The Masonry Institute of St. Louis (MISL) announced the promotion of Margie Gagne to Program Director in November 2022. Gagne has had a long tenure of service at the Institute, originally hired in 2007 by John J. Smith, Jr., Smith Masonry, then Chairman of the MISL Board, and Darrell McMillian as MISL Executive Director. Margie […]
Construction companies looking for opportunities to bring their health and safety practices up to snuff will have ample opportunity at the day-long Gateway Regional Conference and Expo on Tuesday, October 3. The conference will be held from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with networking at 4:00 PM at the Busch Student Center of Saint Louis […]
Editor’s Note: On August 22nd ConstructForSTL.org posted a release from the U.S. Department of Labor regarding a safety citation of Cheltenham Construction Services. The Washington-Missouri-based company, operating as CCS, had been cited for two alleged violations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Today, CCS’ legal counsel provided Construction Forum with the following statement from […]
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 […]
Spellman Brady & Company, a nationally recognized St. Louis-based interior design firm, is proud to announce the completion of the interior design for the clubhouse at Aventura Hawk Ridge, an upscale, multi-family residential community in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Spellman Brady (SBC) was responsible for the clubhouse’s overall interior design, which included specifying and procuring […]
Editor’s Note: This week Louis Kelly, Construction Forum drone photographer/videographer captures progress on the Health Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing buildings under construction at St. Louis Community College’s Flo-Valley Campus. The first building viewed by Louis’ drone is the Advanced Manufacturing Center project. Kadean Construction is partnering with NAVIGATE Building Solutions, and JEMA, design architects on […]
From The Telegraph: More money is being pumped into port plans at Cairo, though no timetable has been set for the work initially expected to be completed next year. The federal government last week announced the Alexander-Cairo Port District at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers will receive a $150,000 grant to develop […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A controversial housing development will not be built in unincorporated St. Charles County, but the project could still be built on the same plot of land if the developer follows through on earlier indications that he would ask O’Fallon to change its boundaries. St. Charles County Council members said they expect […]
From Leader Publications: Byrnes Mill city officials recently agreed to spend almost $60,000 on repairs to Franks Road and parts of Upper Byrnes Mill and Lower Byrnes Mill roads. Public Works Supervisor Bob Schmidt said routine maintenance is greatly needed on the roads. Schmidt said Franks Road, which has needed repairs for about three years, […]
Editor’s Note: In this podcast produced by AEM, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Marsia Geldert-Murphey, president-elect of the American Society of Civil Engineers weighs in on as part of a panel on attracting technical talent in the current labor market. Geldert-Murphey is regional director and business development principal for Lochmueller Group, a regional engineering consulting […]
From Arch Daily: There are several symbols that transcend language barriers and are easily recognized and understood by people from different cultures. Examples include the male and female bathroom icons, the cross symbolizing health, and the universal Wi-Fi symbol. Among these universal icons is the recycling symbol, conceived in 1971 by Gary Anderson, an architect […]
From Urban Land: The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), a new program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has made $2 billion in funds available from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to support private owners of HUD-assisted multifamily buildings to make decarbonization and resilience upgrades. The IRA has already gained […]
From Construction Dive: The University of Illinois’ Grainger College of Engineering will establish a new research and development center dedicated to autonomous construction technologies with up to $8 million in funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, according to a press release from the university. The new Center for Autonomous Construction in Manufacturing at […]
Editor’s Note: Neurodiverse individuals can bring superpowers such as intense focus, creativity, and enhanced processing ability to their workplaces. But they are often more sensitive than the rest of population to their work environment. Post-COVID return to work has broadened the circle of sensitized persons. This article and video describe how HOK studied and addressed […]
From The Telegraph: A potential realignment of Staunton Road drew heavy opposition from residents who spoke at Wednesday’s Madison County Board meeting. Five of seven public speakers at the meeting expressed vehement opposition to the potential realignment. A common complaint was that Staunton Road now runs in front of their properties, but a realigned road […]
From Forbes: In the current labor market, skills are emerging as higher in value than formal degree programs—skilled trade or otherwise. This new labor market is changing how we equip younger generations with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. In situations where young people are opting for skilled trade programs over traditional four-year […]
From Urban Land: Turning a 50-year-old, 20-story office tower into a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum–certified building clearly required a deep retrofit. In 2017, when LaSalle Investment Management acquired 275 Slater Street in Ottawa, its underwriting included those next-level improvements. Whether a simple energy efficiency upgrade or a larger overhaul is needed, […]
From Geo Week News: As an employer, the construction industry has had much to boast about compared to a white collar office environment. For example, high-paying apprenticeships allow young people to learn a skilled trade without incurring crippling student load debt, while a higher starting salary and union benefits provide greater quality of life. That said, demand […]
McCarthy Holdings, Inc., one of the nation’s premier construction companies and largest self-performing builders, is dedicating this week to celebrating the firm’s craft professional workforce. From Aug. 29-Sept. 1, McCarthy will host events on jobsites across the country to recognize the builder’s more than 4,000 craft professionals while spotlighting the importance of construction careers to […]
HDA Architects, one of the nation’s leading architectural, interiors and master planning firms, enhanced its leadership team with the recent promotions of Patrick Holleran, Brice Zickuhr and Angela Feddersen to Senior Principal, and Josh Goodman and Kent Wagster to Principal. As new or elevated Principals of the firm, these individuals join Jack Holleran, President of […]
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