From St. Louis Business Journal: St. Louis-based restaurant group On Point Hospitality, which owns two restaurants in the Central West End, said Monday it is opening a new concept in Downtown West. On Point Hospitality, which operates restaurant Yellowbelly and cocktail bar Lazy Tiger in the Central West End, later this year plans to open Extra Wavy […]
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 Construction Dive: Leaders in the sheet metal industry are offering training on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and they believe it’s helping to educate and improve the workplace as individuals learn about their implicit biases. The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers and […]
From Construction Dive:Â Along I-70, a highway that begins in Utah and winds east through the Midwest before terminating near Baltimore, two states are gearing up for major road improvement work. Officials in Missouri broke ground last week on an I-70 extension project from Warrenton to Wentzville, according to a March 20 news release from […]
From Construction Dive:  A new executive order from President Donald Trump puts a metaphorical red X across numerous policies from the Biden administration, including promoting the use of project labor agreements. However, the exact outcome is unclear. Perhaps most notably for construction, the March 14 order rescinds a September 2024 action from former President Joe Biden that prioritized federal spending for […]
From Quad Cities Regional Business Journal: Russell announced the addition of Nicole Kreeger as the new vice president of marketing and client relations on Monday afternoon, March 31. She comes to Russell with over 15 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and client development. Prior to joining Russell, Ms. Kreeger was vice president of marketing for […]
From Brookings: As American cities grapple with persistently high office vacancies and an escalating housing crisis, a new report provides critical insights into the potential for converting office buildings into residential spaces. This publication is part of a broader series examining the potential of office-to-residential conversions across six U.S. case studies. The project is part of a cooperative agreement […]
From Beyond Housing:Â This year, Beyond Housing is commemorating our 50th year of impact in serving low-income families and under-resourced communities in North St. Louis County. In what should be cause for celebration and a renewed focus on the future, various culminating factors are forcing us to focus on our short-term survival. As is often […]
A kickoff event is planned May 7th at Clayco’s new Russell Burns headquarters building in Berkeley for the newly-formed Greater St. Louis Chapter of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP). More details for the kickoff event and a registration site will be released next week. The Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP), is a […]
From Construction Review: A new chapter is beginning on the Missouri Riverfront as the KC Current, Palmer Square  Real Estate Management and Marquee Development officially break ground on a groundbreaking mixed-use district. The multi-phase, privately funded project will redevelop the waterfront and bring the vibrancy of downtown Kansas City to its riverbank. The $1 billion development comes on […]
From Engineering News Record:Â Russell “Russ” Burns, chairman and former CEO of Chicago-based design-build and real estate development firm Clayco, who was tapped to lead it at a critical time, died March 20 of cancer, the company said. He was 65. Burns, who had retired from Turner Construction in 2008 as an executive vice president […]
Brinkmann Constructors, in partnership with Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM), recently completed the construction of “The Porter,”  a multifamily community located within Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights. This 376,000-square-foot multifamily community includes five stories of wood-framed residential apartments with 255 units and two levels of garage parking. Offering one- and two-bedroom layouts, the luxury development features […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis’ Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority has formally purchased the vacant property on the city block directly south of the Railway Exchange Building. The LCRA paid about $2.6 million Friday for the 10 parcels that make up the vacant parking garage and surface lot that comprise the city block. The […]
From Next STL:Â Building permit data from the first three months of 2025 are concerning. The dollar amount and number of application are down. The dollar amount can be quite lumpy due to large projects dominating. For example there is the $400M Cardinal Glennon Hospital permit application yet to be issued. So analysis of or […]
From Belleville News-Democrat: The historic and now rehabbed Broadview Hotel in East St. Louis opened Friday as the “New Broadview” — a 110-unit apartment building for those over 55-years old. Local officials, developers and affordable housing advocates believe the former hotel’s $44.5 million restoration will serve as an anchor of economic development in the metro-east […]
From Kansas City Star: Before trotting off to their legislative spring break, some members of the Missouri House felt it was important to thumb their noses at their constituents and voted to overturn Missouri’s Proposition A — something that more than 57% of us just passed last November. Their leader, Speaker Jon Patterson, felt compelled […]
On March 27th the design and construction team members on the Missouri Botanical Garden’s (MOBOT) new visitor centered were honored on March 27th in New York City. MOBOT’s Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center was chosen to represent the category “Best Cultural/Worship”. The project was submitted by IMEG engineering consultants, the MEP engineer on the project. […]
From St. Louis Magazine: Zoning reform isn’t just a hot topic with urban-policy nerds right now. It’s also likely to stir up some “big feelings” in St. Louis soon, as one city official recently put it. The city is gearing up to overhaul its zoning code, which is widely seen as outdated and needlessly cumbersome. […]
The World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo hosted its first-ever St. Louis show with resounding success. From March 25-27, more than 11,500 industry professionals gathered at the America’s Center Convention Complex to explore the latest innovations, network with peers, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Gateway City. 59% […]
Tuesday (March 25th) marked an exciting milestone as the Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking of their brand-new $25 million facility. The upgraded site will serve students from 10 Metro East school districts, including Civic Memorial, Dupo, East Alton-Wood River, Edwardsville, Highland, Lebanon, Mascoutah, Roxana, and Triad high schools. The new CAVC […]
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