From Construction Dive:Â Open construction jobs ticked up 17,000 to 276,000 on the last day of November when compared to the last day of October, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Tuesday. The report measures the number of positions for which employers actively are seeking workers. The increase occurred after a large drop […]
From MODOT: On December 19, USDOT’s Build America Bureau (Bureau) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The NOFO offers $27 million in technical assistance grants to rural and Tribal communities for the planning and design phase development of transportation projects. […]
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 10.2% in December to 212.0 (2000=100) from the revised November reading of 192.3. Over the month, commercial planning increased 14.2% while institutional planning improved 2.5%. “Commercial activity rebounded strongly in December, thanks to a re-acceleration in data center and warehouse planning activity,” stated Sarah […]
From HOK: Henry “Hank” Winkelman, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, a design principal who shaped contemporary healthcare design over more than three decades at HOK, died at his home in St. Louis on December 27, 2024. He was 83. Paul Strohm, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, director of Healthcare at HOK and Winkelman’s longtime colleague, reflected on his impact: […]
From Modular Home Coach:Â The modular construction industry is poised for transformative growth, and Cleveland, Ohio, is emerging as an ideal location for new offsite construction factories. With its strategic urban initiatives, a wealth of vacant land, and a growing demand for affordable housing, Cleveland presents a unique opportunity for offsite construction manufacturers to expand […]
In December BHMG Engineering opened a newly-constructed office location in Collinsville, IL. The new office, located at 100 Commerce Center Drive in Collinsville, allows BHMG, which focuses on the energy utility infrastructure market, to serve it expanding business in Illinois. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in St. Louis, BHMG supports electric companies, municipalities, and businesses […]
From STL Today: A developer here is planning a $100 million indoor youth sports complex that he hopes will draw teams from throughout the Midwest, lured by fields and courts — plus a hotel, restaurants, retail and an open-air “bourbon garden.” Anandkumar Patel’s vision mirrors a trend occurring across the country. No longer are developers […]
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 […]
The Construction Career Development Initiative (CCDI) program is accepting applications for its 2025 “Build Our Future” diversity scholarship. The award is designed to support minority high school seniors in St. Louis, Missouri, who aim to pursue degrees related to the construction industry. The scholarship offers up to $5,000 per semester for 8 semesters, along with […]
From hoodline:Â The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting individuals and external partners to participate in the upcoming in-person LPA (Local Public Agency) Basic Training sessions slated for the first quarter of 2025. The training aims to equip attendees with foundational insights into the workings necessitated for efficient transportation management and project deliberations. With […]
by Tom Finan, Executive Director Jose Garcia, the new president of Alberici Constructors, will keynote the kickoff program for Construction Forum’s 12th year. The event will be held on Feb. 5th from 7:30-9:30AM at Carpenters Hall, 1401 Hampton Ave. Registration is free, but you must register to attend. To register click here. The Forum’s 2025 […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Construction of a safari-style zoo in north St. Louis County is well underway, with money from a special sales tax flowing in along with new animals. Martha Fischer, general curator at the facility, called WildCare Park, answered questions about progress there. And yes, it’s still expected to open in 2027. How’s […]
From Industry Week: In manufacturing, if you ask “why” something failed enough times, you usually find out a person or process was wrong or out of place. That is the current state of vocational education in America. I have been a shop teacher for 14 years, and the reason I received my first job as […]
From Bloomberg: Pittsburgh’s Gulf Tower is a 44-story Art Deco office building that once served as the headquarters of the Gulf Oil Company. Completed in 1932, the handsomely appointed skyscraper is a distinctive feature on the Steel City’s skyline; its stepped crown, modeled after the ancient Mausoleum of Halicarnassas, lights up with colors that can […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A national commercial real estate firm has a new market leader for St. Louis. Matthew Hrubes will lead the St. Louis office of Colliers, the Toronto-based global real estate firm, the company said Monday, which was also Hrubes’ first day in the role. As managing director and brokerage market leader […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Work has started on the new Cedar Ridge Development just outside of Edwardsville. The 36-home, 95.9-acre Cedar Ridge subdivision is located off Old Carpenter Road in unincorporated Madison County and will include lot sizes of at least two acres. The site is the former St. Catherine’s Golf Course. It opened in […]
From West Newsmagazine: Three months after discussing the need for legislation governing electric vehicle (EV) charging, the Creve Coeur City Council reviewed a bill that could provide such guidance. “We’ve been looking at this for quite some time,” Director of Community Development Jason Jaggi said. “For a little bit of background, what we’re trying to […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Airport and city officials have taken the biggest step so far in the proposed $3 billion redevelopment of St. Louis Lambert International Airport by approving a design team with ties to the airport’s origins. HOK, the St. Louis-based international architecture firm leading the large team that won the design contract […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Seizing one of downtown’s biggest vacant buildings will cost city officials more than they hoped. A court-appointed panel said Friday that the Railway Exchange building and its accompanying parking garage off Olive Street are worth $7.3 million, $2 million more than the city bid for the property. The news could complicate […]
From Urban Land: LONG AGO, places such as museums were solely for admiring art, libraries were for reading and borrowing books, and offices were for work. These days, the boundaries between places and their purposes are blurred. Architects, city planners, and developers have taken note and now intentionally design “third spaces” for unexpected places. For […]
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