MCA-EMO Recognizes Scholars/Volunteers
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Eastern Missouri celebrated outstanding scholars and industry leaders at its annual awards dinner held May 2nd at the Danforth Plant Science Center. Four outstanding high school students entering college and two University of Missouri-Columbia MCAA Student Chapter Scholars were presented with $36,000 in student scholarships. Four local leaders in the… Keep Reading
Electrical Connection Contractors Rank Among St. Louis’ Largest Electrical Contractors
The strength of Electrical Connection member contractors is again evident in an annual ranking of the largest electrical contractors in St. Louis. Nineteen of the top 23 electrical contractors ranked by the St. Louis Business Journal are members of the St. Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractor Association (NECA). NECA partners with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1 to… Keep Reading
Electrical Connection Volunteers Repair Electrical Systems in 21 St. Louis Low Income Homes
For 58 years, Irma Gaines has lived in her home on Natural Bridge Road in North St. Louis. She and her late husband bought the home in 1961 and raised four children there. But at 84-years-old and on fixed income, her home had become a burden. Like a lot of St. Louis’ aging, low income housing stock,… Keep Reading
Building Careers
The latest People in the News highlighting new hires, promotions, honors & recognition of the men and women in the St. Louis building community. S. M. Wilson Hires Four S.M. Wilson & Co. has hired Michele Lord as Business Development Director, Matt Niemeyer as Virtual Design and Construction Manager, Tim Fischer as Estimator and Gwen Arenberg as… Keep Reading
McCarthy Building Companies to Break Ground on New Omaha Office Building
New office and warehouse will accommodate national construction company’s continued local expansion, underscoring its long-term commitment to Omaha. McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and development partner Tetrad Property Group, LLC, will break ground May 8 on a new office building and warehouse that will serve as the national construction company’s new local office location. Since establishing a full-service… Keep Reading
Square UP Builders and Power UP Electrical Contractors Recognized at AGCMO Annual Convention
Industry leaders are taking notice of The UP Companies’ commitment to safety, as evident by the numerous safety awards its carpentry and electrical contractor divisions received at the Associated General Contractors of Missouri’s (AGCMO) recent annual convention in Branson, MO. Square UP Builders and Power UP Electrical Contractors both received an AGCMO Zero Lost Workdays… Keep Reading
Home Builders Association Donates $15,000 to DOORWAYS
On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2019 HBA President John Suelthaus of Kingbridge Homes (left) presented a $15,000 donation to Jim Timmerberg, development officer for DOORWAYS. The donation will be used to build an emergency exit ramp at DOORWAYS’ Cooper House residence. Cooper House is a 36-bed, 24-hour care facility for homeless individuals with HIV/AIDS and additional… Keep Reading
MODOT Inclusion Advocate Award to Dennis Lavallee
The Inclusion Advocate of the Year Award was presented to Dennis Lavallee by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) on April 25, 2019. The Award was presented at the Annual Civil Rights Symposium in St. Charles, MO. Lavallee is the former President of the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLCCC). “Through the Diversity Committee… Keep Reading
Hampton Inn Farmington Wins 2018 Lighthouse Award
Midas Hospitality-managed hotel recognized for stellar service and accommodations Hampton Inn by Hilton Farmington was recently named a 2018 Lighthouse award winner by Hampton Hotels. This recognition is given to the top 5% of Hampton Hotels based on high rankings in accommodations, service and quality. Midas Hospitality – a leading hotel development, management and investment… Keep Reading
Poettker Construction Takes On Seven Gables Project in St. Louis
Poettker’s hospitality expertise to be showcased in renovation project Poettker Construction, a second-generation family-owned professional construction company, has been awarded the historic Seven Gables Inn renovation project. As the Seven Gables Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the $3.5 million project requires Poettker’s historic renovation expertise. The expected completion date is… Keep Reading