Kadean Construction joined BJC HealthCare for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the commencement of the new $14.6M addition to the Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital Medical Office Building. This milestone event marks the continuation of enhancement of healthcare services for the Sullivan community. Key stakeholders, including hospital administrators, physicians, and local dignitaries attended the ceremony and […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: A year ago, a Wall Street Journal report rattled St. Louis’ reputation and confidence, describing the region’s downtown as a “real-estate nightmare” and cautionary tale for other U.S. cities struggling with office districts that lost their vibrancy during the COVID pandemic. The national publication’s characterization of St. Louis’ challenges drew prickly responses […]
“ARP Rockstars” is a video series by TradesFutures that celebrates and highlights the work of instructors, directors, and coordinators within their Apprenticeship Readiness Programs (ARPs). It was launched in honor of National Apprenticeship Day. The series aims to recognize and showcase the dedication of individuals involved in these programs. Apprenticeship Readiness Programs (“ARPs”) are educational […]
From Construction Dive: Dive Brief: In an April 24 letter, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned DOT funding recipients against engaging in diversity, equity and inclusion practices, which he said violate federal law. Duffy also told grantees that they must cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal officials or face “enforcement actions.” Grantees who violate […]
After six years at Lochmueller Group, Marsia Geldert Murphey is beginning a new journey as a senior associate at GBA where she will be leading their efforts in Illinois. Geldert Murphey, who recently finished her term as 2024 global president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, wrote in a social media post, “Transitioning from […]
From St.Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune:  Continuing the City of St. Louis’ strong relationship with Organized Labor, newly elected Mayor Cara Spencer has selected two key Labor leaders as members of her transition team charged with charting a new path forward for the City. Missouri AFL-CIO President Jake Hummel (IBEW Local 1), appointed to serve on […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: Plans to build part of a north-south MetroLink expansion are on hold for now. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer has asked Bi-State Development, which oversees the region’s transit agency, to pause any work on the 5.6-mile expansion known as the Green Line. Bi-State will be able to finish engineering and […]
From The Conversation: Construction costs have surged in recent years, pushing homeownership further out of reach for many Americans. But this isn’t a new concern: In 1978, the U.S. Government Accountability Office warned that rising costs were threatening the American dream – at a time when the median home price was just US$44,300, less than three times the median household […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â The developer behind a project to build two hotels at the Wells Fargo Advisors campus in Midtown says it will build the hotels in phases, a change from its original plans. Midas Hospitality initially planned to build two seven-story hotels, a Kimpton Hotel and Staybridge Suites, together at the corner […]
National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.5% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.25 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending fell 0.8%, […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The board of St. Louis’ development agency on Thursday voted to hire Otis Williams as its chief on an interim basis, moving on from the leadership of Neal Richardson. The move was expected, as the city’s new mayor, Cara Spencer, had pledged to install a new chief amid problems at St. […]
Two professionals from the St. Louis construction community are among eight recent inductees into the MO S&T into the Missouri S&T Academy of Civil Engineers during an induction ceremony held Thursday, April 10, in Rolla. The academy recognizes outstanding alumni for their professional achievement and success. It also provides support and experience to help the […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Mia Rose Holdings, the developer of the apartments Latitude-38 in Meridian Plaza, released a statement about a fire that engulfed one of the complexes under construction in Glen Carbon. According to the release, an “early morning lighting strike” caused the three alarm fire that the Glen Carbon fire department and several other […]
IMPACT Strategies, Inc. is pleased to honor Bryce Reeves, Project Engineer, who recently completed the SIUE Construction Leadership Institute. The Institute was developed by the SIUE School of Business and Engineering with guidance from local construction industry executives. This program is designed to provide valuable knowledge and skills that can be used to tackle the […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â The Sheldon Concert Hall is undergoing renovations that will add a new lobby, improvements to its art galleries and a new look from the street. Construction started in January with the project part of an $11 million master plan for the Sheldon, which houses a concert hall and art galleries […]
At IMPACT Strategies Inc., safety is always a top priority. Our commitment to safety is a daily state of mind with our record being recently recognized by the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO.) IMPACT Strategies recently received an AGC of Missouri Work Hours Category Safety Award. This selection was made based on our 2024 […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â The largest homebuilder in the state of Missouri and one of its key contractors have ended their working relationship and are facing off in court, with competing claims of breach of contract and fraud. McBride Homes, the Chesterfield-based homebuilder that is the largest in both the St. Louis region 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 […]
Kenny Bassler, P.E., whose 13-year career in the electrical industry has included several award-winning projects, has joined Schaeffer Electric as project director. Bassler will manage large complex commercial and industrial projects for Schaeffer and he will have direct oversight of the project managers in the large project group. Bassler comes to Schaeffer from PayneCrest Electric […]
The City of Red Bud, IL announced it has been selected to receive a $932,041 Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery (RISE) Implementation grant. As part of the state-funded program, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will award a total of $10 million for community revitalization projects, […]
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