Pluton Biosciences First St. Louis-based Biotech Company Selected for Global Illumina Accelerator
Pluton Biosciences is the first St. Louis-based biotech company to be chosen for Illumina Accelerator, a company creation engine started by San Diego-based, global DNA sequencing leader Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN). Illumina Accelerator partners with global entrepreneurs to build breakthrough genomics startups. “Pluton is thrilled to be the first St. Louis-based biotech company to be… Keep Reading
Helping to Create Virus-Resistant Spaces in Schools
New Transira Window Solutions Cuts the Germs The world changed overnight. Schools, businesses, restaurants, and other public settings closed to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Now these same places are preparing to re-open, with social distancing and safety measures in place. Public and private K-12 schools are at the top of the list for… Keep Reading
White House Opposes $1.5 Trillion House Infrastructure Measure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House said Monday it opposes a $1.5 trillion proposal from congressional Democrats to boost U.S. infrastructure over the next decade, criticizing how it would pay for new spending. The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives is set to begin on Tuesday debating the measure, which includes a massive boost in spending on… Keep Reading
St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers Hosts City Foundry STL Virtual Tour, Project Update
By KERRY SMITH, EDITOR, ST. LOUIS CONSTRUCTION NEWS AND REVIEW MAGAZINE More than 100 design and construction industry professionals virtually toured City Foundry STL on Tuesday afternoon, learning more about the inspiration behind the development along with its projected Phase 1 opening time frame. Lawrence Group CEO/Developer Steve Smith, Lawrence Group Design Architect/Senior Project Manager… Keep Reading
NewGround Launches Rebalance Program
Comprehensive presentation to help reset workplace strategies post-pandemic NewGround, a St. Louis-based innovative architecture, design, and project management firm, is excited to announce the launch of Rebalance 2020, a program that will introduce the strategic framework to propel organizations forward to unprecedented success post-pandemic. NewGround’s team of retail strategy and design experts have developed a… Keep Reading
S. M. Wilson Virtual Design & Construction Manager Matt Niemeyer Becomes Licensed Architect In Missouri
S. M. Wilson & Co. Virtual Design and Construction (VD&C) Manager Matt Niemeyer has become a Licensed Architect in the State of Missouri. Architectural licensing is granted only when candidates complete sufficient professional education, the Internship Development Program and pass the Architect Registration Exams. Niemeyer earned his B.S. in Architectural Studies from the University of… Keep Reading
People On The Move In The Local Construction Industry
KAI Announces Hiring of Aaron Keistler, AIA, NCARB as Director of Architecture KAI Enterprises is pleased to announce the hiring of Aaron Keistler, AIA, NCARB, as Director of Architecture in its St. Louis office. As Director of Architecture, Keistler will manage staffing of the architectural and interior design team as well as lead the department’s… Keep Reading
IMPACT Strategies Provides Pre-Construction & Construction Management Services for Autohaus BMW of Maplewood Redesign
IMPACT Strategies recently completed a full redesign of Autohaus BMW of Maplewood to be consistent with BMW’s latest showroom prototype. The sleek new design involved an expanded car delivery area, reconfigured offices, service advisory area, customer lounge, and a revamp of the showroom. Upgrades to the lighting and final finishes completed the new the look.… Keep Reading
St. Louis Major League Soccer Stadium Workforce Construction Update
As part of the construction of the new St. Louis Major League Soccer Stadium and district, the ownership group is committed to engaging the community and creating opportunities for minority-owned businesses in St. Louis and the surrounding area. While still in the pre-construction phase of the project, Kwame Building Group, the project manager and representatives… Keep Reading
Holland Construction Begins Renovations on Historic Lofts on the Square Project
Holland Construction Services is beginning the $14.2 million renovation of the former Meredith Home/Hotel Belleville, now known as Lofts on the Square. The highly anticipated senior living project, located at 16 S. Illinois Street in Belleville, will include 47 apartments, common areas, activity spaces, a library/computer lab, an exercise room and storage facilities. The six-story… Keep Reading