From Construction Dive: The Biden administration announced today its latest push to modernize building energy codes across the country: $90 million in competitive awards to support states, cities, tribal nations and their partner organizations. The awards will fund 25 projects to ensure buildings meet the latest energy efficiency standards, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions […]
Soon after a series of state laws left a Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia, Missouri, unable to provide abortions in 2018, it shipped some of its equipment to states where abortion remained accessible. Recovery chairs, surgical equipment, and lighting from the Missouri clinic — all expensive and perfectly good — could still be useful to […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Washington University has acquired Fontbonne University’s campus for $39 million. WashU, located in Clayton, said last year that it had signed an agreement with Fontbonne University, which will close after the summer 2025 term, to purchase the neighboring 16-acre Fontbonne campus. The sale closed June 25, with Washington University paying […]
MARYVILLE – Quick action by Maryville and Glen Carbon firefighters on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, prevented potential fire problems at Barry Wilson Funeral Home. Firefighters responded to a call at 6:58 a.m. Tuesday and contained smoke in a single room, thanks to their swift efforts. Maryville Fire Chief Doug Dankenbring praised the firefighters' rapid response. "It was quick recognition and quick mitigation," he said. "Everything fell into place. We arrived within four minutes of the dispatch." The incident began when a construction worker, who had entered the building, noticed an electrical burning smell. The worker identified the affected room, closed the door to contain the smoke, evacuated the building, and called 911. The first fire engine arrived within four minutes, guided by the construction worker and law enforcement to the affected room. The fire chief also praised the construction worker for his efforts in helping clear the building. Firefighters discovered that an
The St. Louis County Police Department has launched an online portal for residents to file police reports on crimes such as fraudulent use of a credit device, identity theft, destruction of property, stolen license plates, and lost articles.
From Construction Dive: The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential construction planning, increased 2.9% in August due to broad-based growth in both commercial and institutional sectors, according to Dodge Construction Network. Commercial planning, such as office, industrial and hotel projects, jumped 1.9% in August, while institutional planning, which includes education, life sciences and […]
On Sept. 10, while Jon Bon Jovi was on a bridge in Nashville filming a music video, he helped talk a distraught woman off the ledge of the bridge. Now…
From Offsite Builder: Regional healthcare network Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI Health) is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and has facilities in the surrounding states. CHI Health is adding to its facilities this summer (2024) with a new 40,000 sq. ft. Immanuel Medical Center Family Clinic in north Omaha. The design-build team of McCarthy Building Companies (McCarthy) […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A state-court judge on Thursday dismissed the remaining count in a lawsuit brought against St. Louis development entities by Bank of Washington, the lender for developer NorthSide Regeneration. Franklin County-based Bank of Washington in 2018 sued city agencies after the city terminated NorthSide’s development agreement, forcing it to seek approval […]
From Construction Dive: The Biden administration convened leaders from artificial intelligence companies, hyperscalers, data center operators and utilities on Sept. 12 to strategize how to meet the country’s infrastructure needs for AI projects, per a White House news release. AI requires abundant amounts of electricity, water and land for data centers as well as factories […]
ST. LOUIS — A group of area jet ski enthusiasts, loosely known as “The Jet Ski Mafia,” embarked on their annual ride from island 522 to the Arch recently. The event, organized by Victor Leinger, saw 11 jet skis and one small boat traversing over 60 miles round trip through the Mississippi River's industrial areas, a route seldom frequented by pleasure craft. Participants, including Krystal Kientzel and Danno Demanno, shown in photo above, navigated through two locks and the shipping canal to reach their destination. Tim Crawford, a rider from Glen Carbon, noted that most participants hail from St. Charles. "We stopped on a few sand bars to relax and enjoy the beautiful day," Crawford said. "It was a chance to cement our friendships as fellow river rats." After completing the journey, the group relaxed at the Alton Marina, reflecting on the unique experience. Crawford emphasized that these rides, which occur multiple times each boating season, are meticulously planned
From Next STL: Hanging outside of a bar with a group of friends in Turin, Italy, I’m amazed at how the city feels so alive. The night is black, the piazza lights cast a dim yellow, and the streets are filled with countless people out and about. They’re enjoying a stroll, having a drink; many […]
From MRN: National Opioid Settlement Agreement payments now have been flowing for about two and a half years, and the city of O’Fallon has allocated a portion of the funds to address certain needs for its police department. O’Fallon Communications Director, Tony Michalka, said as of Aug. 22, O’Fallon has received $194,466 in payments from […]
From Smart Growth America: It has been well documented that Black and Latinx households face higher risks of developing physical ailments including asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, and experiencing a heart attack or stroke compared to white households. These physical health outcomes are compounded by the mental health disparities seen in Black and Brown communities. […]
From Webster-Kirkwood Times: City leaders debuted preliminary plans for improvements to South Kirkwood Road last week, and some citizens are asking that safety take priority in the project. The initial construction plans were on view for the public on Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Officials, engineers and residents reviewed drawings for […]
Seventh-ranked Missouri opens SEC play against Vanderbilt on Saturday. The Tigers are coming off a win over then-No. 24 Boston College in which they were slow at the start but came on strong, and ultimately overcame three unsportsmanlike conduct penalties.
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