From Builder: Housing experts project home price growth will moderate over the next two years, according to the Q1 2025 Fannie Mae Home Price Expectations Survey. A panel of more than 100 experts forecast price growth of 3.4% in 2025 and 3.3% in 2026. The projections represent revisions from the fourth quarter survey when experts projected […]
From Multifamily Dive: Within its first five years in operation, Madison, Wisconsin-based multifamily developer Neutral has planned more than 1,000 new units, raised over $100 million in development capital and set its sights on building the largest mass timber structures in the country — all while the CEO was in his early to mid-20s. Nate […]
From New Geography:  I went to St. Louis over the weekend, and I was reminded how much I love the way St. Louis neighborhoods look. The city has wonderful vernacular architecture that leads to beautiful neighborhoods at a human scale. That’s not true everywhere, since St. Louis has lost a lot of character through abandonment and […]
BioSpan Technologies, the Missouri-based leader in sustainable pavement preservation, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Nu Way Concrete Forms, the prominent St. Louis-based supplier of construction equipment and materials. The new relationship expands access to BioSpan’s environmentally friendly products, including OptiSeal™ concrete pavement sealant, to major construction and infrastructure projects throughout the Midwest. “Our […]
From Construction Owners Club: A new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) finds that project labor agreements (PLAs) used in Illinois construction projects do not significantly increase construction costs — and in fact, may increase competition among bidders. Researchers analyzed more than 2,500 bids across 773 Illinois Capital Development Board building projects, valued […]
From The St. Louis Post Dispatch: Mayor Cara Spencer began putting her stamp on the city’s high-profile economic development arm Thursday, replacing Neal Richardson with her chief of staff, Nancy Hawes, as chair of the organization’s board of directors. Even before she was sworn in, Spencer singled out the St. Louis Development Corp. as one […]
Editor’s Note: In April Construction Forum launched a Certified Survey Technician Apprenticeship which mirrors the kinds of positions discussed in this article.  From The Wall Street Journal: Fatima el Idrissi makes $34 an hour in a New York City hospital lab, where she washes and sterilizes instruments used by surgeons. It’s double what she earned […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: Plans to open the Gospel Music Hall of Fame on North Kingshighway are moving forward with a goal to expand the museum from one building into a plaza. Phase 1 will likely open in early 2026 in one of the buildings and include a few artifacts, renderings for the next few […]
From the University of Missouri: The University of Missouri’s transformative initiative to build a new, state-of-the-art research reactor — NextGen MURR — is officially underway with the signing of the first agreement, announced today. Mizzou will partner with a consortium that includes Hyundai Engineering America, the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), the Hyundai Engineering […]
by Tomislav Zigo, AIA Over the past decade, I have been listening to the need to innovate in the AEC/O industry. I have witnessed a decent number of organizations launching inward and occasionally outward-facing initiatives. Most of these initiatives were well-intended efforts placed toward moving away from the status quo plaguing our industry and recognizing […]
From Construction Dive: A federal judge Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to take “immediate steps” to reinstate already awarded funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, after the president broadly froze the disbursements on his first day in office. Judge Mary McElroy of the U.S. District Court for Rhode […]
St. Louis CITY SC to celebrate environmental sustainability practices and new initiatives — such as AI sorting technology and the utilization of renewable energy credits — at upcoming “Sustainability Match” on April 19 In recognition of St. Louis CITY SC’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, the U.S. Green Building Council has awarded Energizer Park LEED […]
At the American Subcontractors Association-Midwest Council (ASA) 32nd Annual Awards Gala, An Evening under the Stars, on April 5th the organization celebrated who we are as a community. To set the stage for their event they presented video that showcases the strength, dedication, and impact of the St. Louis Construction Industry, and the hardworking people that help to build […]
From International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: With construction on the rise and college tuition prohibitively expensive for many, more high school students are taking a look at the trades. St. Louis Local 1 and Minot, N.D., Local 714 are two locals among many in the IBEW that are meeting this moment. “We need these kids […]
Integrate Construction Partners successfully delivered the Eureka Government Center, a 24,000-square-foot, single-story municipal government center designed to consolidate the City Hall and Police Department into a modern, functional facility. Situated on a 9.10-acre site, the project involved demolishing the existing City Hall while maintaining uninterrupted use of the active Police Department. The new center includes […]
Build My Future® STL is a two-day construction career and industry showcase that includes hands-on exhibits and virtual reality simulations centered on the building trades and broader construction industry. On Wed., April 30 and Thurs., May 1 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, nearly 3,000 students from more than 70 high schools across 15 counties […]
Rick Spector has been named president of L3  Corp., the real estate company announced Thursday. Spector joined L3 Corp. from JLL in 2019. He takes over the role from founder Craig Wielansky, who has assumed the role of chairman of the company. “Founding L3 Corp. has been the honor of my professional life,” Wielansky said in a […]
Sue Pruchnicki, Principal at Bond Architects was recently honored for her volunteer work by the Wyman Center, a nonprofit working to help teens and young adults realize their potential. Pruchnicki has been volunteering with Wyman since 2022 when she and former board chair, Amy Berg began discussing the idea of a constructions trade program at Wyman. […]
Greater St. Louis, Inc. announced on April 15 that it has added two new members to its staff leadership team. Joining GSL are Jeff Mazur as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer and Allison Roberts as Senior Vice President for Administration. Roberts will start at GSL effective Wednesday, April 16, and Mazur will join […]
From S. M. Wilson’s Beyond the Build: Selecting a construction manager is a crucial decision that can impact a project’s timeline, budget, and overall success. Whether it’s a commercial development, educational facility or healthcare project, having the right team helps ensure smooth execution. The Role of a Construction Manager A construction manager (CM) serves as […]
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