From Construction Dive: Dive Brief: The U.S. construction industry recorded 383,000 unfilled jobs in April, up 68,000 from the previous month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Wednesday. In spite of multiple economic challenges, demand for construction workers remains elevated, said Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors. “There are signs that higher […]
From Construction Equipment: Construction employment increased in 231, or 65 percent, of 358 metro areas between April 2022 and April 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said the lack of available workers to hire is keeping many metro areas from adding even […]
From Construction Dive: Dive Brief: On March 22, a speeding motorist crashed into a highway work zone on I-695 in Maryland, killing six construction workers. The incident received nationwide attention, but the Associated General Contractors of America has stated the crash is tragically common. “What happened to those workers on March 22 is sadly much closer to the […]
From Roads & Bridges: The St. Louis area is booming with industrial growth thanks to improvements on the 70-mile corridor on Interstate 70 that runs from Foristell, Missouri to Marine, Illinois. Ushering in national manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors, the construction boom is evident along I-70. Ed Lampitt, Vice Chair of Cushman & Wakefield said that […]
For this year’s Construction Safety Week, the team at BJC’s Campus Renewal Project produced a video, “A Safe Work Environment Means Going Home After Work,” The video features interviews team member representatives, who detail how safety is addressed on their jobsite. I’m a journeyman carpenter,” said Marco Smith of Sledroc Construction on the video. “I’ve […]
From Building Design+Construction: Michael Kennedy, Jr. and Gyasi Haynes of KAI Enterprises, St. Louis, describe their firm’s effort to create a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—and how their own experiences as black men in the design and construction industry shaped that initiative. Source.
Innovative technology that creates a virtual representation of the seabed of ports and waterways and provides real-time information to shippers and port operators is now available and has the potential to impact freight movement much like traffic navigation apps have been a game changer for motorists. Details on the digital twin technology developed by Israeli-based […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The St. Charles County Council is sending $1.1 million more to the construction of a new boat dock at Klondike Park on the Missouri River near Augusta. The additional funding, which comes from a St. Charles County Port Authority grant, will pay for the construction of a boom to deflect debris […]
Spellman Brady & Co. is proud to announce that the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID) has selected Christa Barr, CHID, EDAC, IIDA, NCIDQ, to join its “Marketing and Social Media Committee,” as well as its “Industry Partners Committee.” As a “Marketing and Social Media Committee” member, Ms. Barr will collaborate with a group […]
S. M. Wilson & Co., a St. Louis-based construction manager and contracting firm, is restructuring its technology department with the promotion of Jamie Berzon, CM-BIM to Chief Technology Officer and hiring of Brian Turner as Construction Technology Manager. Mark Patterson, who has been serving as the firm’s Chief Information Officer for nearly 18 years, will […]
CannonDesign is thrilled to share that the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) has selected Dani Sheley as its 2023 Member of the Year. IIDA shared the news on their website earlier this month. Each year, IIDA recognizes members demonstrating outstanding commitment, passion, professionalism and dedication to the IIDA and the design community through its ‘Of […]
Construction Management Partners, LLC (CMP) has hired Eva Chapin as senior project manager. As a senior project manager, Eva’s responsibilities will include the implementation of strategies to improve CMP’s core business services. Eva will act in specific project leadership roles and will have direct communication responsibilities with the clients and their project team. Eva has […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Redlands, California-based geospatial technology company Esri said Monday it is opening a new 15-person office at the Globe Building as it shuts a Cortex space, joining a cluster of geotech companies already operating from the downtown St. Louis office building. Esri, which has multiple offices locally, will occupy a 7,600-square-foot […]
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: The Missouri Works Initiative’s Building Union Diversity (BUD) program has received a What’s Right with the Region Award from FOCUS St. Louis, a civic leadership organization. Each year, FOCUS applauds the efforts of the individuals, organizations and/or initiatives making a positive difference in the St. Louis region with its […]
Eight major infrastructure projects in Madison and St. Clair Counties in southwestern Illinois are receiving more than $41 million in grant funding through the 2023 Illinois Competitive Freight Program. The initiative, which distributes federal infrastructure funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), aims to improve the movement of freight and create jobs and economic […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A Glendale auto dealer’s plan to build a private carwash about 100 feet from neighboring backyards is a step closer to approval despite opposition from neighboring residents. City planners on Wednesday decided to recommend the Board of Aldermen approve the plan from Glendale Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership, but also set […]
From Leader Publications: About 35 people attended the final Resilient De Soto community meeting on May 16 to give input on the flood resiliency plan being developed for the city, which has struggled with flash-flooding from Joachim Creek. The plan is expected to be completed at the end of this month, said Javier Diaz, urban […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A contractor for St. Louis County on Tuesday presented four ideas to replace or repair the county’s aging government building, including a $560 million recommendation to build a new facility across the street from the existing building, plus a satellite office in mid-county. The 52-year-old Lawrence K. Roos administration building — […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A downtown St. Louis hotel is under new ownership. The 293-room Holiday Inn St. Louis Downtown hotel at 811 N. Ninth St., which is just west of the America’s Center convention complex and also has a legal address on Convention Plaza, was sold for $11.5 million in a deal that […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Low, seething clouds swirled in from the west. Wind bursts scattered litter. Awnings snapped. Fat raindrops smacked the streets. A tornado formed near Hampton Avenue, damaging the cluster of hospitals and asylums along Arsenal Street. Gathering ferocity, the black corkscrew churned through Shaw’s Garden and the Liggett & Myers tobacco works, […]
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