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of Painting and \nDecorating Contractors of America Chapter 2/Finishing Contractors \nAssociation will vote on ratification of the agreement on Thursday. \"We worked on some things that we thought would increase manhours and market share,\" a representative for the contractors said.</p>\n<p>The contractors had reached agreement with union negotiators on two previous occasions, but union leaders were unable to sell the agreements to their membership. The earlier agreements reportedly contained similar provisions to those approved in the agreement ratified by the union.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Provisions of the agreement approved by the union included:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wage freezes in years one and two, with any money needed to fund industry funds to be deducted from the wage package currently in place;</li>\n<li>A three percent increase in year three, based on base wages as of August 31, 2012, with the proceeds to be distributed to the funds;</li>\n<li>Voluntary make-up days at regular pay for exterior work lost to inclement weather. Exceptions are made for instances where the worker was entitled to show up pay or work was cancelled after the work day began;<br /></li>\n<li>Spray work premium of $2 per hour only applies to classifications E1 and E0 materials (highest levels of VOCs);</li>\n<li>4/10 schedules are applicable to all work, not just to industrial;</li>\n<li>Water blast premium eliminated;</li>\n<li>High work premium eliminated;</li>\n<li>Shift pay work is $2 per hour with a four-hour premium after 8 p.m., but drops to actual hours after four hours. 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Fear that FEMA - the Federal Emergency Management Agency - would devastate the economy of southwestern Illinois; loathing of an agency that to area residents and business owners seems unpredictable, unaccountable, and uncaring; and anger that the welfare of people living in middle America would be sacrificed for beach houses on the nation\'s coasts.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Flood\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/flood.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" />Three years ago, FEMA announced that the five Mississippi River levees that protect 150,000 residents and 4,000 businesses in the American Bottoms area of the metro east from river floods did not meet new flood protection standards. Hence, the areas behind the levees would be designated Special Flood Hazard Areas where residents and businesses would be required to buy flood insurance and would be subject to new building restrictions.</p>\n<p>The citizens in the affected counties quickly put in motion a plan to upgrade the levees to avoid the Special Flood Hazard Area designation. Their fear is that FEMA will impose the designation before the levee upgrades are done. Patrick McKeehan, executive director of the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, cited three separate times when FEMA has threatened to do just that.</p>\n<p>The East-West Gateway Council of Governments estimated that the additional insurance mandated by FEMA imposing a Special Flood Hazard area designation on the American Bottoms would cost area residents and businesses $50 million a year. McKeehan, however, said indirect costs and the uncertainty over whether FEMA will mandate insurance is threatening prospects for new development and could have \"a brutal economic impact\" on the area.</p>\n<p>\"We need time to finish the levees so that we can get the word out that we are open for business,\" he said.</p>\n<p>In a series of meetings at town halls and churches, and with business associations and labor unions, 9,000 people signed petitions urging the U.S. Senate and the administration to give the area time.</p>\n<p>East St. Louis Mayor Alvin Parks said homeowners in his low-income community will be forced to choose food and flood insurance or medicine and flood insurance if FEMA places the area under the new flood designation.</p>\n<p>\"We have citizens living on $500 - $600 a month. You have to think of the human factor. They will be putting flood insurance on people who absolutely cannot afford it,\" he said.</p>\n<p>FEMA has downplayed the cost of mandated flood insurance, but the East-West Gateway Council of Governments estimated that it would cost the average homeowner in the American Bottoms $493 a year, or almost a month\'s income for some of Parks\' constituents.</p>\n<p>\"We fear the impact of mandated flood insurance could result in more residents falling further behind on house payments and potentially facing foreclosure,\" said McKeehan.</p>\n<p>Columbia, Illinois, Mayor Kevin Huchinson, an insurance broker, called the potential Special Flood Hazard designation by FEMA \"a money grab.\" Noting that FEMA owns the National Flood Insurance Program that sells mandated flood insurance, he said the proposal to require that people in the American Bottoms buy flood insurance was to make up for FEMA\'s insurance losses from hurricane-induced floods along the nation\'s coasts.</p>\n<p>\"While we disagree with the legitimacy of FEMA\'s process, local leaders have stepped up and are doing everything they can to improve the levees so they continue to protect lives and property, all with little or no assistance from federal agencies,\" McKeehan said.</p>\n<p>Les Sterman, chief engineer, Southwestern Illinois Flood Prevention District Council, what those steps have been. He noted that the levees have not failed since they were build 60 years ago. Nevertheless, in the face of FEMA\'s threat, citizens in Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties approved a sales tax to fund levee improvements. Since the tax took affect, the flood prevention district council has hired a team of engineers to inspect the levees and design the needed improvements. The engineering team, which is led by AMEC, includes URS; Volkert and Associates; ABNA; Sheppard, Morgan &amp; Schwaab; Inquip; Arturo Ressi di Cervia; Juneau Associates; SCI; Hoelscher; Harris Drilling Services; Stratigraphics; Boart Longyear; Terra Drilling; Roberts Drilling; Layne Western Drilling; Contract Dewatering Services; and Layne Christensen Co.</p>\n<p>He said the flood prevention district council hopes to sell bonds by November to finance the construction of levee improvements.</p>\n<p>\"This is the most important issue we face as a region,\" said Madison County Board Chairman Alan Dunstan. \"All we need from the Feds is time,\" he said.</p>\n<p>The Levee Issues Alliance wants the U.S. Senate to take up and pass House Resolution 5114, which was passed by the House and contains by U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello that would prevent FEMA mandates for flood insurance purchases from taking effect for five years.</p>\n<p>Sterman said that would give the flood prevention district enough time to construct all the levee improvements needed to avoid FEMA\'s special flood hazard designation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','The name is bland - the St. Louis Metro East Levee Issues Alliance - but the emotions that are uniting black with white, people who live below the bluff with people who live atop it, are anything but.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/flood.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(992,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','PRIDE Recognizes SSM, Eyink, Edinger, Flynn','none','PRIDE, Flynn, Edinger, Eyink, SSM','none','<p>More than 200 representatives of the St. Louis union construction industry honored efforts to advance St. Louis as the best place to build at the annual PRIDE of St. Louis, Inc. awards luncheon.   