From MSN.com: Regional support is building for a Missouri bill that would encourage the conversion of vacant office buildings into residential and commercial spaces. The Missouri Senate is currently considering Senate Bill 35, known as the “Revitalizing Missouri Downtowns and Main Streets Act,” which would cover 25% of the cost of conversion costs. Kurt Weigel […]
In 2024, the Forum convened partners from the AEC fields, higher education institutions, workforce development entities, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, civic groups, Union Apprenticeship leaders, US Department of Labor, industry associations, and other interested parties. The goal was to define and create targeted career pathways in the AEC fields that do not […]
N.B. West Contracting has been honored with the 2024 Asphalt Operations Safety Innovations Award by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA). West was recognized for developing protective guards for paving operators, ensuring enhanced safety on job sites. The Asphalt Operations Safety Innovations Award recognizes safety practices that are above and beyond normal safety practices. Innovations […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â The massive music production development in Chesterfield, Gateway Studios, said it will open in May and is now accepting bookings. The company said the 300,000-square-foot facility, at 900 Spirit of St. Louis Blvd., includes three studios catering to live event tour practices, television and film production, and corporate events. The […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis’ north side has a marred history with urban revitalization efforts. Developers like Paul McKee offered impressive plans but lack input from the community that has kept their neighborhoods together despite generations of disinvestment. The consequences of these revitalization efforts are well documented. The story of the predominantly Black […]
From Forbes: I see the skilled labor shortage in the United States as a crisis of our own making—with cultural factors at the root of the problem. For decades, we’ve pushed generations of young people to obtain a four-year college degree and discouraged them from considering manual trades because these were considered low-status and low-paying […]
From Next City: Hardly anyone these days talks about how banks have the power to create new money. Most bankers would say something along the lines of “We’re in the business of taking deposits and making loans.” That’s technically correct, but the precise relationship isn’t obvious. In 2023, a working paper from the Federal Reserve […]
by Lisa J. Reed Last month, I had the honor of being invited to be a judge and panelist for the 18th edition of Light + Intelligent Building Middle East in Dubai. A big thank you to Martin Lupton and Sharon Stammers of Light Collective (UK) for curating an outstanding panel of judges! Our diverse […]
From Gateway Journalism Review: Robert “Bob” Duffy, one of St. Louis’s best-known and best-loved journalists for decades, died Friday, Feb. 7, at Barnes Hospital of complications from cancer. He was 79. His husband, Marty Kaplan, and several close friends were at his bedside. Duffy was known for his breadth of learning, whimsical and searing wit, […]
KAI 360 Construction Services (KAI 360 CS) is pleased to welcome back Jay Sigmund, PE, DBIA as Senior Project Manager at its St. Louis office. Sigmund previously served as a KAI Project Manager from 2005-2016 and brings extensive industry experience to his returning role. Sigmund is experienced in design-build, project management, construction management and construction […]
From Leader Publications: Cyclists will soon have new mountain biking trails to zip through in Jefferson County. Chris and Rene Creed, owners of the Pedal’n Pi bike and pizza shop in Crystal City and founders of the Living Life on 2 Wheels nonprofit group, hope to open a park featuring public bike trails south of […]
From St. Louis Public Radio:Â The arts center in Alton that had been looking for a new building after leaving its longtime home last year has found another location in the heart of downtown. The Jacoby Arts Center, which many say is a staple for the Metro East community, will be moving a couple of […]
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has announced a new leadership team for its Central Region, positioning a team of internal executive promotions to guide the company’s continued growth and success across 28 states. Based in St. Louis, the Central Region spans the U.S. east of the Rockies and represents a significant portion of McCarthy’s expanding footprint […]
This week Construction Forum drone photographer Louis Kelly, owner of Drone Eagle, LLC, captured progress on the new St. Louis Community College (STLCC) Center for Health Sciences and Technology at its Wildwood campus. The 132,900-square-foot center is projected to cost $84.5 million. KWAME Building Group is the construction manager. Christner is the architect and BSI […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â St. Louis developer Michael Hamburg moved quickly to redevelop the former Reliance Automotive facility in the Central West End after acquiring the site in 2022. Design work advanced on a $46 million project to turn the property into the 144-apartment Flats at Forest Park. City approvals, including tax abatement, were […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Amid weeks of infighting and indecision among the Board of Aldermen over how to spend Rams relocation settlement money, state lawmakers are considering a separate plan to subsidize redevelopment in St. Louis’ ailing downtown core. Sen. Steve Roberts, D-St. Louis, outlined legislation to a Senate committee Wednesday to create a $102 […]
From KSDK: City leaders in O’Fallon, Illinois, are asking for your input on a multi-million dollar project near the Family Sports Park that could reshape the community. After drawing nearly 1.5 million visitors in 2024, O’Fallon Mayor Herb Roach said the Sports Park is one of the crown jewels of Metro East. “It’s generated millions […]
From STL Partnership:Â Kinloch, located near St. Louis Lambert International Airport and Ferguson, was the first Black city incorporated in Missouri. A vibrant hub for the Black community, Kinloch saw its population grow significantly during the 1920s. Many Black families relocated to the area in the wake of the East St. Louis race riots of […]
IMPACT Strategies recently completed the last phase of new construction with the Administration Building to serve the Hoyleton Youth and Family Services (HYFS) New Campus, a momentous project for the organization and all the stakeholders that they serve. The new campus replacing the original one built over 100 year ago provides a new therapeutic living […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Fortune 500 corporation Emerson offered one of the first looks of the industrial technology company’s new Clayton headquarters on Tuesday — and announced an additional $6 million in new donations. Emerson CEO Lal Karsanbhai said the company will donate $2 million each to the St. Louis Zoo, Great Rivers Greenway and […]
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