From Missouri Independent: Blast waves from Friday’s explosive decision by Missouri House Republicans to kill a $517 million capital improvements bill echoed through the state Monday, with local officials picking up the shards of shattered plans and state senators furious as they recover from shell shock. The spending on new construction isn’t essential for the […]
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 […]
Mercy, one of the 15 largest U.S. health systems, has broken ground on Mercy Hospital Wentzville, Missouri’s first brand-new, acute care hospital campus in nearly a decade. McCarthy Building Companies is overseeing construction of the 400,000-sq.-ft. hospital, which is expected to include 75 inpatient acute care beds and a 26-bed emergency department with two trauma areas […]
Weinand Park in Troy, MO is now home to a new and improved Storybook Walk, a community-driven project celebrating literacy, creativity, and outdoor activity. Made possible by a collaborative effort between local organizations and students, the Storybook Walk features a rotating selection of stories and artwork displayed along a walking path. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was […]
Avenir, a new luxury apartment community in University City, celebrated its official grand opening on May 8. The $90 million luxury apartment complex is design to combine tranquility and urban living in an elevated environment. Located at 8680 Delmar Blvd., Avenir is nestled between Ladue and Olivette, just minutes away from downtown Clayton. The community’s […]
by Joe Blanner, Co-Founder, Construction Forum Earlier this year, Construction Forum published a call to action to address the St. Louis region’s chronic population stagnation and decline. We highlighted the economic and demographic headwinds facing the 16-county, bi-state metropolitan area, and proposed a coordinated, regional response. Since then, momentum for this initiative has grown, with […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:Â Â A fight between McBride Homes and a Chesterfield contractor could cost homeowners thousands of dollars each if a judge determines the homebuilder violated state law, according to several new lawsuits filed in area courts. Construction company Builder’s Bloc says in court documents that McBride Homes fraudulently filed dozens of false real estate […]
From St. Louis Public Radio:Â The number of vacant buildings in the city of St. Louis is dwindling, based on an early look at a new report from the St. Louis Vacancy Initiative. The final report will be released this summer. But for now, officials on Wednesday invited the public to take a first look […]
The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) has awarded a record $92,800 in scholarships to 39 students across the Midwest. Included in the 2025 scholarship class are 11 trade apprentices, 11 graduating high school seniors, and 17 current college/university students. “We are particularly proud to be able to award the largest scholarship amount in AGCMO’s […]
From Construction Dive: While it’s too soon to know exactly how tariffs will impact the commercial real estate market, some early cracks are emerging in the retail and industrial sectors, according to Whitley Collins of CBRE, the commercial real estate services company. “If you just look at the tariffs…the biggest impact is on retailers and […]
From East-West Gateway Council of Governments: The 9th Edition of East-West Gateway’s Where We Stand (WWS) was released in November. The 90-page data book focuses on what defines regional success and presents dozens of data points regarding where St. Louis stands in relation to 49 peer regions in the United States. Since its publication, East-West Gateway’s […]
From S. M. Wilson’s Beyond The Build: The construction industry has long prioritized physical safety—but behind hard hats and high-visibility vests lies a silent struggle that’s gone unaddressed for too long: mental health. Now, that silence is being broken through collective awareness and industry-wide efforts. Jeremy Hutfles, Project Superintendent at S. M. Wilson, sees workers’ […]
IMPACT Strategies, Inc. announces the completion of the new U-Haul facility in Wentzville, Missouri, at the intersection of Hwy 70 & David Hoekel Parkway. The new 124,056 square-foot self-storage warehouse is IMPACT’s third project with U-Haul. The project consists of a three-story tilt-up self-storage warehouse containing 269 self-storage lockers units and a one-story U-Box storage […]
IMPACT Strategies, Inc. recently completed the renovation of the Federico Kia dealership in Wood River, IL at 1911 E Edwardsville Rd. The relaunch of the new Kia brand identity was the catalyst of Federico’s renovation. Kia wants their “customers to engage not only through the products but also through all the experience elements.” In the […]
For all those entrepreneurs out there contemplating taking the big step of opening your very own business, you should plan to attend this PEOPLE of Construction TableTop Discussion. The discussion will be held at Delmar DivINe on Wednesday, May 21, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, and is sponsored by PARIC and the Hispanic Chamber of […]
Gray Design Group is proud to announce key leadership promotions that reflect the firm’s continued growth and strategic vision for the future. Laurie Williams and Melody Cooper have been promoted to Principals, expanding their leadership across the firm and studio markets. These leadership advancements are a direct result of Gray’s ongoing commitment to investing in […]
S. M. Wilson & Co. is excited to partner with the City of Webster Groves and Chiodini Architects on this design/build project to renovate the Webster Ice Arena. The residents of Webster Groves approved funds through Prop W to create new amenities and make necessary repairs to existing facilities. The arena renovations include replacing the […]
Bruce Holland, founder and CEO of Holland Construction Services (HCS), has been named the 2025 recipient of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering Distinguished Service Award. Holland will receive this prestigious award for decades of dedication to the Metro East region and the SIUE community. Holland’s leadership in construction, local innovation, student mentorship […]
From SM Wilson: The construction industry has long prioritized physical safety—but behind hard hats and high-visibility vests lies a silent struggle that’s gone unaddressed for too long: mental health. Now, that silence is being broken through collective awareness and industry-wide efforts. Jeremy Hutfles, Project Superintendent at S. M. Wilson, sees workers’ emotional weight firsthand. “Sometimes […]
From SITE Improvement Association: Construction Safety Week begins May 5. Now in its 12th year, the initiative began when a coalition of national construction firms came together to reaffirm safety as a core value, elevating leadership’s role in preventing injuries and promoting shared responsibility across every rank and role on the jobsite. Whether you’ve fully […]
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