Associated Builders and Contractors announced on March 25 that it is the first building and construction association in the United States to achieve certification as a recovery-friendly workplace from the Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation’s National Recovery Friendly Workplace Institute. This rigorous certification recognizes ABC’s commitment to fostering a supportive environment for employees in recovery from […]
From Architect: If it’s a museum, it is a stack of boxes. If it is a stadium, it is either a forest of sails or a bulbous arch. If it is an office building, it is a warped tower with either an angle or a curve and a double height lobby. Or, it is just a tube that reveals some of […]
From Construction Dive: The massive changes coming from the Trump administration have disrupted global markets and caused many businesses to put a pause on major decisions. Officials at the state and local levels are either following the federal government’s lead with similar changes and disruptions, or they are just waiting to see what comes next. […]
S. M. Wilson & Co., a St. Louis-based construction management and general contracting firm, has promoted Kyle Gustafson to Project Manager, Jeremy Hutfles to Project Superintendent and Tyler Baumgarth to Assistant Project Manager. Kyle Gustafson, who recently served as an Assistant Project Manager, joined S. M. Wilson in 2021. Since then, he has worked on […]
Lindsey Hermes, president and COO of Chesterfield-based BioSpan was ready for her closeup. As photographers, video crews, press, and onlookers watched Tuesday (March 25th), she and members of her team whipped up a five-minute, small scale demonstration of the environmentally-friendly pavement preservation and repair solutions produced her company BioSpan. Hermes moved back to St. Louis […]
“While 2024 ended with total housing permits up by 5% year-over-year, both single-family and multifamily housing permits see a decrease at the start of 2025. For the month of January, single-family housing permits are down 16% and multifamily housing permits are down 92%.” “The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) predicts that multifamily will stabilize […]
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 […]
by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum A couple of years ago, Brian Jennewein, president for the Bricklayers and Allied Crafts Administrative District Council (BAC ADC) heard a music play list that he never wants to hear again. Jennewein is a member of the “Riding Boss” committee — that formed in the St. Louis masonry […]
This week marks one year since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was hit by the Dali, a container ship. When the bridge fell, six construction workers died, the channel to the Port of Baltimore was blocked for over 10 weeks, and the region lost a major commercial thoroughfare. The National Transportation Safety […]
Editor’s Note: As of Monday (March 24th) HB 939 had been second read and referred to the Missouri Senate. From US Glass Metal and Glazing: A Missouri bill to prevent local governments from imposing or maintaining policies that would enhance sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental measures if they impact affordability passed the Missouri House of […]
From St. Louis Magazine:  Opera Theatre of Saint Louis announced today (March 24th) it’s under contract to purchase what’s been described as “the most valuable real estate in the St. Louis area”—6.7 acres of the Caleres company headquarters in downtown Clayton. The opera nonprofit aims to raze the main building and construct in its place a […]
Dennis “Denny” Coleman, longtime head of the St. Louis County Economic Council and the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on February 26, 2025. He was 75. Mr. Coleman attended St. Louis University High School, St. Louis University (BA), the University of Wisconsin (MS), and the John F. […]
Great Rivers Greenway broke ground Monday morning on the north connector section of the Brickline Greenway that traverses north St. Louis and will connect Fairground Park to Midtown. Over the next two years of construction, the project will transform portions of North Grand Blvd. and Spring Ave., adding dedicated bike and pedestrian paths and reducing […]
When Forest Park Forever (FPF) reimagined the Park’s boathouse in 2003 as a waterfront destination with cafe dining it became an immediate hit. Now the Park wants to update the facility with enhancements that enhance its utilization, including through the winter months. Forest Park Forever, in cooperation with the City of St. Louis Department of […]
Sarah Hannah, the former managing partner of a national consultancy premised on people-focused management, has joined Guarantee Electrical Company (GECO), a 100% employee-owned organization, as its first-ever Chief People Officer. Hannah will spearhead GECO’s comprehensive people strategy and talent development initiatives while strengthening the company’s distinctive employee-ownership culture. Hannah brings more than two decades of […]
From St. Louis Review: St. Alphonsus Liguori “Rock” Church Parish has received a $500,000 grant to go toward preserving the church’s 120-plus-year-old stained-glass windows. The parish was one of 30 Black churches across the country — and the only Catholic church — to receive a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation through its […]
From Edwardsville Intelligencer: Construction on the state-of-the-art health science complex on the campus of SIUE has continued since the groundbreaking on Sept. 7, 2023. The health science complex will be the future home of SIUE’s School of Pharmacy and School of Nursing. In total, the complex will be 215,000 square feet. The School of Pharmacy […]
The St. Louis region ranks second in the United States for minerals and ores exports, primarily including metals and metal products. The availability of economically viable rare earth elements coupled with unparalleled transportation access and skilled workforce, is credited with attracting investment and contributing to the 39.3% increase in iron and steel mill employment experienced […]
Russell “Russ” Lee Burns, recently retired president and CEO of Clayco, died on March 20th. At the time of Mr. Burns retirement in late 2024, Clayco Founder and Executive Chairman Bob Clark wrote a tribute essay titled, Russ Burns: A Whole Bunch of Something. Mr. Burns was born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN and graduated […]
From St. Louis Magazine: When Greater St. Louis Inc. was formed four years ago, Bob Clark wasn’t among the investors. The founder and executive chairman of Clayco is a St. Louis native who retains a deep interest in local affairs—and, despite moving his headquarters to Chicago, maintains a residence and some 800 employees in the […]
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