From Riverbender: The Alton Committee of the Whole is set to consider a redevelopment agreement for a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) project in Downtown Alton at their next meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024. The agenda item concerns a “redevelopment agreement with Steven Smith, pursuant to the terms of the Alton Tax Increment Finance Grant […]
This drone video captures progress a year in on a Holland Construction Service’s work on a 116,000 sq. ft. plant expansion for a energy and telecom cable plant in DuQuoin, IL. The $63.8M expansion of Prysmian’s Group’s DuQuoin facility has been dubbed “Project Cable”. The design-build A+E project, which broke ground in late July of […]
by Joe Blanner and Chip Casteel Let’s start with the bottom line: The St. Louis metro is in what demographers call “demographic winter,” which means that we have more deaths than births and our ratio of seniors to toddlers is positive. The real-world effect of this condition is that we cannot realistically “grow ourselves out […]
Join us in congratulating Nicholas Hipp, CPD on his well-deserved promotion to Principal at Case Engineering. As the current Manager of Plumbing Engineering, Nicholas brings a wealth of experience to this new role, including 16 years at Case Engineering and numerous accolades. Here are some highlights of his achievements: 2017: Named Engineer of the Year […]
By now it’s well known that workers in the construction industry have one of the highest suicide rates among occupational groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that male construction workers had a suicide rate approximately four times higher than the national average. Contributing factors include work environment, mental health stigma, substance […]
Guarantee Electrical, a 122-year-old industry leader in electrical contracting and a 100% employee-owned organization, announced a series of strategic promotions designed to empower the next generation of leadership. David Gralike, who began his career as an IBEW apprentice electrician in 1983, continues as the company president, and Chief Construction Officer. “David is always there for […]
From MRN:Â The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) released its Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) plans for 2025-2029, with St. Charles County as the focus of several key MoDOT projects. MoDOT St. Charles County Area Engineer Andrew Tuerck said in a statement that all projects in the area are essential, but the most significant ones […]
From St. Louis Magazine: Despite recent decreases in mortgage interest rates, local experts say the inventory of homes in the St. Louis area still doesn’t come close to meeting the demand of prospective home buyers. “We’re seeing a few more [homes] hit the market than we did last year, but it’s still not at a […]
From West Newsmagazine: A demolition date of Oct. 15 has been set for Chesterfield Mall. The only structures that will remain will be Dillard’s as a retail store and Macy’s, which will be repurposed. Nearby restaurants, including El Salto Mexican restaurant, Red Chili Indian Cuisine and Bar and EdgeWild Restaurant and Winery will remain as […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:Â An O’Fallon contractor has pleaded guilty to defrauding three of his clients and faced a harsh rebuke from a judge. Joseph Restivo, 31, owned Phoenix Construction, a St. Peters-based construction business specializing in small construction jobs such as installing siding and building decks and porches. Restivo said in court on Monday […]
From Call Newspapers: The Lindbergh Board of Education unanimously passed two important resolutions regarding the passing of Proposition R 2024 – April’s $150 million no-tax-rate-increase bond issue – at its June 18 meeting: a resolution authorizing the issuance of $55 million of general obligation bonds and the intent to use Construction Management at Risk (CMAR). […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: In November 2023, a first-time homeowner closed on an affordable, fully rehabbed single-family home in St. Louis’ Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood. The home, distinguished by its inviting yellow door against a soft charcoal brick, stands unrecognizable from its former self — an uninhabitable vacant home with contents exposed to the street like […]
St. Louis-based architecture, planning, urban design and interiors firm Trivers has expanded its ownership group to include senior project manager Neil Chace, AIA, LEED GA, WELL AP and senior project architect Martin Padilla, AIA, LEED GA. As associate principals, Chace and Padilla will help lead the firm alongside principals Joe Brinkmann, AIA, LEED AP; Joel […]
ARCO Construction Company (ARCO) has announced the opening of its newest office in Rogers, Arkansas. This growth represents a major achievement for the St. Louis-based design-build firm as it continues to expand its footprint and bring its expertise to Northwest Arkansas. This new office will enable ARCO to better serve the region’s growing multifamily, senior […]
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) is bringing its successful “Triple Play” DBE contracting event to St. Louis for the first time next week on Thursday, July 18 from 4:00PM – 7:00PM at the CIC St. Louis co-working space at 20 South Sarah Street. The event has been held annually since 2017, but this is […]
From Construction Dive: Data center construction has long been recognized as a strong sector, yet its true magnitude may still be underestimated. For instance, Coral Gables, Florida-based builder MasTec told investors it’s looking to ramp up its footprint in the sector and establish a strong pipeline of data center work, according to its first quarter […]
From Contractor Magazine:Â The construction industry added 27,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 235,000 jobs, an increase of 2.9%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 21,200 positions on […]
From Offsite Builder:Â The modular housing industry promises efficiency, sustainability and affordability. Yet, despite these considerable advantages, the sector remains curiously obscured in the shadows of its traditional counterparts, with far fewer modular homes built each year than conventional ones. The core issue? A palpable deficiency in effective marketing strategies. I find that the modular […]
From Greek Reporter:Â Cement-free concrete is a revolutionary material that aims to reduce the environmental impact of traditional concrete by eliminating cement from the mix. Cement production is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, so finding alternatives is crucial for sustainable construction. Instead of cement, cement-free concrete uses other binding agents, often derived from […]
From Offsite Builder: If you happen to ask a homebuilding professional how they became involved in the industry, you might hear, “homebuilding found me.” That’s according to Kimberly Mackey, Owner of New Homes Solutions in Tampa, Florida and this statement certainly applies to her. Mackey migrated from a start-up, consumer-direct company (home shopping and delivery) […]
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