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Worker Wellness Blog: Right Things for Right Reasons

1 month 3 weeks 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 […]

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Dede Hance

A Stretch of I-64 in St. Charles County Will Soon Have 3 Lanes

1 month 3 weeks ago

From St. Louis Public Radio: The Missouri Department of Transportation celebrated the completion of the first section of the Interstate 64 widening project Tuesday morning as part of the work to improve I-70 from Wentzville to Warrenton. MoDOT workers completed work last month on adding a third lane to a five-mile stretch of Interstate 64 […]

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Dede Hance

Village of Godfrey Trustee Reflects on Year Ahead at North Alton-Godfrey Business Council Event

1 month 3 weeks ago
GODFREY - As the Alton and Godfrey communities prepare to celebrate the holidays, one North Alton-Godfrey Business Council member is reflecting on the year. On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, NAGBC hosted their annual Breakfast With Santa event to bring families together for a meal with Santa Claus. Gerard Fischer, a Village of Godfrey trustee and member of NAGBC, expressed his excitement to be a part of the event. “It’s great to see the community come together,” he said. “Wha

Project Stress Index Rises Sharply in November

1 month 3 weeks ago

Tariff-driven material price increases, financing challenges, and broad economic caution are putting intense pressure on preconstruction decisions nationwide — and in November, those factors pushed construction stress sharply higher, according to new data from ConstructConnect. For many owners, the report notes, absorbing elevated input costs has become untenable, leading to a growing number of postponed […]

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Tom Finan

Arnold to Analyze Five Railroad Crossings for Potential Improvements

1 month 3 weeks ago

From Leader Publications: The city of Arnold will spend up to $950,000 to determine how five railroad crossings could be improved or eliminated. Judy Wagner, Arnold project engineer, said the study will start Jan. 1. The 16-month study will examine railroad crossings on East Elm Drive, Jeffco Boulevard, Tenbrook Road, Arnold Tenbrook Road and Bradley […]

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Dede Hance

Magician Shares Journey at Breakfast With Santa Event

1 month 3 weeks ago
GODFREY - Magician John Johnson recently performed at the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council’s annual Breakfast With Santa event. On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, NAGBC hosted the Breakfast With Santa event to spread holiday cheer and bring families together. Johnson served as the event’s main entertainer, and he noted his excitement to perform in front of the many families who were in attendance. “It’s a family event,” he explained. “I love just seeing the

Navigating Building Code for Smarter, Safer Projects

1 month 3 weeks ago

From Building Design + Construction: by Mike Grutsch, RA, Project Manager and Architect, Design Collaborative Every successful building project starts with a great idea, but that idea must also meet one universal requirement: it has to follow the building code. The building code might seem like a technicality, but it’s much more than that. It’s […]

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