From Webster-Kirkwood Times: Interest in a proposed pediatric mental health campus in Webster Groves hasn’t waned, as evidenced by the nearly 50 people who spoke during the fourth public hearing on the project Tuesday evening — undeterred by snow and ice in the area. At its core, the hearing concerned rezoning and conditional use permits […]
From Utility Dive: The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday finalized its guidance for the technology-neutral 45Y and 48E clean electricity tax credits introduced in the Inflation Reduction Act, a week after the credits went into effect and replaced their predecessors — the Section 45 production tax credit and the Section 48 investment tax credit. “The final rules […]
by Ezra Schlecht, Loss Control Consultant From LinkedIn: Accidents can happen at any time, and being prepared to respond quickly means the difference between life and death. No matter where you work—whether it’s an office, a construction site, or a retail store—knowing basic First Aid, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), and how to use an AED is […]
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 […]
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Nationwide, efforts to increase the number of women in the building trades are on the rise, and one way unions are responding is by introducing maternity leave policies – benefits that were previously unheard of in the male-dominated construction fields. That effort will be especially important in Illinois, where […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â One of the St. Louis-region’s Fortune 500 companies plans to occupy two vacant office buildings in Chesterfield, replacing other office space held by the company. Graybar, the Clayton-based distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products, has signed leases to occupy most of the available space in the Timberlake Corporate […]
From ENR: Armed with a wide range of career and life achievements, the individuals selected as ENR Midwest’s 2025 Top Young Professionals reflect a bright future for the region’s design and construction firms. Held annually, the program recognizes members of the construction industry who have built industry portfolios and donate significant time and expertise to […]
On December 18, BJC Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) recognized contractors and designers that have demonstrated a commitment to developing and promoting partnerships in alignment with the department’s diversity goals. In 2013, PD&C adopted a policy that set out to change the way the industry approached diversity and inclusion. The local design and construction industry […]
From RiverBender: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, invites your review and comments regarding the revised draft “Rivers Project Master Plan Update” with accompanying “Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)” and “Environmental Assessment (EA)”. The Rivers Project Master Plan is a conceptual document that guides public use and natural resource management of […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A 65-unit multifamily property that serves low-income individuals is slated to be renovated in a $21.2 million project. The project includes acquiring and renovating the Hickory Townhomes, made up of 14 apartment buildings on 2.6 acres at 2622 Hickory St. in the city’s Gate District. Construction is expected to begin […]
The St. Louis region ranks among the top 25 metro areas in the United States for chemical exports, and recent investment in the sector could drive that ranking higher. The bi-state area has more than three times more soap and cleaning compound manufacturing jobs than other similar-sized markets, having seen 12.3% growth in the industry’s […]
The Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) has awarded nonprofit Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) nearly $3.5M in a combination of federal and state Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and of Missouri Affordable Housing Assistance Program tax credits plus $3M in federal funding to begin construction on the redevelopment of Clinton-Peabody, one of St. Louis’ original […]
George Nnanna, a professor of mechanical engineering with more than a decade of administrative experience and a record of research collaboration with government and industry partners, will serve as the founding director of the new School of Engineering at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He will begin his new position on April 1. Nnanna was […]
Brickline Greenway is kicking off 2025 with three huge wins! Great Rivers Greenway (GRG), the public agency connecting the region with greenways who turns 25 this year, has received a major boost to support the project’s vision to connect 14 neighborhoods with 12+ miles of greenways. Significant investments from both BJC Health System (BJC) and […]
From Area Development: Lately, securing financing for large-scale development projects has become increasingly complicated and nuanced. Executives looking to expand facilities or select new locations must navigate myriad challenges, from volatile capital markets to stringent investor expectations. That’s because in 2023, capital markets encountered disruptions reminiscent of the 2008 global financial crisis. The Federal Reserve’s […]
From Gensler: At Gensler we have always taken pride in delivering workplaces that are rooted in a human-centric approach — spaces that provide a dynamic experience for employees. The world has changed rapidly over the past few years and as result, how we think about the workplace, productivity, and employee experience has also shifted. We […]
From NPR: St. Louis water is famously drinkable straight from the tap – but thousands of city residents may have questions about that practice, after receiving notice that the pipes bringing water into their homes may contain lead. The notices come from the city’s Water Division. The purpose is to urge compliance with a new […]
From The Welder:Â Recently, I posed the following questions to many that I know in the industry: Looking back, what is the most important piece of knowledge or insight you wish you had before you entered the welding industry? How do you think this information would have impacted your career and the challenges you faced […]
From Work Design: Over the past four years we’ve seen a complete dismantling and rebuilding of the world of work. Designers, developers and organizations alike have been challenged to reassess and reimagine everything from operational policies, space utilization and amenities to lease structures and beyond. Research, data and strategic initiatives developed in partnership with clients […]
From Contractor Magazine: As America’s infrastructure ages, there’s an increased demand for skilled workers who can keep up with maintenance, repairs, and replacements. Paired with an increased rate of new construction from cities to the suburbs and everywhere in between, the industry is in dire need of new workers who can upkeep critical infrastructure. Despite […]
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