From St. Louis Business Journal:Â The carpenters’ union that covers St. Louis has brought a breach of contract complaint against developer Paul McKee over a loan involving an O’Fallon, Missouri, office building. The Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council said in a lawsuit filed this month in St. Louis County Circuit Court that in 2020, its predecessor […]
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: The St. Louis chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is searching for competitors, sponsors and judges for this year’s 33rd Annual Block Kids Building Competition on Jan. 13. The event, which is for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, introduces kids to the construction industry […]
From Construction Dive:  The construction industry scores the dubious distinction of having among the most and costliest lawsuits. Scope changes are consistently a top cause of these disputes, according to London-based HKA Global, a consultancy that specializes in construction risk mitigation and dispute resolution. These conflicts sap contractors’ time and money. Disputed sums on projects in the Americas reached […]
From Area Development:Â Amidst a time of transformation characterized by changing preferences and economic shifts, numerous major urban centers have witnessed a downturn in economic activity in recent years. During this same time period, many of their mid-size counterparts have flourished. While the rise of these mid-size cities has been under way for some time, […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine:Â A new single-family townhome development was approved at the Nov. 9 St. Peters Board of Aldermen meeting. This came after the senior purchasing manager of Lombardo Homes, Steve Valentine, gave a presentation noting updates that have been added to the Harvey Fred Lienemann Unified Credit Trust and Lombardo Homes of St. […]
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Bryana Ramirez learned about the Missouri Works Initiative’s St. Louis Building Union Diversity (BUD) program through a friend, an IBEW apprentice who participated in the Kansas City version of the program. Ramirez, a military police officer for the Army National Guard, decided to move back to the St. Louis […]
From St. Louis Magazine: The special thing about the cash that St. Louis city and county won from the NFL in their lawsuit over the Rams’ departure is that it’s unrestricted. We can do whatever we want with it. Which means we could fritter it away—or, I hope, make a savvy move that builds momentum, […]
From bigrentz:Â Construction insurance can help mitigate risks that arise from construction projects. Potential risks in the construction industry include injuries, equipment damage, project delays, or design issues. An insurance policy may be required in order to comply with state laws or local regulations, and not having one may prevent contractors from receiving a license […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Funding and plans for the new intersection at Tom Ginnever Avenue and North Cool Springs Road remain on hold until Dec. 14. O’Fallon has been seeking to use external funds to help with the reconstruction and replacement of the Tom Ginnever Avenue and North Cool Springs Road stop-controlled intersection with a […]
From Labor Tribune: Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562’s Inaugural Cornhole Tournament, benefitting fallen member Kenny Loudermilk’s daughter, was a huge success. Loudermilk went missing last fall after a paragliding accident. The event, held Nov. 4 at the union’s hall, was made by possible by the 5th year service class. “How awesome to see them step […]
Kadean Construction is pleased to announce that Ross Jarsocrak has joined the commercial construction contractor as Senior Project Manager in its Philadelphia regional office. He will be responsible for the overall planning, budgeting, organization, implementation, scheduling and completion of large distribution and manufacturing construction projects that meet and exceed client expectations. Jarsocrak has more than […]
From Area Development: Bownfield 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 Construction Dive: Total construction starts tumbled another 7% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.1 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network, due to a widespread slowdown in gas and utility projects. The drop pushes overall year-to-date construction starts through October to trail last year’s pace by 4%, according to the report. […]
From Labor Tribune:Â By Sheri Gassaway:Â Jose Gomez, vice president and business agent of Laborers Local 110, will be taking the reigns as business manager when Ronny Griffin retires on Jan. 31. The promotion makes Gomez the first Hispanic business manager in the history of the St. Louis Labor Movement. Local 110 Business Agent Brad […]
The St. Louis region’s aerospace manufacturing and aviation ecosystem is about to be further boosted by more than $5 billion in new planned investments that are expected to create more than 1,000 new jobs in the bi-state area. Those were among the key numbers shared during the 2023 “Take Flight Forum” on November 8, which […]
From Building Design + Construction: Despite the recent decisions by leading automakers, in response to demand shifts, to temporarily slow their production of electric vehicles, the federal government remains committed to the electrification of transportation, and some AEC firms have been exploring avenues to capitalize on this market sector’s expansion. Through the first half of […]
From BigRentz:Â Construction key performance indicators (KPIs) are valuable in ensuring that all of the many phases of construction projects stay on track. The main objective of any construction project is to finish on time, within budget and with the best quality results possible. How you keep track of and measure those objectives is where […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A St. Louis apartment developer whose project was recently the subject of a federal subpoena has dropped a plan to build apartments at a Central West End site. Lux Living is no longer pursuing its plan to redevelop the site of the headquarters of the nonprofit Engineers’ Club at 4339 […]
From Building Design + Construction: Renovating your workplace can have a profound impact on the mental health and well-being of your employees. In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, prioritizing employee mental health has become more crucial than ever. By creating a supportive and positive environment, you can foster a sense of belonging and promote […]
From Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis:Â A college education is often believed to be a pathway for upward economic mobility. It certainly can be, but the financial boost is not guaranteed. The human capital theory of education is that college is an investment: You pay a cost upfront and it pays off later. Just […]
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