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From Contractors Compass:  The Key to Executing Strategic Plans In the dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape, organizations face the constant challenge of translating strategic visions into actionable plans. The success of any business hinges on its ability to align its operations, resources, and people with overarching strategic goals. This alignment is either enabled or hindered […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  A crumbling downtown parking garage owned by a city board and partially leased by one of St. Louis’ largest companies could receive nearly $2 million in structural repairs. Waterproofing company Western Specialty Contractors could be hired to shore up the 1,500-space parking garage at 400 N. Sixth St., near The […]

From West Newsmagazine:  The city of Chesterfield is once again taking steps to preserve its ability to annex Clarkson Valley should the desire or need to do so arise in the next five years. Clarkson Valley consists of an area of about 2.7 square miles and immediately adjoins a portion of Chesterfield’s southern boundary. Chesterfield […]

From Area Development:  Brownfield sites are often associated with contamination and environmental hazards. Whether real or perceived, contamination may require costly cleanup efforts to make them viable for redevelopment. The level of contamination may vary depending on its previous use. “Old housing development, a commercial dry cleaner, railroad lines, kerosene soaked pilons on docks/piers, industrial […]

From Contractors Compass:  By Joseph Kanfer, Woolford Kanfer Law, PC: One of the most important things a subcontractor can do to plan ahead is to have a plan to get paid on their projects when their customer does not pay on time. Many subcontractors do not start thinking about what steps they might take to […]

From Bluebeam:  Greenwashing—the act of claiming environmental credentials for a product or project that are unjustified or outright untrue—has no place in the construction sector. Creating sustainable developments through investment in people, materials and delivery practices is the way forward. Open the pages of any publication or read any website that covers the construction industry, […]

From Construction Dive:  A handful of lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of workforce goals in federal construction contracts could make it harder for underrepresented groups to qualify for these lucrative jobs in 2024. The suits have multiplied following the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Students for Fair Admissions ruling last year that effectively barred race-based affirmative action […]

Clayco is working to lighten the debt load for student loan borrowers! This past year, I asked our team what was on their minds. I learned that many people have crushing student debt, much of it from predatory lenders, that is impacting their credit, ability to get ahead, and also their focus on work. Student […]

The Southern Illinois Builders Association began offering scholarships in 2012 and has awarded 137 scholarships totaling approximately $264,400. This year ten scholarships were awarded to the following individuals: Madison Deck, Edwardsville, IL; Samuel Denny, Columbia, IL; William Denny, Columbia, IL; Grayson Guthman, Murphysboro, IL; Ella Klostermann, Breese, IL; Kyra Mauntel, New Haven, MO; Isaac Trapp, […]

The newest industrial park in Metro West Kansas City will see the debut of its first large distribution center by the summer of 2024. Contegra Construction Co. is building a one million-square-foot distribution center – the first building to emerge at the $390 million Flint Commerce Center in De Soto, Kansas. The multi-phased 370-acre industrial […]

IMPACT Strategies continues its partnership with U.S. Capital Development (USCD) with the successful completion of three Mid-West warehouse/distribution buildings in 2023. USCD was the developer in all the locations and partnered with IMPACT Strategies as the construction manager. A collaborative approach to a build-to-suit 140,000 square foot industrial facility in Fort Wayne, IN led to […]

More than $3 billion in new capital improvement construction project opportunities in the St. Louis region will be introduced to 700+ local construction industry contractors and other partners on February 20, 2024 at the 8th Annual Investment in Infrastructure Expo sponsored by the SITE Improvement Association. Officials from a record number 28 government agencies, municipalities, […]

Diane Grossenheider has joined McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., as a senior business development manager for the St. Louis region. With nearly two decades of experience in project management and new business development in the design and construction industries, she will play a pivotal role in identifying and cultivating new business opportunities for vertical building projects […]

From BNN:  In a recent move to ensure the safety and functionality of a key urban infrastructure, the city board of St. Louis has given the green light for repairs to a deteriorating parking garage downtown. Western Specialty Contractors, a local firm, has been enlisted to undertake the much-needed refurbishment, which will see the garage […]

With a robust career spanning a range of industries, including law, technology, finance, the arts, and construction, Dr. Karen Bridbord was named Alberici Corporation’s Chief Talent Officer. Bridbord, who specializes in talent development and workplace dynamics, led her firm Karen Bridbord & Associates since 1999, supporting corporations in achieving their talent development goals. Her approach […]

From Construction Dive:  Contractors’ struggles to find workers will continue in 2024, but the majority still intend to increase their staffing due to rising demand for multiple project types, according to a new Associated General Contractors of America survey of its members. Nearly eight in 10 respondents said they have a hard time filling salaried […]

From Webster-Kirkwood Times:  In its first meeting of 2024, the Webster Groves City Council reviewed a host of grant-funded projects that concern everything from street improvements to electric vehicle charging, directing staff to prepare the city to match funds as needed. These projects include a proposed multi-use path on South Elm Avenue, culvert replacement at […]

From Labor Tribune:  The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Dec. 20 released its 2022 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. The 5,486 total reported deaths on the job marked a 5.7 percent increase in fatal work injuries compared with 2021. That’s one worker death every 96 minutes. Numbers show that workplace deaths were the highest among […]

From The Intelligencer:  From sketches to adding color to the finished product printed on a banner, students at Edwardsville school District 7’s Midway Elementary School in Moro had a chance to depict construction that’s ongoing at the facility. During November, the district’s plan for addressing water and drainage issues at Midway Elementary was completed through […]

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 […]