SSM Health Care was honored with PRIDE\'s \"Industry Impact\" Award for cultivating best practices in healthcare construction.  The event also spotlighted individual achievements cultivating construction teamwork.</p>\n<p>One of the region\'s largest health care providers, SSM most recently completed the first new full-service hospital in St. Louis County in 30 years - the $236 million SSM St. Clare Health Center in Fenton, Mo.  The award-winning project has been heralded for deploying sophisticated construction techniques and tools in its completion, including 3-D modeling and prefabrication of building systems and components.  During the past decade, SSM has invested more than $400 million in projects, accounting for more than 3.5 million work hours for the union construction industry.</p>\n<p>Don Wojtkowski, executive director of design and construction for SSM Health Care-St. Louis, accepted the award on behalf of the health care provider.  He noted that the SSM St. Clare project that was completed on time, on budget, with an investment of 1.2 million workforce hours with no lost time accidents.  The OSHA recordable rate of accidents was 0.5 or approximately 15 times less than the industry average in the U.S.</p>\n<p>\"Our cost per square foot for this development is at the national mean or average,\" said Wotkowski.  \"For those of you who have been to the facility, I believe that you would attest to the fact that the environment and quality of the hospital is well above what would be considered average.  So the outcome was simply a remarkable result at an average cost.  We can be very proud of that and it could not have been accomplished without a committed and engaged labor force.\"</p>\n<p>The second largest health care provider and sixth largest employer in the St. Louis region, SSM has more than 12,000 employees and 2,500 staff physicians.  It operates seven hospitals, a SSM managed care organization, and a physicians\' organization with more than 150 physicians.</p>\n<p>Other honorees are:<br /><br />&bull;	Jerry Eyink, retired group director project management and planning, engineering group for brewing operations and technology division, Anheuser-Busch, Inc.(now Anheuser-Busch InBev), receiving the Joe Rinke Owner Award;</p>\n<p>&bull;	George R. Edinger, chairman and chief executive officer, C&amp;R Mechanical Co., receiving the Al Fleischer Management Award; and</p>\n<p>&bull;	John J. Flynn, retired president, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, receiving the Dick Mantia Labor Award.</p>\n<p>\"Each of these men has advanced PRIDE\'s mission of cooperation and collaboration to improve the regional construction industry,\" said LaMantia. \"Their dedication has benefited all stakeholders including the buyers of construction services, construction management and labor, but most importantly - the hometown we serve.\" <br />PRIDE also honored out-going PRIDE co-chairs Jim Frey, Carole Schmidt and Jerry Feldhaus.   Feldhaus remains part of PRIDE under a new corporate governance structure as one of seven members of its new board leadership.</p>\n<p>PRIDE, founded in 1972, is an acronym for Productivity and Responsibility Increase Development &amp; Employment.  For more than 35 years, PRIDE has worked to maintain harmony and build cooperation among St. Louis area AFL-CIO construction craft workers, contractors, construction buyers, architects, engineers and suppliers.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','More than 200 representatives of the St. Louis union construction industry honored efforts to advance St. Louis as the best place to build at the annual PRIDE of St. Louis, Inc. awards luncheon. SSM Health Care was honored with PRIDE\'s \"Industry Impact\" Award for cultivating best practices in healthcare construction.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(993,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Cannon Names Anna Ives Associate','none','Cannon, Ives, associate','none','<p>Cannon Design, an architectural, engineering and planning firm is pleased to announce that Anna Ives (CDT, LEED AP) has been promoted to associate.</p>\n<p>Ives has worked at Cannon Design since 2006 as a designer with a specialty in representation and 3D visualization. Her experience ranges from healthcare and science and technology to education and residential design.</p>\n<p>Ives holds a bachelor\'s degree in economics from Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pa. and a master\'s degree in architecture from Columbia University in New York City. She also studied at Stanford University, Beijing University and the School of Oriental &amp; African Studies at the University of London.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Cannon Design, an architectural, engineering and planning firm announced that Anna Ives (CDT, LEED AP) has been promoted to Associate.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(995,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Clark Directs Carpenters\' Electrical Group','none','Clark, Ems, carpenters, Local 57','none','<p>Jill Clark has been named executive director of the Associated Electrical Contractors AEC, the bargaining unit which works with Local 57, the electrical workers union formed by the Carpenters District Council. Clark came to AEC in January from the St. Louis Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).</p>\n<p>Karen Ems, who held the director\'s position for 15 months, has taken a position with the Carpenters District Council of Greater St. Louis and Vicinity (CDC). The CDC announced in July that it had assumed jurisdiction for Carpenters District Council of Kansas City and Vicinity. CDC of St. Louis and Vicinity\'s jurisdiction now covers the entire states of Missouri and Kansas and 33 counties in southern Illinois.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Jill Clark has been named executive director of the Associated Electrical Contractors AEC, the bargaining unit which works with Local 57, the electrical workers union formed by the Carpenters District Council. Clark came to AEC from the St. Louis Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(996,1,5,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','\"Residential\" Lien Changes Have Broad Impact','none','Stockenberg, Lien, residential','none','<p><em>by Richard A. Stockenberg<br />Gallop, Johnson &amp; Neuman, L.C.</em></p>\n<p>A highly controversial overhaul of the procedure to perfect mechanics\' liens against residential property took effect August 28, 2010.  The new law applies to any residential property transferred on or after November 1, 2010.  While the law applies only to \"residential real property,\" there is a broad definition of what kinds of property are included.</p>\n<p>There are four basic components to the new law. Foremost, lien rights will be lost if the lien claimant does not record with the recorder of deeds a \"notice of right\" at least 5 days before the property is sold.  Second, the law enumerates specific documents which must be included in the lien statement.  Next, there are rules interpreting the efficacy of lien waiver forms.  Finally, the law permits an owner to provide collateral in lieu of the lien as a means of clearing title.  In other states this is referred to as \"bonding around the lien.\"</p>\n<p><strong><br />Residential Property Defined</strong><br />Current law restricts the ability to place liens against owner-occupied residential property.  The new law does not change the law with respect to repairs, remodeling or additions to owner-occupied residential property.  Rather, the new law applies only to construction of new residential property.  