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Commuters “Hopping on Transit” At Select Transit Centers March 20th

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Customer Appreciation Event to Feature a Rolling Scavenger Hunt and Reinforce Why Transit is a Sweet Ride

Transit is a safe, beneficial transportation option utilized daily by thousands of St. Louis area residents. To demonstrate appreciation to these individuals and reinforce why transit is a sweet ride, representatives of Citizens for Modern Transit, Metro Transit, Metro Transit Public Safety, St. Louis County Police Department, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, St. Clair County Transit District, AARP St. Louis and University of Missouri–St. Louis will be handing out bunny candy to those “Hopping on Transit” between 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Friday, March 20 (the first day of Spring) at the Forest Park-DeBaliviere, Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 and Belleville Transit Centers. MetroLink and MetroBus riders boarding at those transit centers will also be given clues to help them find several prize-filled, Golden Eggs hidden at other transit stops as part of a rolling scavenger hunt.

To add to the fun, TapSnap™ Studio Photo Booths will be at each event site. Transit riders can get a commemorative photo taken to share on social channels explaining why #TransitIsASweetRide.

“Citizens for Modern Transit has been teaming up with Metro Transit and other partnering organization for more than a year now to promote the benefits of taking transit, build relationships between commuters and members of law enforcement patrolling the system, and demonstrate appreciation for riders,” said Kimberly Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “We’re excited about our latest event and encourage riders to get in on the fun by particpting in the scavenger hunt.”

Taulby Roach, president and chief executive officer of Bi-State Development added, “Customer engagement and security are key components of our primary goal at Metro Transit – to provide our customers with the safest, most convenient and most comfortable transit services. Working with CMT, UMSL, AARP and our law enforcement partners on events like these give us valuable opportunities to interact with our riders, which helps us strengthen relationships and reinforce our commitment to delivering a world-class, customer-focused transit experience.”

All partnering organizations are members of the Transit Advisory Working Group (TAWG), which was established to help improve safety and security on MetroLink and restore public confidence in St. Louis’ main public transportation system. To learn more Transit Community Engagement Events like “Hop on Transit … It’s a Sweet Ride,” visit www.cmt-stl.org or www.metrostlouis.org.

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is the region’s transit advocacy organization. It was established in 1985 to help bring light rail to St. Louis and works to develop, support and enhance programming and initiatives to ensure safe, convenient and affordable access to the region’s integrated public transportation system. CMT champions, challenges, encourages and advocates for public transit in an effort to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life in the St. Louis region.

 

About Metro Transit

Metro Transit operates the St. Louis region’s public transportation system which includes 400 clean-burning diesel buses that serve 77 MetroBus routes in eastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. Metro also operates MetroLink light rail vehicles on 46 miles of track serving 38 stations in the two-state area, and operates Metro Call-A-Ride, a paratransit fleet of 122 vans. Metro Transit is a Bi-State Development enterprise.

 

American Society of Concrete Contractors Elects New Officers

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Chris Forster, Largo Concrete, Tustin, CA, has been re-elected president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO for 2020-2021. Bill Bramschreiber, Charles Pankow Builders, was elected first vice president. Anthony DeCarlo, TWC Concrete, LLC; Mario Garza, Barton Malow, and Chris Klemaske, Sundek, were re-elected vice presidents, and Kevin Riley, Belfast Valley Contractors, was re-elected treasurer. Heston Hamilton, GCP Technologies; Tim Manherz, TAS; Ray Merlo, Merlo Construction; and Jason Swagert, Messerly Concrete Contractors, were re-elected directors.

The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC), a specialty council of the ASCC, re-elected Karen Keyes, The Art of Concrete, Denver, CO as council director, and Jeff Eiswerth, H&C Decorative Concrete Products, Cleveland, OH as secretary. Dan Krocson, Musselman & Hall, is a newly elected director. Chandler Balch, North Texas Bomanite; Michael Campbell, Trademark Concrete Systems; Rich Cofoid, Increte; David Edwards, Edwards Concrete; Greg Hrynewicz, Hyde Concrete; Byron Klemaske, T.B. Penick & Sons; and Rick Lobdell, Concrete Mystique Engraving were re-elected directors.

