Seiler Geospatial has been recognized as the top Trimble Geospatial Revenue Partner in North America—and among the top worldwide. The company was recognized May 22nd at the Trimble Field Systems Dealer Conference, in Paris, France. Seiler Geospatial Seiler Geospatial and its sister companies Building Point Midwest and Building Point Northeast were recognized for top growth […]
From National Catholic Register: One does not necessarily expect to hear the language of warfare coming from the mouth of Duncan Stroik while discussing sacred architecture. Bespectacled and bow-tied, the renowned church architect cuts the figure of the Yale-educated professor he is far more than any kind of combatant. And the 12th-floor office of his […]
After a paver operator was struck by a dump truck’s mirror on a rural road project, N.B. West Contracting Co. explored ways to avoid future mishaps. This lead to a new invention — a safety cage, which currently has a patent pending. The innovation earned West the 2024 Asphalt Operations Safety Innovations Award from the […]
Energizer Park has been named as a finalist for the 2025 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence. There are 18 finalists and four special mention projects. Ten projects are selected as winners. ULI began the Awards for Excellence program in 1979 to recognize truly superior development efforts in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Winning projects […]
The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park (FLWHEP) announced a landmark preservation initiative to completely restore the historic Kraus House roof to Wright’s original cedar shingle design specifications. This meticulous restoration will preserve the architectural integrity of one of Missouri’s five Wright-designed structures. Completed in 1955 for Ruth and Russell Kraus, the house serves […]
Clayco, a $7.6 billion full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build, and construction firm, announced May 28th key leadership promotions within its construction business to strengthen its market leadership further and deliver operational excellence across all sectors. Ryan McGuire has been promoted to President, Construction. In this expanded role, McGuire will work closely with Ryan Abbott, […]
From AEC Magazine:Â The construction industry is one of the largest sectors on the planet. Yet even with an annual value estimated at $14 trillion, it has so far yet to experience digital disruption. The potential is huge, too, and billions of dollars were invested in construction and property technology (contech and proptech) start-ups over […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:Â Mayor Cara Spencer said Tuesday (May 27) night she is working to keep every single resident displaced by the recent tornado from leaving the city. And she said she would stake her reputation on her success or failure. Spencer told residents at a church in the Grand Center neighborhood she campaigned […]
In response to the growing mental health crisis affecting workers across the nation, the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (IW) and its 4,000 partner contractors have launched a partnership with CredibleMind, a digital mental health platform. This bold initiative marks a significant step forward in addressing mental health challenges in […]
From St. Louis Public Radio:Â St. Louis residents who were forced to relocate by the May 16 tornado or who own homes that were damaged may receive some financial support from city government. The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will discuss a bill this week that would make people who fled homes damaged in the […]
From Construction Dive: Nearly every prime contractor has a story about a nightmare sub. Whether it’s shoddy work or simply failing to show up to the jobsite, suboptimal partners in today’s labor and skills market are an increasingly common reality. Trent Cotney, a partner and head of the construction practice at Tampa, Florida-based Adams and […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â A Central West End hotel has acquired a neighboring property with plans to renovate it for additional rooms. The West End, a 45-room boutique hotel at 4215 Lindell Blvd., has purchased an adjacent building at 4235 Lindell and plans to add 13 luxury suites there. The building had been the […]
Last year’s highly successful Mental Health in Construction Seminar Series sponsored by Aetna Insurance are returning this summer for the St. Louis Region. The program curriculums and speakers are developed by Missouri Works Initiative Worker Wellness program. Construction Forum is assisting with industry promotion and program delivery on these three hot-topic seminars. The following locations […]
From Construction Business Owner:Â While many companies make substantial investments in targeting and hiring undergraduate students, fewer consider graduate students due to a fundamental misconception about applicants who hold advanced degrees. By understanding this misconception, construction industry recruiters can open an additional pipeline for talent in the industry. The fundamental misconception is that all graduate […]
From Construction Dive: by Bruce Orr, founder and chief data scientist at ProNovos “Cash is king” might be the most overused phrase in construction finance — and one of the most misleading. The reason why is because in the rough-and-tumble world of construction finance, where you’re always just one job away from success or failure, […]
From RiverBender: During the quarterly “What’s Up Downtown” meeting, entrepreneurs shared more about their businesses in downtown Alton. On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the community gathered at the RiverBender.com Building to hear from local business owners and community leaders. Hosted by Alton Main Street, these quarterly meetings allow people to share information about their businesses […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine:Â St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) broke ground on its new ambulance station at 8050 Phoenix Pkwy. on Monday, May 5. The new Winghaven station aims to address ever-increasing needs for ambulance assistance in the area. It is estimated to open in the second quarter of 2026, if not earlier. In […]
Together with the City of Crestwood, NAVIGATE Building Solutions, and Lawlor Corporation, Bond Architects celebrated the kick-off of construction for the new Crestwood Community Center on Friday, May 23, 2025. The Mayor of Crestwood, along with several representatives from City administration and the Parks and Recreation department, were present at the groundbreaking ceremony. Funded by […]
From S. M. Wilson’s BEYOND THE BUILD:Â Â At the Spring Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) Conference, a standing-room-only crowd gathered for a dynamic panel discussion designed to help guide school leaders through the complex journey of planning, passing, and executing a school bond issue. The panel featured Chris Norman, CFO/Assistant Superintendent of Hazelwood School District; […]
PARIC, a leading construction firm with a growing national presence, has strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointment of Brandi Mathews as Chief Financial Officer. Mathews assumes the CFO role during a period of significant expansion for the company, which currently maintains a continuously increasing backlog through its focused strategy targeting four core sectors […]
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