The law defines \"residential real property\" as property intended to be used or is used for the construction of residential structures of four units or less but the law also applies to condominiums, townhouses and cooperatives, regardless of the number of units.  Mixed use or Planned Unit Developments are covered by the new law to the extent they are located on separate identifiable parcels of land from non-residential uses.  Also, the law applies to streets, sidewalks, utility services and improved common areas that are part of the residential structures.  Nothing in the law applies to commercial, industrial or any other type of project except residential property.<strong><br /></strong></p>\n<p><strong>New Notice Requirements</strong><br />For the first time in Missouri, owners have the potential of denying contractors, subcontractors and suppliers the right to file liens against their property.  They may do so by recording in the county recorder of deed\'s office a notice of sale.  If the owner properly records its notice of sale, then a lien claimant must, as a condition precedent to filing a lien, record its notice of right at least 5 days before the property is transferred.  The owner is also required to post its notice of sale at the jobsite, but failure to post at the jobsite will not relieve the lien claimant of the responsibility of recording its notice of right.<br />Lien Claimant\'s Notice of Right</p>\n<p>If the owner records a notice of sale at least 45 days before the property is sold, then a lien claimant must record a notice of right at least 5 days before the property is sold.  The notice of right must include the name of the owner, a legal description of the property, and the name, address and telephone number of the upstream party with whom the lien claimant has a contract.  The lien claimant may list in its notice of rights the names, addresses and telephone numbers of its lower-tiered subcontractors and suppliers.  If such downstream entities are properly identified in the lien claimant\'s notice of right, they are relieved of the responsibility of recording their own notice of rights.  There is, however, no requirement that a lien claimant name its lower tiered subcontractors and suppliers.<br />Separate notices of rights do not have to be recorded for each lot or parcel of residential property where work is performed on multiple lots within the same subdivision and there is common ownership or if the lien claimant\'s work begins before platting or subdivision.</p>\n<p>If a subcontractor/supplier preserves its lien rights by recording a notice of rights before the property is sold, it is relieved of complying with the current statutory requirement of serving the owner a notice of intent to file a lien at least 10 days before the lien is filed.  It is unclear whether a subcontractor who does not file a notice of right because the owner does not file a notice of sale is also relieved of serving the 10 day notice if it wishes to file a lien.  Prudence dictates that either the notice of right be recorded or the 10 day notice be served.</p>\n<p>To the extent there is any misinformation contained in the notice of rights, which information causes prejudice to the owner, the lien claimant loses its lien rights to the extent of the prejudice caused by the error.</p>\n<p><br /><strong>Owner\'s Notice of Sale</strong><br />Lien claimants will only have to record their notice of rights if the owner records a notice of sale at least 45 days before the property is sold to the bona fide purchaser.  The owner\'s notice of sale must include the name of the owner, the legal description of the property and the earliest date when title to the property will be transferred.  If that date is extended, a new notice of sale is not required to be recorded.  Lien claimants preserve their lien rights if they record their notice of rights at least 5 days before title is transferred.  There is nothing in the law that prevents the lien claimant from recording its notice of rights before the owner records a notice of sale, except it will have to rely on other means for determining the name of the owner and the legal description.</p>\n<p>If a lien claimant requests a copy of the notice of sale from the owner, the owner is required to furnish the notice to the lien claimant within 5 calendar days after receiving the request.  A contractor receiving the owner\'s notice of sale is required to furnish a copy of the notice of sale to each of its lower tiered subcontractors and material suppliers.  Notice of sale must be given to the lower tiered contractors within 10 days after the other contractor has received the notice of sale.<br />The owner is not liable for any error or omission contained within the notice of sale; however, if a lien claimant receives a copy of the notice of sale from the owner and relies in good faith upon the information contained within the notice and the lien claimant has otherwise complied with other requirements of the law, then the claimant\'s lien rights are not lost by reason of the faulty information provided by the owner.<strong><br /></strong></p>\n<p><strong>What is Included in Lien?</strong><br />Under prior law, lien claimants were required to include within their lien statement a just and true statement of their account.  Rules defining what needed to be included were made by courts and vary case to case.  The new law provides certainty as to what needs to be included within the lien statement.  This does not necessarily mean that all lien statements will be simplified.  It is probably safe to say that large liens are simplified by the new rules and smaller liens are not.  The law identifies the following seven items as being mandatory for liens on residential property:<br />1. A copy of the recorded notice of rights;<br />2. Name and address of the lien claimant\'s upstream contractor;<br />3. Contracts, purchase orders or proposals and agreed-upon change orders or modifications;<br />4. If there is no written agreement, then a general description of the scope of work and the basis of payment;<br />5. All of the claimant\'s invoices for its work on the property;<br />6. An accurate statement of account, which shows payments and credits applied against amounts due and the calculation or basis for the amount claimed; and<br />7. The last date work was performed or materials were provided.</p>\n<p>It is not necessary to include detailed time and material records itemizing each hour of labor and every piece of material used on the property.<br />Substitute Security for Lien</p>\n<p>As a means of enabling property encumbered with mechanics\' lien to be transferred free and clear, the law permits owners to provide substitute collateral.  If the substitute collateral is provided in accordance with the statute, then the lien rights against the real estate are lost and payment of the debt is secured by the substitute collateral instead of the real estate.  The substitute collateral may be in the form of cash or certified check, an irrevocable letter of credit or a surety bond.  The value of the substitute collateral must be at least 150% of the amount of the mechanics\' lien being released.  If the substitute collateral is provided, then lien claimant is not relieved of its obligation to otherwise prove that it is entitled to a mechanics\' lien against the property.</p>\n<p><strong>New Rules on Interpreting Lien Waivers</strong><br />Lien claimants are often \"asked\", that is, required, to sign a lien waiver which effectively waives all lien rights through the date the lien waiver is signed even though the payment given in exchange for the lien waiver is for a lesser period.  For example, suppose a subcontractor receives its payment for its first month\'s work in the fourth month of the project.  