From First Alert 4: Trade careers aren’t always what people think of when they hear about high school education, but that’s exactly what Ritenour School District is hoping to provide through a new program supported by green energy companies and local unions. “This is a lot of exploration, cause I don’t know exactly what I […]
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 carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
From RiverBender:Â Several Alton residents braved the cold on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, to watch the installation of a new clock at the historic Wedge building. Located at 620 E. Broadway in downtown Alton, the Wedge building has been transformed into The Wedge Innovation Center. The building, owned by AltonWorks, previously had a clock situated […]
Gray Design Group is proud to announce the growth of our team with the promotion of five exceptional team members to Studio Lead and Studio Director positions, alongside the addition of two talented designers. The leadership changes reflect the firm’s growth, dedication to investing in leadership, mentorship and cultivating strong client relationships while continuing to […]
From West Newsmagazine: Whether the historic Lake School House in Creve Coeur stays or goes still remains to be seen. Discussion at a Jan. 27 Creve Coeur City Council work session with the Parks & Historic Preservation (PHP) Committee covered a lot of ground related to the building’s issues, potential cost of renovations and its […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â A developer working on a project to renovate a former North City health facility into low-income housing is contesting St. Louis’ rescission of federal funds meant to help. Kamran Khan’s Freedom Living says it is eyeing the project at the ex-Prince Hall Family Support Center, at 4405-11 N. Newstead in […]
From Money Talks News: A college degree isn’t the only path to financial success. Many blue-collar careers offer impressive salaries, strong job security, and solid benefits—all without student loan debt. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that pays well and values hands-on skills, these jobs might be perfect for you. A college degree isn’t […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:Â Work will begin in March to expand Interstate 70 between Warrenton and Wentzville, the director of the Missouri Department of Transportation said Thursday. The project, said new roads chief Ed Hassinger, includes a widening of I-70 to three lanes in each direction and improvements to the I-64/I-70 interchange, notorious for traffic […]
From Gensler: Over the last decade, lab automation has surged, transforming research and discovery processes. The integration of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) into lab spaces is streamlining R&D in ways that were once unimaginable. To maximize its potential, however, a holistic approach is critical. Automation in labs isn’t just about advanced tools; it’s about […]
From St. Louis Magazine:Â St. Louisans who regularly stroll Forest Park may have noticed the park’s east side is looking rather spiffy these days. The East Waterways project, which will wrap this spring, recently brought an accessible Jefferson Lake boardwalk, a new pedestrian bridge, and a new education pavilion at Bowl Lake to the landmark. […]
From The St. Louis American: Chris Krehmeyer, CEO of the nonprofit Beyond Housing, wasn’t sure of what his future career would be when a young man – but he knew it would be based in an urban core. Born in Staten Island, New York, Krehmeyer traveled the globe with his father, who was in the […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Hoping to entice contractors to create or expand credentialed apprenticeship programs, the St. Charles County Council signaled this week it wants to extend “preferential consideration when selecting bids” for county contracts to companies that do so. Council members said they expect the change would help keep costs down, boost the quality […]
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD), the county’s leading provider of career and technical education for high school students, is partnering with the Affton, Pattonville, and Rockwood school districts, along with area unions and industries to host the St. Louis County Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Showcase. The […]
From West Newsmagazine: Maryville University has opened its state-of-the-art baseball facility. The newly constructed facility, built on-site, features new home and visitor dugouts, an indoor hitting facility with team meeting space, updated spectator seating, and bold branding that highlights Saints pride and the home-field advantage. The upgrades are part of Maryville’s broader vision to provide […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â St. Louis real estate firm Oliver Properties has expanded its downtown holdings by acquiring another apartment building along Washington Avenue. Oliver Properties has added the Bee Hat Lofts, 612 N. 11th St., located at the intersection of 11th Street and Washington Avenue, to its residential portfolio. Oliver Properties, which owns […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:Â The former longtime headquarters of industrial technology company Emerson has hit the market. The 217-acre campus, off West Florissant and Lucas and Hunt Road in Ferguson, features 11 buildings spanning nearly a million square feet of space. The property boasts four tennis courts, two softball fields, a helipad, playground and proximity […]
From KDSK:Â After nearly eight years of renovations, the Jefferson Arms Building on North Tucker is nearly ready to reopen its doors to the public. The historic building on North Tucker Avenue sat vacant for nearly 20 years as attempts to revive it stalled. The long neglect, as well as break-ins and vandals, had taken […]
From Call Newspapers: The Crestwood Board of Aldermen heard updates on the Proposition A Nature Playscape project at its Jan. 28 meeting. As the playscape is nature-centered, the plan is to incorporate natural elements such as logs and wood into the play equipment. Derek Don, a landscape architect with DG2 Design – the architecture firm […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Lutheran Church Extension Fund in St. Louis owns 43.4 undeveloped acres in the southern end of the Winghaven master-planned community, adjacent to Mastercard International, and also adjacent to the Kingsgate upscale villa subdivision. On Jan. 2, the O’Fallon Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) approved a site plan for a solar farm […]
From St. Louis Magazine:Â TechArtista, the St. Louis-based coworking company, recently signed a lease agreement to open a new location at Gateway South, the forthcoming $1.2 billion, 100-acre riverfront development located south of the Poplar Street Bridge. Inside the former Crunden-Martin Manufacturing Company complex, the coworking space will occupy 30,000 square feet. An additional 10,000 […]
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