Kerry Smith

London

Co-founder of Forthwrite (blog @SubstackInc). Content director on British Airways' High Life & Mandarin Oriental. Freelance writer and editor.

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Legislation Breaking up Electric Utility Monopoly Makes Progress in MO State Legislature

2 weeks ago | mycnr.com | Kerry Smith

Manufacturers, businesses, nonprofits and residential energy customers advocate for a competitive energy market to enhance energy reliability and reduce costsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri legislation to break up the electric utility monopoly continues to advance, presenting a free-market alternative to Senate Bill 4, legislation that allows utility companies to charge customers to build future power generation projects in the state. Senate Bill 487, sponsored by Sen.
Using Safety Data to Improve Worker Engagement

2 weeks ago | mycnr.com | Kerry Smith

Image courtesy of UnsplashThis story is one of several coming from the Associated General Contractors of America’s annual convention April 8-9 in Columbus, Ohio. By KERRY SMITH BUCKIn construction, there’s an equation that safety professionals recite:quality engagement + quality data = reduced incidents and severity.
Toenjes Honored for 30 Years of Industry Leadership, Service

3 weeks ago | mycnr.com | Kerry Smith

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – At the Associated General Contractors of Missouri’s 100th Anniversary Celebration April 3, the AGCMO board of directors – led by current Chairman and PARIC Chief Executive Officer Mike Rallo, Jr. – honored long-time association exec Len Toenjes, CAE, with a lifetime achievement award. The surprise presentation occurred at the start of the organization’s annual convention on April 2 at The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza St. Louis.
Guarantee Electrical’s Oertli Passes

1 month ago | mycnr.com | Kerry Smith

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Charles “Chuck” Oertli, a second-generation leader of Guarantee Electrical Company, died March 23. Oertli was an industry pioneer, playing an instrumental role in advancing the design-build delivery method during his 50-year career which included his roles as the long-time president and later chairman of Guarantee Electrical. Among many significant awards, Oertli was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the March of Dimers in 2002.
Commercial Real Estate Industry Bids Farewell to Murphy

1 month ago | mycnr.com | Kerry Smith

MILLSTADT, Ill. – The commercial real estate world is already feeling the loss of Paul D. Murphy, 72, co-founder, co-principal and designated managing broker of BARBERMURPHY, who died March 4. Murphy was one of the founding members of BARBERMURPHY, established in 2004. Recognized as a sharp financial analyst with a keen sense of the Southern Illinois marketplace in which BARBERMURPHY operates, he was at the forefront of commercial real estate investing in the region.
Construction Industry Employers’ Hiring Event March 20

1 month ago | mycnr.com | Kerry Smith

SAUGET, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Builders Association is uniting job seekers with hirers at a unique event the morning of Thursday, March 20 from 9am to noon at Grizzlies Ball Park. SIBA’s Career Expo & Hiring Event promises to offer employment opportunities for qualified candidates in the construction industry.
Celebrating a Century of Building Missouri: AGC of Missouri’s 2025 Convention

1 month ago | mycnr.com | Kerry Smith

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The AGC of Missouri is preparing for a milestone event—the 100th Anniversary Celebration—at the 2025 AGCMO Convention. This event will unite construction professionals from across the state to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and build for the future.
AGC of America Offers Two-Part Webinar: Be Ready When ICE Arrives at the Jobsite

2 months ago | mycnr.com | Kerry Buck |Kerry Smith

Image courtesy of UnsplashBy KERRY SMITH BUCKWASHINGTON, D.C. – The AGC of America is offering members and non-members valuable expertise on what to do when a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent arrives at your project’s jobsite.
Succession Readiness Report: Conclusion

2 months ago | mnp.ca | Kerry Smith

Insight Progress Research Family Office Remember, succession is a marathon, not a sprint. By taking adequate time to plan, you can secure the future of your business, protect its value, and deliver a seamless transition for everyone involved. Curious how your succession planning stacks up against other business owners? Take our free ExitSMART™ assessment today. Change is a complex process, but it’s not one you have to go through alone.
Succession Readiness Report: Emergency Planning

2 months ago | mnp.ca | Kerry Smith

Have you considered and planned for what would happen in the event of an emergency? It’s common for a significant portion of organizational value to be tied to one or two people. That’s indeed the case for many Canadian businesses. But this begs the question: what happens to that value if a leader were to suffer from something unexpected and they need to step away from the business? It’s bleak. But it may also be reality.