If a lien waiver is given in the fourth month for only its work performed in the first month, then it is losing its lien rights for all of the other work it performed after the first month.  The new law addresses this problem.  Under the new law a lien waiver \"shall not be deemed or interpreted to waive or release lien rights in exchange for a payment of less than the amount claimed due at that time unless the lien waiver is a final unconditional waiver.\"  While the language of the new statute is not a model of clarity, it should provide lien claimants a safer harbor, especially if the lien waiver form makes it clear that the party signing the waiver claims entitlement to more than the amount being paid in exchange for the lien waiver.  Lien waiver forms should be adjusted accordingly.</p>\n<p><strong><br />So What Does This Mean?</strong><br /> There will have to be changes in the way business is done or lien rights will be lost.  Gone are the days of waiting to see if there are payment problems before starting the lien process.  Now, projects will have to be assessed on the likelihood title is about to be transferred.  Lien claimants will have to check real estate records to see if the owner has recorded the Notice of Sale.  If none is recorded at the time of the first search, there is no guarantee that one will not be recorded the next day.  To be safe, there will have to be repetitive searches, all at some expense of time and/or money.  A failure to exercise due diligence may result in the loss of lien rights.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','452','none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','','none','A highly controversial overhaul of the procedure to perfect mechanics\' liens against residential property took effect August 28, 2010. The new law applies to any residential property transferred on or after November 1, 2010. While the law applies only to \"residential real property,\" there is a broad definition of what kinds of property are included.','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(997,1,3,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','Stockenberg','none','Richard A, ','none','<p><em><em>Richard A. Stockenberg is an attorney specializing in contractors\' rights and lien law with the firm of Gallop, Johnson &amp; Neuman, L.C..</em></em></p>','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','Attorney','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(998,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Holland Transforms School, Room-by-Room','none','Holland, Central School, O\'Fallon','none','<p>Holland Construction Services, Inc. continues to complete sections of renovations on Central Elementary School in O\'Fallon, now in operation for the new school year.</p>\n<p>\"Students, teachers, and parents are elated with the new facilities,\" said District #104 Superintendent Steve Amizich.  One teacher commented, \"Each day another room is finished, it\'s like Christmas, and we get something we have never had before.\" Several older siblings of current students said, \"I wish we had this when I went to Central.\"</p>\n<p>The renovations that began in mid-March are transforming the school room by room. The pre-kindergarten, the kindergarten and the administrative offices are complete, as are the enclosure of former open courtyards, restrooms, new heating and air conditioning equipment, electrical fixtures and sprinkler system.</p>\n<p>The new art room and library will be completed later this month; the commons/cafeteria by the end of October. Next June, the existing kitchen will be renovated while students are on summer break.</p>\n<p>Though the project was complicated from the beginning with a tight schedule and the discovery of asbestos that significantly increased the scope of work, Amizich said Holland went above and beyond to do what was necessary to get school open in a reasonable amount of time.</p>\n<p>\"The completion of each area brought &lsquo;oohs\' and &lsquo;aahs\' from staff and visitors,\" Amizich said. \"We are getting a school that fits the educational programs and needs of the students. That\'s quite different from the former building that dictated the education programming that was possible.\"</p>\n<p>Holland also built the Joseph Arthur Middle School on St. Ellen Mine Road for O\'Fallon School District #104.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Holland Construction Services, Inc. continues to complete sections of renovations on Central Elementary School in O\'Fallon, now in operation for the new school year.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1036,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Holland Selected as O\'Fallon School CM','none','Wesclin, Holland','none','<p>Holland Construction Services, Inc. has been chosen as construction manager and is now providing pre-referendum services on the proposed new Wesclin High School, contingent on results of a referendum vote on Nov. 2.</p>\n<p>The new school will replace buildings currently leased by Wesclin Community School District #3, in addition to the outgrown space of the original high school and classrooms used in other district buildings.<br /></p>\n<p>A new school would allow for the expansion of additional high school courses and provide added curriculum opportunities to enhance the educational experience. The existing high school and rooms used at other educational facilities could be utilized for lower grades, also allowing for curriculum expansion and additional classrooms at those levels.</p>\n<p>In addition, plans for the new high school would include athletic facilities to allow games to be held on campus.<br />Architectural services will be provided by FGM Architects of O\'Fallon, Ill.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Holland Construction Services, Inc. has been chosen as construction manager and is now providing pre-referendum services on the proposed new Wesclin High School, contingent on results of a referendum vote on Nov. 2.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1037,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Holland Selected as O\'Fallon School CM','none','Wesclin, Holland','none','<p>Holland Construction Services, Inc. has been chosen as construction manager and is now providing pre-referendum services on the proposed new Wesclin High School, contingent on results of a referendum vote on Nov. 2.</p>\n<p>The new school will replace buildings currently leased by Wesclin Community School District #3, in addition to the outgrown space of the original high school and classrooms used in other district buildings.<br /></p>\n<p>A new school would allow for the expansion of additional high school courses and provide added curriculum opportunities to enhance the educational experience. The existing high school and rooms used at other educational facilities could be utilized for lower grades, also allowing for curriculum expansion and additional classrooms at those levels.</p>\n<p>In addition, plans for the new high school would include athletic facilities to allow games to be held on campus.<br />Architectural services will be provided by FGM Architects of O\'Fallon, Ill.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Holland Construction Services, Inc. has been chosen as construction manager and is now providing pre-referendum services on the proposed new Wesclin High School, contingent on results of a referendum vote on Nov. 2.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1038,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Judge Moves to Dismiss Steffen Charge','none','Steffen, Pyramid','none','<div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;\">\n<p>On Monday a federal magistrate judge recommended that a fraud charge against developer John Steffen developer<strong> </strong>be dropped.