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What would normally be a simple hill alongside an interstate highway in St. Louis has been transformed into a 3.7-acre educational food production garden and bee pollinator laboratory for elementary students from four schools in the City of St. Louis. The Green House Venture (GHV) has completed the development of this Embankment Greenway and Terrace […]

Mia Rose Holdings, has begun construction of its first multi-family development in Illinois. The Meridian will be a 144-unit Class A luxury rental community located in Glen Carbon, Illinois. At the intersection of Highway 157 and North Meridian Road, the location is ideal with proximity to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and the development is […]

by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum A formative European architectural sketching trip that a Gene Mackey III, the legendary founder of Mackey Mitchell Architects took with his father almost 70 years ago has paid forward in the form of a “traveling scholarship” to recognize a recent outstanding young architectural graduate. Carlos Cepeda Gómez has […]

 The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO)  announced that Terron White has joined the statewide construction association as Vice President for diversity, equity and inclusion. The announcement was made by Leonard Toenjes, CAE, AGCMO President. White brings a wealth of experience from his background in construction, project management, and facilities. His career includes pivotal roles […]

Jefferson City School District’s students became part of the construction process as they left their painted handprints on the last steel beam to be placed on the Early Childhood Center structure. S. M. Wilson, the project’s construction manager at risk, is expected to place the beam in early September. This project is the largest in […]

Midas Construction is beginning a new era of growth with a new name – MBG (Midas Building Group). MBG is a leading builder of hospitality, multifamily and senior living projects throughout the Midwest with active projects in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The firm also has a new website at www.mbgbuilt.com. “Our new brand and […]

The St. Louis Regional Freightway is launching a new task force in collaboration with the region’s five busiest airports, leading employers in the aerospace manufacturing and service sector and other leaders in education and workforce training. The launch is in response to more than $5 billion in planned investments that are creating urgent demand for […]

Internships for aspiring construction professionals offer a blend of learning and professional development opportunities. They have emerged as a cornerstone for cultivating the next generation of talent by bridging the gap between theory and practical application. “No matter what career path someone explores in the construction industry, a soon-to-be graduate or a person interested in […]

A two-for-one dose of energy is brightening two high school sport fields at the Central R-III School District in Park Hills, Mo. The Electrical Connection has donated a second scoreboard, including installation, to Central High School’s girls softball field to complement one installed on the school’s baseball field. The Electrical Connection is a partnership of […]

Gray Design Group (Gray), a distinguished leader in the design industry, is pleased to announce a series of strategic additions and promotions. These changes underscore an ongoing dedication to excellence, commitment to nurturing talent and focus on enhancing client service. Gray welcomes two new Project Associates to its Architecture Studio. Jordyn Holtmeyer, NCARB, joins the […]

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 Area Development:  In today’s landscape, architects and planners are not just building factories, they are sculpting ecosystems that blend seamlessly with their urban and rural backdrops, fostering efficiency and ecological harmony within the communities they inhabit. Industrial spaces are more than just functional units, and their designers can aspire to create living ecosystems where […]

From World of Concrete:  Vince Saavedra is the executive secretary-treasurer of the Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions. Opinions are the author’s own. When people think about the potential dangers of working on a construction site, falling off scaffolding or being injured or killed by heavy machinery are typically the situations that come to mind. To […]

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Natalie Mackay is standing on the top level of a playground set at Angie’s Playground, an inclusive spot for children of all abilities in Manion Park in Florissant. She is perhaps 8 feet above the ground, which makes her think of her son Zach. “Part of the fun for Zach and […]

From Multi-Housing News:  People living in the St. Louis region are aging rapidly. Between 2010 and 2022, the 65+ group was the fastest-growing among all age groups, according to Census data. No wonder demand for senior living communities in the St. Louis area is steadily rising. More individuals are seeking supportive environments for their retirement […]

From Building Design + Construction:  Urban projects often face challenges such as limited space, congested environments, and the need for efficient construction timelines, which are all critical to improving urban living. In such scenarios, traditional construction methods can be inefficient and time-consuming. This is where the concept of top-down construction comes into play, offering a […]

From West Newsmagazine:  Gateway Studios is building a 300,000-plus square foot studio space to provide production services for live music touring, motion picture/television and corporate event industries. After work was stalled for nearly a month and a new contractor was hired, Gateway says the project is back on track, and scheduled to be complete by […]

From Bluebeam:  The aging of the construction workforce has been well documented. To counter this trend, construction companies are going to great lengths to recruit and retain younger workers. What can construction companies do to ensure these workers are successful in the workplace and mesh with workers of other generations? Integrating new generations into the […]

From Builder Online:  Affordability concerns and buyer hesitation surrounding elevated interest rates and high home prices influenced a decline in builder sentiment in August, according to the NAHB. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 39 in August, two points lower from a downwardly revised reading of 41 in July, according […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  Space Architects + Designers + Builders, a St. Louis firm that provides design-build services, is relocating after putting its longtime home in The Grove up for sale. Space Architects is currently scouting for a new location as it sells its 7,358-square-foot headquarters at 4162-4168 Manchester Ave. in the city’s Forest […]