by Nate Henderson, Chairman & CEO, BILT The construction industry is facing imminent challenges posed by a changing workforce. There is a deficit of 300,000 construction workers, 250,000 welders, 80,000 electricians, 50,000 plumbers and approximately 40,000 HVAC technicians in addition to regular annual turnover. In the meantime, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the overall need […]
MBG is celebrating progress on a rehabilitation facility it is building that blends the best of the hospitality industry with advanced technology to improve patient outcomes. The firm is targeting an August completion of the St. Louis area’s first Ignite Medical Resort which is taking shape in St. Peters, Mo. Leo Brown Group is the […]
Building U is a workforce development initiative dedicated to connecting job seekers across Kansas and Missouri with energy efficiency training and career opportunities. Powered by Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC) and supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Building U is building skills, and also building resilient communities and a sustainable future. Through partnerships with 30 […]
From STLToday: After just a few weeks on the market, a tavern built by Anheuser-Busch over a century ago in south St. Louis has found a buyer. The Stork Inn in St. Louis’ Dutchtown neighborhood was listed for sale at $272,000, said real estate broker Mona Parsley. “I was truly honored to list it,” Parsley […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A senior living facility plans to begin construction this summer on the next phase of a $43 million expansion and modernization project that will add new apartments and renovate 168 existing units. The Crown Center for Senior Living, an affordable housing provider and nonprofit independent senior living facility, has for […]
From SM Wilson: School districts face unique challenges when constructing and maintaining effective learning environments, from outdated buildings to the rise of technology in the classroom. The A/E/C industry has had a front-row seat to witnessing firsthand the evolutionary changes in educational infrastructure that school districts must address. “For 100+ years, S. M. Wilson has […]
From Engineering News Report: Propelled largely by specialty contractors’ hiring of an estimated 14,600 new workers, the construction industry saw an overall increase of 19,000 jobs in February, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ March 7 jobs report. This latest overall gain adds up to an increase of 174,000 industry positions over the past […]
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Jenn Clark Bader, a fourth generation IBEW Local 1 member, has joined the Missouri Works Initiative as program coordinator for the Apprenticeship Ready Construction (ARC) program, formerly known as the St. Louis Building Union Diversity (BUD) program. Clark Bader replaces Aurora Bihler, who stepped down from the post over the […]
Nominations are now being accepted for Construction Forum’s 2025 Building Tomorrow Awards (BTA). “Since 2015 we have taken this opportunity to recognize contributions of those who help the Forum fulfill its mission,” Tom Finan, Forum executive director said. “There are hundreds of people who have generously given of their time, talent, and treasure over the […]
by Ness Sandoval, PhD Over the past month, I have received more than a dozen requests from citizens, business leaders, and media outlets seeking the most up-to-date demographic trends for Saint Louis City and the Saint Louis MSA. Given the growing interest in this demographic data, and in an effort to provide a consistent and […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: Dozens of teachers and staff members rallied in support of Nahed Chapman New American Academy in St. Louis Public Schools during a school board meeting on Tuesday after Superintendent Millicent Borishade announced major changes to the program. One of the biggest changes would scale back a program at Nahed Chapman […]
From MDOT: ST. LOUIS – With nearly 180 projects across four counties and the city of St. Louis, drivers may encounter some type of construction this year on many of the routes they use daily. Most of those projects are taking care of the existing system, rehabilitating bridges, replacing signals and sidewalks, and resurfacing to ensure […]
From Fox2 Now: A piece of St. Louis history built in 1890 by the creators of the Cathedral Basilica is on the market for $1.8 million in the city’s The Gate District. The former Immaculate Conception Church, a massive 15,750-square-foot property, is stretched on 1.26 acres, including two buildings, the church and a rectory. The […]
From Architect Magazine: In a landmark effort spearheaded by the RAND Corporation, the recently published the “Building Impact” report, commissioned by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), with backing from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), reveals pressing gaps between architectural education and professional […]
From The St. Louis Post Dispatch: Developer Paul McKee agreed in September to repay a union that had loaned him money for GreenLeaf Market, the now-shuttered grocery at 13th and Cass north of downtown. But he didn’t pay by the December deadline, and when the union tried to ask him how much money he had, […]
The American Subcontractors Association Midwest Council (ASA) has announced the finalists for its annual awards gala, scheduled for April 5. The theme of this year’s event is “An Evening Under the Stars”. It will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in the St. Louis Region’s construction industry, including subcontractors, […]
In recognition of Architecture Week the American Institute of Architects is hosting “Coffee With An Architect Wednesday, April 16 from 7:30 to 9AM. The event will take place at The Resource Center @ AIA St. Louis, located at 911 Washington Ave, Suite 120, St. Louis, MO 63101. The chapter is offering breakfast items, beverages, and […]
by Joe Blanner, Co-Founder Construction Forum The St. Louis region has significantly lagged behind comparable metropolitan areas in terms of population growth over the last five decades. This trend is not about shifts within the region or the decline of the City of St. Louis alone; it is a challenge affecting the entire 16-county, bi-state […]
Today, Mechanical Solutions Inc., a leader in HVAC and mechanical systems, proudly announces its relocation to the newly completed headquarters location. This strategic move marks an exciting new chapter for the company as it continues to grow its capabilities and better serve clients across the region. The new facility, located at 4500 Earth City Expressway, […]
Julianne Stone has accepted a position in business development with Veregy LLC . She will work with local governments across the State of Missouri. Veregy is a national energy services company that specializes in comprehensive energy efficiency projects and facility renovations, particularly for cities, school districts and other public jurisdictions. The company provides a set […]
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