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Construction


Report: Refinancing, Purchase Activity Levels in Housing Market

Posted January 9, 2024 The housing market could be turning a corner according to Moody's Analytics which shows more homeowners are refinancing at a level not seen since the start of 2023. Refinancing hit its highest level since the beginning… more

Burns & McDonnell CEO Adds Three New Leadership Positions to the Firm

Posted January 8, 2024 Leslie Duke, the new CEO of Burns & McDonnell, has stepped into her role in a big way by starting the year addressing workforce shortages and appointing three new leadership positions and offices. “I’m excited about… more

The Builders, Burns & McDonnell Partnership Addresses Construction Labor Shortage

Posted January 4, 2024 The Kansas City metro is gaining development traction with more construction projects entering the pipeline and a new partnership is hoping to answer a concern in the industry, the labor shortage. On Wednesday, Tim Cowden, CEO… more

Cinemark Theatres Request Renovations to Remaining Merriam Location

Posted on January 2, 2024 As movie theaters act to regain larger audiences, Cinemark Theatres is requesting approval from the City of Merriam to renovate the nearly 26-year-old theater complex at Merriam Town Center. Cinemark is requesting Merriam’s approval for… more

Kansas City is Looking to Preserve Steel from $257M Buck O’Neil Bridge Project for Future Use

Posted on January 2, 2024 Kansas City is looking for a firm to lead the management, logistics and distribution of materials for the Buck O'Neil Bridge, using its steel for future development projects throughout the city. The Buck O'Neil Bridge,… more

Riverside to Add 15,000 Seat Amphitheater, 2025 Opening Window

Posted December 19, 2023 Riverside is hoping to begin construction of a new amphitheater as early as 2024 following its initial proposal at a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting last week. The open-air designed amphitheater would seat 15,000 people with… more

How The Housing Market is Affecting Housing-Tied Sectors

Posted December 19, 2023 The Federal Reserve's impact on high-interest rates for the housing market has been bleeding into multiple housing-tied sectors, leaving other businesses that strive on people buying and furnishing their homes with lower sales and employment. The… more

Kansas City Architecture Firm Joins Mizzou Stadium Renovations

Posted December 18, 2023 The University of Missouri-Columbia announced Kansas City-based architecture firm DLR Group joined the Memorial Stadium improvement project, University of Missouri Athletic Department announced Friday. The partnership between the institution and DLR Group was announced during a… more

The KC Wheel Opens This Week

Posted December 13, 2023 The latest addition to Kansas City’s skyline, the KC Wheel and Pennway Putt is officially opening on Thursday, Dec. 14. The entertainment district will be open from noon to 10 p.m. The KC Wheel was announced… more

KC Wheel House Fails Inspection, Ferris Wheel Opening Still Unclear

Posted December 12, 2023  Kansas City’s new Ferris wheel site, KC Wheel at Pennway Point, has failed an inspection for one of its buildings. An opening date for the entertainment district is still up in the air as the site… more