From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Rob Miller was inspired to open his pottery studio to people of all abilities when his grandson, Connor, was born with cerebral palsy eight years ago. LampLight Studio now has a nonprofit arm, Blaze STL, that welcomes groups from underserved and disabled communities to create artwork and communicate through creativity. The […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: In one corner of Webster Groves, yard signs have sprouted out of the ground like daffodils in the spring. Blue ones say, “We support children’s mental health,” while the green ones say, “Keep North Webster a neighborhood.” The signs began to appear last year, when St. Louis Children’s Hospital and […]
From Offsite Builder: Natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires are increasing in both number and scale, with devastating consequences for affected communities. Unfortunately, there’s a real lack of alternative housing options for disaster survivors. There are solutions to this problem, and the offsite building industry can help bring them to fruition. As of early […]
From Building Design + Construction: Like any other healthcare facility, behavioral health environments must be comforting places to heal. But these spaces pose unique considerations to keep patients safe, requiring thoughtful balance from skilled design professionals to create environments that are beautiful and manage patient risk. Senior Interior Designer Lauren Frank, Senior Project Manager Susan […]
From EPA.gov: EPA says that each of these companies performed renovations on properties built prior to 1978 without obtaining renovator certification from EPA, as required by federal law. Other violations included failure to retain and produce required records and failure to follow lead-safe work practices during renovations. “Reducing exposure to lead, especially among children and […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The St. Louis Science Center said it is “exploring” a sale of land it owns off South Kingshighway Boulevard. The 1-acre parcel is located at Kingshighway and Manchester Avenue, at the western end of the Grove commercial district. The property, which the organization has owned for 24 years, has been used […]
From Contractor Magazine: The construction industry has long grappled with the challenge of effective project scheduling. Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, while powerful, has often been the domain of specialized professionals using complex legacy software. This approach, however, leaves many stakeholders out of the loop and can lead to disconnects between planning and execution. As […]
From NPR: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Tuesday that St. Clair County will get $89.5 million in grant money to help in disaster recovery from the flooding caused by 8 inches of rain that fell on July 16. The agency said in a news release the money could be used to […]
From Offsite Builder: There are two distinct types of modular factories: industrialized and semi-custom. Each has advantages and challenges when it comes to startup costs, marketing strategies and financial risks. What should an entrepreneur consider when choosing which one to pursue? Industrialized construction relies upon repeatable systems that allow factories to build high volumes of […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The head of the steelworkers’ union at Granite City Works said Friday he disagreed with critics who said politics was behind President Biden’s decision to block Nippon Steel Corp.’s proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) Craig McKey, president of Local 1899, noted that Nippon made […]
From Construction Dive: Open construction jobs ticked up 17,000 to 276,000 on the last day of November when compared to the last day of October, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Tuesday. The report measures the number of positions for which employers actively are seeking workers. The increase occurred after a large drop […]
From MODOT: On December 19, USDOT’s Build America Bureau (Bureau) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The NOFO offers $27 million in technical assistance grants to rural and Tribal communities for the planning and design phase development of transportation projects. […]
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 10.2% in December to 212.0 (2000=100) from the revised November reading of 192.3. Over the month, commercial planning increased 14.2% while institutional planning improved 2.5%. “Commercial activity rebounded strongly in December, thanks to a re-acceleration in data center and warehouse planning activity,” stated Sarah […]
From HOK: Henry “Hank” Winkelman, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, a design principal who shaped contemporary healthcare design over more than three decades at HOK, died at his home in St. Louis on December 27, 2024. He was 83. Paul Strohm, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, director of Healthcare at HOK and Winkelman’s longtime colleague, reflected on his impact: […]
From Modular Home Coach: The modular construction industry is poised for transformative growth, and Cleveland, Ohio, is emerging as an ideal location for new offsite construction factories. With its strategic urban initiatives, a wealth of vacant land, and a growing demand for affordable housing, Cleveland presents a unique opportunity for offsite construction manufacturers to expand […]
In December BHMG Engineering opened a newly-constructed office location in Collinsville, IL. The new office, located at 100 Commerce Center Drive in Collinsville, allows BHMG, which focuses on the energy utility infrastructure market, to serve it expanding business in Illinois. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in St. Louis, BHMG supports electric companies, municipalities, and businesses […]
From STL Today: A developer here is planning a $100 million indoor youth sports complex that he hopes will draw teams from throughout the Midwest, lured by fields and courts — plus a hotel, restaurants, retail and an open-air “bourbon garden.” Anandkumar Patel’s vision mirrors a trend occurring across the country. No longer are developers […]
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 […]
The Construction Career Development Initiative (CCDI) program is accepting applications for its 2025 “Build Our Future” diversity scholarship. The award is designed to support minority high school seniors in St. Louis, Missouri, who aim to pursue degrees related to the construction industry. The scholarship offers up to $5,000 per semester for 8 semesters, along with […]
From hoodline: The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is inviting individuals and external partners to participate in the upcoming in-person LPA (Local Public Agency) Basic Training sessions slated for the first quarter of 2025. The training aims to equip attendees with foundational insights into the workings necessitated for efficient transportation management and project deliberations. With […]
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