The ASCC Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC) elected Aron Csont, Barton-Malow Co; Southfield, MI as council director for 2020. Matthew Rutrough, PROCON, Rocky Mount, VA was elected secretary. Kristin McKenzie, Martin Concrete Const.; John Messing, Joseph J. Albanese; and Manuel Rodriquez, TAS, were elected new directors. Jason Anglin, Christman Contractors and Phil Diekemper, Ceco Concrete Const., were re-elected as directors.

William Palmer, Hanley Wood, Chicago, IL was elected council director of the Manufacturers’ Advisory Council Board for 2020. Doug Rhiel, Schwing America, was elected secretary. David Aiken, CEMEX, was re-elected as a director and Mindy Krueggel, Transhield, was elected as a new director.

The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC) re-elected Shawn Halverson, Surfacing Solutions, Temecula, CA as council director and Scott Metzger, Metzger & McGuire, Concord, NH as secretary. Re-elected as directors were Chad Baker, Elite Concrete Coatings; Roy Bowman, Solid Surface Care; Clark Branum, Diamatic; Jim Cuviello, Cuviello Concrete; Ryan Klacking, Syncon, and Mike Payne, Mike Payne & Assoc. Elected new directors, were Kristen Fox, Runyon Surface Prep; Ted Jessop, Phaze Concrete; Carla Nickodemus, BORIDE Engineering Abrasives, Joe Zingale; CTS Cement Mfg. Corp., and David Botley, Industrial Caulk & Seal.

Photo Above: Chris Forster

The American Society of Concrete Contractors is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of those who build with concrete, and to providing them a unified voice in the construction industry. Members include concrete contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in the concrete industry such as architects, specifiers and distributors. There are approximately 760 member companies in the United States and 13 foreign countries. For more information, visit www.ascconline.org or call the ASCC office at (866) 788-2722.

Spire and Ranken Launch New Hands-on Educational Program

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Brandon Bowen shows off his signed offer letter from Spire

Spire and Ranken Technical College announced a partnership to create clearer pathways to careers in the natural gas industry — the Spire Cooperative Education Program at Ranken. The co-op is a two-year program that provides Ranken students with on-the-job experience and mentoring from Spire field operations professionals while they complete an HVAC associate’s degree.

With increasing attrition in the skilled labor workforce, both organizations hope the program will draw more  people to the natural gas industry.

“The No. 1 impediment of economic growth in this state, this region, this nation, is the inability to fill the skilled labor, technical workforce,” Stan Shoun, Ranken CEO, said during the program’s kick-off event at Spire’s downtown St. Louis office.  “Every company we [Ranken] engage would like to bring in more work if they could just find the workforce.”

Brandon Bowen, Eli Burris, Devin Chaudoin, Robert Rehmeier and Christopher Rieckenberg accept admission to the Spire Co-op Program at Ranken

Five students signed offer letters to join the Spire Co-op Education Program at Ranken: Brandon Bowen (Imperial, MO); Eli Burrus (Fenton, MO); Devin Chaudoin (Wrights, IL); Robert Rehmeier (Ballwin, MO): and Christopher Rieckenberg (Coulterville, IL).

During today’s event, Missouri Sen. Andrew Koenig, Missouri Rep. Dan Shaul, and Missouri Rep. Shamed Dogan presented Spire and Ranken with resolutions in recognition of their commitment to workforce development. Education Liaison Barbara Fraser presented official letters from the St. Louis County Executive’s office.

Ranken’s Stan Shoun, Ranken Student Brandon Bowen, and Spire’s Tim Goodson

“By emulating the success of similar programs developed by Enterprise and Emerson, we’ve created a dual-track program that builds on both classroom learning and on-the-job training,” said Tim Goodson, Spire’s vice president for Missouri field operations. “We’re excited about this partnership with Ranken because we’re confident that, together, we’ve designed an experience that readies people for employment, and, from Day One after completing the program, provides them with the skills they need to succeed as high-quality technicians in the natural gas industry.” “

Bowen said, “Once I heard about the program, I thought it would provide me with good work experience to expand my education. There is a high demand for this trade, and I find the work enjoyable.”

