Construction


Q&A With Jon Stephens

Posted January 30, 2024 Q: The Berkely Riverfront development began as far back as 2014, how has the development changed over the years? A: It started under Mayor Cleaver when the Port Authority cleaned up the riverfront. My predecessors cleaned… more

KCK Margaritaville Hotel, Resort to Open in 2025

Posted January 23, 2024 Plans for the $150 million Margaritaville Hotel have been unveiled by the resort company and it is slated to open its doors in 2025. Spring 2025, to be exact. The Kansas City, Kansas report will break… more

Spire, KC Water Partner For KC’s First Renewable Energy Facility

Posted January 16, 2023 St. Louis-based Spire Inc. is partnering with KC Water to develop the first renewable natural gas facility in Kansas City, Mo., generating nearly $1 million in annual revenue for KC Water. The Kansas City Council approved… more

De Soto $390M Industrial Park Nears Completion on Phase One

Posted January 9, 2024 The newest industrial park in De Soto will conclude the first phase of the first large distribution center in the summer. Contegra Construction Co.’s 1 million-square-foot distribution center, located at 10200 Edgerton Road, will see its… more

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