</p>\n<p>Magistrate Judge Mary Ann Medler of the U.S. \nDistrict Court in St. Louis recommended dismissing the indictment \nbecause she said federal prosecutors failed to show that Steffen, owner of \ndefunct Pyramid Construction Inc., committed a fraud scheme against The \nBusiness Bank of St. Louis.</p>\n<p>In August, Steffen was accused of defrauding the Business Bank\nout of $827,000 in state tax credits in 2007 by selling the tax\ncredits for cash and unlawfully using the credits as collateral on\na loan. Steffen pleaded not guilty to the charge.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;Defendant&rsquo;s failure to tell the bank of his use of the collateral \nbetween December 2007 and April 2008 absent an affirmative act to \nmislead the bank is not a misrepresentation or a scheme to defraud \nwithin the meaning of the bank fraud statute,&rdquo;&nbsp; the judge wrote. She further stated that, absent a separate legal duty to disclose the use of the tax credits no bank fraud existed.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The U.S. District Court must still approve the recommendation to grant Steffen&rsquo;s motion to dismiss the \nindictment for failure to state an offense. Federal prosecutors have two weeks to respond.</p>\n<p>Prior to folding Steffen\'s company, Pyramid Development, was the largest holder of Downtown St. Louis real estate for redevelopment, prior to folding in April, 2008. It\'s portfolio, totaling more than two million square feet, included such landmarks as the Jefferson Arms and the Arcade Building. Most of the buildings have been resold to other developers.</p>\n<span> </span></div>\n</div>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','On Monday a federal magistrate judge recommended that a fraud charge against developer John Steffen developer be dropped.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1040,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Diversity Sparks \"Change Order\" at O\'Fallon Park','none','O\'Fallon, Wilson','none','<p>The O\'Fallon Park Recreation Center project on the north side of St. Louis appears to be overcoming delays and moving forward, but not without controversy.<br /> <br />Sources tell CNR that the project was delayed after the job was awarded to S.M. Wilson &amp; Co., because community and political leaders in the neighborhoods that will be served by the recreation center decided they wanted levels of minority involvement in the project that were higher than those required by city ordinance.<br /> <br />A \"change order\" to increase minority involvement above what was asked for in the bid increased the cost of the project. A construction manager was added to the job to help boost minority numbers. <br /> <br />CNR has submitted a request to the City under Missouri\'s Sunshine Law for documents related to the project.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The O\'Fallon Park Recreation Center project on the north side of St. Louis appears to be overcoming delays and moving forward, but not without controversy.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1039,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Cost Increases Here Below U.S. Average','none','costs, McGraw-Hill','none','<p>Building costs in St. Louis are increasing more slowly than the rest of the U.S., McGraw-Hill reported.</p>\n<p>The October Building Cost Index (BCI) for St. Louis showed a 3.2 percent year-to-date increase, compared to a 3.9 percent increase for the 20-city McGraw-Hill BCI.</p>\n<p>Skilled labor costs for the year were up 2.6 percent, which is 1.5 percent less than the national average. Lumber costs were up 5.1 percent here, compared to a half-percent decline nationally. That number was still 14 percent below 2007 peak prices.</p>\n<p>The index uses the year 1913 as its base index of 100. Other cities in the index are Atlanta, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Seattle, Montreal, and Toronto</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Building costs in St. Louis are increasing more slowly than the rest of the U.S., McGraw-Hill reported. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1041,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Construction Careers Center Nears 10-Year Mark','none','construction careers center, agc','none','<p>The St. Louis Construction Careers Center will celebrate 10 years of its nationally-groundbreaking effort toward diversity at a fundraiser Feb.   10, 2011 at the Millennium Hotel in Downtown St. Louis. Proceeds will support the school\'s endowment fund.</p>\n<p>Founded by the Associated General Contractors of St. Louis and the St. Louis Construction Industry, The Construction Careers Center is committed to preparing interested St. Louis high school students with the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for entry into a career pathway in the St. Louis construction industry.</p>\n<p><strong>Governance</strong></p>\n<p>The Construction Careers Center is a public, independent tuition-free high school that is operated by a nine member board of education representing St. Louis contractors, unions, educators, and parents.  Currently, Paul J. Shaughnessy, president of BSI Constructors, Inc., serves as the chairman of the board of education.  In addition to the board members, the school receives guidance from the various advisory and curriculum committees representing all aspects of the construction industry.</p>\n<p><strong>Curriculum</strong></p>\n<p>The Construction Careers Center is the first charter high school for construction in the nation.  Construction applications are integrated into all aspects of the curriculum and used as the instrument to help students develop: 1.) creative problem-solving skills, 2.) math competencies, and 3.) an appreciation for and an understanding of the building community and the impact it has on our quality of life.</p>\n<p><strong>Features</strong></p>\n<p>All students are substance abuse tested, required to wear uniforms daily, are required to participate in community service-learning opportunities, and are exposed to the union building and construction trades, both basic and specialty.  The students are taught by certificated staff with a low 20:1 student/teacher ratio.  Classes are taught in a building especially designed for, and by, the construction industry.</p>\n<p>The school currently has over 440 students enrolled in grades 9 - 12. The school will continue to add a class of freshmen each year until the school reaches a total enrollment of 500 students.</p>\n<p><strong>Admissions</strong></p>\n<p>The Construction Careers Center is a tuition-free, independent public high school for grades 9 through 12.   Construction Careers Center is looking for students who have an interest in construction, and earnestly want to learn and prepare for a future in construction.  It is a challenging, academic curriculum thoroughly infused with construction applications.   A personal interview is a required part of the admissions process.</p>\n<p><strong>High Expectations</strong></p>\n<p>A contract among the parents, students and school includes strict codes of conduct, attendance, and uniform dress.  The school operates on a 200 day school year and students are promoted on their academic achievement.  Articulation agreements are being developed with the various apprenticeship programs to bridge the gap between school and work.