From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Pier Property Group was awarded up to $50 million in bonds on Wednesday for two of its projects in St. Louis’ central corridor, including a renovation of a William B. Ittner-designed school. The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority agreed to issue $40 million in bonds for PPG’s plan to build 144 […]
From The NY Times: My son Japhy, 5, still spontaneously falls off his chair from time to time, and is shaky on his pedal bike, but at Diggerland USA, a construction-themed amusement park in southern New Jersey, we have given him control of a 7,092-pound JCB excavator. He is sitting high in the cab on his […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A $10 million ground-up apartment project in Lafayette Square, delayed for years by the pandemic, will soon start construction, bringing a new type of apartment to the St. Louis market. The Lagosian Apartments at 2300 Lasalle, being developed by St. Louis-based D&R Building Group, will break ground on construction in […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Nearly 200 years ago, workers gathered flat pieces of limestone, likely from the bluffs of the Mississippi River or a nearby creek bed. They stacked them up and built a little stone cottage, and added a single door and a window. Maybe they used the home as a place to rest […]
From Marketplace: Labor shortages have been pretty common throughout this pandemic recovery economy, but a growing shortage of skilled tradespeople could slow down efforts to shift to a green energy economy. Last year’s federal Inflation Reduction Act is supposed to channel hundreds of billions of dollars into clean energy projects in an effort to transition homes and […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The president of one of St. Louis’ largest construction companies is stepping down. Keith Wolkoff, president of PARIC Corp., on Thursday said he is leaving his leadership role in the company after serving for a decade as president of the general contractor, construction manager and design-build firm. PARIC Holdings Chairman […]
Build My Future STL is on April 26 and 27 at the St. Charles Family Arena. Over 2800 high school youth will attend over the two days and we are looking for volunteers to help out in various roles on April 26 and 27, between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Are you interested in giving […]
Keen Independent invites construction workers and apprentices in the St. Louis area to participate in a virtual in-depth interview regarding conditions in the local marketplace for workers in the construction industry. This is your opportunity to speak up! Construction workers, apprentices and others, please provide input! Click here to complete the questionnaire: https://qrco.de/bdnl4x About […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A city board is considering incentives for a new $26 million affordable housing development on scattered sites in south St. Louis. Prospective redeveloper Marquette Homes Partners LP, an affordable housing venture from Lutheran Development Group and Rise Community Development, wants to build or rehabilitate 11 buildings into 60 new residential […]
From Construction Dive: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the nation’s top enforcer of discrimination laws in the workplace, recently put construction on notice by calling out the industry by name in its proposed Strategic Enforcement Plan. While it hasn’t been formally adopted yet — the politics of an unfilled commissioner’s seat have stalled it — observers say the document, […]
From Saint Louis Public Radio: What would Batman’s Gotham City be like without its towering skyscrapers and moody energy? What would Superman’s Metropolis look like without its massive suspension bridges or the Daily Planet? Can you imagine Dorothy’s Oz without its glistening Emerald City? No one can. These well-known fantasy worlds and countless others were […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: THIRD PLACE — LARGE (100 to 249 employees) Company: Poettker Construction What it does: Poettker Construction is a general contractor based in Breese, Illinois. No. of employees: 218 Annual revenue: $368 million Top local executive: Ryan Poettker, president Are you hiring?: Yes, superintendents, carpenters, project managers, project engineers and interns. […]
From Construction Dive: Recent advances in AI and BIM could make the Internet of Things (IoT) a game changer for contractors. For example, jobsite cameras, wearables and drones are just a few pieces of newly accessible technology that’s improving safety, production and engineering, according to Thai Nguyen, Hensel Phelps director of innovation. Indeed, the plummeting cost […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: A plan unveiled earlier this month dedicates more than $20 million in American Rescue Plan funds to nonprofits and community groups. The money is intended to help groups working to create economic mobility and opportunity in St. Louis, particularly in its historically marginalized neighborhoods. Issued through grants, the funding could […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Area drivers will encounter major road construction this year and the next that affects the village and Edwardsville. Scott Slemer, the Village of Glen Carbon’s public works director, issued a construction update memo on March 24. First is the village’s 2023 Street Program in the Kingsbrooke Subdivision. Construction has begun and is […]
From NEXTSTL: Looking Back to Look Forward The Expo at Forest Park might give a glimpse into the future of the neighborhoods just north of Forest Park. On St. Louis’ west side, DeBaliviere Avenue tells the history of St. Louis from the early 20th century through the present day. What began as a street that […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A warehouse where City Museum founder Bob Cassilly created some of his iconic sculptures was saved from the wrecking ball after a decision by St. Louis’ preservation agency. The Cultural Resources Office has denied a developer’s request to demolish Cassilly’s former workshop and studio at 2645 Lafayette Avenue, west of the […]
From Saint Louis Public Radio: On one end of the Missouri Capitol, House Republicans seem poised to divvy up the money Gov. Mike Parson wants to use widening portions of Interstate 70 on a bunch of smaller projects. Across the rotunda in the Senate, Appropriations Chairman Lincoln Hough is looking for ways to pour more money […]
The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Midwest Council proudly announces its 2023 nominees. This is the 30th year ASA will recognize outstanding companies in the St. Louis construction industry. The winners in each category will be announced on April 22nd, during the Emerald City Awards Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Downtown St. Louis. The […]
Firms Recognized for Excellence in Construction The Southern Illinois Builders Association and Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program recently presented safety awards at their Awards Program. Below is a list of award winners: A & K SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, INC. MERIT AWARD-GROUP II-30,000 TO 60,000 HOURS ACI X MERIT AWARD-GROUP I-10,000 TO 30,000 HOURS EXCELLENCE AWARD-7 […]
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