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From Leader Publications:  Northwest R-1 School District officials recently agreed to spend nearly $100,000 to replace most of the asphalt parking lot at High Ridge Elementary. They also decided to spend almost $28,000 for a new digital sign for High Ridge Elementary, according to Board of Education documents. The school board voted 6-0 on Oct. […]

From Leader Publications:  Eureka has put the long-awaited Allenton Bridge replacement project on hold due to higher-than-expected estimated construction costs. Mayor Sean Flower said in a statement on Oct. 29 that the city received one bid for the bridge replacement project the was significantly higher than the $9 million estimated cost by the design firm […]

From Webster-Kirkwood Times:  Council chambers in Webster Groves were packed Monday night as citizens voiced opinions on a divisive proposal for the development of a new mental health facility. The plan was unanimously green-lighted that same night by the Webster Groves Plan Commission and will now move to the city council for review. The project […]

From The Intelligencer:  On Monday, Chairman and CEO Tom Hough announced that Carrollton Bank will be building a new 2-1/2 story bank building in downtown Edwardsville where the old Hardee’s/DaVita Dialysis building was on Buchanan Street, next to the bank’s drive-up facility at the intersection of Buchanan and Schwarz Street. When the new building is […]

From Fast Company:  Although I have a good gig as a full professor at Iowa State University, I’ve daydreamed about learning a trade—something that required both my mind and my hands. So in 2018, I started night courses in welding at Des Moines Area Community College. For three years, I studied different types of welding […]

by Tom Finan, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Construction Forum On December 5th you’ll have an opportunity to give back to the community and to gain some free insights on what it will take to uplift our local construction climate. We’ll be reprising our 2019 and 2023 programs “St. Louis vs. Anywhere Else” at the Touhill […]

Editor’s Note: We received word yesterday from Ron Wiese, retired vice president at Alberici, that Jim Frey, former senior vice president at Alberici Group died on Sunday (Nov. 10). As we learn more details on arrangements we will share them. In 2016 Jim won awards from Midwest Chapter American Subcontractors Association, Associated General Contractors of […]

From St. Louis Magazine: Missouri is poised to play a big role in the electric vehicle revolution, and the action is centered just outside a small town in the foothills of the St. Francois Mountains, two hours south of St. Louis. “You’re going to see a potentially billion-dollar enterprise in Fredericktown, Missouri,” says Darren Chapman, […]

by Tom Finan, Executive Director and Co- St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann noted Friday morning (Nov. 8th)  that while the St. Louis Region is known as the Gateway to the West, “that gateway currently consists of two lanes traveling under a railroad overpass that are backed up with traffic at 3PM every day.” That […]

Join Saint Louis County for one of our family-friendly Open Houses for the STLCO2050 Comprehensive Plan. At the meetings, you will learn about challenging issues identified by our resident surveys – housing affordability, sustainability, transportation, and more – and weigh in on potential solutions. Three identical meetings will be held to provide easy access for […]

Explore affordable office and warehouse spaces and discover how our incubators fuel your entrepreneurial journey. Tour each location and see our incubator spaces in action! Network with current incubator clients and experienced staff. Learn about small business resources available to you and tailored to St. Louis entrepreneurs. Get your free digital headshot to use on […]

From Construction Dive:  Construction executives welcomed the Federal Reserve’s 0.25 percentage point rate cut Thursday, saying it’s a gradual step toward a larger boost to construction activity. The cut marks the Fed’s second rate reduction in recent months, building on the 0.5 percentage point cut in September. September’s cut followed 11 rate hikes starting in early […]

In the evolving world of retail construction, where market dynamics and consumer behaviors are constantly shifting, the role of a construction professional has never been more crucial. S. M. Wilson has been providing construction services for 100+ years. The company has been fortunate to have been a strong retail builder, enduring the industry’s ups and […]

Brinkmann Constructors recently began construction on apartment complexes in University City and Olivette. In partnership with Subtext Living the contractor recently broke ground on  “LOCAL,” a 414,000-square-foot multifamily project in University City. LOCAL will bring 259 residential units to the Delmar Loop. The community will offer a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts, […]

Katy Price Hastings+Chivetta Architects, a GHC studio, welcomes Katy Price as a Senior Executive Assistant. Katy brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the role. After beginning her career in sales, she discovered her strengths in organization and problem-solving, making her well-suited for administration. Her expertise contributes significantly to the team’s success and the […]

by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum All entrepreneurs deserve respect and a place at the starting line. That was the lesson that Bernie Marcus left us. Monday, Nov. 5th marked the passing of an icon in the built environment. Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot died. He was 95. A year ago, Bernie Marcus […]

From Missouri Independent:  Ameren Missouri would spend more than $61 million to offset its past clean air violations under a joint proposal filed Wednesday in federal court. The St. Louis-based electric utility, which serves 1.2 million customers, has been in litigation for more than a decade over its Rush Island Energy Center, which operated for […]

From Construction Dive:  Former President Donald Trump will become the next president of the United States. Following the Biden administration, which put billions of dollars into Amtrak, high-speed rail, public transportation and the transition to electric vehicles and buses, what might change under the incoming administration? On transportation policy that affects cities and states nationwide, […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  A three-parcel site in Midtown, near St. Louis City SC’s Energizer Park, previously targeted for a mixed-use development, is for sale. Three properties at 2600 Locust St., 2601 Olive St. and 2617 Olive St. have been listed for $2 million. The properties are being marketed as “development site opportunity,” with […]

From Construction Dive:  Construction firm leaders and industry groups expressed optimism and some concerns following Donald Trump’s election victory this week. An expectation of a more favorable regulatory environment generated several positive reactions. “We are ready to work with the incoming administration and Congress to help craft an agenda that is focused on easing regulatory […]