Photo Above: (L to R) MO Rep. Dan Shaul, MO Sen. Andrew Koenig, MO Rep. Shamed Dogan join the first group admitted to the Spire Co-op Program at Ranken, Ranken CEO Stan Shoun (center), Spire MO Field Operations VP Tim Goodson, St. Louis County Executive Office Education Liaison Barbara Fraser, and Spire COO Steve Lindsey on stage at the program’s kick-off event.

At Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) we believe energy exists to help make people’s lives better. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of our company. Every day we serve 1.7 million homes and businesses making us the fifth largest publicly traded natural gas company in the country. We help families and business owners fuel their daily lives through our gas utilities serving Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri. Our natural gas-related businesses include Spire Marketing, Spire STL Pipeline and Spire Storage. We are committed to transforming our business through growing organically, investing in infrastructure, and advancing through innovation. Learn more at SpireEnergy.com.

Home Builders Association Donates More than $16,000 to Rainbow Village

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On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), HBA Executive Vice President Celeste Rueter (left) presented a $16,135 donation to Abby Kim, donor relations manager for Rainbow Village.

The funds will be used to replace the driveways and sidewalks leading to the front porches of two of Rainbow Village’s 89 affordable, accessible neighborhood homes for adults with developmental disabilities. Rainbow Village strives to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by providing safe, affordable and well-maintained neighborhood homes. The organization currently has 307 residents living in 89 homes in neighborhoods throughout St. Louis City and County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County. Living in a neighborhood home instead of a nursing home or institution gives Rainbow Village’s residents a better quality of life and more independence.

The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

Home Builders Association Donates $25,000 to the American Cancer Society

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On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), HBA Immediate Past President John Suelthaus of Kingbridge Homes (left) and presented a $25,000 donation to April Dzubic, executive director of the American Cancer Society in Missouri.

The donation will be used to help fund construction costs for the American Cancer Society’s new Hope Lodge building in St. Louis. Hope Lodge St. Louis is a free, temporary residential facility that lessens financial strain, makes treatment more accessible, and improves the quality of life for thousands of families who require treatment in St. Louis each year. The American Cancer Society is currently undergoing a $10 million capital campaign to build a new Hope Lodge in St. Louis, as well as provide an operating reserve fund to support the Lodge in its first few years of operation.

The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

 

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Kinetic Bulk Warehouse Construction Growth Marks Decade, SIOR Leaders Say

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By KERRY SMITH, EDITOR, ST. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION NEWS AND REVIEW MAGAZINE

The bulk distribution warehousing corridor from Wentzville to Edwardsville has experienced a decade of record-setting construction and leasing, according to Matt Hrubes, vice president of leasing and development at Duke Realty.

Hrubes’ message reached nearly 1,000 commercial real estate brokers and regional leaders in attendance Feb. 18 at the 36th annual Metro Market Forecast, hosted by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors St. Louis Chapter.

“In the past 10 years, more than 24 million square feet has been built at a $1 billion value,” Hrubes said, citing major investment in Edwardsville’s Gateway Commerce Center and Lakeview Commerce Center, Fenton Logistics Park, St. Peters’ Premier 370 Business Park, Hazelwood’s Aviator Business Park, Hazelwood Logistic Center and elsewhere. “And from 2010-2019, $2.58 billion in St. Louis industrial investment came from non-St. Louis-based investors,” he added.

St. Louis’ top five industrial building owners in 2010 were Duke Realty, MEPT, Prologis, First Industrial Realty and JBM. Ten years later, the Top 5 are Duke Realty, Exeter Property Group, NorthPoint Development, Panattoni and JPMorgan Chase.

In 2010, the top industrial occupiers in St. Louis were OHL, Unilever, P&G, Centric Group and Spectrum Brands. Ten years hence in 2020, they are World Wide Technology, Amazon, GEODIS, P&G, General Motors and Spectrum Brands.

