by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum “Masonry Madness” might sound like a strange new online game. But it’s actually a showcase for the talents of the next generation of bricklayers and laborers. Rolla Technical Institute’s masonry program hosted its 8th annual Masonry Madness competition on Friday, February 28th. Students had just a few hours […]
Brinkmann Constructors, a national general contractor, in partnership with Coastal Cold Storage, a Troy, Missouri-based warehouse and distribution company, recently completed a state-of-the-art 127,000-square-foot industrial cold storage distribution center. The facility, located in Foristell, is the first of three planned phases. It was completed in nine months, setting the stage for continued expansion. “We are […]
ConstructConnect is offering a free webcast on market conditions going into this year’s construction season on May 8, 2025, from noon to 1:30PM CT. The program is designed to help construction professionals better understand and take action around the 2025 economic forecast. ConstructConnect is a provider of construction IT solutions, including pre-con, project management, and […]
From SupplyChainBrain: Gen Z workers are increasingly exploring skilled trades as a career option, recognizing that these positions offer a secure future with strong earning potential. This interest couldn’t happen at a more critical time for the supply chain industry. While the C-Suite is hyper-focused on maximizing productivity, there’s a real struggle to hire enough […]
From First Alert 4: Mercy Hospital South announced it’s expanding and redesigning its entire emergency department, with the $75 million project kicking off in September 2025. According to a release, the redesign will expand the existing emergency department from 39,000 square feet to 65,000 square feet. The additional space will include: 73 patient beds, up […]
From Contracting Business:Â The skilled trades have historically been male industries, often perceived as inaccessible or unwelcoming to women. However, the tides are shifting. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that the number of women working as tradespeople reached its highest level ever in 2021 with more than 314,000 female workers. Innovation is creating new […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The law firm of Carmody MacDonald PC has renewed its lease in downtown Clayton and will renovate the office space, a project made easier because the owner of the PNC Center added an amenities center to the 18-story building. Carmody’s previous lease at 120 S. Central Ave. was set to […]
HDA has successfully completed an exterior renovation for Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis, bringing the dealership in line with the latest Lexus brand standards. The transformation enhances the dealership’s visual appeal with sleek metal cladding, dark column accents, and a striking new entryway featuring a prominent Lexus logo. Originally designed by HDA in 2009 as […]
The latest data from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) confirms the St. Louis region remains home to the most efficient inland port district in the nation based on tons moved per river mile in 2022, the most recent year numbers are available. The data reveals that, in 2022, the St. Louis region’s barge […]
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 […]
S. M. Wilson & Co. is named finalist in four categories in the 2025 AEC Show-Me Awards by the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLC3). Amanda Bohnert, CPSM, Chief Marketing Officer “We are honored to be named a finalist in multiple categories,” said Michael Yazbec, president of S. M. Wilson. “Our company has built […]
From Construction Briefing:Â Construction spending in the US slipped by 0.2% from December to January, as trade tariffs threatened by US President Donald weighed on investment decisions. That is according to analysis of a new government report by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC officials warned that spending on new construction projects could […]
Construction Management Partners, LLC (CMP) has been engaged by Believe Schools to provide executive management program services for the first phase of design and construction of the rehab and reprogramming of an existing school facility at 100 South Garrison Avenue. HWK Architects will be the architect of record and BSI Constructors will be the CM […]
From MO Gateway Green Building Council:Â With an increased focus on limiting environmental impact and reducing carbon emissions in our built environment, architecture and construction professionals are increasingly exploring mass timber as a key strategy for creating greener, healthier buildings. Mass timber can be used in place of steel or concrete to create structures that […]
From KMOV:   St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones signed Board Bill 155 on Friday. A summary of the bill reads: “An ordinance to provide minimum standards to make available a more highly-trained and diverse construction workforce, and increase the number and ability of diverse highroad construction employers to perform infrastructure, commercial, residential, and industrial construction services to, for, […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: Construction on a German company’s $500 million expansion of its manufacturing plant in East Alton has started and will be finished in the next three years, company and elected officials said Monday. Executives at Wieland Manufacturing, an international producer of copper and copper alloys, said the investment to a facility […]
From RE Journals:Â AÂ Block & Company, Inc., Realtors-headed investment group comprised of investors from Kansas City and St. Louis acquired 18 acres of land at Wentzville Parkway and Will Ron Drive in Wentzville, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. Wentzville, located just outside of St. Louis, is one of the fastest-growing cities in Missouri. Wentzville […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â The number of north St. Louis properties targeted for eminent domain by the St. Louis Development Corp. has grown to nearly 150, nearly all of which belong to Paul McKee’s NorthSide Regeneration. The SLDC on Monday said its Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority has sent offer letters to the owners […]
From KMOV: The City of St. Louis is taking new steps to redevelop abandoned properties in North City. The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority sent letters to owners offering to buy the dilapidated properties. They have offered more than $1 million total for 87 private sites, the majority of which are owned by Paul McKee’s Northside […]
From Bob Clark Beyond:  Marc Lore is one of the most forward-thinking entrepreneurs of our time. His ability to see far beyond the horizon and create innovative solutions that disrupt industries is something I’ve admired for years. Whether it’s evolving e-commerce, reinventing the food delivery business, or envisioning an entirely new city built on equity and […]
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