From Mid Rivers News Magazine: At its May 30 meeting, the St. Charles County Council approved four bills that authorize agreements with the Missouri Department of Transportation that enable use of a total of $3.5-plus million in federal Surface Transportation Block Grant funds (STBG) for county road projects. The bills each were approved by votes […]
This week Construction Forum Drone Pilot Louis Kelly, owner of Drone Eagle LLC, shows vertical progress on the latest project from Green Street Real Estate Ventures. The $81M project which will be known as “The Rail”. Designed by Green Street’s HDA Architects and built by ARCO Construction, The Rail, will add 269 market-rate apartments at […]
For three consecutive months, single-family housing permits have risen on a month-to-month basis. From March to April 2023, single-family permits rose by 5%. Multifamily permits also saw a large month-to-month increase at 617%. Though year-over-year permits are still down, as stated previously, year-to-date sales numbers remain positive and permit numbers will reflect this in the coming […]
Kadean Construction is generating record levels of new and repeat business in 2023 as the commercial design/build contractor celebrates 60 years of successful project deliveries that are building longstanding customer relationships. Annual revenues have grown by more than 400 percent over the past five years — from $67.5 million in 2018 to $340 million in […]
NECA contractor Grasser Electric and IBEW Local 1 have completed donated electrical services to build the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home® in O’Fallon, Mo. Tickets are now on sale for a chance to win the 2,711-square-foot, two-story home, which carries an estimated value of $711,000. Phil Bax of IBEW Local 1 working for Grasser Electric […]
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 will be carrying the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular […]
From STL Magazine: In Ladue, a charming two-story Tudor Revival building on Clayton Road, just east of Price Road, has long held a special place in the collective heart of the surrounding community. The new home of custom cabinet maker Stone Hall Cabinetry, it was built in 1928 as Meyer’s Market, later known as Ladue […]
From NextSTL: Green Street‘s plans have come to light to rehab the old Famous-Barr warehouse next to The Armory in the Midtown neighborhood. We got an indication that something was cooking when they sought a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places before the Preservation Board last September. The listing paves the way for […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: A Breese, Illinois, contractor has been issued multiple penalties for trench cave-in violations. According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Labor, Groundworks Contracting Inc. of Breese was cited for ignoring a city engineer’s instructions to use trench cave-in protection. A federal workplace safety inspectors found Groundworks Contracting […]
From Webster-Kirkwood Times: Despite protests from residents, the Glendale Plan Commission on May 31 voted to recommend approving a major expansion project for a car dealership. The final decision now rests in the hands of the Glendale Board of Aldermen. In September 2022, Glendale Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram went before the plan commission requesting a […]
From KMOV: Today, Emerson announced the Forsyth Pointe office development, in Clayton, Mo. will be the new home for its global corporate headquarters. Located at the corner of Forsyth and Brentwood boulevards in Clayton’s central business district, Forsyth Pointe has been designed with LEED Silver-equivalent specifications and includes a seventh-floor garden terrace offering one acre […]
From Leader Publications: Despite a much larger price tag than anticipated, the drive to build a forensic crime lab for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office continues. The Jefferson County Council voted unanimously May 22 to spend $4 million to help pay for construction costs for the lab to be built in Pevely. Those funds will […]
From NextSTL: Spitzberg-Lassen Holdings of St. Louis and Tailwind Group of Mankato, MN have teamed up to propose a new 12-story, 158-foot tall mixed-use building with student oriented housing at 3800 Laclede Ave in the Midtown neighborhood. Saint Louis University currently owns the land, which is under contract. St. Louis-based Design Alliance is the architect. […]
From KSDK: In the heart of the city, where history and neglect collide, a groundbreaking ceremony ignites a spark of hope. “It’s like a breath of fresh air to see it like come to fruition,” said resident Shakara Green. Plans are announced for a multi-million dollar development that will bring 15 new homes and 11 […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Moderator: Robert Bobroff, market president and CEO, St. Louis Business Journal Robert Bobroff: We’re all facing challenges with hiring and recruiting. How do you attract good young talent, short of using a recruiter? Randy Bueckendorf (BEX Construction Services): I have been in the trades for 45 years, and I started […]
From U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it will make available $22.5 million to public housing authorities (PHAs) to help families increase their earned income and improve their economic mobility through the Jobs Plus program. HUD’s Jobs Plus program supports work readiness […]
From Fox 2: In St. Charles, work has begun on a three-month project to replace portions of Zumbehl Road. Crumbling storm drains and cracked roadways have pushed the City of St. Charles to revamp the Zumbehl bridge to fix a long-overdue problem. In March 2018, MoDOT gave the bridge a score of 49.6%, but bigger, […]
From Gensler: As we continue to engage in a national conversation about the persistent inequities in our underserved communities, it’s essential that we leverage the power of research and engage residents as we redesign our cities and neighborhoods. Gensler’s City Pulse Survey revealed that two thirds of urban residents believe we should completely rethink city […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: An Edwardsville service station along the historic Route 66 corridor is getting a second chance at life as a museum and interpretive center. For nearly 40 years, the West End Service Station was a hub on the historic road. The station opened its doors in 1927 as Springer’s Madison Oil […]
From MODOT: The draft FY 2024-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) was presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today. The draft five-year program includes funding from General Revenue – passed by the Missouri General Assembly – to widen and improve I-70, fix low-volume minor roads, upgrade railroad safety crossings and more. A 30-day […]
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