The 2024 ASA Midwest Council’s Meet the GC Expo the organization’s 22nd year brings area GCs and members of the construction community together for a “supersized” networking & business development event. A total of 38 GC exhibitors, and just under 1000 people gathered at the St Charles Convention Center on January 31. ASA’s mission is […]
Lester J.W. “Jack” Heitmann, Jr., 91, founder of Heitmann & Associates (HAI), a nationally respected building envelope engineering firm, died in his home Feb. 1. A funeral Mass will be held Friday morning (Feb. 9th) at 10 AM at Christ Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 415 Weidman Rd. Jack and Glenn Heitmann Mr. Heitmann, started […]
From NPR:Â Starting in March, construction at the St. Clair County Courthouse will create temporary changes for the hundreds of people who visit courtrooms and county offices each day as well as people traveling through downtown Belleville. Officials say the construction project will expand the entry lobby, improve the security checkpoint there and provide street-level […]
From Webster-Kirkwood Times:Â A decision to invest in membership to the National League of Cities two years ago already has proven its return on value for Webster Groves. City leaders say the partnerships facilitated through league were crucial in Webster Groves recently being awarded more than $2 million for safe streets and roads. The city […]
From Ladue News: Every quarter, Saint Louis Science Center hosts SciFest, a free event for kids to connect with science, technology, engineering and math professionals by exploring the world around them. The theme for the next iteration of the popular series – taking place Feb. 24 – is engineering with a special emphasis on the […]
From West Newsmagazine:Â The city of Chesterfield is one step closer to using the power of eminent domain to acquire properties for the Chesterfield Mall redevelopment project. The Staenberg Group (TSG) is planning a major redevelopment of the mall that will include residential units, office space and a hotel. At the City Council meeting on […]
From Construction Dive:Â In the dynamic landscape of the construction industry, minority contractors often face unique challenges that hinder their growth and participation. Despite possessing the requisite skills and experience, these contractors frequently encounter obstacles that hinder their success. One of the most significant barriers for minority contractors is limited access to financial resources. A […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A hotel operator and franchisor’s new extended-stay apartment brand will open its first mainland U.S. locations in St. Louis and Detroit. Marriott International Inc.’s new Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy brand of apartment-like hotel rooms, first announced in late 2022, just opened its first location in Puerto Rico. The company said […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Members of the Madison County Board’s Building and Zoning Committee split 3-2 on a recommendation for a new landscaping business and renovating an existing barn as an event venue. The committee voted 3-2 against the request by Kenneth Noll, owner of property at 3616 Edwardsville Road, Edwardsville, to rezone 3.75 acres […]
From Clayco: Performance Food Group, Inc. (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC), a trusted leader in the food service industry, has broken ground on a 353,000-square-foot facility in the NorthPark Development in Berkeley. The facility will increase the size of the operating company’s distribution warehouse and will include a cutting-edge meat processing and packaging area alongside a dedicated […]
From St. Louis Magazine: There is a strong cause-and-effect relationship between the high concentrations of poverty within our under-resourced communities and the greater St. Louis region’s many challenges. A wealth of studies published by Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Greater St. Louis Inc., and more clearly show that what happens […]
From The Creative Factor: When asked about his tools of the trade, CannonDesign CEO Brad Lukanic says a concrete saw, jackhammer, and 240-piece socket set. Ok, those might be for the home remodel he is currently working on, but they aren’t that far off from the job of someone leading a 1,000-person architecture firm. In […]
From Riverbender.com:Â Alton Steel Inc. (ASI), a leading manufacturer of high-quality steel bars, announced the appointment of Alton native Chris Ervin as the new CEO. Ervin will succeed Chief Executive Jim Hrusovsky who announced his retirement today after more than 10 years of distinguished leadership. The two leaders will work together closely during the transition […]
From BNN:Â Co-working space operator, CIC St. Louis, has pledged a $2 million investment to refurbish its laboratory facilities located in Cortex, the innovation district nestled within Central West End. Teaming up with the Cortex innovation district for this ambitious project, the company aims to bolster St. Louis’s standing as a hub for scientific innovation. […]
From HOK: The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced the inauguration of Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, as its 100th president. “Being elected as the 100th president of AIA is both an honor and responsibility that I embrace wholeheartedly,” said 2024 AIA President Kimberly Dowdell, AIA. “My journey in architecture, from […]
From MRN:Â At its Jan. 31 meeting, the St. Charles County Council introduced five bills to help with funding for bridge replacement and road improvement projects. If approved, the bills would authorize the use of federal/state reimbursements totaling $4.176 million (80%) toward projects totaling $5.22 million. The county would need to provide $1.044 million (20%). […]
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 […]
Under the leadership of Mike Rallo, Jr., PARIC Corp. is tackling the 2024 construction marketplace with a new approach. While still serving nine unique markets, a more focused, client-centric approach to four key sectors of Industrial, Institutional, Living and Special Projects is underway. This new structure will position PARIC to better meet our clients’ changing […]
The Regional St. Louis Workforce Development Boards are offering a program “Accommodation for Success” from 8:00AM to 3:00PM March 22 at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. The program, “Accommodation for Success,” strives to provide a connection between employers and quality job candidates with disabilities. The day’s programming begins with three workshops to increase […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:Â It was September 2021, and developer Steve Smith had finally finished the over $200 million rehab of the abandoned Federal Mogul factory into the City Foundry food hall and entertainment complex in Midtown. He and his firm submitted their application to redeem the $20 million in state historic tax credits they […]
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