From Architectural Record: Interdependence is the key ingredient of On Olive, a development at the edge of downtown St. Louis that cultivates semi-communal living as an art form. The project’s first phase of 17 houses is a collaboration between the philanthropist Emily Pulitzer, who is intent on city-building through art; the architect Tatiana Bilbao, who […]
From West Newsmagazine:Â The Reserve at Wildwood development will be allowed to proceed after all. At the Nov. 4 Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission meeting, a vote to recommend the site plan subcommittee’s favorable report on the project was denied by a vote of 5-3. It required six votes to pass. Chair David Beattie, Cindy […]
From Construction Business Owner: The construction industry is currently grappling with a significant labor shortage, with approximately 300,000 job openings in 2023 — a figure that is expected to continue growing. This shortage isn’t just a challenge for the industry; it’s a potential crisis for the broader economy. As the demand for infrastructure projects grows […]
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is building a new UMSL School of Engineering as it continues to address the high demand for trained engineers across the St. Louis region and the state of Missouri. Those efforts have received a significant boost with an $8 million grant from the James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF), one of […]
From West Newsmagazine:Â The St. Louis County Council recently approved an amendment to the Chapter 100 Bond issuance for Gateway Studios in order to extend completion date after some delays in construction. Once complete, Gateway Studios, located at 900 Spirit Boulevard in Chesterfield, will feature four studios designed for musicians to build their touring acts, […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:Â With occupancy rates continuing to drop in downtown St. Louis, state lawmakers could again consider a $102 million plan to subsidize the conversion of empty office buildings into residential dwellings. Sen. Steve Roberts, D-St. Louis, and Rep. Travis Wilson, R-St. Charles, have reintroduced legislation for the 2025 legislative session to create […]
From Building Design + Construction: Architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms face a two-pronged challenge. First, the labor market is experiencing unprecedented shortages of skilled workers, hampering the ability to fill open positions in many industries. At the same time, customers’ demand for firms’ services is increasing. As noted in the 45th Annual Deltek Clarity Architecture […]
From Construction Business Owner:Â As winter closes in and the holidays approach, it may seem like joy and fellowship are the norm. However, that is not always a reality. Winter can exacerbate preexisting mental health issues. Grief can be sharper at this time of year, and people may struggle more than usual. In the construction […]
From U.S. DOL Blog: Imagine an athlete stepping into a game without the right gear — risky right? Helmets, pads and the proper shoes aren’t just accessories, they’re essential to keep them safe. The workplace is no different. Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is designed to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries […]
For the seventh year, the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection partnership hosted a special holiday giving program for families served by the U.S. justice system. Persons on supervision and their families celebrated at the U.S. Probation Officers Holiday Giving Event at the IBEW Local 1 Union Hall. A total of 105 families, including 310 children, were served […]
From St. Louis Magazine:Â One of the biggest beneficiaries of a federally funded city program to stabilize derelict buildings is a company with close ties to one of the building inspectors tasked with supervising it. Farst Construction has been paid $1,017,575 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars for its work in two programs run through […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Jubilee Community Church is getting nearly $5 million to help turn a former St. Louis school into a drug recovery center. St. Louis’ Community Development Administration on Tuesday presented a ceremonial check for $4.8 million to Jubilee at the former Eliot School off North Grand Boulevard, near Fairground Park. Jubilee plans […]
The construction industry, long recognized for its inherent hazards, is experiencing a safety revolution. From cutting-edge technology to enhanced safety gear, these innovations foster a culture of well-being and security like never before. S. M. Wilson has been providing construction management services for 100+ years. Since 2018, the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) has […]
How do you retrofit an Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) facade skin over a precast exterior quickly and efficiently? That’s keeping mind that the client is an operating auto dealership. with needs for display space for vehicles and customers and employees moving on and offsite during working hours. That was the challenge that faced the Holland […]
From Columbia Missourian:Â Explosions rang out over the Missouri River in September 2023 when the old Rocheport bridge on I-70 was demolished. Fifteen months later, the new I-70 bridge in Columbia is nearly ready for traffic. The bridge is scheduled to fully open to the public later this month, with a ribbon ceremony set for […]
From The Conversation: The world of professional sports is flush with cash, thanks to multibillion-dollar TV deals, sponsorships and ticket sales. Yet some of the biggest investments in major franchises come from taxpayers. Between 1970 and 2020, state and local governments spent $33 billion in public funds on sports arenas, including nearly $20 billion since 2000 at […]
For IMPACT Strategies, Inc., 2024 has brought forward several health care related projects, some of which have been completed and others will be underway well into next year. To support this growing specialization, earlier this fall, several team members including Eric Engelbrecht, Rebecca McCarty, Andrew Martiszus and Luke Eckert attended the ASHE (American Society for […]
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 Business Journal:Â Â The St. Louis Board of Alderman voted Friday to spend an additional $8.9 million in federal pandemic aid funds for construction of a new 911 Dispatch Center. The vote was 11-1, with Alderwoman Sharon Tyus voting no. Final passage reappropriated American Rescue Plan Act funds from the Biden administration to meet […]
From West Newsmagazine:Â Â The Chesterfield Planning Commission recommended rezoning approval on Nov. 25 for a multi-sport complex on a 19.5-acre property east of Eatherton Road and south of Wings Corporate Drive. It will include cricket fields, pickleball courts, sand volleyball courts, a clubhouse, pavilions and parking facilities. An existing house on the property will be renovated […]
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