From RiverBender: Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Edwardsville Mayor Art Risavy held a press conference to discuss a $21,241,730 grant that the City of Edwardsville has received from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The grant is part of the federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. The money will fund the Goshen Road […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Gateway Global, a nonprofit workforce development organization that trains people for geospatial careers, has opened the first phase of its planned campus in north St. Louis. The nonprofit has completed a $6 million project for its Geospatial & IT Workforce and Apprenticeship Campus (GIWAC) Education Center at 1435 Mallinckrodt St. […]
by Caty Beilsmith, CPA, CCIFP, Partner, WIPFLI As we approach 2025, the construction industry will be impacted by the confluence of two major developments: the continued aging of the industry’s ownership and the significant shift in estate and gift tax exemptions. Both are occurring during a period marked by renewed growth and demand, spurred in […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: by Steve Ehlmann, St. Charles County Executive As I signed the ordinance approving the development known as Highlands at Busch Wildlife, it occurred to me that controversy around the development of this area is nothing new. I remembered reading that, in 1928, Missouri voters passed a $75 million bond issue […]
From Lincoln News Now: Throughout its history beginning in 1947, the Old Monroe Fire Protection District has never sought after a tax increase or a bond. But according to Fire Chief Chris Blevins, with changing times comes a massive need. On Aug. 6, Blevins is hoping voters will approve a $3.1 Million bond that will […]
From Building Design + Construction: What does the research space of the future look like? And can it be housed in older buildings (or does it require new construction)? In a previous article, I laid out a series of concerns that need to be considered when designing for the future of higher education research spaces. […]
From Contractor Magazine: A recent Supreme Court ruling is expected to further impact the water industry in what has been an especially consequential two terms for the sector. In June, the Court issued a 6-3 decision overruling its landmark 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, which deferred to a federal agency’s reasonable […]
S. M. Wilson & Co., a St. Louis-based construction management and general contracting firm, has promoted Jake Fenster to Senior Estimator. Since joining the company over six years ago, Fenster has developed strong estimating skills and exemplifies our company’s core values, which are demonstrated by his strong relationships, team skills, and leadership skills. Additionally, his […]
From Smart Growth America: The US prides itself on being a global leader. Yet there’s one way we’d rather not be leading—in the number of people dying on our roads. Across all income levels, among the countries with the largest populations, we’re the only one where deaths reached these historic highs. Compared to our high-income […]
From Leader Publications: Jefferson College officials have agreed to spend almost $6.5 million on improvements to the Fine Arts building on its Hillsboro campus. The college Board of Trustees voted 5-0 on July 25 to award a $6,461,900 contract to Brockmiller Construction in Farmington to build a 6,000-square-foot addition to the west side of the […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A resort and casino plans to triple the square footage of its meeting and convention center, making it one of the largest in the St. Louis metro area. Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles, located at 1 Ameristar Blvd., plans to add 43,000 square feet of event space to its […]
From Building Design + Construction: Every student life project possesses its own unique reflection of the campus in which it resides. Student dining facilities have evolved to match changes in higher education and student life. Modern dining spaces move away from cafeteria-style lines toward a more communal experience with areas for eating, socializing, and supporting […]
From Missouri Independent: Patrick McKenna, director of the Missouri Department of Transportation, on Wednesday said he will leave his post after almost nine years on the job. McKenna announced his decision near the end of a meeting of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission in Poplar Bluff. He did not give a date for his […]
From Construction Dive: Aging infrastructure and emerging PFAS regulations are driving a surge in water and environmental projects, said Jacobs CEO Bob Pragada during the company’s third quarter earnings call this week. “We achieved double-digit growth in our water and environmental markets,” said Pragada during the earnings call. “Water continues to be a foundational element […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Pfund Construction‘s project on St. Louis Street, between North Second and Randle streets is moving along nicely. Named The Albert in honor of his son’s middle name and an ancestor, developer Matt Pfund took advantage of Newsong’s willingness to sell sections of their church. The NewSong Church, which has been located […]
From The Wall Street Journal: Justin “Cory” Foster, a lineman who often traveled to storm-ravaged communities to help restore electricity, was used to working in searing summer weather as he perched atop utility poles to install wires. But as the heat index climbed to 113 degrees Fahrenheit on a job in Marshall, Texas, last year, […]
From Offsite Builder: About 12 years ago, a group of offsite luminaries, representing multiple perspectives from manufacturers, contractors, academia, designers and developers, came together to establish a forum for all those wishing to advance the use of offsite construction. Thus, was born the National Institute of Building Science’s (NIBS) Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC). One of […]
From Contractor Magazine: In the construction industry, the challenge isn’t just about tackling today’s projects but also about building an enduring business amid a decades-long labor shortage. The rising costs and uncertain job prospects associated with traditional college paths are making the trades a viable alternative to help fill this labor gap. But to truly […]
This week Construction Forum drone pilot/photographer Louis Kelly of Drone Eagle LLC captures “Vande East,” which is Phase 2 of the City Foundry STL project. The second, $125 million phase will feature a 14-story tower with 272 apartments. Also planned are an 83,000-square-foot office building, 25,000 square feet of retail space and a 481-car parking […]
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 […]
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