SITE Improvement Association

06/01/2026

June is National Safety Month. Take time to focus on the habits, conversations, and decisions that help keep every worker safe on and off the jobsite.

For information on how to participate, scan the QR code or visit https://www.nsc.org/workplace/national-safety-month

05/27/2026

Congratulations to the first cohort of SITE’s Construction Leadership Certificate Program in partnership with the University of Missouri-St. Louis - Advanced Workforce Center, which concluded yesterday.

Over the last three months, these construction professionals committed to intensive leadership development designed specifically for the construction industry, covering topics such as:

• Leadership and team development
• Psychological safety and workplace culture
• Government advocacy at the state and local level
• Labor relations and legal considerations
• Construction safety and risk management

This program represents SITE’s continued investment in developing stronger leaders for the future of the construction industry.

Thank you to the University of Missouri-St. Louis, for partnering with SITE to deliver a high-level program tailored to the real-world challenges construction professionals face every day.

Thank you to the instructors, construction professionals, and subject matter experts who invested in developing the next generation of industry leadership.

Congratulations to this cohort for setting the standard.

Following the success of this cohort, the next Construction Leadership Certificate cohort is expected to launch in Spring 2027.

Participating Companies, Instructors, and the 2026 Class Below.

Leritz Busy Bee Asphalt Paving, Millstone Weber, LLC Collins & Hermann, Inc. DJM Ecological Services, Inc. J & J Boring, Inc. K.J. Unnerstall Construction Co. American Steel Fabrication Missouri Constructors New Frontier Materials Pace Construction Company Ray LaFore Truck Service SCI Engineering, Inc. Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co., Inc. Dr. Casey Jensen Kevin McMullin Dr. Cindy Goodwin-Sak Crane Agency - Brian Risinger, CLCS Sandberg Phoenix - Anthony Soukenik, Burnea Lester, MA, M.Ed., CCA,CLC, Jeremy Bennett Concrete Strategies LLC. - Joe Rock SITE Improvement Association STL

Class of 2026
Haley Dawidowski
Nick Hayden
Brett Klimaszewski
Jennifer Bade
David Meyer
Mitch Hosty
Sarah Spencer
Luis Cabrera Jr.
Ryan Kalbfleisch
Grant Polman
Korena Bertelsman
Allison Bertelsman
Drew Hemphill
Alex Durbin
Brandon Moore
Kyle Smith

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

SITE Advancement Foundation is proud to announce the six recipients of its 2026 scholarship program.
https://ow.ly/Qe2y50Z3cqn

Brewster Companies, Inc. DJM Ecological Services, Inc. Millstone Weber SCI Engineering Inc. Horner & Shifrin, Inc.

The SITE Advancement Foundation is proud to announce the six recipients of its 2026 scholarship program. Each student has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship to support their continued education and future career goals. Now in its 26th year, the SITE Advancement Foundation scholarship program has awar...

05/20/2026

Did you know the Missouri Department of Transportation has a Draft STIP Projects Dashboard that allows you to explore planned transportation projects across Missouri?

Yesterday, representatives from SITE Improvement Association attended the Missouri Department of Transportation Industry Work Ahead Meeting in Jefferson City, where contractors and industry partners received updates on upcoming transportation projects included in Missouri’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

The STIP outlines planned transportation investments across the state over the next five years, helping contractors prepare for future opportunities and project demands.

05/11/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme, More Good Days, Together, is about defining what a “good” day really looks like and using that insight to connect people to the right support while strengthening advocacy, education, and community impact.
For more info, visit https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/

04/30/2026

Proud moment. Strong addition for Bridgeton.

Congratulations to Jaime C***r on being sworn in this evening as Councilman, Ward 4, for the City of Bridgeton, MO.

SITE Improvement Association was there to see it firsthand and celebrate the moment at the Inauguration ceremony.

Former SITE Board member and a leader at Premier Demolition, Jaime is a trusted voice in the construction community. SITE is proud to see one of our own step into public service.

Bridgeton is gaining a steady, thoughtful leader committed to the full community.

04/24/2026

Avoided conversations are one of the most expensive problems in your business, and they rarely show up as such. They show up as turnover, rework, missed expectations, and jobsite issues.

SITE Improvement Association STL invites members, their administrative teams, and field leadership professionals to join us on May 5 for...

The Missing Conversations: A Featured Session in SITE’s Best Practice Series

Led by Zach Schaefer, “Dr. Z”, Ph.D., this session focuses on how to handle the conversations most teams avoid before they impact your people, your projects, and your bottom line.

If you are responsible for performance, retention, or leading teams, this is where small issues either get addressed early or turn into bigger, more expensive problems.

Register and bring your team.
https://sitestl.org/events/human-resource-training/