From Facilities Net: As institutional and commercial buildings continue to struggle against growing backlogs of needed repairs of aging buildings, a growing number of facility managers are asking whether a better approach is to demolish troubled buildings. Now, the US. Department of Defense says it plans to test that approach. From barracks to office buildings, […]
From Riverbender: The Alton City Council on Wednesday approved $2 million in TIF funds for the Lucas Row Redevelopment Project proposed by AltonWorks. The project, described as the first of its kind in almost two decades, will see the building at 601-611 E. Broadway in downtown Alton transformed into a mixed-use residential and retail space. […]
Israeli malware manufacturer NSO Group spent years making good money selling to bad people. Its only concern for the longest time was how long it would take nearby autocrats and totalitarians to start targeting Israeli citizens. To be fair, the Israeli government shares at least some of the blame. Surrounded by entities that would love […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: University City has announced a $27 million plan to renovate two vacant historic buildings it owns into a new police station and municipal court. But opponents of the project say officials are trying to skirt a provision of the city’s charter that requires voters’ approval first. The city plans to renovate […]
Creve Coeur-based agriculture technology firm Benson Hill has named the former CEO of an Iowa-based ag financial software business as its chief administrative officer and general counsel.
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From St. Louis Public Radio: Faith-based nonprofit Lansdowne Up is preparing to sell some of the $360,000 homes it built in a new East St. Louis housing development, officials announced at a news conference and open house on Saturday. And the money from the home sales will go back into the community, according to Mark […]
Deadheads are getting another preview of the Grateful Dead’s upcoming 50th anniversary deluxe edition of From The Mars Hotel.The latest sneak peek is the live performance of “Ship of Fools…
From Gensler: When it comes to urban infrastructure, bridges, tunnels, rail, and highways may get the most attention, but city streets have the greatest impact on the economic, social, and environmental health of communities. Just look at the numbers in California’s largest urban area: while Los Angeles County has a growing transit network, with over […]
From Building Design + Construction: As of May 2023, the average rent in the U.S. reached $1,995—double the amount it was 10 years ago. With the cost of living rising every year, there’s never been a greater need for affordable housing development. This is, however, easier said than done. Affordable housing has historically had challenges […]
From Contractor Magazine: Technology in the construction sector continues to advance every day. With the proliferation of smart wearable items in daily life, the focus has turned to how revolutionary and portable functionality can enhance convenience, safety, and efficiency in the construction sector. A Results in Engineering survey found that 54% of field laborers are […]
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