From The St. Louis American: California has its ‘Silicon Valley” and St. Louis is developing its “Silicon Prairie,” according to Mayor Tishaura Jones. Jones, and Congresswoman Cori Bush joined U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce Alejandra Y. Castillo and a host of elected officials and economic development partners to celebrate the region winning a $25 million […]
From Missouri Department of Economic Development: Piston Automotive, a subsidiary of the Piston Group and the world’s largest automotive assembly supplier, announced today it will open a facility in Wentzville, investing more than $10 million and creating 204 new jobs. The company’s new location will increase Piston Automotive’s capacity for producing a variety of components for […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis’ new soccer stadium is still not operating on full power nearly two months after a broken electrical pipe and a rainstorm postponed the inaugural game at Centene Stadium. A spokesman for St. Louis City SC, the new Major League Soccer franchise, told the Post-Dispatch on Thursday that the team […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: The Lewis & Clark Habitat for Humanity is expanding its operations at its ReStore at 1950 Vandalia in Collinsville, starting Nov. 2. Improvements will include expanded hours for shopping and donations, a new store layout and the addition of items for sale including upholstered and leather furniture. Expanded hours for shopping will […]
From CityScene STL: Grove Properties, a firm headquartered in the Forest Park Southeast (Grove) neighborhood, has proposed a 4-story, 71-unit apartment building on Manchester near Kingshighway. The address of the development is 4534-56 Manchester. The site is currently home to a series of vacant homes and two-family buildings. All are in varying stages of decay […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis area residents and elected leaders looking to avoid repeats of the devastation that followed flash floods this summer have landed on a possible fix: buyouts of high-risk properties. They’re turning to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, assuming that, as the region’s stormwater manager, the utility can help. But […]
ADB Companies, LLC (“ADB”), a leading provider of telecom, utility infrastructure, and wireless solutions, announced today the acquisition of the assets of KDC Wireless, Inc. (“KDC”). KDC will join ADB’s existing Wireless Division, with a strong focus on the Midwest region in Kansas City, MO. This strategic partnership will allow ADB to carry on KDC’s […]
IMPACT Strategies proudly announces the promotion of Amber Trout who has been promoted from Operations Administrator to Office Operations Manager. From her first day at IMPACT Strategies in April of 2008, Trout has been the “go-to” source for office operations support. She also leads support of the firm’s safety program, recruits support staff, and works […]
The Making an IMPACT Foundation, a charitable foundation established by IMPACT Strategies of Fairview Heights, IL, held its first annual Sporting Clay Classic on September 30. The event, held at the St. Louis Skeet & Trap Club in Pacific, MO, raised more than $20,000 for the Foundation. Attendees enjoyed a luncheon and several competitive sporting […]
Timothy Green, who has served the electrical industry for more than 40 years, has been named executive vice president of the Electrical Connection. The Electrical Connection is a partnership of St. Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1. The labor-management partnership unites more […]
Interest in learning about and training for a career in one or more of the skilled trades which support the construction industry drew more than 1,600 Southern Illinois high school students to regional Construction Careers Expos in Belleville and DuQuoin. The young women and men said they were attracted by the good pay and […]
by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum As a boy, Matthew Stack watched his father work with his hands, and young Matt liked what he saw. Years later, he oversaw the construction and operation of attraction venues which centered on huge observation wheels. One irrefutable truth about an observation wheel is that while you go […]
From Greater St. Louis Inc: James Hardie, a world leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions, plans to build its newest manufacturing facility in Crystal City, Missouri. The new facility and James Hardie’s partnership with local, state, and federal officials reflect the company’s long-term commitment to Crystal City and the state of […]
St. Louis Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is proud to announce it has named Xavier Gassier as Assistant Executive Director, effective October 3, 2022. Xavier comes to NECA with more than four years of experience, having served as Chief Operating Officer of the Plumbing Industry Council. He received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering […]
by Ralph Powell Jr., Central Region Diversity Director, McCarthy Building Companies On Monday, October 3, Jehaleleel “Jay” Gandy (pictured right) started his new job working in McCarthy’s construction yard. For the recent graduate of Sumner High School in the city of St. Louis, it’s an opportunity to gain hands-on construction experience and chart his future […]
The Kwame Foundation has awarded $75,000 in higher education scholarships for first-generation, college-bound students from proceeds raised at the organization’s 18th Annual golf tournament. The presenting sponsor was Maggie O’Brien’s. Since 2003, Kwame Foundation has provided multi-year endowed scholarships for students at 27 colleges or universities throughout the United States. Scholarships funded by the golf […]
KAI Enterprises is excited to announce the hiring of Micah Gray, AIA, to the new position of Director of Technology and Innovation. In this new role, Gray will work to create content, develop company standards, and train individuals on implementing industry technology into everyday practice. “Micah is an experienced industry professional with a comprehensive grasp […]
The ongoing effort to repurpose retail space has a new splash – swim schools. St. Louis-based Echelon Constructors is targeting an early 2023 completion for a new Foss Swim School at the Market at McKnight retail center in Rock Hill, Mo. That, after the firm just completed renovating retail space for another Foss Swim School […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Lauren Boehm’s eyes lit up. A senior at Mascoutah High School, Boehm is one of many Metro East and southern Illinois high school students attending the 22nd Construction Careers Expo at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds this week. The three-day expo is sponsored by the Southern Illinois Builders Association as a way to […]
From Call Newspapers: St. Louis County broke ground Wednesday on the long-awaited new police precinct building in South County. The groundbreaking was held Oct. 19 at the site of what will be new Affton Southwest precinct at 11520 Gravois Road at what was formerly the Sappington Garden Shop. The building is funded through 2017’s Proposition […]
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