</p>\n<p>In an October 7th article on the <em>American Spectator</em> website, Christopher Orlet wrote, \"...our urban school boards remain convinced that the only way to end urban poverty is for inner-city students to go on to a liberal arts college. Instead of putting a slide rule or a soldering iron in his hand, the teacher hands him a Maya Angelou novel. No wonder he drops out sophomore year. Who could blame him?</p>\n<p>\"How much better if the St. Louis Public Schools followed the example of rural school districts and offered more vocational programs where you learned how to repair a carburetor, or, like the students across town at the Construction Careers Center, how to build an eco-friendly house. CCC is the first charter high school for construction in the nation. Because the city board of education has little interest in vocational schooling, CCC was instead founded by the Associated General Contractors of St. Louis and the local construction industry. When students graduate, many enter a building trades apprenticeship program.</p>\n<p>\"What\'s more, CCC scored the fourth highest of the 13 St. Louis public high schools in advanced math, outperforming all regular high schools and four magnet schools. The website says 98 percent of graduating students are either working or attending college. About 30 percent enter the construction industry.\"</p>\n<p>For more information about the upcoming fundraiser, contact AGC of St. Louis at 314.781.2356.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The St. Louis Construction Careers Center will celebrate 10 years of its nationally-groundbreaking effort toward diversity at a fundraiser Feb. 10, 2011 at the Millennium Hotel in Downtown St. Louis. Proceeds will support the school\'s endowment fund.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1042,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Wash U. Offers CM Issues Grad Program','none','Wash U., issues, graduate','none','<p>The School of Engineering &amp; Applied Science at Washington University in St. Louis now offers a Graduate Certificate in Construction Management. The new, 15-unit certificate program provides an intensive study of critical issues in construction management.</p>\n<p>The courses will provide a thorough background in construction operations; cost and time management; legal aspects; construction finance and accounting; and quality.</p>\n<p>\"The program is designed for individuals who need to develop management and leadership expertise to augment their business or technical capabilities or those who require a stronger, more comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of construction management,\" says Steve W. Bannes, Director of Graduate Studies in Construction Management.</p>\n<p>Designed for construction industry stakeholders who may require a more comprehensive and robust understanding of construction management, Bannes believes the program\'s candidates will come from a variety of careers including consulting engineers, architects, accountants, and attorneys.</p>\n<p>Students must complete five of the six courses:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fundamentals of Construction Management3 Construction Cost Engineering3 <br /></li>\n<li>Construction Project Planning &amp; Scheduling</li>\n<li>Legal Aspects of Construction</li>\n<li>Finance &amp; Accounting</li>\n<li>Quality Processes in Construction Mgmt</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Legal and financing/accounting may be waived with appropriate prior course work. If a student is able to waive one of these courses, he or she will enroll in Quality Procceses.</p>\n<p>Courses are offered in the part-time, evening format. All of the courses exist and have been taught for years as part of the Masters of Construction Management (MCM) degree program.Students wishing to pursue the MCM degree will be encouraged to do so as all courses will apply to the degree.</p>\n<p>\"As the construction industry continues to evolve, professionals with technical and management skills will be the leaders addressing the challenges and opportunities within the industry. I believe this new graduate certificate program in construction management builds on the strengths of our current program and will provide an additional service to the architecture, engineering, and construction community by preparing the next generation of construction industry leaders,\" said Ralph S. Quatrano, PhD, dean of the School of Engineering &amp; Applied Science</p>\n<p>The new Graduate Certificate in Construction Management joins the 30-unit Master of Construction Management Degree, and the Master of Construction Management/Master of Architecture dual degree program offered through the Sever Institute in the School of Engineering &amp; Applied Science at Washington University in St. Louis.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The School of Engineering & Applied Science at Washington University in St. Louis now offers a Graduate Certificate in Construction Management. The new, 15-unit certificate program provides an intensive study of critical issues in construction management.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1043,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','AGC Presents Keystone Awards','none','AGC, Keystone','none','<p>The Associated General Contractors of St. Louis (AGC) announced the winners for the 2010 Construction Keystone Awards.</p>\n<p>The winners, which run the gamut from a community center to energy generation facilities to a bioresearch facility to the use of a cave for national archives, illustrate the diversity of quality work by St. Louis area contractors.</p>\n<p>This is the thirteenth anniversary of the Construction Keystone Awards, sponsored by the AGC.  A total of thirteen St. Louis area contractors received 2010 Construction Keystone Awards as a testament to the creativity and talents of a diverse group of St. Louis construction companies. The winners were chosen from a group of nearly 40 finalists; finalists were chosen from more than 60 entries, a record for the program. The awards ceremony also honored the owners of the winning projects.</p>\n<p>In light of today\'s global economy, the AGC adopted two changes to the criteria for the 2010 Keystone project submissions:  1) AGC members are no longer limited to submitting projects located within the immediate St. Louis area; and, 2) project completion requirements were extended by one year.  Projects that were substantially complete between June 15, 2008 and June 15, 2010 were eligible for submission.</p>\n<p>Project of the year winners include the following:  S. M. Wilson &amp; Company for the BJC Institute of Health at Washington University (St. Louis, MO); Clayco for Washington University South 40 Redevelopment Phase I (St. Louis, MO); Kozeny-Wagner, Inc. for William L. Clay Sr. Early Childhood Development and Parenting Education Center (St. Louis, MO); Alberici Constructors, Inc. for the Coffeen Wet Flue Gas Desulphurization Installation - Units 1 &amp; 2 (Coffeen, IL); MC Industrial, Inc. for ConocoPhillips Wood River Refinery Wastewater Treatment Upgrade (Wood River, IL); D &amp; L Painting &amp; Drywall for Express Scripts High Volume Filler (St. Louis, MO); BSI Constructors, Inc. for the Lewis Rice &amp; Fingersh Corporate Headquarters (St. Louis, MO); PayneCrest Electric, Inc. for the BJC Data Center (O\'Fallon, MO); Hayward Baker, Inc. for St. Louis Art Museum Expansion Mass Excavation Earth Retention (St. Louis, MO) as well as the Taum Sauk Foundation Drains &amp; Piezometer Drilling (Lesterville, MO); Construction Services 2000, Inc. for National Archives and Records Administration (Valmeyer, IL); Guarantee Electrical Company for Gateway Energy &amp; Coke Company (Granite City, IL);  and Tarlton Corporation for Wexford BioResearch Development &amp; Growth Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center (St. Louis, MO).