Editor’s Note: This week, Louis Kelly, Construction Forum drone photographer and owner of Drone Eagle LLC, captures views of yet more construction at the intersection of I-170 and Olive in University City. He photographed Holland Construction Co.’s team preparing the site for Phase 2 of the Market at Olive project. In the background are views […]
Landmark Interior, an MBE construction services firm owned by Cardin “Dean” Rackley, announced that it has won four contracts. The firm also announced the next in its series of networking mixer events designed to bring together M/WBE businesses and potential customers. The four projects are: St. Louis County Police Precinct #1 at MO 367 and […]
Several months ago McCarthy Building Companies invited video production students from the Clyde C. Miller Career Academy, part of St. Louis Public Schools, to visit the Barnes-Jewish Hospital construction site to produce a video telling other students about construction careers. This 4½ minute video was produced by students for students in their own words. The […]
St. Louis-based design/build general contractor, Keystone Construction Company is celebrating their 35th anniversary. Keystone has developed strong niches in new construction and redevelopment projects in office, industrial, healthcare and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chesterfield, the firm has had an impact on the city’s footprint, having built more than 30 buildings, including current landmark projects such […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A St. Charles County shopping center anchored by a grocery store has sold for $22.35 million. The deal for River City Marketplace, a 157,779-square-foot shopping center in O’Fallon, Missouri, which is anchored by grocery store Fresh Thyme, was completed Oct. 13, said the seller, Florida-based private equity real estate investment […]
From Construction Dive: The construction industry faces a stark shortage of workers, but programs and people across the country are working at the local level to solve the problem. This series will highlight the grassroots efforts helping to recruit the next generation of construction pros. Do you know of a group that is helping to […]
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 […]
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