From Construction Dive: Construction firm leaders and industry groups expressed optimism and some concerns following Donald Trump’s election victory this week. An expectation of a more favorable regulatory environment generated several positive reactions. “We are ready to work with the incoming administration and Congress to help craft an agenda that is focused on easing regulatory […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Tucked away in a corner of Chesterfield’s Faust Park is a little world of enchantment and delight. Whimsical Woods is the latest addition to the park, and one of its most charming areas. Located just inside the woods near the head of the Governor Bates Trail, it is an extensive fairy […]
From Offisite Builder: Politicians, government agencies, developers, builders and non-profits are all engaged in a seemingly endless search for a “magic bullet” that will ramp up housing production and finally address the ever-widening gap between housing needs and housing availability. Modular construction has been heralded as a panacea — the ideal answer to the nation’s […]
From Building Design + Construction:Â Last summer, construction began on a $3.7 billion overhaul of the Kay Bailey Hutchison convention center that, when completed, will replace and expand that facility to 2.5 million sf that include 800,000 sf of exhibit space, 260,000 sf of breakout/meeting space, and 170,000 sf of ballroom space, as well as […]
From Construction Dive: Nonresidential construction spending ticked up 0.1% again in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.22 trillion, according to Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released Friday. Public sector projects — up 0.4% in September — drove momentum, while private nonresidential dipped by 0.1%, according to the […]
From West Newsmagazine:Â Residents and local officials were surprised by the recent installation of concrete islands in the shoulder of portions of Clarkson Road in Ellisville and Clarkson Valley, and Long Road in Chesterfield. Designed to slow down traffic and prevent crashes, these new curb bump-out islands are part of the $52 million safety initiative […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The Cortex Innovation District is seeking approval of up to $4 million in tax increment financing for Washington University’s redevelopment of the former Goodwill Building. The $95.8 million project at 4140 Forest Park Ave. will be considered by the city’s TIF commission at its Nov. 13 meeting. Approval of the […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Ameren won state regulatory approval Wednesday to build a $900 million natural gas-fired power plant in south St. Louis County and agreed to take some steps that could result in more use of wind and solar energy. The Missouri Public Service Commission, meeting in Jefferson City, unanimously OK’d an agreement worked […]
From Construction Dive: Construction jobsite death rates have remained stagnant for a decade. Industry mantras have claimed the only acceptable number of injuries and deaths is zero, yet fatalities haven’t budged. The industry’s fatal injury rate has plateaued at around 10 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers. To help move the needle, safety leaders have begun […]
St. Louis-based IBEW/NECA contractors ArchKey Solutions, Guarantee Electrical Co. and PayneCrest Electric, Inc. are all rank among the “Top 600 Specialty Contractors” nationally, according to Engineering News Record (ENR). The rankings are based on 2023 revenues. All three of contractors are members of the Electrical Connection, a partnership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers […]
Reed Burkett Lighting Design (RBLD) of St. Louis, MO, a distinguished Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), is pleased to announce the integration of Aurora Lighting Design (ALD) of Chicago, IL. Known for innovative and sustainable solutions, ALD enhances our ability to deliver top-notch lighting design services and strengthens our capabilities in healthcare, corporate, educational, and other […]
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s surveying and geomatics program has raised $520,000 to market their program to high school students. The four-year bachelor’s program is new to SIUE and is a collaboration between the School of Engineering (SOE) and the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences. John Cabage, PhD, associate professor and Chair of the […]
On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2024 HBA President Jason Hughes (T.R. Hughes Homes) (second from left) presented a $20,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County’s executive director Michelle Woods (center), director of development Jacquie Vick (left) and grant manager Maddie Fischer (right). The donation will be allocated toward […]
Gray Design Group is pleased to announce the addition of Jessica Schimborski as Comptroller. Jessica brings a wealth of financial expertise and a strategic focus that will play a vital role in guiding the firm’s financial health and supporting its growth objectives. In her role as Comptroller, Jessica oversees general accounting, budgetary planning and financial […]
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 […]
Cameron Wies, president and COO of TJ Wies Contracting, was walking the aisles of the recent Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries (AWCI) at Disneyworld last March when he was stopped cold at the intersection of technology and innovation. He was looking at the exhibit of Miamisburg, OH-based Aeroseal, which has successfully deployed the technology […]
by Peter Tao, Founder and Principal , TAO+LEE Eight years ago, a joyous dedication occurred. This story is still relevant in our current times of conflict and hatred, particularly towards immigrants. It all began with an inspiring 2015 radio show I heard, about how the game of soccer broke down cultural barriers with some newcomer […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Buildings and spaces define a city. That’s especially true in cities like St. Louis that boast an abundance of significant historic and modern architecture. The city’s vast array of buildings representing different eras and architectural influences has led some to suggest that St. Louis brand itself as “America’s Architecture City.” […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A St. Louis developer has purchased a company’s vacated headquarters and is pursuing ideas for the space that could include creating an incubator for companies that need laboratory space. The 96,000-square-foot former office and lab space of Novus International, 20 Research Park in Weldon Spring, was scheduled to be auctioned […]
From Forbes: If you follow education at all, you’ve probably heard that record numbers of young people are ditching traditional college in favor of other routes that cost less time and money. Enrollment at vocational program-focused colleges has grown by 17.6% since last fall, as the humble trades have become a fast track for many […]
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