From Builder Online: When McKinsey asked the chief operating officer of one of America’s largest home builders how generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) could impact his industry, his response came down to two familiar words for home builders: opportunity and risk. With $4.5 billion invested in Gen AI startups in 2022 alone, and McKinsey’s Global […]
From The Telegraph: Work at the new Alton solar farm on part of the property of the old Alton City Landfill at Alby and Industrial Drive is drawing closer to seeing the installation of the solar panels. Work is underway this week, installing a chain link fence with barbed wire around the site to secure […]
From The Family Handyman: It’s well-known there aren’t enough young people entering the skilled trades. With society pushing them toward college versus trade school and careers in technology over the past few decades, most grow up expecting to land an office job. Skilled trades have been viewed as less enticing, with fewer people pursuing careers […]
From Building Design + Construction: Magnet schools emerged on the K-12 scene as early as the 1960s to establish a public education option that met multiple goals: Attracting a diverse student body from across a school district, supporting students with specific interests, and offering equitable opportunities resulting in high levels of academic success. Today, over […]
From Reuters: The Biden administration on Monday said it will invest $2 billion in 150 federal building projects across 39 states that use materials that minimize carbon emissions, its latest effort to tackle climate change through government purchasing power. The General Services Administration will prioritize the purchase of asphalt, concrete, glass and steel produced and […]
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 […]
On November 2nd the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) announced the winners of the 2023 Keystone construction industry awards at its Construction Awards gala at the River City Casino Hotel. Tom Ackerman, KMOX Radio sports director, served as emcee for the program that showcased the achievements and talents of Missouri’s construction industry. AGCMO also […]
From ENR: The Kings Bay Dry Dock Recapitalization was the U.S. Navy facility’s first major overhaul in its three-decade history. The project is expected to support fleet operations 50 years into the future as even larger, Columbia Class submarines are phased into service. The Alberici-Mortenson joint venture completed the project on time in September 2022 […]
The Making an IMPACT Foundation, a charitable foundation established by IMPACT Strategies of Fairview Heights, IL, held its second annual Sporting Clay Classic earlier this fall. The event was held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL. All proceeds were donated to Hoyleton Youth & Family Services for their Home for Healing […]
Midwest based Russell, a commercial construction and real estate development firm, is excited to announce it has been awarded the prestigious contract for the construction of the $48 MM St. Louis Community College (STLCC) Forest Park Transportation Center project. This flagship project, a cornerstone in educational and workforce development for the St. Louis metro area, […]
From Call Newspapers: Tensions were high at the Oct. 10 Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen meeting as a petition for a text amendment to amend the text of the Sunset Hills Unified Development Ordinance to create a new multi-family zoning district was discussed. Before the board first was Rob Golterman, the attorney representing the applicant, […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A St. Louis County judge on Monday granted a temporary restraining order against the city of Maryland Heights, ordering the government not to violate the terms of its lease with the operator of a youth sports complex. A hearing on a preliminary injunction is set for Nov. 20 before Judge […]
S. M. Wilson & Co. is now working with Northwest R-I School District as its Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) to manage the projects approved through Proposition S. Last spring, the voters approved Northwest School District’s zero-tax increase bond issue for $28 Million to fund district-wide improvements. Paragon Architecture provides professional architectural services. Through Proposition […]
From Commercial Observer: The American dream of owning a home is becoming increasingly elusive for many. In the United States, the cost of housing has reached staggering levels, posing a significant challenge for individuals and families striving to secure a place to call home. As of the second quarter of 2023, the median price for […]
From The St. Louis American: The “Boosting Black Business Brunch” at the Mixery Room in University City on Oct. 28, 2023, was an inspirational celebration of Black entrepreneurs and those working to increase Black business-ownership in the region. Sponsored by Kwame Construction and Millstone Weber, Anika Porter, Lifespiration marketing firm CEO, hosted the event which […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: An innovation district that’s the centerpiece of a $1.2 billion project on the riverfront south of downtown will hold a modular housing design competition for universities in what is intended to be a global showcase for sustainable and innovation design. The Gateway South Innovation District – planned for the Chouteau’s […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A large St. Louis construction company claimed in October that it’s out at least $1.5 million due to the actions of a roofing firm it hired. Midas Construction, which is part of Midas Enterprises, said in a lawsuit filed in St. Louis County Circuit Court that in 2022 and 2023 […]
From Construction Dive: National nonresidential construction spending inched higher by 0.3% in September to a seasonally adjusted annualized basis of $1.1 trillion, according to a new Associated Builders and Contractors analysis. After a revision flipped May’s 0.2% drop to a 0.9% gain, September’s jump now indicates the 16th consecutive month of expansion, primarily due to […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A new report calls St. Louis a “reinventing” market, as the region fell slightly in a ranking of overall real estate prospects. The report, called 2024 Emerging Trends in Real Estate and put out by the Urban Land Institute and PwC, categorized St. Louis as a “reinventing market,” eastern and […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: Crown Candy Kitchen owner Andy Karandzieff is tired of seeing drivers blast through the four-way stop at the intersection by his restaurant in Old North St. Louis. “People drive with no regard for anything but themselves,” he said. “I tell people, ‘You shouldn’t worry about getting shot in St. Louis, […]
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