Hrubes pointed to Gateway Commerce Center as a classic example of this growth. “In 10 years, Gateway Commerce Center construction nearly doubled from 15 buildings to 26,” said Hrubes. “It’s nearly built out with only 200 acres (out of 2,300) left.”

Regarding economic health, Hrubes said, St. Louis’ unemployment stats have vastly improved  over the past decade. In January 2010, he noted, St. Louis had a 10.4 percent unemployment rate. In December 2019, that rate was only 3.2 percent.

Following Tuesday’s morning forecast event, BARBERMURPHY Principal Steve Zuber, SIOR St. Louis vice president, said the Illinois portion of the St. Louis MSA is uniquely positioned to take advantage of today’s real estate adage, “labor, labor, labor” – a catch phrase that has  overtaken the industry’s long-used “location, location, location” expression.

“For years, Illinois’ bordering states – Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky and Wisconsin – have been outperforming Illinois with lower unemployment rates,” said Zuber. “Ours has been somewhat higher than most. That’s actually a good thing now, though…because now in Illinois, we have the ready workforce to fill these positions while our neighboring states are maxed out.”

Community Painting Event Set for March 14th

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Public Invited to Help Create Art Installation for Maplewood Transit Stop Transformation Project

 

Construction has commenced on the Maplewood Transit Stop Transformation Project at the corner of Manchester Rd. and Marshall Ave., and organizers are calling on the local community to help create the public art installation, which will serve as a focal point of the renovated space. A community painting event will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Citizens National Bank Park. People of all ages and abilities are welcome, and no formal art training is required.

The Maplewood Transit Stop Transformation project is a joint initiative between CMT, AARP in St. Louis, KaBOOM!, the City of Maplewood and Citizens National Bank to convert the space surrounding the Maplewood MetroBus stop into a fun, artistic space that encourages active play, cultivates community and increases transit use. The design for the overall project was led by BlackArc Design with input from residents. The public art installation is a key feature of the project, building on – yet distinct from – the architect’s design.

The work of local, award-winning painter and mixed media artist Genevieve Esson, of Maplewood, was selected for the public art installation. Esson earned a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in painting from Webster University and has completed 17 public art projects. Her vision for the Maplewood Transit Stop Transformation Project celebrates the identity of the City of Maplewood and expresses a deep understanding and commitment to equitable development, the impact and possibility of play and the ability for creative interventions to produce long-term impact in neighborhoods.

“We are eager to work with Esson and the community at-large to bring the public art design to life,” said Kimberly Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “We encourage residents of all ages to be part of this community initiative that will help further enhance the engaging space being created at this busy traffic stop.”

The Maplewood Transit Stop Transformation project serves as an extension to Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis’ ongoing efforts to raise awareness about “placemaking” around transit. This is a concept that transforms places people simply pass through en route to their next destination – like MetroLink and MetroBus stations – into active, engaging corridors that connect individuals and neighborhoods by offering access to products, services and green spaces. To learn more, call Citizens for Modern Transit at (314) 231-7272 or visit www.cmt-stl.org.

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is the region’s transit advocacy organization. It was established in 1985 to help bring light rail to St. Louis and works to develop, support and enhance programming and initiatives to ensure safe, convenient and affordable access to the region’s integrated public transportation system. CMT champions, challenges, encourages and advocates for public transit in an effort to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life in the St. Louis region. To learn more, visit www.cmt-stl.org.

Home Builders Association Donates $15,000 to Youth In Need

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On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), HBA Immediate President John Suelthaus  of Kingbridge Homes (left) and HBA Executive Vice President Celeste Rueter (right) presented a $15,000 donation to Pat Holterman-Hommes, chief executive officer of Youth In Need.

The donation will be used to update and remodel the kitchen at Youth In Need’s emergency shelter. The improvements will address health, physical and psychological safety, as well as enhance the home-like environment for homeless youth who will use the kitchen as a gathering place to connect with staff and one another. Youth In Need’s Emergency Shelter is a 12-bed emergency residential center for male and female youth, ages 10-19, who are in crisis. The goal of the shelter is to stabilize crisis situations so that youth and families have an opportunity to receive the resources needed to promote healthy family functioning.

