by Ryan Fuesting, director of business development — cold storage, Brinkmann Constructors The events of the past few years have significantly impacted the consumer experience, resulting in a positive operational shift for businesses in the cold storage market. As this specialized sector continues to grow, a trend report from Colliers anticipates cold storage real estate […]
Mike Hayes, vice president of Planning, Design & Construction at BJC Healthcare and Nick Arb, vice president, strategy at Guarantee Electrical Co., have been named co-chairs of the 2025 KIDstruction Week campaign to benefit St. Louis Children’s Hospital. KIDstruction Week is an opportunity for the St. Louis regional architectural, construction and engineering industries to join […]
From CPWR – Center for Construction Research and Training: As labor shortages continue in construction, it becomes even more important for the industry to monitor its number of aging workers. These workers may need additional support to stay in their jobs and/or may be considering retirement. Since 2015, the average age of workers in construction […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Washington University is increasing its tuition price and considering changes to construction and hiring, as it remains uncertain about its standing with federal funding under the Trump administration. The per-year tuition cost for WashU students will rise more than $3,000 to $68,240 in the 2025-2026 academic year, from the current $64,500, Provost […]
From Senator Josh Hawley: On April 1st U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced that he will introduce legislation to fully fund the replacement of all aging military family housing at Fort Leonard Wood. The bill comes after Hawley has already secured $113.5 million in federal funding for Fort Leonard Wood through FY2023 and FY2024 appropriations. Construction on […]
From Construction Dive: St. Louis-based McCarthy Building Cos. has completed construction of the $650 million Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital campus, according to a March 31 news release. The structure is the builder’s ninth completed hospital project in the greater Houston area. The 570,000-square-foot, seven-story hospital encompasses 100 licensed beds, nine operating rooms and nine imaging modalities, […]
by Chris Trahan Cain, Executive Director, CPWR — The Center for Construction Research and Training Today (April 2nd) we woke up to a very dark day for those who care about worker safety and health in America. Yesterday, almost all the leadership and research scientists at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) […]
by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum Just as elephants are best eaten in small bites (preferably with a good Pinot Noir), the report that hit my email inbox on Monday demands an incremental approach to digest, as does its topic. “Reversing an ‘urban doom loop’ in St. Louis through office-to-residential conversion,” is the airy […]
Registration is now open for several two-day bootcamp-style courses that Missouri University of Science and Technology has developed for the St. Louis area. “Throughout St. Louis, Missouri S&T has strong industry partnerships and thousands of proud alumni, and our bootcamps are designed to enhance their skills in key areas without having to leave the city,” […]
G&W Engineering Corporation is excited to announce the acquisition of Mid America Testing Laboratory (MATL), a leading full-service laboratory specializing in fenestration and enclosure testing. With this acquisition, G&W Engineering strengthens its Building Enclosure Services Team, expanding its capabilities to better serve industry clients. MATL, founded in 1942, has long been recognized for its expertise […]
Architects and homebuilders found themselves on opposite sides of the issue at a Missouri State Senate commitee hearing on Tuesday (March 31). The hearing was on HB939, which recently passed the Missouri House and moved over to the Missouri Senate. The legislation puts a hard brake on municipalities or other governmental units enacting any energy […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: St. Louis-based restaurant group On Point Hospitality, which owns two restaurants in the Central West End, said Monday it is opening a new concept in Downtown West. On Point Hospitality, which operates restaurant Yellowbelly and cocktail bar Lazy Tiger in the Central West End, later this year plans to open Extra Wavy […]
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 Construction Dive: Leaders in the sheet metal industry are offering training on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and they believe it’s helping to educate and improve the workplace as individuals learn about their implicit biases. The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ Association, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers and […]
From Construction Dive: Along I-70, a highway that begins in Utah and winds east through the Midwest before terminating near Baltimore, two states are gearing up for major road improvement work. Officials in Missouri broke ground last week on an I-70 extension project from Warrenton to Wentzville, according to a March 20 news release from […]
From Construction Dive: A new executive order from President Donald Trump puts a metaphorical red X across numerous policies from the Biden administration, including promoting the use of project labor agreements. However, the exact outcome is unclear. Perhaps most notably for construction, the March 14 order rescinds a September 2024 action from former President Joe Biden that prioritized federal spending for […]
From Quad Cities Regional Business Journal: Russell announced the addition of Nicole Kreeger as the new vice president of marketing and client relations on Monday afternoon, March 31. She comes to Russell with over 15 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and client development. Prior to joining Russell, Ms. Kreeger was vice president of marketing for […]
From Brookings: As American cities grapple with persistently high office vacancies and an escalating housing crisis, a new report provides critical insights into the potential for converting office buildings into residential spaces. This publication is part of a broader series examining the potential of office-to-residential conversions across six U.S. case studies. The project is part of a cooperative agreement […]
From Beyond Housing: This year, Beyond Housing is commemorating our 50th year of impact in serving low-income families and under-resourced communities in North St. Louis County. In what should be cause for celebration and a renewed focus on the future, various culminating factors are forcing us to focus on our short-term survival. As is often […]
A kickoff event is planned May 7th at Clayco’s new Russell Burns headquarters building in Berkeley for the newly-formed Greater St. Louis Chapter of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP). More details for the kickoff event and a registration site will be released next week. The Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP), is a […]
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