From For Construction Pros: Ballmann Earthworks owner/operator Jon Ballmann started his St. Louis, Missouri-area business in his 20s and has since achieved much success. Here, he shares tips for finding and keeping great employees. Ballmann Earthworks owner/operator Jon Ballmann started his St. Louis, Missouri-area business in his 20s, and his rise to success was paved […]
From Building Design + Construction: While new construction allows for incredible levels of customization, there’s no denying that new buildings can have adverse impacts on the climate, budgets, schedules and even the cultural and historic fabrics of communities. While any responsible architect will design buildings to minimize these impacts, there is no avoiding them entirely. One […]
From Saint Louis Business Journal: Metal Exchange Corp., a family-owned producer of non-ferrous metals, has promoted Matt Rohm to CEO, effective Jan 1, 2023. Rohm, currently the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed current CEO Rick Merluzzi, who has held that post since 2019. Merluzzi then will take the title executive vice chairman, serving […]
From Saint Louis Public Radio: A federal judge has denied four motions to dismiss a 2021 lawsuit brought by residents in Cahokia Heights that alleges the local government mismanaged the sewer utility, failing to ensure basic sewage and stormwater services and causing repeated flooding. The November order from U.S. District Judge David W. Dugan found the motions […]
From West Magazine: A public hearing was held Dec. 5 regarding the regulation of roof-mounted solar panels that are visible from adjoining or adjacent roadways. Over the last several years, the city of Wildwood has received numerous requests for front-facing solar installations, which require a conditional use permit. Installations that could have an impact on the […]
From Mig Rivers News Magazine: Progress 64 West recognized several local businesses for their contributions to improve the region by awarding them with a 2022 Excellence in Community Development Award on Nov. 23 at their annual awards luncheon in Chesterfield. Gov. Mike Parson was the guest of honor and spoke about the importance of workforce development […]
Design-build contractor Keystone Construction Company has begun work on the new 45,000-square-foot headquarters and state-of-the-art production studio for KMOV Channel 4 in Maryland Heights, Missouri. KMOV has broadcast from Gateway Tower at One Memorial Drive in downtown overlooking the Gateway Arch for more than 50 years and is expected to move into their new facility […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A city board on Monday granted approval to demolish part of an office campus in Downtown West to build a $120 million development with two hotels. Midas Capital and Green Street Real Estate Ventures are partnering to propose two new hotels, the first St. Louis location of Kimpton Hotel and a Staybridge […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The owner of downtown St. Louis’ former AT&T tower wants to reimagine the vacant property not as a 44-story office building but a “vertical city” that could be home to hundreds of residents, office workers and hotel guests. Marketing materials posted online by Colliers commercial real estate firm show New York-based […]
From For Construction Pros: The holidays offer a great reminder of all the reasons to work safely every day. They also present a number of distractions that can take people’s focus off of safety, even for just a moment. The holidays offer a great reminder of all the reasons to work safely every day. They […]
From Call Newspapers: The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved a bid Oct. 20 to improve the conditions of the Mehlville High School baseball fields. The board approved a roughly $1.407 million base bid, including professional and contingency fees, with Byrne & Jones Construction to improve the MHS baseball fields. Irregular grading is causing ponding and […]
The long-delayed redevelopment of the historic Jefferson Arms building in downtown St. Louis is finally set to begin construction. Last week, Gary Perinar, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Mid-American Carpenters Regional Council, toured the property with executives from Alterra Worldwide. The Dallas-based developer plans to restore Jefferson Arms to its former glory with a 225-room hotel, […]
From From Construction Pros: We have the collective knowledge and know-how to make changes that will materially improve the nation and how it functions. The industry must now show both the will and the commitment to make them a reality. The U.S. construction industry is unprepared for the upcoming construction boom to eventuate over the […]
From Holland Construction Services: Holland Construction Services has announced hiring veteran Healthcare Construction specialist Dean Foth to their growing team. Holland has seen record growth and revenue in 2022, adding more than 35 team members, with an additional 30 expected to be added in 2023. Dean Foth “Over the past several years, Holland Construction Services […]
From Missouri Partnership: Chick-fil-A Supply is opening a new market distribution center in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The company is investing $16 million in the new facility, which will be used to serve more than 40 Chick-fil-A® restaurants in the region. “Missouri is a top location for leading national companies such as Chick-fil-A Supply thanks to our […]
From For Construction Pros: Construction industry leaders are reporting stable activity in November. Slow deliveries and pricing remain a challenge, while labor has improved. For the second month, concrete remains in short supply. Construction industry leaders are reporting stable activity in November. Slow deliveries and pricing remain a challenge, while labor has improved. For the […]
From Bob Clark Beyond: Clayco served as the design-builder for the Reinsurance Group of America’s (RGA) $150 million headquarters in my hometown of St. Louis, Missouri! Gensler and Fox Architects also worked on the project as the building design consultant and interior architect to help bring the 415,000-square-foot interactive and connective workplace to life. The design of the corporate campus […]
Landco Construction, one of St. Louis’s leading interior construction companies, received certification as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) from the St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The certification recognizes a company that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women. Landco is WBE-certified nationally and by the State of Missouri, and President […]
Wiegmann Associates, a top St. Louis-based mechanical contractor and national leader in design/build HVAC projects, has promoted three leadership team members. Bryan Kenkel has been promoted to Director of Construction & Field Operations, Scott Becherer is now Project Director – National Division and Mike Ermeling has been promoted to Senior Project Manager. Bryan Kenkel joined […]
The St. Louis Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) made another donation to Heat Up St. Louis at its holiday gathering on Nov. 30. Representing facility managers and suppliers who maintain the region’s commercial buildings, IFMA St. Louis presented a check for $1,000 to the nonprofit organization. Michael Wright (left), president of IFMA […]
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