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$21M worth of renovations coming to Belle-Clair Fairgrounds and Expo Center
The old racetrack at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds has seen better days. But leaders in St. Clair County want to do something about it.
'Big Boy,' the 1.1 million pound train, set to tour US: See its planned stops
Will Union Pacific's legendary "Big Boy" steam locomotive stop near you during its upcoming tours across much of the U.S.?
What's with our gas prices?
One dead in crash after leading St. Louis police on chase, authorities say
A person died in a crash Tuesday afternoon after leading police on a chase in north St. Louis and colliding with another car while running a red light, police said.
St. Louis taking over minority business certification from Lambert airport
St. Louis County, which also works with Lambert's minority certification office, is also looking at "how we can make the process more efficient."
In News That Should Surprise No One, Lots Of Cops Are Sexually Abusing Minors
In terms of percentages, does the law enforcement community employ a larger number of sexual abusers? Or is it something else? It’s difficult to prove any of this with statistics, especially since most law enforcement agencies in the nation are able to bury this information, citing state laws, confidentiality agreements with police unions, or the […]
51-year wait for college credit ends for piano teacher
A Valley Park resident is rejoicing after finally receiving her long-awaited college credit after dedicating her life to music.
Mizzou student Riley Strain died of accidental drowning and intoxication, autopsy says
The Mizzou student's blood alcohol level was .228, nearly three times the legal limit for driving, according to the newly released autopsy.
Ethics complaint accuses Kehoe PAC of deceptive fundraising numbers
Kehoe joins his two main Republican rivals in having ethics complaints filed against them.
America still knows how to build stuff
It's commonplace these days to say that the US doesn't know how to build things anymore. I want to push back mildly on this. Here is manufacturing: Manufacturing production has flattened, but it hasn't declined. We make more stuff today than we did 20 years ago. Here's construction: This is everything: houses, factories, roads, etc. ...continue reading "America still knows how to build stuff"
Why Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is a summertime must
"St. Louis is full of incredible art and performances, especially in the summer," says Opera Theatre of Saint Louis general director Andrew Jorgensen.
Protocol for packages delivered to neighbouring house?
The American Climate Corps officially kicks off
This month, the nation will deploy 9,000 people to help guide the country toward a cleaner future.
Man who killed St. Louis teacher in murder-for-hire plot sentenced
An Oklahoma man appeared in federal court on Tuesday to be sentenced for the 2016 murder-for-hire of Jocelyn Peters, a St. Louis Public School teacher, and her unborn child.
Raw data: Wealth in Africa
Apropos of nothing in particular, here's a list of the richest non-OPEC countries in continental Africa (no islands): I was curious to see if the few countries that had never been European colonies did any better than the rest. It doesn't look like it. In fact, aside from oil, the main thing to look at ...continue reading "Raw data: Wealth in Africa"
Worker Wellness Blog: Culture
by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
Commit to a Culture of Safety
From Construction Business Owner: The risk of injury is always present in construction. When it comes to safety, there’s always room to improve. Whether you lead a large or midsized construction business or work as a contractor with a small, trusted team, you have the power to improve the safety of your operations and how […]
Questions Raised About Jamestown Mall Demolition Contracting Process
From St. Louis Business Journal: Questions have been raised by non-winning contractors and some of the winning minority subcontractors about the process surrounding the St. Louis County Port Authority’s awarding of a contract for demolition of Jamestown Mall, according to a report in a construction trade publication. The Port Authority, the owner of the 145-acre […]
Is Vertical Integration the Answer for Offsite Construction Growth?
From Offsite Builder: Vertical integration is a strategy that, in theory, allows an offsite manufacturer to streamline and optimize its operations by taking direct ownership of the different stages required to produce and build a home, instead of relying on outside contractors or suppliers. A lot of companies have been attempting to — or at […]
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