ConstructionForum 🕸

The St. Louis Business Journal has honored a collaborative effort that included IBEW Local 1 and NECA contractors to restore power in tornado ravaged areas of North St. Louis. In April, the business publication will present an Innovation in Philanthropy Award to the ReConnect STL team orchestrating a pioneering community recovery initiative. That team includes […]

The post IBEW Local 1 and NECA Contractors Honored for Tornado Power Restoration Efforts appeared first on Construction Forum.

A federal judge Tuesday (Feb. 24th) sentenced Coretta “Cory” Elliott, owner of CMT, LLC, doing business as CMT Roofing, LLC, to three years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered her to pay $1.7 million in restitution for fraudulently obtaining federal pandemic relief funds. Elliott previously pleaded guilty in U.S. […]

The post Cory Elliott, CMT Roofing Owner, Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for $1.7M PPP Fraud appeared first on Construction Forum.

Construction Forum has opened nominations for the 2026 Building Tomorrow Awards (BTA). The BTAs recognize individuals and organizations advancing the St. Louis region’s built environment through leadership, collaboration, and measurable outcomes. The event is the Forum’s sole fundraising event of the year. The 2025 awards raised $42,917 for programs supporting the Forum’s Mission: To facilitate […]

The post Forum Opens Nominations for 2026 Building Tomorrow Awards Recognizing Measurable Impact appeared first on Construction Forum.

From Construction Dive: Sean Kilcrease is moving up the depth chart at Nissan Stadium. But he’s not a member of the home team Tennessee Titans — he’s a quality control inspector. Kilcrease, 24, is a Nashville native and an employee of Baker Construction, a Monroe, Ohio, firm that bills itself as the nation’s largest concrete […]

The post NFL Stadium Build Team Creates “Training Camp” for Prospective Construction Workers appeared first on Construction Forum.

From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Dan Geiler, a retired former EMS first responder and member of the International Fire Fighters Association (IAFF)Local 2665, spent years assisting others in their time of need. This month, it was Geiler who was on the receiving end of the help. On Feb. 7, a group of volunteers from […]

The post Local 562 Members, Contractors Aid Retired EMS Worker With Plumbing Repairs appeared first on Construction Forum.

A free “Hard Hat Courage,” two-hour informational breakfast at 8:00AM on March 4th at Laborers Local 42 hall will equip construction leaders with tools to recognize warning signs of suicide and implement prevention strategies. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) Missouri Chapter is hosting the program. AFSP’s Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide […]

The post Talk Saves Lives: Free “Hard Hat Courage” Suicide Prevention Breakfast Set for March 4th appeared first on Construction Forum.

From St. Louis Business Journal: St. Charles County leaders advanced legislation Monday that would create a special taxing-style district tied to the proposed Trailside Farms subdivision along Highway N, drawing both support and criticism from residents and officials during a public hearing. The County Council held the required hearing Monday on a petition to form […]

The post St. Charles County Advances Special Taxing District for 470-Home Trailside Farms Project appeared first on Construction Forum.

From First Alert 4: The city of Arnold is continuing to buy homes in a subdivision for the controversial Arnold Parkway road project that was previously believed to be cancelled. The home buyouts have residents concerned about rising crime in their neighborhood. The focus is on 38 houses in the Key West Estates subdivision near […]

The post Arnold Continues Buying Homes in Subdivision for Controversial Road Plan appeared first on Construction Forum.

From West Newsmagazine: Two residential developments proposed in Wildwood with similar requests were met with different results. Both projects were postponed from the January Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission meeting. One is a request from Whalen Custom Homes. The developer is seeking a waiver to the centralized wastewater treatment system requirement. Instead, a total of […]

The post Similar Proposals, Different Results on Projects in Wildwood appeared first on Construction Forum.

The St. Charles County Community Development Department is seeking public comments on the draft Stormwater Management Plan (PDF). The plan details how St. Charles County plans to address stormwater pollution in the unincorporated county for the next 5 years. Residents of unincorporated St. Charles County are encouraged to review the plan and submit comments by […]

The post St. Charles County Seeks Public Input on Stormwater Management Plan appeared first on Construction Forum.

