From NPR: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Tuesday that St. Clair County will get $89.5 million in grant money to help in disaster recovery from the flooding caused by 8 inches of rain that fell on July 16. The agency said in a news release the money could be used to […]
From Offsite Builder: There are two distinct types of modular factories: industrialized and semi-custom. Each has advantages and challenges when it comes to startup costs, marketing strategies and financial risks. What should an entrepreneur consider when choosing which one to pursue? Industrialized construction relies upon repeatable systems that allow factories to build high volumes of […]
The entire St. Louis metropolitan area is under a Winter Weather Advisory late Thursday and into Friday morning as another round of snow hits the region. While this system will be less intense than Sunday and Monday's storm, it will impact the morning commute on Friday.
From St. Louis Business Journal: The head of the steelworkers’ union at Granite City Works said Friday he disagreed with critics who said politics was behind President Biden’s decision to block Nippon Steel Corp.’s proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) Craig McKey, president of Local 1899, noted that Nippon made […]
From Construction Dive: Open construction jobs ticked up 17,000 to 276,000 on the last day of November when compared to the last day of October, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Tuesday. The report measures the number of positions for which employers actively are seeking workers. The increase occurred after a large drop […]
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Five Guys is testing a new "Classic Combo" meal in select St. Louis region locations to celebrate their 40th anniversary, offering a Little Burger or Cheeseburger, a Little Fry, and a 16-ounce beverage for $12.99.
Snow days are stacking up for many Missouri school districts, and with another round of snow on the way, some schools are at risk of being snowed out an entire week.
Having lost twice in a row, a handful of Missouri state clerks will now be using taxpayers’ money to pay a former government employee who had the temerity to recommend a mask mandate during the height of the COVID pandemic. (via Short Circuit) The plaintiff, Tad Mayfield, had been a well-regarded staffer, serving as a […]
Before the new year, Elton John told ABC's Good Morning America that he wasn't sure about the status of new music because of his eyesight issues. But it seems he's…
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A St. Louis Circuit Court judge issued an arrest warrant last week for a man said to have terrorized drivers across south city neighborhoods in the latter half of 2024.
Heather Kirchner worked for years in business development and sales in the corporate world. But feeling uninspired at work, combined with a health scare, pushed her to take the leap and open a franchise.
From MODOT: On December 19, USDOT’s Build America Bureau (Bureau) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The NOFO offers $27 million in technical assistance grants to rural and Tribal communities for the planning and design phase development of transportation projects. […]
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 10.2% in December to 212.0 (2000=100) from the revised November reading of 192.3. Over the month, commercial planning increased 14.2% while institutional planning improved 2.5%. “Commercial activity rebounded strongly in December, thanks to a re-acceleration in data center and warehouse planning activity,” stated Sarah […]
A winter weather advisory has been issued for the entire St. Louis region, with a winter storm warning in effect for areas south of the metro, and snowfall expected to impact the Friday morning commute.
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