From St. Louis Magazine: More than 2,000 professionals from the meeting and event industry will descend on St. Louis this week for Meeting Professionals International’s 2025 World Education Congress, which officially kicks off Wednesday and runs through Friday. But the industry conference won’t be just another series of meetings. The city will serve as a […]
From Holland Construction: Holland Construction Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Jones to Project Director, recognizing his leadership, technical skill, and contributions to some of the firm’s most high-profile residential and commercial projects. Jones brings over a decade of construction experience, including the past four years with Holland, where he has successfully […]
From Holland Construction: Holland Construction Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Bauer to Project Director and Leader of the firm’s Special Projects Group (SPG). Bauer brings more than 18 years of experience in construction management and will now oversee both large-scale developments and Holland’s growing portfolio of specialized, fast-paced interior and renovation […]
From Holland Construction: Holland Construction Services is proud to announce the promotion of Miranda Stevens to Project Director. A proven leader with nearly 20 years of experience in construction management and operations, Stevens has played a vital role in delivering some of the region’s most impactful projects while mentoring teams and building trusted client relationships […]
From Resident: St. Louis, a city with a rich cultural legacy and one of America’s most iconic landmarks, is poised to redefine its skyline and urban identity. While known historically for its gateway role in westward expansion, the city is now experiencing a modern evolution rooted in architectural ambition, strategic development, and sustainable innovation. With […]
From REJournals: IMPACT Strategies, Inc. opened its relocated office in Clayton, Missouri. This strategic expansion not only solidifies the firm’s commitment to serving its clients in the region but also supports its planned growth trajectory over the next several years. The new office, located at 121 Hunter Ave will enable IMPACT Strategies to better meet […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: In recent years, the Illinois Department of Transportation has been using full closures of major roadways in the Metro East during construction because it offers three distinct advantages. “We have found that full closures are safer, faster and cheaper,” said Joel Cumby, IDOT’s District 8 project implementation engineer based in […]
From The St. Louis American: Since its founding by Anthony “Tony” Thompson, chair and CEO of the Kwame Building Group, the Black-owned business has made community service an integral part of its operation. Through hundreds of college scholarship and philanthropic support for non-profits and other organizations, Thomspon said Kwame wants to be a leader in […]
Poettker Construction Company is celebrating 45 years in business as a multi-generational, family-owned construction firm supporting a diverse portfolio of projects in markets across the country. Founded in 1980 by Charles Poettker, the company has grown from its humble beginning in Breese, Illinois, into a $400 million construction firm specializing in construction management, design-build services, […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â A Des Moines, Iowa-based company has acquired a family-owned electrical company in Jefferson County, its third acquisition this year. Terms of the acquisition of Barnhart-based Summit Electric by The Waldinger Corp., completed June 12, were not disclosed. The nine employees of Summit Electric, including the husband-and-wife founders, Doug and Tammy […]
From Construction Dive:Â Amid concerns of a data center slowdown or even a bubble, contractors on the ground are still buried in early-stage activity and navigating more project complexity than ever. Investment has poured into creating new massive data centers in 2025. The sector accounted for more than 70% of the increase in private nonresidential […]
The Board of Directors at Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) has named lifelong public servant Mark Perkins as CEO to lead the public agency. Perkins, who has been the city administrator for Creve Coeur, Missouri, since 1999, will join the GRG team on August 4. He will be the third leader of the agency, which was […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Wentzville has hired Navigate Building Solutions LLC to serve as construction manager for the city’s new public safety center project at a cost of $686,639. The Wentzville Police Department currently operates out of its facility at 1019 Schroeder Creek Blvd., which has been in use for 20 years. To meet the […]
From West Newsmagazine:Â Chesterfield Cares and The Staenberg Group (TSG) are hosting a relief drive for those affected by the recent tornadoes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21. The drive will take place at The District in Chesterfield, 17089 North Outer 40 Road, where residents can drop off essential […]
From Construction Dive:Â Aircraft manufacturer Boeing is laying the groundwork for a major expansion in St. Louis, according to a June 5 news release. The Arlington, Virginia-based company tapped Jacobs to deliver design, engineering and environmental services for a 1.1-million-square-foot build-out. The project includes new advanced assembly facilities and a post-assembly operations center, according to […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: It didn’t take long for Dara Eskridge and Aaron Williams to spring into action after a deadly tornado ripped through parts of north St. Louis. Eskridge and Williams helped lead the 4TheVille Hub, which provided critical supplies and housing stabilization to people throughout north St. Louis. Both Eskridge and Williams […]
Editor’s Note: This video was produced by Forum Intern Joseph Blanner. He is in his senior year at Mizzou, where he is a major in film and digital storytelling in the College of Arts and Sciences.  This year’s fourth annual Construction Forum “Yeah I Built That!” construction career showcase almost didn’t happen. But as one […]
From Leader Publications:Â The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 24, to discuss proposed safety improvements for Hwy. 30 in Jefferson County. The open house-style meeting will be held from 4-6 p.m. at the Cedar Hill Elks Lodge, 8430 Industrial Drive in Cedar Hill. No formal presentations will be made […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: Cahokia Heights has completed Phase 1 of repairing its sewer trunk line. It involved cleaning and repairing about 3.25 miles of the Metro East city’s aging, 9-mile sewer line. The repairs come after repeated pleas from residents, whose homes and streets frequently flood with sewage, making them sick and sometimes […]
Editor’s Note: Next Wednesday, June 25th, Peter Choi, AIA, principal-design for HOK’s San Francisco studio will be one of the panelists for the Forum’s quarterly networking/presentation program. The presentation is titled “It’s All About the Data: Opportunities, Challenges of the Data Center Design and Construction Boom.” Over 200 persons have registered for the program. To […]
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