From Leader Publications: James Hardie Building Products Inc. is taking Public Water Supply District No. 12 to court in order to detach from the district and instead receive its water from Crystal City. The litigation would lead to months more delays in development for the international home supply manufacturing company, said government relations director Mackenzie […]

The post Tussle Over Water Ties Up James Hardie Project appeared first on Construction Forum.

The city of Chesterfield is holding two open house events to provide residents with new information on updates to its aquatic center, and give them a chance for feedback on potential designs. From 4:00 – 7:00 PM on March 5 and 9:00 AM – noon on March 7 at Chesterfield City Hall, the city will […]

The post Aquatic Center Designs to be Shared With Residents appeared first on Construction Forum.

PARIC, one of the nation’s largest privately owned construction companies, has promoted Michael Picker to a new leadership role of Vice President of Strategic Growth. In his new position, Picker, with more than 25 years of construction experience, will be responsible for growth strategy and development to maintain and enhance the company’s recent and current […]

The post PARIC Adds Strategic Growth Position, Promotes Michael Picker appeared first on Construction Forum.

From Leader Publications: The $246 million I-55 corridor improvement project in Jefferson County is expected to finish in the winter of 2026-2027, Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) spokesmen recently told the Leader. But in the meantime, they said, drivers will continue to face headaches tied to construction. Jordan Dalaviras, MoDOT area liaison for Franklin and […]

The post MODOT Says End in Sight for I-55 Project appeared first on Construction Forum.

Ellen Zimmer has joined Tarlton, one of St. Louis’ largest general contracting and construction management firms, as chief financial officer and vice president to oversee the company’s financial strategy, accounting, treasury and long-term planning initiatives. Zimmer brings more than 20 years of accounting and finance experience in the region to Tarlton’s executive leadership team. A […]

The post Ellen Zimmer Joins Tarlton as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President appeared first on Construction Forum.

From Bob Clark Beyond: One memory that has stayed with me from my dad is his belief that when things matter, you do not flinch at the first sign of difficulty. You stay the course. Not stubbornly, not blindly, but with conviction rooted in purpose. That lesson has come back to me often, especially during […]

The post Clayco’s Bob Clark on Building the Future of EV Manufacturing in Normal, IL appeared first on Construction Forum.

From KMOV: Population loss is at the core of nearly every issue the region faces, especially when it comes to economic development and housing. Understanding the history of those shifts has been a key part of First Alert Forward. Tonight, reporters David Amelotti and Nathan Vickers took an in-depth look at some of the trends […]

The post VIDEO: Understanding Population Decline in STL appeared first on Construction Forum.

From CPWR, The Center for Construction Research and Training: Last week the February edition of REASON (Resources and Effective programs Addressing Suicide and Opioids Now) – a quarterly newsletter from NABTU and CPWR that shares solutions, research, and resources – highlighted 2024 overdose and suicide data. Those figures demonstrate that prevention efforts are making a difference. Among construction […]

The post Construction Worker Overdose Deaths Plummet, Suicides Decline appeared first on Construction Forum.

From STL Today: The owner of the vacant AT&T office tower in downtown St. Louis is renewing his push for state and local support of his $350 million redevelopment plan, saying the central business district’s revitalization hinges on it.  Owner Charles Goldman envisions turning the skyscraper at Ninth and Chestnut streets into a destination where people can shop, […]

The post Owner of ATT Tower Renews Push for Public Support of Redevelopment Plan appeared first on Construction Forum.

From St. Louis Magazine: Affordable housing developers are speaking out, saying that rules passed by the City of St. Louis one year ago are making it almost impossible for them to build new housing. The culprit, Board Bill 155, was backed by labor unions and won unanimous passage at the Board of Aldermen last February. It […]

The post Developers Say St. Louis’ Rules Will Halt Affordable Housing appeared first on Construction Forum.