</p>\n<p>The Keystone Awards honor the highest achievements of St. Louis construction firms for their efforts to deliver projects on-time and on-budget. The awards are glowing recognition of local construction professionals whose skill, teamwork and spirit of innovation make a lasting contribution to our community by building the facilities that support and enhance the quality of life in greater St. Louis.</p>\n<p>\"These elite projects provide just a glimpse of the innovation and out-of-the-box thinking required by today\'s construction professionals,\" said Leonard Toenjes, AGC President.  \"The construction industry is truly at the heart of making this region a great place to live, work and play.\"</p>\n<p>This year marks the fourth annual presentation of the Keystone Heritage Award.  This award recognizes individuals or construction projects with a significant impact on the region.  This year\'s award was presented to retiring U.S. Senator Christopher \"Kit\" Bond.  Sen. Bond has supported legislation funding a variety of economic development projects for the region including the Washington Avenue loft district, the redevelopment of the Old Post Office, the CORTEX incubator and most recently, a new Mississippi River Bridge.</p>\n<p>The 2010 Keystone Awards ceremony took place in the ballroom at the Millennium Hotel Downtown. Master of Ceremonies Charlie Brennan, of KMOX radio, presided over the event.  The judges of the 2010 Keystone Awards included the following:  representing AIA of St. Louis, Kevin J. Flynn, Kiku Obata &amp; Company; representing American Council of Engineering Companies-Missouri, Daniel M. Wilson, PE, Kuhlmann Design Group, Inc.; representing American Subcontractors Association - Midwest Chapter, A. J. Ford, Budrovich Excavating &amp; Contracting; representing U.S. Green Building Council-St. Louis Chapter, Marty Hart, LEED AP; and, representing construction education,  Chris Gordon, Ph.D., LEED AP.</p>','none','The Associated General Contractors of St. Louis (AGC) announced the winners for the 2010 Construction Keystone Awards. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/keystone.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1044,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','National Safety Aligns With Esse of CA','none','National Safety, Esse','none','<p>National Safety Consulting in Missouri has joined forces with Esse Construction Safety Consulting in California in a strategic alliance to meet the expanding scope of safety in the construction industry.</p>\n<p>\"We are very pleased with this arrangement because it allows our firms to respond to a larger region in helping companies keep their workers free from accidents and injuries,\" said Walt Taliaferro, NSC\'s Director of Safety. \"Now, with over 60 years combined hands-on experience, we offer clients a wealth of safety know-how advising them on how to stay OSHA compliant as well as strategies that may save them money in the long run.\"</p>\n<p>National Safety Consulting is an integrated safety services company providing programs, training, and management systems to the construction and general industry sectors. With the main office in Chesterfield, Missouri, the staff of experienced safety professionals can also serve as temporary site safety through a sister company, Safety Temps, LLC. To find out more, please visit www.nationalsafetyconsulting.com or www.safetytemps.com.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','National Safety Consulting in Missouri has joined forces with Esse Construction Safety Consulting in California in a strategic alliance to meet the expanding scope of safety in the construction industry. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1045,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Kwame Golf Nets $130K for Education','none','Kwame, scholarship, golf','none','<p>Kwame Building Group (KWAME) raised a record $130,000 through the seventh annual Kwame Foundation Golf Tournament held in August at the Norman K. Probstein Golf Course at Forest Park. More than 140 golfers participated in the tournament.</p>\n<p>The Kwame Foundation endows scholarships and grants at colleges and universities across the country to improve educational opportunities for minorities. Kwame Foundation endowments are in place at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation, Fontbonne University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Kansas University, Maryville University, Ranken Technical College, St. Louis Community College, the University of Missouri - Columbia, the University of Missouri - St. Louis and St. Louis University.</p>\n<p>Anthony \"Tony\" Thompson, president and CEO of KWAME, presented checks totaling $96,000 to university representatives at the golf tournament. The foundation provides approximately $150,000 a year in scholarships and grants. The Kwame Foundation also created and funds various mentoring program in the St. Louis Public Schools.</p>\n<p>\"Our goal is to ensure a stronger minority presence in the future workforce by helping minority students achieve their higher educational goals,\" said Tony Thompson, president and CEO of KWAME.</p>\n<p>Kwame Building Group is a pure program and construction management firm providing estimating, scheduling, project planning, value engineering and other project management services as an independent advocate for owners and developers. KWAME is headquartered in St. Louis with division offices in Atlanta, Dallas, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and Seattle.  For more information, visit www.kwamebuildinggroup.com or call 314.862.5344.</p>\n<p>Kwame Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization founded by Kim and Anthony Thompson to develop a doorway of opportunity into the professional world for youth in underprivileged communities through mentoring programs and scholarship opportunities. For more information, visit <a href=\"http://www.kwamefoundation.org\">www.kwamefoundation.org</a> or call 314.862.5344.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Kwame Building Group (KWAME) raised a record $130,000 through the seventh annual Kwame Foundation Golf Tournament held in August at the Norman K. Probstein Golf Course at Forest Park.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1046,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','D\'Agostino Joins Trivers Associates Architects ','none','Trivers, D\'Agostino','none','<p>John D\'Agostino, LEED&reg; AP BD+C has joined Trivers Associates Architects as a senior architectural designer.</p>\n<p>D\'Agostino comes from Memphis, TN, where he spent five years with Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, specializing in multi-family urban design. He is certified as a LEED&reg; Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction.</p>\n<p>Trivers Associates is a nationally recognized architecture firm well known for its work in the civic, cultural, education, health and wellness, housing and hospitality industries.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','John D\'Agostino, LEED® AP BD+C has joined Trivers Associates Architects as a senior architectural designer. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1047,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Habitat STL Competes for Pepsi Grant','none','Habitat, Pepsi, grant','none','<p>Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis has announced that an additional 24 Habitat houses have been awarded LEED Platinum Certification bringing the total since 2008 to 51 houses. Another17 Habitat homes are complete and pending certification.