From St. Louis Business Journal:Â Hammer & Steel Inc., a Hazelwood-based distributor of deep-foundation drilling and pile-driving equipment in the United States and Canada, has partnered with a private equity investor. Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Argonaut Private Equity announced Monday that what’s now called Hammer & Steel Global LLC is part of it’s Fund V portfolio. An […]
From Riverbender.com: Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $26.5 million in funding for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure and Housing Rehabilitation. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. “Every community in Illinois deserves up-to-date water […]
From National Catholic Reporter: In another time, if there were a reference to “vocational education” at the secondary school level in U.S. Catholicism, it would likely be about a high school seminary. But today, some Catholic high schools are acknowledging that college may not be the ultimate path for all of their students and are […]
West Star Aviation announced the completion of its new hangar at the East Alton facility, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 27th. The project, which began construction on July 6th, 2023 underscores growth in the MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) segment of the aviation industry. The expansion adds 75,700 square feet of space, bringing the […]
A collaborative event at CORTEX Thursday night connected emerging technologies in construction with the industry’s emerging leaders. Construction Forum’s Emerging Leaders partnered with Built Interior Construction, DIRTT, and BLDD Architects for a networking session followed by an informative panel discussion about prefabricated construction. The event was sponsored by Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois. The discussion […]
KAI, a leading architecture, engineering, and construction firm, is excited to announce the hiring of Balaji Srinivasan, PE as Senior Electrical Engineer & Subject Matter Expert (SME) at its Dallas-Fort Worth, TX office. In his role as Senior Electrical Engineer, Srinivasan oversees electrical quality assurance and control for all projects. He provides technical guidance to […]
What would normally be a simple hill alongside an interstate highway in St. Louis has been transformed into a 3.7-acre educational food production garden and bee pollinator laboratory for elementary students from four schools in the City of St. Louis. The Green House Venture (GHV) has completed the development of this Embankment Greenway and Terrace […]
Mia Rose Holdings, has begun construction of its first multi-family development in Illinois. The Meridian will be a 144-unit Class A luxury rental community located in Glen Carbon, Illinois. At the intersection of Highway 157 and North Meridian Road, the location is ideal with proximity to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and the development is […]
by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum A formative European architectural sketching trip that a Gene Mackey III, the legendary founder of Mackey Mitchell Architects took with his father almost 70 years ago has paid forward in the form of a “traveling scholarship” to recognize a recent outstanding young architectural graduate. Carlos Cepeda GĂłmez has […]
 The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) announced that Terron White has joined the statewide construction association as Vice President for diversity, equity and inclusion. The announcement was made by Leonard Toenjes, CAE, AGCMO President. White brings a wealth of experience from his background in construction, project management, and facilities. His career includes pivotal roles […]
Jefferson City School District’s students became part of the construction process as they left their painted handprints on the last steel beam to be placed on the Early Childhood Center structure. S. M. Wilson, the project’s construction manager at risk, is expected to place the beam in early September. This project is the largest in […]
Midas Construction is beginning a new era of growth with a new name – MBG (Midas Building Group). MBG is a leading builder of hospitality, multifamily and senior living projects throughout the Midwest with active projects in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The firm also has a new website at www.mbgbuilt.com. “Our new brand and […]
The St. Louis Regional Freightway is launching a new task force in collaboration with the region’s five busiest airports, leading employers in the aerospace manufacturing and service sector and other leaders in education and workforce training. The launch is in response to more than $5 billion in planned investments that are creating urgent demand for […]
Internships for aspiring construction professionals offer a blend of learning and professional development opportunities. They have emerged as a cornerstone for cultivating the next generation of talent by bridging the gap between theory and practical application. “No matter what career path someone explores in the construction industry, a soon-to-be graduate or a person interested in […]
A two-for-one dose of energy is brightening two high school sport fields at the Central R-III School District in Park Hills, Mo. The Electrical Connection has donated a second scoreboard, including installation, to Central High School’s girls softball field to complement one installed on the school’s baseball field. The Electrical Connection is a partnership of […]
Gray Design Group (Gray), a distinguished leader in the design industry, is pleased to announce a series of strategic additions and promotions. These changes underscore an ongoing dedication to excellence, commitment to nurturing talent and focus on enhancing client service. Gray welcomes two new Project Associates to its Architecture Studio. Jordyn Holtmeyer, NCARB, joins the […]
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 Area Development: In today’s landscape, architects and planners are not just building factories, they are sculpting ecosystems that blend seamlessly with their urban and rural backdrops, fostering efficiency and ecological harmony within the communities they inhabit. Industrial spaces are more than just functional units, and their designers can aspire to create living ecosystems where […]
From World of Concrete: Vince Saavedra is the executive secretary-treasurer of the Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions. Opinions are the author’s own. When people think about the potential dangers of working on a construction site, falling off scaffolding or being injured or killed by heavy machinery are typically the situations that come to mind. To […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Natalie Mackay is standing on the top level of a playground set at Angie’s Playground, an inclusive spot for children of all abilities in Manion Park in Florissant. She is perhaps 8 feet above the ground, which makes her think of her son Zach. “Part of the fun for Zach and […]
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