From Construction Dive: A large majority of safety managers and coordinators have trouble ensuring workers wear their personal protective equipment, according to a recent survey conducted by PPE provider J.J. Keller Safegear. Employees most often didn’t wear PPE because they simply didn’t want to, according to the survey. Over 70% of those surveyed indicated employees had communicated that […]
From JASUPRA: After months of analysis, the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) recently published its long-awaited Summary of Incentives Analysis and Draft Future Incentives Framework (the Framework). The Framework, developed in conjunction with the City’s Economic Justice Action Plan (the EJAP) is intended to provide guidance to developers seeking incentives for projects located in the City. […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A plan to construct four infill buildings with 20 apartments in a historic district in the city of St. Louis is moving ahead. Developer Mayo Aiyelokun of Beulah Properties LLC is seeking city approvals to construct a 3-story brick complex at 1812-1820 Geyer Ave. in McKinley Heights. The St. Louis Preservation Board […]
From Construction Dive: Dive Brief: Total construction starts declined 19% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.02 trillion, according to a Dodge Data & Analytics report. The September decline follows August’s 9% drop in total construction starts, marking two consecutive months of decline following July’s 48% surge. Nonresidential building starts dropped 23%, […]
When designing or renovating a student housing facility, square footage, number of occupants and budget are often top design considerations. Designing for student safety ranks even higher, say the experts at KWK Architects. “Protecting students from intruders and dangerous individuals is always top of mind, and frequently discussed during the design process for any student […]
McCarthy Building Companies Inc.’s Water Services team was recently selected as the general contractor for the $70M improvement project for the Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 1400 E. 8th St. in Lawrence, KS. The improvement project, which aligns with the City of Lawrence’s strategic plan and sustainability goals, marks the city’s second largest […]
Editor’s Note: This week, Louis Kelly, Construction Forum drone photographer and owner of Drone Eagle LLC, captures views of yet more construction at the intersection of I-170 and Olive in University City. He photographed Holland Construction Co.’s team preparing the site for Phase 2 of the Market at Olive project. In the background are views […]
Landmark Interior, an MBE construction services firm owned by Cardin “Dean” Rackley, announced that it has won four contracts. The firm also announced the next in its series of networking mixer events designed to bring together M/WBE businesses and potential customers. The four projects are: St. Louis County Police Precinct #1 at MO 367 and […]
Several months ago McCarthy Building Companies invited video production students from the Clyde C. Miller Career Academy, part of St. Louis Public Schools, to visit the Barnes-Jewish Hospital construction site to produce a video telling other students about construction careers. This 4½ minute video was produced by students for students in their own words. The […]
St. Louis-based design/build general contractor, Keystone Construction Company is celebrating their 35th anniversary. Keystone has developed strong niches in new construction and redevelopment projects in office, industrial, healthcare and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chesterfield, the firm has had an impact on the city’s footprint, having built more than 30 buildings, including current landmark projects such […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A St. Charles County shopping center anchored by a grocery store has sold for $22.35 million. The deal for River City Marketplace, a 157,779-square-foot shopping center in O’Fallon, Missouri, which is anchored by grocery store Fresh Thyme, was completed Oct. 13, said the seller, Florida-based private equity real estate investment […]
From Construction Dive: The construction industry faces a stark shortage of workers, but programs and people across the country are working at the local level to solve the problem. This series will highlight the grassroots efforts helping to recruit the next generation of construction pros. Do you know of a group that is helping to […]
From The St. Louis American: California has its ‘Silicon Valley” and St. Louis is developing its “Silicon Prairie,” according to Mayor Tishaura Jones. Jones, and Congresswoman Cori Bush joined U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Alejandra Y. Castillo and a host of elected officials and economic development partners to celebrate the region winning a $25 million […]
From Missouri Department of Economic Development: Piston Automotive, a subsidiary of the Piston Group and the world’s largest automotive assembly supplier, announced today it will open a facility in Wentzville, investing more than $10 million and creating 204 new jobs. The company’s new location will increase Piston Automotive’s capacity for producing a variety of components for […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis’ new soccer stadium is still not operating on full power nearly two months after a broken electrical pipe and a rainstorm postponed the inaugural game at Centene Stadium. A spokesman for St. Louis City SC, the new Major League Soccer franchise, told the Post-Dispatch on Thursday that the team […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: The Lewis & Clark Habitat for Humanity is expanding its operations at its ReStore at 1950 Vandalia in Collinsville, starting Nov. 2. Improvements will include expanded hours for shopping and donations, a new store layout and the addition of items for sale including upholstered and leather furniture. Expanded hours for shopping will […]
From CityScene STL: Grove Properties, a firm headquartered in the Forest Park Southeast (Grove) neighborhood, has proposed a 4-story, 71-unit apartment building on Manchester near Kingshighway. The address of the development is 4534-56 Manchester. The site is currently home to a series of vacant homes and two-family buildings. All are in varying stages of decay […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis area residents and elected leaders looking to avoid repeats of the devastation that followed flash floods this summer have landed on a possible fix: buyouts of high-risk properties. They’re turning to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, assuming that, as the region’s stormwater manager, the utility can help. But […]
ADB Companies, LLC (“ADB”), a leading provider of telecom, utility infrastructure, and wireless solutions, announced today the acquisition of the assets of KDC Wireless, Inc. (“KDC”). KDC will join ADB’s existing Wireless Division, with a strong focus on the Midwest region in Kansas City, MO. This strategic partnership will allow ADB to carry on KDC’s […]
IMPACT Strategies proudly announces the promotion of Amber Trout who has been promoted from Operations Administrator to Office Operations Manager. From her first day at IMPACT Strategies in April of 2008, Trout has been the “go-to” source for office operations support. She also leads support of the firm’s safety program, recruits support staff, and works […]
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