Poettker Construction, an award-winning family-owned construction company, closed out the 2022 calendar year with tremendous employee, financial, industry, philanthropic and market sector growth across the company. “Over the past 18 months, our company has faced many challenges; from the unexpected death of Poettker’s founder, my father Chuck, to the current supply chain and workforce challenges, […]
Kadean Construction is pleased to announce that Jim Driscoll has joined company’s St. Louis headquarters as Director of Preconstruction. He will be responsible for the overall development of construction planning, design and strategies for negotiated and design-build project opportunities that meet the client’s vision, expectations, and budget for each project prior to the start of […]
CannonDesign is thrilled to announce that Amy Phillips is their new St. Louis (STL) Office Practice Leader. Amy joined CannonDesign in 2016 and has excelled in her previous role as the STL and Denver Business Practice Leader. The past few years have been transformative for the industry, and Amy is ready to lead the office […]
Today the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) announced its 2023 officers and board of directors for the statewide association representing contractors and suppliers in 110 counties throughout Missouri. Tom Huster, president of KCI Construction Company, has been elected chairman of the board. KCI, with offices in St. Louis and Springfield, MO, began in 1922 […]
by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum Demetrious Johnson grew up as the youngest of eight children of a single mom in the Darst-Webbe housing projects. He focused his attention on football — first in the projects, then for McKinley High School. He frequently told the story that the first time he ever ate at […]
From rejournals: A total of 259 million square feet. That’s how much spec bulk distribution space was bult during the last six years in major Midwest markets. And companies didn’t hesitate to fill that space, with 86.8% of this spec construction occupied as of the third quarter of 2022. That’s one of the highlights of the […]
From St. Louis INNO:Â The Army ROTC paid for veteran Will Gunn to attend college at Washington University in St. Louis and paved the way to a career in education. He worked as an admissions officer at WUSTL, college counselor at De Smet Jesuit High School and social studies teacher for Saint Louis Public Schools. […]
From Thomas Net: Predictions for 2023 have been all across the board, and hints at a recession have workers across many industries increasingly concerned about their job security. But it appears some have less to worry about than others. Payscale – a compensation data and software firm – recently published a report identifying the jobs in 2023 […]
From Money: With the ongoing labor shortage, companies are having difficulties filling trade jobs that require specialized skills obtained through routes other than a four-year college degree. Trade careers exist in various industries, often involve hands-on work and can allow for a quick entry into the job market. In addition, plenty of trade jobs can pay well, though […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Especially on the for-sale housing side, the construction market is slowing in the wake of higher interest rates and concerns about a recession in 2023. In November, total construction starts declined by 18%, with nonresidential building starts — encompassing sectors like offices, warehouses, hotels and shopping centers — losing 25%, nonbuilding […]
From Illinois Business Journal: Media reports have shared that U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) has secured $20,308,790 in Community Project Funding (CPF) for 15 different communities through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Complete details of each of the 2023 funding requests can be viewed here. All requested projects have been included in legislation passed out of the […]
From MRN: Two surprise and significant announcements were made at the O’Fallon City Council meeting on Dec. 15 regarding the cancellation of two large rental unit developments. Council member Dr. Jim Ottomeyer (Ward 4) read a letter from Ed Schultz, developer for the previously approved Fairways at Turtle Creek, a 128-unit rental complex that was to […]
From St. Louis INNO:Â An Albuquerque, New Mexico-based clean energy startup that has ties to the St. Louis region is expanding its presence locally, with plans to establish a hydrogen production facility in St. Charles County. The startup, BayoTech Inc., has broken ground on a new hydrogen production facility in Wentzville through a partnership with Ranken […]
From Tech Bullion:Â Alongside health and safety rules and requirements, the other most important component of managing a construction company and looking after the team is ensuring that the business is legally compliant throughout. So, with that being said, continue reading to learn of four key ways to ensure legal compliance in your construction business. 1. […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A local developer has started construction on a new $81 million apartment complex after finishing up a nearby $41 million complex last month. Green Street Real Estate Ventures broke ground this month on The Rail, which will add 269 market-rate apartments at 4591 McRee Ave. next to Green Street’s new Forest […]
From Webster- Kirkwood Times:Â Plans for a new aquatic center at the Webster Groves Recreation Complex moved one step closer Monday to being completed, with a survey for the first round of public input closing and 1,054 responses logged. Webster Groves Parks and Recreation Director Scott Davis said in a city chats live event on Facebook […]
From KSDK: St. Louis will see another new event venue opening in 2023. The Smith at The MOTO Museum, located in the Midtown Moto Complex on Locust Street, is now booking for large and mid-sized weddings, corporate functions, parties and more for 2023. The Smith comes from New + Found, the company behind City Foundry STL […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â QuikTrip has started the long zoning process required to build a new gas station and convenience store next to the Saint Louis University campus, which will require a series of public hearings and approvals from city and state officials. The Tulsa-based chain of gas stations and convenience stores hopes to build […]
From West Magazine:Â The Chesterfield City Council gave final approval on Dec. 14 for the $353 million Chesterfield Regional TIF (tax increment financing) proposed for the southwest quadrant of the city. The TIF District encompasses 241 acres and includes the Chesterfield Mall property, Wildhorse Village and a portion of Central Park. Most of the speakers at […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A Metro East furniture company’s new St. Louis County location is open for business. Kloss Furniture’s south St. Louis County store at 5780 S. Lindbergh Blvd., inside a converted Schnucks grocery store, quietly opened its doors Wednesday after passing inspections, said President Josh Kloss. The store will have a soft opening […]
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