32-hour live-streaming event to feature ‘Living Room Talent Show’
What – Streamathon for St. Louis When- Friday, April 10th starting at 4PM. Ends midnight, April 11th. Where – Online at www.StreamingforSTL.com with additional access via Facebook and other social media platforms. Features include: – Living Room Talent Show – St. Louisans can show off their unique skills live from their homes during the event. – Sit Down Comedy Show… Keep Reading
Home Builders Association Donates $15,000 to DOORWAYS
On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2020 HBA President Bill Wannstedt of Consort Homes (left) presented a $15,000 donation to Jim Timmerberg, director of development for DOORWAYS. The donation will be used to replace air handlers and heat pumps at DOORWAYS’ Cooper House residence. Cooper House is a 36-bed, 24-hour care facility for homeless individuals with HIV/AIDS… Keep Reading
NECA Contractors and IBEW Local 1 Adapt To Serve Critical Community Needs During Pandemic
NECA contractors and IBEW Local 1 are adapting to serve critical community power and communication needs while working to keep its workforce safe during the pandemic. One such example is Guarantee Electrical Construction which has been working with IBEW to install power for Covid-19 testing tents and triage units at hospitals throughout the area. On… Keep Reading
People On The Move In The Local Construction Industry
The latest People in the News highlighting new hires, promotions, honors & recognition of the men and women in the St. Louis building community. Paul Stefanski Joins Reminger Design as Senior Project Manager Veteran architect provides experience across multiple project types An architect and project manager over the course of his nearly 40-year career, Paul Stefanski adds… Keep Reading
Is Your Company Facing a Cash Flow Crunch?
Submitted by Schmersahl Treloar Cash flow is always an important element in the smooth and successful operation of your business and is particularly key in meeting opportunities and demands. Generating sales and managing operations are, of course, also important, but ensuring that that cash from those sales is collected and that your company’s daily cash… Keep Reading
Pandemic Causes Delays for 39% of Respondents in AGC Survey
Submittted by the AGC The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on construction continue to increase. AGC’s second survey, conducted March 23-26, drew 1,640 respondents, of whom 39% answered “yes” to the question: “Did an owner direct you to halt or cancel construction on their own current project or one expected to start in the next 30… Keep Reading
Justin Eilermann of IMPACT Strategies Completes AGCMO Leadership Academy
Justin Eilermann, Project Manager for IMPACT Strategies, recently completed the AGC of Missouri Leadership Academy. After being nominated by Craig Spidle, Director of Construction Operations for IMPACT Strategies, Eilermann was chosen by an AGC selection committee to complete the course. This five-month course consisted of roughly 20 students and was taught by Ken Bradford, author… Keep Reading
AmerenCares donates $500,000 for COVID-19 assistance in Illinois and Missouri
Charitable Trust allocates $250,000 each to Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund and United Way of Greater St. Louis Ameren Corporation announced that its AmerenCares charitable trust is donating $500,000 to help individuals, families and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will support relief efforts in Illinois and Missouri. Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund (ICRF) The AmerenCares program… Keep Reading
Homeowner and Condominium Associations & the COVID-19 Pandemic
How St. Louis’ Stay at Home Orders Affect Your Business Operations By Stephen G. Davis, Attorney On March 21, 2020, St. Louis County and St. Louis City issued Stay at Home Orders in response to the global COVID-19 health crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged—and will continue to challenge—the usual functioning of communities, such as conducting… Keep Reading
New Department of Homeland Security Guidance Clarifies Construction’s Role In Supporting Essential Critical Infrastructure
Submitted by the AGC Construction Officials Say New Federal Guidance Should Signal to State and Local Officials the Need to Allow Construction Activity to Continue, or Resume, During Coronavirus-Related Work Stoppages The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the release of… Keep Reading