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) […]
From MRN:Â P&Z also voted 13-0 to recommend that the City Council approve a conditional use permit (CUP) for this mixed-use building. The CUP should be on the agenda for the next council meeting on July 11. Caledonia Flats is a proposed five-story mixed-use building that would be located at 211 Rush Way in the […]
From The St. Louis American:Â Affinia Healthcare is one of eight community health centers across the U.S. selected to receive a $30,000 grant to participate in the National Association of Community Health Center (NACHC) Innovation Incubator. The St. Louis-based community health center will use the funds to develop an urban garden to increase access to […]
From Next STL:Â Late last summer, I proposed that the city implement a city-wide bike network using recently awarded Rams Settlement Funds. Eventually, this idea was included among 20 other finalists, rising up as one of the more popular possibilities for use of the windfall, among hundreds of citizen proposals initially submitted. In anticipation of […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â On a frigid but sunny day in late November 2023, supporters of the proposed advanced manufacturing center in north St. Louis gathered in an open field after making several speeches under a large tent. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and business leaders clutched shovels to turn over dirt at the ceremonial […]
From Labor Tribune:Â Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) has announced the addition of four new board members. MOWIT is a non-profit group dedicated to helping women enter and succeed in the local union building trades. The new board members include: Maggie Farrell, diversity and human resource manager for Millstone Weber. Roy Ross, business representative at […]
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