From Wired: There’s one word that will get any American fuming, regardless of their political inclination: infrastructure. Pothole-pocked roads, creaky bridges, and half-baked public transportation bind us nationally like little else can. And that was before climate change’s coastal flooding, extreme heat, and supercharged wildfires came around to make things even worse. US infrastructure was designed for […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: What will be the largest branch in the St. Louis County Library system is scheduled to open in July, with a portion of it opening in June. The Clark Family Branch, on the site of the former library headquarters building, is at 1640 South Lindbergh Boulevard, across the street from the […]
Considered to be the best and most complete example of a nineteenth century urban park design remaining in the United States, Tower Grove Park in St. Louis is one of only seven parks designated as a National Historic Landmark. Trivers recently celebrated the park’s 150th anniversary with a commitment to helping it usher in a […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The thicket had swallowed the home whole at 74th Street and Werner Road, across from the St. Clair Country Club. The only proof it existed was a fire-engine red garage that peeked out between the brush. Last year, a Belleville-area nonprofit took possession of the forgotten house and cleared the overgrowth, […]
From NPR: The last 100 miles of Route 66 in southwest Illinois received $850,000 in state grant money in preparation for the 100th anniversary of the iconic American highway. The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau in Alton secured the grants through the Illinois Office of Tourism and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic […]
From Leader Publications: The public will get two more chances to get a glimpse at how Jefferson County plans to provide access to the James Hardie Industries manufacturing plant project at a pair of upcoming public meetings. The two meetings will focus on the second half of the county’s plans to improve access in and […]
From KMOX: Interstate drivers should expect to be down to two lanes between River Des Peres and Loughborough until next year. Back in November 2023, MoDOT announced that completion of replacing the bridges along Interstate 55 in South City and South County, more specifically, the I-55 bridge between River Des Peres and Loughborough, wouldn’t be […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A real estate firm said Tuesday it is handling the sale of the vacant Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis. The move follows the city of St. Louis taking steps toward authorizing eminent domain at the property, but last month tabling an initial move that would be required. JLL said […]
From KMOX: Across the street from south St. Louis landmark Bevo Mill, a new development will rise up: Crossroads Senior Living at Bevo Mill. The affordable senior housing development will offer 64 affordable and market rate apartments for people 62 and older. “Crossroads is about pride on the south side,” said Sean Spencer, executive director […]
From Forbes: More young people are going into the construction trades, the Wall Street Journal recently reported: “Long beset by a labor crunch, the skilled trades are newly appealing to the youngest cohort of American workers, many of whom are choosing to leave the college path.” That’s good news for the economy and good news […]
Pinnacle Contracting, Inc. announced the promotion of Tim McLaughlin to president. A release from Pinnacle stated: “Tim joined Pinnacle in 2013 and has continued to meet the increasing challenges of the construction industry. During his time as vice president he proved to be an exceptional leader and completed many successful projects while growing the company […]
The vision for a connected St. Louis and the Brickline Greenway is taking another step forward. Great Rivers Greenway, Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU), and the City of St. Louis invite the community to celebrate the upcoming construction at a community event at HSSU on Wednesday May 1, 2024, from 3:30 to 6:30pm, with formal remarks […]
Community members joined Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) and its project partners Sunday, April 14 to celebrate the completion of Chain of Rocks Park, a new 16-acre public park on the Missouri side of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on the Mississippi Greenway (also known as the Riverfront Trail). The free, public opening celebration featured […]
Construction organization leaders by now should be well aware that mental wellness issues are an epidemic in our industry. But how do you translate that awareness and concern into action in your organization? A free program series co-produced by Construction Forum and the Missouri Works Initiative feature worker wellness experts who offer practical takeaways that […]
Editors Note: St. Louis Business Journal recently (April 12-18, 2024 issue) saluted Electrical Connection’s philanthropy efforts. In late April, hundreds of electricians will volunteer their time to make repairs and upgrades to homes in disrepair in the St. Louis area for the 21st consecutive year. A partnership between the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection and Rebuilding Together […]
Jubilee Community Development Corporation—in partnership with St. Louis-based architecture, planning, urban design and interiors firm Trivers—is undertaking the largest private project north of the Delmar Divide in 75 years: the Jubilee Community Wellness Center. The project consists of a $24 million renovation of the historic 51,380-square-foot Eliot School located at 4242 Grove Street. Designed by William B. Ittner in […]
A growing trend in active adult living is unfolding in St. Peters, Mo. with the construction of the $37.8 million Viva Bene in St. Peters, Mo. Developed by Avenue, the 161-unit luxury living apartment community will be completed this fall by Midas Construction and will feature a number of amenities for age 55-plus active adults. According […]
Alberici has hired Shelley Scalzo Brown as vice president of safety. In this role she will oversee the implementation of the company’s industry-leading safety program and build on their “Make It Personal” safety approach that focuses on personal ownership and accountability for safety. Scalzo Brown is a Certified Safety Professional with over 20 years of […]
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 […]
From ENR: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $20 billion in grant awards April 4 to eight nonprofit groups to finance climate and clean energy projects. Rather than directly funding projects, officials say the grants create a new network of financing for tens of thousands of future projects that would reduce carbon emissions, with a […]
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