From Area Development: The demand for data among the U.S. population is growing at a rapid pace. The proliferation of smartphones, cloud-based services, IOT, and increased use of video and streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube has U.S. users consuming vast amounts of data to watch videos on their devices. According to a report by […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Ameren Missouri said Tuesday it plans to invest in four solar projects capable of supplying enough energy to power over 95,000 homes. The company, a subsidiary of St. Louis-based Ameren Corp. (NYSE: AEE), said it will acquire or build the four solar farms, with about a combined 550 megawatts (MW) […]
PARIC Corp., one of the largest privately held companies in the Midwest, has been named a “Top Workplace” in the Greater St. Louis region. Of about 2,500 eligible companies in the region with more than 50 employees which were invited to participate in the recognition program, only about seven percent achieved the honor. To determine […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Steve Haberberger Jr. always knew he wanted to go into the family business. Now, he’s one of the fourth-generation members of the Haberberger family to lead it. Affton-based Haberberger Inc. was started in 1948 by Frank Haberberger, Steve Jr.’s great grandfather, as a refrigeration repair company. Now, the company is […]
A statewide training meeting titled “Recovery Friendly Workplaces: Reimagining Today’s Workforce ” is being presented Aug. 10 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM by Recovery Friendly Workplaces Missouri. The class will be offered in-person in Columbia, MO or online. With a focus on creating recovery-friendly workplaces, the meeting will explore ways to promote a healthy […]
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 will be carrying the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular […]
City officials have given developer Lux Living an ultimatum: Stabilize its crumbling buildings on South Kingshighway or the city will bill Lux for the work. The long-vacant row of buildings just south of Interstate 64 has continued to fall into disrepair since St. Louis officials denied Lux Living’s request to demolish them for a new […]
From BizWomen: Edited by Ellen Sherberg, Former Publisher, St. Louis Business Journal Only 4% of workers in construction and trades are women. Angie Snow started her career as a teacher and she’s still teaching, only her focus has shifted to the service industry. “When I was training for my first marathon, I hated running up […]
Dream Builders 4 Equity was one of two recipients for the first round of grant money provided by in St. Louis TEGNA, the parent company of KSDK television (5 on Your Side). 5 On Your Side’s Project 5 is committed to, “standing up for St. Louis by advocating and supporting our community.” This year, 5 […]
From Fox 2: About a dozen at-risk and disadvantaged youth graduated Saturday from a construction skills training program, giving them another chance to build a better future for themselves. Ranken Technical College’s auditorium was filled with joy, cheers, and applause as students received their high school certifications and industry-recognized construction credentials from the YouthBuild Program. […]
David Tomasula has joined Alberici Constructors, Inc. as director, design integration. Tomasula brings expertise in the design-build delivery method with a focus on cost effective building shell design and value engineering. Alberici is one of the largest privately-held companies in St. Louis and one of the nation’s largest construction firms. Alberici reported revenue of $3.1 […]
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 will be carrying the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular […]
Construction Management Partners, LLC (CMP) has hired Luciana Carrillo Barba as Project Engineer. As a member of CMP, her responsibilities will include project management support, construction audit advisory, and diversity program management services. Luciana graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with a minor in mathematics from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: City officials have given developer Lux Living an ultimatum: Stabilize its crumbling buildings on South Kingshighway or the city will bill Lux for the work. The long-vacant row of buildings just south of Interstate 64 has continued to fall into disrepair since St. Louis officials denied Lux Living’s request to demolish […]
From Brookings: On the surface, the history of U.S. environmental policy is one of sweeping success through pivotal regulation. The 1970 Clean Air Act, for example, is estimated to have reduced overall air pollution by 66.9% and added 1.3 years to the life expectancy of the average American. But it is also a story of […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: After months of slowdown in the wake of weaker buyer demand, homebuilders are starting to pick back up on construction — and feeling more confident about the housing market since mortgage rates surged last year. Privately-owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.63 million, a […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Schnuck Markets Inc. said Tuesday that work is underway on a total store remodel of its Cahokia location. The Cahokia store, will receive updates to “nearly every area and department,” the company said. That includes electronic shelf tags; new refrigeration cases in its produce, dairy and beer departments; and general improvements, […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A massive tunnel that will ultimately be more than 6 miles long is taking shape deep beneath parts of south St. Louis County — a project the region’s sewage utility says will help address overflow and water quality problems that have affected the nearby Meramec River. The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer […]
From Marketplace: The Mississippi River has been having a bit of a moment. “People all over the world want to come and see this iconic natural phenomenon that is the Mississippi,” said Colin Wellenkamp, executive director of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative. “It has a larger international following than the Grand Canyon.” No longer […]
From Brookings: In March 2021, Congress passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).[1] ARPA delivered resources to mount a public health response to COVID-19; directed economic relief to workers, families, and small businesses; and provided fiscal aid to state, local, and tribal governments through the $350 billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery […]
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