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The Terrible Urban Mistakes That All of America Made

1 month ago
From Governing:  The Power Broker is 50 years old. Robert Caro’s riveting account of the career of the New York City urban planner Robert Moses is being celebrated once again as a modern masterpiece, and it’s hard to quarrel with that judgment. Certainly I won’t. The book’s 1,162 pages constitute an education in urban politics […]
Kacey Crawley

New MODOT Director has St. Louis Ties

1 month ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  The state’s new transportation czar may be familiar to St. Louis-area motorists. Ed Hassinger, who was named director of the Missouri Department of Transportation Wednesday, served as the agency’s district engineer for St. Louis, overseeing projects ranging from the disruptive, two-year-long remake of Highway 40 (Interstate 64) through the city and […]
Kacey Crawley

Edwardsville District #7 Outlines Plans for Secure Double Entry Construction

1 month ago
From Riverbender:  Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Architect Alex Metzger explained the timeline of the secure double entry construction project at the recent Board of Education work session. Over the past year, the district has been in the process of installing secure double entries at each school. Last summer, they installed entries at Cassens […]
Kacey Crawley

Hidden Subcontractor Risks Lurking in the Supply Chain

1 month ago
From Avetta:  Many companies only vet and prequalify their prime contractors and suppliers, leaving subcontractors unchecked. This can lead to hidden risks due to a lack of visibility. Relying solely on prime contractors to manage subcontractor compliance and risks is problematic as the hiring company may be unaware of the qualifications, safety records, or compliance […]
Kacey Crawley

HOK Expands Downtown

1 month ago
From Greater St. Louis Inc:  Global design firm HOK today reinforced its commitment to Downtown St. Louis, signing a lease for a new, larger space in Peabody Plaza in the heart of Downtown. “We have contributed to the fabric of Downtown St. Louis since our founding in 1955 and look forward to continuing to do […]
Kacey Crawley

Residents Fear Being Bulldozed by Washington University Plan to Add Ballfields in Clayton

1 month ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  A Washington University plan to build new athletic fields is raising old anxieties and frustrations from Clayton residents, who say the private school isn’t being straightforward about its efforts. The university wants to relocate its softball and baseball facilities to 27 acres on the western end of Concordia Seminary along Big […]
Kacey Crawley

Town & Country Breaks Ground on Military, First Responders Tribute

1 month ago
From West Newsmagazine:  On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the city of Town & Country held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Military and First Responders Tribute, to be constructed in the Town Square. This memorial, honoring military veterans, active military members and first responders, is set to become a peaceful place for community reflection. “This […]
Kacey Crawley

Edwardsville’s Park North Cuts Ties With Pickleball Developer

1 month ago
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer:  Pangea Development has cut ties with the developer of the new Park North pickelball courts. The pickleball courts were announced earlier this year and were expected to be built on Park North. SmashHouse, LLC was one of the companies involved in the design and development of the courts. The decision was […]
Kacey Crawley

Former IBEW Local 1 Leader Robert G. “Bob” Miller Dies

1 month ago
Robert “Bob” G. Miller, former business manager of IBEW Local 1 died Nov. 4th. He was business manager of Local 1 from 1994 through 2001, ushering the organization into the information age. He partnered with Doug Martin, former executive director of the St. Louis Chapter National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) to facilitate new training focused […]
Tom Finan

FHWA Updates Work Zone Safety Rule for First Time in 20 Years

1 month ago
From Construction Dive:  The Biden-Harris administration has made the first update to highway work zone safety rule in 20 years, the Federal Highway Administration announced Nov. 5. The changes, which will go into effect Dec. 2, seek to decrease the likelihood of work zone fatalities for workers and motorists by establishing minimum requirements and providing […]
Kacey Crawley

Planning Activity Cools, Data Center Surge Moderates

1 month ago
From Construction Dive:  Nonresidential construction planning scaled back in October for the second consecutive month, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential construction planning, fell 5.3% in October due to a downturn in commercial and institutional projects, according to the report. Institutional planning, which includes education, life science […]
Kacey Crawley

Brynnleigh Weaver Joins Tarlton Estimating Team

1 month ago
Brynnleigh Weaver joined Tarlton Corp., St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, as an estimator on the firm’s preconstruction and estimating team. In this role, she works closely with Greg Sweeso, Tarlton manager of preconstruction and estimating, and others on the critical stages of projects including compiling accurate, detailed budgets, scheduling, value […]
Dede Hance

AGCMO Keystone/SCOTY Awards Honor Excellence in Construction

1 month ago
On November 7, the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) announced the winners of the 2024 Keystone construction industry awards at its Construction Awards gala at the River City Casino Hotel. Guy Phillips, former St. Louis Y98 radio personality, served as emcee for the program that showcased the work of Missouri’s construction industry. AGCMO also […]
Dede Hance

Worker Wellness Blog: Employers Can Improve Lives of Veterans

1 month ago
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 […]
Dede Hance