From Gensler: Over the last decade, lab automation has surged, transforming research and discovery processes. The integration of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) into lab spaces is streamlining R&D in ways that were once unimaginable. To maximize its potential, however, a holistic approach is critical. Automation in labs isn’t just about advanced tools; it’s about […]
From St. Louis Magazine: St. Louisans who regularly stroll Forest Park may have noticed the park’s east side is looking rather spiffy these days. The East Waterways project, which will wrap this spring, recently brought an accessible Jefferson Lake boardwalk, a new pedestrian bridge, and a new education pavilion at Bowl Lake to the landmark. […]
From The St. Louis American: Chris Krehmeyer, CEO of the nonprofit Beyond Housing, wasn’t sure of what his future career would be when a young man – but he knew it would be based in an urban core. Born in Staten Island, New York, Krehmeyer traveled the globe with his father, who was in the […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Hoping to entice contractors to create or expand credentialed apprenticeship programs, the St. Charles County Council signaled this week it wants to extend “preferential consideration when selecting bids” for county contracts to companies that do so. Council members said they expect the change would help keep costs down, boost the quality […]
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD), the county’s leading provider of career and technical education for high school students, is partnering with the Affton, Pattonville, and Rockwood school districts, along with area unions and industries to host the St. Louis County Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Showcase. The […]
From West Newsmagazine: Maryville University has opened its state-of-the-art baseball facility. The newly constructed facility, built on-site, features new home and visitor dugouts, an indoor hitting facility with team meeting space, updated spectator seating, and bold branding that highlights Saints pride and the home-field advantage. The upgrades are part of Maryville’s broader vision to provide […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: St. Louis real estate firm Oliver Properties has expanded its downtown holdings by acquiring another apartment building along Washington Avenue. Oliver Properties has added the Bee Hat Lofts, 612 N. 11th St., located at the intersection of 11th Street and Washington Avenue, to its residential portfolio. Oliver Properties, which owns […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The former longtime headquarters of industrial technology company Emerson has hit the market. The 217-acre campus, off West Florissant and Lucas and Hunt Road in Ferguson, features 11 buildings spanning nearly a million square feet of space. The property boasts four tennis courts, two softball fields, a helipad, playground and proximity […]
From KDSK: After nearly eight years of renovations, the Jefferson Arms Building on North Tucker is nearly ready to reopen its doors to the public. The historic building on North Tucker Avenue sat vacant for nearly 20 years as attempts to revive it stalled. The long neglect, as well as break-ins and vandals, had taken […]
From Call Newspapers: The Crestwood Board of Aldermen heard updates on the Proposition A Nature Playscape project at its Jan. 28 meeting. As the playscape is nature-centered, the plan is to incorporate natural elements such as logs and wood into the play equipment. Derek Don, a landscape architect with DG2 Design – the architecture firm […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Lutheran Church Extension Fund in St. Louis owns 43.4 undeveloped acres in the southern end of the Winghaven master-planned community, adjacent to Mastercard International, and also adjacent to the Kingsgate upscale villa subdivision. On Jan. 2, the O’Fallon Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) approved a site plan for a solar farm […]
From St. Louis Magazine: TechArtista, the St. Louis-based coworking company, recently signed a lease agreement to open a new location at Gateway South, the forthcoming $1.2 billion, 100-acre riverfront development located south of the Poplar Street Bridge. Inside the former Crunden-Martin Manufacturing Company complex, the coworking space will occupy 30,000 square feet. An additional 10,000 […]
From Leader Publications: The ice and snow storms in January, along with other wet weather this winter, have slowed construction of the addition to Festus Middle School at 1717 W. Main St. However, the addition could still be completed this summer as planned, Superintendent Nicki Ruess said. When the addition opens, the Festus R-6 School […]
From West Newsmagazine: A new type of pet shelter is planning to open in Wildwood – a kennel strictly for cats. A public hearing was held Feb. 3 by the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission. Cattails Lodge will be located on the west side of the commercial center at 16497 Clayton Road. Jane Budnick is […]
From RiverBender: Trustees this week unanimously approved a 10-year agreement with Ampion, PBC to subscribe the village’s electrical accounts to a community solar array. Glen Carbon aims to offset a portion of its electrical costs with solar credits it will receive from a nearby solar farm. The village will not be developing a solar facility […]
The Concrete Council of St. Louis is hosting its annual Concrete Pavements Seminar Sponsored by Concrete Strategies and MAPEI on Wednesday, March 5th at Fabick Headquarters located at One Fabick Drive, Fenton, MO 63026. The Concrete Pavements Seminar gathers some of the brightest minds in the industry to discuss a variety of topics related to […]
by Dennis Wilmsmeyer, Executive Director, America’s Central Port When established in 2014, the St. Louis Regional Freightway was tasked with some specific goals. Topping the list was enhancing and optimizing the region’s freight network, while strengthening modal flexibility, and raising awareness about the area’s global connectivity and ideal positioning for manufacturing and logistics businesses. Fast […]
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 carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
When Jose Garcia, president of Alberici Constructors summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, his biggest exhilaration wasn’t in achieving a personal goal. Rather, he said, his sense of accomplishment came from knowing that he had completed the climb with a cadre of close friends. Garcia was the speaker for Construction Forum’s kickoff event for 2025, which […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Mayor Tishaura O. Jones made a rare appearance at the Board of Aldermen late last year to assure members that reported problems with a North Side grant program were temporary and that mistakes would be corrected. “We have every intention of making sure these dollars are spent with integrity,” Jones said. […]
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