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The Future of Transportation Construction

2 years 10 months ago
From Bluebeam:  At one time, driverless cars were inconceivable. Even the cartoon “Jetsons” had to drive themselves. However, driverless cars are now a question of when, not if. Since fully autonomous vehicles are likely the future, questions such as, “What are the benefits of driverless vehicles?” and “How can they be realized?” must be answered. […]
Kacey Crawley

How Communities Can Benefit From Mixed-Use Data Center Integration

2 years 10 months ago
From Gensler:  Mention the term “data center” and most people will imagine a vast white or grey box-like warehouse on the edge of town. These nondescript buildings have historically been ignored, fading into the background of rural and suburban areas as mundane industrial facilities until they began proliferating in recent years, bringing community controversy to […]
Kacey Crawley

Def Leppard, Journey to Kick Off Tour at Busch Stadium in July

2 years 10 months ago
Prepare to hear '80s anthems like "Pour Some Sugar on Me" and "Don't Stop Believin'" live from Busch Stadium this summer. Eighties rock icons Journey, Def Leppard and Cheap Trick will kickstart a 23-city tour in St. Louis on July 6 as part of Def Leppard's 2024 Stadium Tour.
Paula Tredway

Public Hearing Set for Hardie Roadwork Plans

2 years 10 months ago
From Leader Publications:  The public will get its first chance to get a glimpse at the James Hardie Industries manufacturing plant project proposed for Crystal City – or at least, some of the roads that will lead to it – at a public meeting tomorrow. The Jefferson County Public Works Department will hold the open […]
Kacey Crawley

Has Construction Finally Cracked Flexible Working Practices?

2 years 10 months ago
From Bluebeam Blog:  Given construction’s historic reputation as a manual and labor-intensive industry, the sector isn’t the most obvious example by which to judge the merits of remote work. The industry has long been seen as a slow adopter of new working practices and technology. However, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered, or was at least a […]
Kacey Crawley

Establishing Proper Flow in the Fabricating Shop

2 years 10 months ago
From The Fabricator:  Flow can be defined as the movement or passage of something. In industry, it might be the movement of liquids or gases in hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. In business and economics, flow refers to the movement of goods, information, or money through a system, such as the flow of products through a […]
Kacey Crawley

Alton’s Mitchell Mansion Will Get a Makeover

2 years 10 months ago
From Riverbender:  Visitors will soon be able to go back in time at the Mitchell Mansion, located at 310 Mill Street in Alton. Markus Boyd, who grew up near Alton, has spent the last 25 years as a real estate and mortgage broker. Now, he’s back in the Riverbend to transform the “Pink Mansion” into […]
Kacey Crawley

McDonald's baking in artificial intelligence in restaurant upgrades

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Artificial Intelligence may soon help you order a burger and the employees that make it. Google is working with McDonald's on a multi-year global partnership to enhance their restaurant technology. The collaboration aims to leverage Google Cloud's hardware, data, and artificial intelligence technologies to improve restaurant operations and customer experiences. A Google [...]
Joe Millitzer

Indian Court Orders Reuters To Take Down Investigative Report Regarding A ‘Hack-For-Hire’ Company

2 years 10 months ago
Over the years we’ve written about plenty of “cyberespionge” companies. Some engage in spyware or surveillance ware. Others actively hack devices. Almost all of these eventually get exposed through dogged investigative reporting. A few people reached out to point to this rather concerning Editor’s note that was posted to Reuters this week: Reuters has temporarily […]
Mike Masnick

U.S. Climate Report Issues Warnings for Midwest Infrastructure, Other

2 years 10 months ago
From NPR:  A new report from the U.S. Global Change Research Program shows rising temperatures, extreme precipitation, drought and other climate-related challenges are intensifying in the Midwest. It paints a picture of major changes to lives and livelihoods, as well as the opportunity to mitigate the impact of global warming, The fifth National Climate Assessment […]
Kacey Crawley

Progress 64 West Honors ‘Champions in Action’

2 years 10 months ago
From West Newsmagazine:  Champions in Action was the theme for 35th annual Excellence in Community Development Awards presented by Progress 64 West. The awards program honors individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary efforts to improve the region. First up was Chesterfield City Administrator Mike Geisel. “He’s been a champion in action in every step […]
Kacey Crawley

American Infrastructure Interview With Marsia Geldert-Murphey

2 years 10 months ago
From American Infrastructure:  American Infrastructure: What are you looking forward to in your role as the 2024 Society President for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)? Marsia Geldert-Murphey: What I am looking forward to doing is creating and continuing to create a professional association that was relevant for me when I first started out, […]
Kacey Crawley

Alberici Acquires California Water, Wastewater Design-Build Firm

2 years 10 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  A St. Louis-based construction company has acquired a California wastewater contractor with more than $100 million in annual revenue. Alberici Constructors Inc., headquartered in Overland, has added J.R. Filanc Construction Co. to its nationwide portfolio of water and wastewater companies. Terms weren’t disclosed. Operating for 71 years from a home […]
Kacey Crawley