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Editor’s Note: Apologies for the sound quality on the panel discussion video. Besides experiencing some technical issues, it was taped in an open tent located adjacent to the eastbound I-44 on-ramp of the Poplar Street Bridge. Having said that, the conversation is clearly audible and is most engaging. by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum […]

The University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) has announced plans to establish a School of Engineering in the fall of  2025. UMSL has stated a commitment to preparing students to meet the workforce needs of the St. Louis region and beyond, and the demand for trained engineers in Missouri remains particularly high.  A 2021 market analysis […]

The first luxury multi-family project for MBG’s new Indianapolis office is under roof and will be completed May, 2025. The St. Louis-based construction firm recently topped out the 250-unit The James at Chatham Hills in Westfield, Ind. – one of the fastest growing cities in Indiana. Mia Rose Holdings is developing the amenity-laden project. “The […]

West Star Aviation is now serving the aircraft industry with an expanded maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in East Alton, Illinois. Contegra Construction Co. led a design/build team that completed the three-building, 76,000-square-foot expansion that grows West Star’s service facility and headquarters to more than 500,000 square feet. The expansion is projected to create […]

The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) today announced that Maureen E. McDonnell, Esq., has been appointed Vice-President of Advocacy, representing nearly 550 commercial, industrial, highway, transportation, and utility infrastructure contractors, industry partners and related firms in 110 counties across the state of Missouri. She will join AGCMO Oct. 9, succeeding Denise Hasty who plans to retire […]

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Nearly 300 new apartments are now open at City Foundry STL, adding more residential to a booming commercial district in the heart of Midtown. One Foundry Way offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and amenities like two rooftop parks with a yoga center, pool and a covered dog run at Forest […]

From Spectrum Local News:  As the first 1.3 mile segment of the Brickline Greenway North Connector will break ground early next spring in north St. Louis, community members Tuesday learned about the details of the project. Plans of the Brickline Greenway North Connector include linking Fairground Park to Grand Center, specifically from Fairground Park at […]

From Urban Land:  When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law a little more than two years ago, it was celebrated by many who work in the real estate industry as a crucial tool for encouraging and offsetting the cost of green buildings. The tax incentives offer a lot of opportunities for owners […]

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  After less than two years, the Armory event and entertainment venue in Midtown is shutting down, though the operators say the closure will only be temporary. It’s the latest sign of trouble at the Armory’s struggling developer, Green Street St. Louis, which owns both the venue’s operator as well as the […]

From Urban Land:  Affordability and low inventory are continuing to create pain points for the housing market. According to newly released data from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), pending home sales are at their lowest level since the Great Financial Crisis. Existing home sales for August dropped 4.2 percent from a year ago to […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  The lender for a former attempt to redevelop the Railway Exchange Building in downtown St. Louis has lost a court ruling in a case against the vacant structure’s owner. The ruling, which came Monday, means the case will continue, possibly to a trial. The continued interest in the property by […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  A former commercial real estate company executive has joined a developer to work on a massive mixed-use project. Taylor Reich has joined Overland-based The Staenberg Group as head of mixed-use development and operations, a pivotal role on the firm’s team working to advance Downtown Chesterfield, its $2 billion redevelopment of […]

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is recently announced the acquisition of Heitmann & Associates, Inc. (HAI). With this acquisition, HAI’s office now operates as the St. Louis, MO location of ECS Midwest, LLC, the ECS Design Center of Excellence, and a member of the ECS Group of Companies. ECS is a leader in geotechnical, construction […]

Kingston K-14 School District has completed its 19,876-square-foot high school gymnasium and fine arts complex addition in Cadet, Missouri. Integrated Facility Services (IFS) served as the mechanical and building controls contractor for the project, overseeing the design, equipment procurement and installation for the comprehensive HVAC project. IFS’ HVAC solution was designed to ensure optimal climate […]

St. Louis-based environmental consulting firm Wellington Environmental announces two vice president promotions. Patrick Harper has been promoted to vice president of global growth, and Austin Doss has been promoted to vice president of engineering and remediation services. Patrick Harper has over 30 years of experience in environmental business development, estimating, and project management. He joined […]

S. M. Wilson & Co., a St. Louis-based construction management and general contracting firm, has promoted Curtis Ellis to Project Superintendent, Nichole VonderHaar to Senior Project Manager and David Rall to Project Manager.   Curtis Ellis joined the company in 2018. During his time with S. M. Wilson, he worked with the team to complete […]

From TJ Wies:  The BJC Phase III Modular Package, part of the Campus Renewal Project on South Kingshighway in St. Louis highlights the vital role of prefabrication in meeting the demanding needs of healthcare construction. TJ Wies Prefab demonstrated how off-site construction methods can deliver exceptional quality and efficiency, especially in the limited space of […]

Alberici Corporation, which oversees the St. Louis-based global construction firm’s enterprises including Alberici Constructors and Flintco, with operations across the United States, Canada and Mexico, is pleased to announce the promotion of four executives. These internal promotions continue to demonstrate the company’s consistent commitment to long-term succession planning and position it for the next stage […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  Three north St. Louis neighborhoods have joined forces to create a nonprofit aimed at preventing displacement of residents ahead of hoped-for economic development along the path of the Brickline Greenway. The Brickline North Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a partnership with the Brickline Greenway aimed at pursing neighborhood revitalization through […]

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 […]