From West Newsmagazine: The Downtown Chesterfield Special Business District (SBD) was approved after language was modified to reflect a phased implementation of the SBD tax. Downtown Chesterfield is anticipated to include over 2,000 residential units, a 300-room hotel and more than 3 million square feet of commercial uses (office, retail, restaurant). The purpose of the […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Meridian Plaza is one step closer to completion, as the next phases of the project received approval from the Glen Carbon Planning and Zoning Commission on Jan. 21. Previous phases of the project were to build commercial sites and the apartment complex known as Latitude 38, which includes 144 units, a […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Michael Koehneman of Augusta, doing business as Sunflower Hill LLC, has requested a conditional use permit (CUP) to operate a campground with cottages at 262 Terry Road, near Klondike Park. This request was introduced and discussed at the St. Charles County Council meeting on Jan. 13 and will return before the […]
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT), a non-profit group dedicated to helping women enter and succeed in the local union building trades, has received $41,000 in grants to support its cause. “One of our goals for 2024 was to apply for more funds through various foundations,” said MOWIT President Dawn […]
From Construction Dive: On his first day, President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders to immediately carry out his agenda. Many — such as ending birthright citizenship — were greeted with mixed reactions, including pushback and legal challenges, AP News reported. But one executive action did not nab as many headlines. On Monday, Trump issued […]
From Construction Business Owner: As workplace safety remains a critical focus for business owners in the construction industry, Construction Business Owner (CBO) spoke with safety experts to explore emerging trends, safety culture, and actionable strategies for reducing injuries and costs. Representing Travelers in this discussion are Rich Ives, senior vice president of business insurance claim […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The city of St. Louis was awarded a nearly $7 million federal grant to increase its supply of affordable housing. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Tuesday awarded over $100 million in grants, from $1 million to $7 million apiece, to 18 winners in 15 states to […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A bankruptcy filing from a leader of Green Street Real Estate Ventures reveals the tangled financial problems of the prominent development company and offers a glimpse into its stunning fall, with more than $400 million of debt. The filing by Green Street Principal Kevin Morrell details the depths of the company’s […]
From Building Design + Construction: From 2000 to 2022, productivity in the global construction industry improved only 10%, just one-fifth the rate of the overall economy, according to an article by McKinsey & Co. executives. Lagging productivity will be an increasing problem as the industry confronts a skilled labor shortage in many markets, along with […]
From RiverBender: After six months of robust community input, Alton Main Street is announcing its new Transformation Strategy of Fostering an Entrepreneurial and Collaborative Ecosystem. The organization is embarking on a bold new plan to continue the progress in Downtown Alton, with key initiatives including Supporting Small Businesses & Startups, Enhancing Active & Affordable Living, […]
S. M. Wilson’s Chief Financial Officer, Michael Mangiore, is one of the 100 C-level executives and CEOs chosen for the 2025 St. Louis Titan 100. This program recognizes the St. Louis area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industries using criteria that demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision and passion. “The Titan 100 are changing the way […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: The Wentzville Board of Alderman recently approved the site plan for a new Lou Fusz Automotive Kia facility to be constructed on the east side of Interstate Drive, approximately 600 feet north of Prospect Road. Justin Winters from Premier Design Group spoke on behalf of the project site plan during the […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: In July 2024, the O’Fallon City Council voted down a bill that would have granted a conditional use permit (CUP) for a five-story, mixed-use building to be named Caledonia Flats at 711 Rush Way in the Streets of Caledonia development. The Caledonia Flats developer came back with a revised proposal to […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: Interstate 255 will be shut down for six months beginning Feb. 1 so crews can repair 3.5 miles of the highway from Illinois 157 to Illinois 15 in St. Clair County, the Illinois Department of Transportation said Friday. The project, which was announced last year, is expected to be completed […]
From Bloomberg CityLab: At a gathering ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration, dozens of local leaders sent the message to federal officials that affordable housing is their top priority. “We’re calling on the new administration and Congress to support and quickly pass the largest and most comprehensive investment legislation in housing in our country’s history,” said […]
From The Beacon: Missouri’s 2025 legislative session is kicking into gear, and lawmakers are weighing in with ideas on how to manage the state’s $455 billion economy. For the next five months, lawmakers will consider what kind of businesses to boost, how landlords will be allowed to manage their properties and whether to overhaul Missouri’s […]
From Spectrum News: A new training facility in Shrewsbury for St. Louis-area firefighters got the initial green light last week. The Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen voted to approve a special use permit for Central Core Fire Training Center Commission (CCFTC) to develop and operate a firefighting training facility at 4224 Carr Lane Court. Plans were […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Multiple members of the public addressed Edwardsville aldermen and city officials during the Jan. 14 Edwardsville Public Services Committee meeting. Pamela Moody and her spouse, Peter Cocuzza, both addressed how the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Governors’ Parkway and Esic Drive could cause issues. “I think it’s going to create more problems, […]
From NAHB: The week-to-week framing lumber composite price was unchanged on Jan. 10, after climbing 0.5% the week prior. Lumber prices are now 8.5% higher than they were one year ago. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) continually tracks the latest lumber prices and futures prices, and provides an overview of the behaviors within […]
From Construction Dive: Construction executives will be watching how President Donald Trump’s second administration plans to handle certain industry challenges that have plagued progress for some time. To support construction growth, the Associated General Contractors of America recently outlined five key recommendations for the Trump administration during a construction outlook webinar on Jan 8. They […]
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