The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

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Electrical Connection supports the 2020 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

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By this spring, a very special home will emerge from the ground in O’Fallon, Mo. to help support the kids served by the renowned St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.  The amenity-laden St. Jude Dream Home is being built with the support of the Electrical Connection, a partnership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1 and the St. Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association.  NECA contractor Grasser Electric, the Electrical Connection and IBEW are donating services and materials for the construction of the luxury home which is being built by Payne Family Homes.

“Our IBEW/NECA partners are called upon to skillfully install electrical systems and fixtures in countless homes in our region, but the St. Jude Dream Home has a far reaching impact,” said Dave Roth, IBEW business representative.  “This community giving initiative advances St. Jude’s critical research and treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.” According to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, families never receive a bill for treatment, travel housing or food – because all they should worry about is helping their child live.

This is the seventh St. Jude Dream Home built by Payne Family Homes with the help of IBEW/NECA.  Grasser Electric has donated services to build five of those homes.  The seven-year-long charitable endeavor has raised more than $6.1 million locally for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

“We are grateful to all of our vendors and partners like the Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA partnership who donate skills and services to deliver outstanding luxury living, optimizing the value of the St. Jude Dream Home giveaway” said Dawn Walter, director of marketing, Payne Family Homes.

The 2020 St. Jude Dream Home broke ground on January 30, 2020 at 318 Old Forester Drive in Payne Family Homes’ Legends Pointe subdivision.   The 1.5-story, 4,100 square-foot-home will feature a number of amenities including a home cinema and security system, four bedrooms and 4.5 baths, plus a three-sided sculptural fireplace, interior stone wall, spacious loft area, cozy reading nook and more.

Tickets to win the home can be reserved beginning June 11 for $100 each, and only 11,500 will be sold. The St. Jude Dream Home will be open to the public for free tours beginning with the grand opening on Saturday, July 11. Tours will continue on Saturdays from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and Sundays Noon until 5:00 pm until August 16. The winner of the home will be drawn on August 20, 2020.

For more information about the 2020 St. Jude Dream Home, call or text 314-477-1218 or visit the St. Jude Dream Home page at www.paynefamilyhome.com to join the VIP list for updates and more info.

The 2019 St. Jude Dream Home, which was also built with donated services from the Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA partnership earned numerous honors. It was recognized at the annual St. Jude Dream Home Builder Summit in Memphis as one of the best in the country, winning awards for Best Master Suite, Best Special Features, and Zero Hero. Zero Hero is a title exclusively awarded to builders that deliver a 100% donated home to the fundraising effort. Payne Family Homes has received the title Zero Hero every year it has participated in the Dream Home Giveaway campaign.

Established as one of the Payne Family of companies in 2007, Payne Family Homes has quickly risen to be the St. Louis metro region’s second fastest-growing homebuilder and recently was named one of the area’s fastest growing companies by the St. Louis Business Journal. For more information, visit www.paynefamilyhomes.com  or call 314-477-1218.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook (facebook.com/stjude) and following us on Twitter (@stjude).

The Electrical Connection IBEW/NECA partnership more than 5,000 highly skilled and safe IBEW electricians and the more than 150 NECA electrical contractors who employ them.  For more than 75 years, the partnership has trained more electricians/communication technicians than any education program in Missouri. Its award-winning work provides safe and reliable electrical construction, maintenance, repair and replacement services across Missouri, the nation and the world. Learn more at www.electricalconnection.org.

Home Builders Association Donates More Than $10,000 to St. Vincent Home for Children

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On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), Immediate Past HBA President John Suelthaus of Kingbridge Homes (left) and HBA Executive Vice President Celeste Rueter (left) presented a $10,699 donation to Dr. Courtney M Graves, chief clinical officer for St. Vincent Home for Children, and Michael Meyer, chief development officer for St. Vincent.

The donation will be used to replace flooring in a residential unit that is worn and deteriorating. St. Vincent Home for Children’s mission is to provide love, security and professional treatment for troubled children and their families through a fully integrated program of services. On-site residential and home-based programs are tailored for the various levels of support that the kids need and are created to be seamless, so that children and families have as much support as they need for as long as they need it.

The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

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