming housing affordability. There are several factors driving this trend, notably inflationary pressures and global factors, including trade uncertainty. NAHB estimates that $204 […]
NewGround, a St. Louis-based international architectural design and build firm, announces the addition of Danielle Calcara in the newly created role of senior vice president of marketing. She brings 17 years of experience in marketing and, together with the current marketing team, further positions NewGround as a brand leader in the industry. Danielle will lead […]
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