The construction industry is a vital pillar of the United States economy, contributing significantly to the nation's GDP and employment. In 2023, the industry accounted for 4% of the total GDP, equating to $2.1 trillion. The sector employs 8 million people, making it one of the largest job providers in the country. The industry's impact extends beyond its direct contributions, as it has a multiplier effect on other sectors such as manufacturing, transportation and professional services.
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From St. Louis Business Journal: The developers of a $145 million apartment tower at a prominent intersection in the Central West End are still pursuing the project despite a lengthy delay in the start of construction, while navigating a challenging capital environment. The 30-story residential tower proposed for the vacant parking lot across from Forest […]
From The Intelligencer: Six of the seven commercial lots in Glen Carbon’s Meridian Plaza development are spoken for but not all of the tenants are identified. That announcement was made during Mayor Bob Marcus’ annual State of the Village Address on May 28. Meridian Plaza is a 44-acre, mixed-use development at the southeast corner of […]
DELLWOOD, Mo. -- It was a chaotic and confusing situation for police Tuesday morning following a shooting in North St. Louis County. It unfolded on Green Valley Drive near Dellwood just after 1 a.m. Police found a man who had been shot in the foot; he was taken to the hospital. Initially, police thought the [...]
The developer behind a renewed revitalization of Laclede's Landing is facing a legal battle from a business partner who alleges he's owed over $1 million.
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The developer behind a renewed revitalization of Laclede’s Landing — and who recently failed to buy downtown’s former AT&T tower — is facing a legal battle from a business partner who alleges he’s owed over $1 million. The lawsuit follows a slew of claims from contractors filed last month that have […]
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Tuesday that will allow him to partly suspend asylum requests at the U.S.-Mexico border when daily unauthorized crossings reach a threshold of 2,500 migrants. “We do expect the authority would be in effect immediately,” a senior administration official said on a Tuesday call with reporters […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: Women hoping to excel in traditionally male-dominated career fields, like commercial real estate (CRE) and construction, must start early and gain as much knowledge as they can to succeed. St. Louis Business Journal Publisher Robert Bobroff recently moderated a conversation with five of the region’s top female CRE and construction […]
From MRN: The city of O’Fallon has been working for years with Great Rivers Greenway, St. Charles County and neighboring cities to increase connections to the Dardenne Greenway. The trail winds along Dardenne Creek in St. Charles County, and links together hundreds of acres of parks as well as neighborhoods, communities, businesses and schools. At […]
From Webster-Kirkwoood Times: The Des Peres Board of Aldermen on May 13 introduced three bills involving a proposed 6.97-acre development by Novus Corporation at the southeast corner of Dougherty Ferry Road and Highland Avenue. The proposed development would consist of nine two-family luxury units and one standalone dwelling making 19 homes altogether. The first bill […]
The Rolling Stones brought their Hackney Diamonds tour to Orlando’s Camping World Stadium on Monday, and fans attending the show were treated to two tour debuts. According to setlist.fm, the band…
The Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed the presence of a fourth northern snakehead in the state, an invasive species that the agency says should be killed if you reel it in.
Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]
Declared “impractical” and “impossible,” the Eads Bridge in St. Louis still stands after 150 years. The best part? It’s used daily! Head to Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum in 2024 for […]
Japanese people have used silk to create items of clothing and decorative works of art for hundreds of years, ever since the cultivation of silkworms was introduced to Japan from […]
On This Day, June 4, 1986…The six-show A Conspiracy of Hope tour, benefiting Amnesty International, kicked off at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. The tour’s lineup included U2, Sting,…
Dallas-based artist Tamara Johnson is known for her witty, hypernaturalistic sculptures depicting ubiquitous household objects, from colanders, hair clips and garden hoses to an array of buffet treats, brought together […]
A painting’s surface hides a wealth of information that can only be found using advanced methods of conservation science. Concealed Layers: Uncovering Expressionist Paintings presents new discoveries made during an […]
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