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From The St. Louis American: Harris-Stowe State University has broken ground on a $62.3 million science and technology building, a project university and civic leaders say signals a turning point for the historically Black institution and its role in St. Louis’ economic future. The four-story, 82,443-square-foot STEM center will rise on the university’s Laclede Avenue […]

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by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum Across the U.S., a growing number of cities are choosing bus-based transit investments over new rail lines, a shift driven largely by cost, delivery timelines, and funding constraints. A recent Smart Cities Dive review of major transit projects scheduled to open in 2026 shows bus rapid transit (BRT) […]

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Seiler Geospatial announced January 29 that it has acquired the Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi Trimble territory previously served by Navigation Electronics, Inc. (NEI), significantly expanding Seiler’s presence across the South Central United States. The transaction strengthens Seiler’s long-standing support of the Trimble brand and positions the St. Louis–based firm to directly serve customers in all […]

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The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of Producer Price Index (PPI) data for 2025 shows tariffs are exerting measurable inflationary pressure on construction cost inputs — particularly for non-residential projects. According to ABC’s release, overall construction input prices rose 2.8% year-over-year in 2025, with non-residential construction input costs climbing 3.2% over the same period. […]

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From St. Louis Magazine: There’s a square-ish census tract in west St. Louis County that, at ground level, feels typical. At both its northern edge (which is Highway 40) and its eastern edge (which is Route 141), it has office parks and apartment complexes. Its interior is pure upscale suburbia: brick houses, precise lawns, curvy […]

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The St. Louis Workforce Development Board has elected new officers for 2026, with the vote taking place during the board’s January 27 meeting, according to an announcement from the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE). Charlotte Hammond, president and CEO of Challenge Unlimited, was elected Board Chair. Hammond has led the organization since […]

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From St. Louis Business Journal: Module Building Systems Founder: Mark Turnbull What it does: Module Building Systems (MBS) manufactures a panelized construction system that significantly reduces the cost, time, and waste involved in building housing. Our “flat-pack” panelized approach allows buildings to be manufactured off-site and assembled quickly on-site. The system cuts construction costs by up to […]

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From Construction Owners: St. Louis-based McCarthy Building Cos., in a joint venture with HITT Construction, has completed Next NGA West, a $1.7 billion federal campus that now serves as the new headquarters for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in St. Louis, the company announced Jan. 21. Spanning 97 acres, the sprawling design-build project represents the […]

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From Belleville News-Democrat: A youth-focused recreational center is planned for an undeveloped property along Old Collinsville Road in O’Fallon. The facility will be the new home of Gateway Elite Gymnastics Center and will include an indoor swimming pool. SAB Enterprises of Collinsville, the project’s owners, said the center aims to provide new athletic and educational […]

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The City of Festus is advancing Phase II of the Red Barn renovation at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park, moving the historic structure into its next stage of design and engineering following completion of the initial rehabilitation. Originally built in 1932 as part of Festus’ former municipal dairy operation, the Red Barn has been the […]

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From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: A bill approving a development agreement that included tax incentives with the proposed Playfield Commons sports complex was passed 7-2 vote by the O’Fallon City Council when it was brought back for reconsideration on Jan. 22. Council member Linda Ragsdale (Ward 5) motioned for the reconsideration after speaking with the developer, […]

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In this episode of The Pulse of St. Louis on Fox 2, award-winning journalist Shirley Washington hosts a wide-ranging conversation with UMSL Chancellor Dr. Kristin Sobolik. The Pulse of St. Louis is a long-running local talk show that highlights issues, leaders, and stories shaping the St. Louis region, tackling topics from education and business to […]

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From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Labor leaders are applauding a new Jefferson County responsible bidder ordinance that would establish objective criteria and verifiable standards for contractors bidding on public infrastructure projects. In a nutshell, county staff would recommend the most responsible bidder with the highest tabulated score. This score is calculated with standard criteria […]

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From Fortune: Growing up in Concord, North Carolina, just outside Charlotte, Jacob Palmer was a classic academic achiever. “I was a good student,” he said in an interview with Fortune. “In high school, I participated in all types of extracurriculars, student leadership, I did a lot of public speaking. I had all sorts of friends.” But […]

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From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) has been awarded a $27,500 grant from First 10 Forward (F10F) for its leadership in advancing opportunities for women to enter and succeed in the construction and building trades across the greater St. Louis area. F10F is a New Jersey non-profit organization whose mission […]

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From West Newsmagazine: St. Louis County Library (SLCL) will begin construction on the new Chesterfield branch starting in February. The current Samuel C. Sachs Branch will close to the public Jan. 31. With approximately 5,000 more square feet, the new library will have a footprint of 20,700 square feet. It will be located at the […]

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From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: The St. Louis chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) recently honored several organizations for providing much-needed relief for North St. Louis City residents after the devastating May 16 tornado. It also honored the late Kenneth Sims, longtime St. Louis CBTU treasurer, for his 44 years of […]

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From St. Louis Public Radio: One hundred fifty years ago, St. Louis made a decision that would shape the region for generations. That historic decision is now known as the Great Divorce. The story of the split begins in the mid-1800s, when St. Louis was a growing boomtown, a time when American ambitions of westward […]

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The Construction Career Development Initiative (CCDI) is seeking companies willing to host summer interns from its Build Our Future Scholarship Program, which supports college students pursuing careers in construction, engineering, architecture, and related fields. The interns are undergraduate students enrolled in programs such as construction management, civil engineering, architecture, and other construction-related disciplines. CCDI is […]

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McCarthy Building Companies, a national construction firm headquartered in St. Louis, has completed the purchase of a 12-acre property in Tempe, Arizona, near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with plans to convert the site into a dedicated training and development campus. The site — previously a Doubletree by Hilton hotel and convention property — will […]

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