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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 […]

It was a busy December for the Copia Institute (and me), even just at the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition to filing (along with Bluesky and Mastodon admin Chris Riley) an amicus brief supporting NetChoice and CCIA in their combined cases, we also filed another one challenging the bizarre injunction imposed by the Fifth Circuit […]

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 […]

Charge your device or illuminate your desk with this innovative 6-in-1 Wireless Charger. It’s easy to use with its touch buttons and Qi wireless charging for Qi-enabled devices. Beautifully made with a modern look, it can quickly charge your device and is touch-sensitive allowing you to show the digital clock. For your convenience, this charger […]

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 […]

State regulators signaled in November they would deny the permit.

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 St. Louis Business Journal:  Labor has been consistently cited as a top challenge for general contractors, an issue that long predates the Covid-19 pandemic. In December, the construction industry added 17,000 net jobs, part of what was a stronger-than-expected jobs report released late last week by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Between December […]

From Construction Dive:  St. Louis-based McCarthy promoted its information technology boss, Justin McFarland, to chief administrative officer to oversee multiple corporate departments, according to a Dec. 20 press release sent to Construction Dive. McFarland, who joined McCarthy in 2016 and most recently served as executive vice president of information systems, will continue to oversee the […]

If you see a car trapped on the side of the road during snowy or icy weather, check to see if it has caution tape or an orange sticker on it.

Ozzy Osbourne guests on a new song from longtime Billy Idol guitarist Billy Morrison. The track, "Crack Cocaine," is included on Morrison's upcoming album The Morrison Project, due out April…

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On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis County Councilwoman Kelli Dunaway expounds on her decision to not run for another term this year. The Chesterfield Democrat represents the council’s 2nd District, which includes municipalities like St. Ann, Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur, Bridgeton and Hazelwood. She was first elected to her post in a 2019 special election and won a full four-year term in 2020.

The Rolling Stones are set to head out on the road in April on their Hackney Diamonds tour, but ahead of the trek, they are giving fans the taste of a classic show…

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Trailnet CEO Cindy Mense outlines some of Trailnet's policy priorities for City legislators in 2024.

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That’s more than Sam Alton was paid as the full-time chief of staff for the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

St. Louis is in for some more soggy — and possibly snowy — weather Tuesday, as another round of moisture moves into the area.