</p>\n<p>Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis has a long and distinguished commitment to sustainable building practices. To further expand on that commitment, Habitat proposed and is now in the running for a $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant to create a &lsquo;Sustainable Learning Center.\' The &lsquo;Learning Center\' would give St. Louisans an opportunity to learn about, and participate in sustainable home construction.</p>\n<p>The proposed &lsquo;Sustainable Learning Center\' house would be constructed in the same manner as other Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis homes; built and certified under the USGBC\'s LEED for Homes program. Each Build Day would be used as an educational opportunity to provide detailed information about the sustainable elements in Habitat houses, sustainable building principals and sustainable building practices. The goal is to provide a living, working classroom for participants so they too can have the opportunity to physically construct and practice sustainable construction techniques while gaining the real world training of working on a LEED certified project.</p>\n<p>Pepsi Refresh Grants are awarded based on a public vote this November. Voting can be done every day. There are three ways to vote for the Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis &lsquo;Sustainable Learning Center\': 1-Text (text the number \"103996\" to Pepsi (73774) from a mobile phone) 2- Facebook (sign into a Facebook account and install the Pepsi Refresh Voting App.; Go to the application and search for \"Habitat St. Louis\"; Vote) 3- Pepsi Refresh website, www.refresheverything.com (click \"Join Refresh Everything\" in the bottom left corner; fill out the form; go to www.refresheverything.com/habitatstl; select Vote for this Idea). Please note, Pepsi will not collect or use e-mails or phone numbers to reach voters.</p>\n<p>More information and step-by-step instructions for voting can be found at: http://www.habitatstl.org/supportus/pepsirefreshproject.<br />Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. One of the leading housing developers in the St. Louis metropolitan area, Habitat has built 300 homes in St. Louis. Six new houses will be built in the JeffVanderLou Neighborhood beginning the week of Thanksgiving. Habitat has a goal to build 50 houses a year by 2015. Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis regularly ranks among the top Habitat for Humanity 1500+ affiliates in the country.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis has announced that an additional 24 Habitat houses have been awarded LEED Platinum Certification bringing the total since 2008 to 51 houses. Another17 Habitat homes are complete and pending certification.Habitat is applying for a\"sustainable learning center\" grant from Pepsi. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1001,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Murphy Co. Chills Gateway Hospital\'s Energy Costs','none','Murphy, Gateway Regional, Ameren','none','<p>Murphy Co. helped officials of Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City celebrate savings from its new chiller system by presenting the hospital with a ceremonial check for $229,229.34.</p>\n<p>The check represents the Act on Energy incentives that Ameren Illinois is giving Gateway Regional Medical Center for replacing its three decades old chiller system with a new, high efficiency chiller system that will operate using 60 percent less electricity.</p>\n<p>The Murphy Company was the energy consultant and mechanical contractor on the $1.4 million project.</p>\n<p>Samuel Welge, energy solutions manager at Murphy, said the new chiller system will cut the medical center\'s electricity use by over three million kilowatt hours a year for an annual savings at current electric rates of about $180,000.</p>\n<p>With the nearly $230,000 subsidy from Ameren, the project will pay for itself in only 6.4 years, said the medical center\'s chief executive officer, Damon Brown. Without the subsidy, the payback period would have been 7.7 years.</p>\n<p>\"A nearly one-and-a-half year reduction in the payback was significant,\" said Ron Leazer, chief financial officer of Gateway Regional Medical Center.</p>\n<p>Jeff Blandford, project manager for Murphy, said three parts of the project made significant contributions to reducing energy use. First, Murphy replaced the two aged chillers in the 780 ton chiller systems with two new Trane CenTraVac variable flow chillers.</p>\n<p>\"That\'s one of the most efficient chillers you can buy,\" said David Gajewski, energy engineer at Murphy. \"It is 60 percent more efficient than the old chiller at its primary operating point,\" he said. In addition, \"the older chillers got less efficient at low loads, but these get more efficient,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Second, Murphy redesigned the chiller loop, replacing the two loop (primary and secondary) system with a single, variable flow loop. \"That reduces the amount of water flowing through the system and the energy used,\" Blandford said.</p>\n<p>Third, Murphy replaced the four, old, constant frequency pumps on old two-loop system with two, variable frequency pumps for additional energy savings.</p>\n<p>\"The new system is more efficient mechanically and electrically,\" Blandford said.</p>\n<p>Stan Ogden, Ameren Illinois vice president of customer service and public relations, said Act on Energy incentives are available for business and residential customers, including nonprofits. Launched in 2008, the program subsidized over 1500 energy efficiency projects in its first two years. This fiscal year, $10.7 million were allocated to the incentive program.</p>\n<p>\"Owners are not generally aware of the incentives.  Part of our job is to let them know what is available,\" Welge said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Murphy Co. helped officials of Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City celebrate savings from its new chiller system by presenting the hospital with a ceremonial check for $229,229.34.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1002,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','',' D-Day for  Residential Lead Paint','none','lead paint, certified','none','<p>October 1 is the deadline for painting contractors and others to become certified to safely repaint or remodel homes built before 1978 that may contain lead paint.</p>\n<p>Directories of certified painting contractors are available from both the <a href=\"http://www.stlouispdf.org/updates/epa_lead_paint_certified_contractors/\">Painting and Decorating Foundation&nbsp;</a> and <a href=\"http://www.paintersdc2.com/\">Painters District Council #2 </a>.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','October 1 is the deadline for painting contractors and others to become certified to safely repaint or remodel homes built before 1978 that may contain lead paint. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1003,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Responses to \"Price vs. Change Orders\" ','none','price, change orders','none','<p>The recent CNR website article <a href=\"/features/article/all_low_price_buys_is_change_orders/\">\"All Low Price Buys is Changes Orders\" </a>has served as a catalyst for lively discussion both online and in person. The article was an interview outlining the viewpoint of author Bill Black, who came to St. Louis to share his perspective on the current price-focused bid market with commercial real estate and design industry representatives. While it may be uncomfortable at times, we believe that continuation of this discussion about what is right and wrong with the current bid process in the St. Louis construction market is important and necessary. The following are ideas that have been exchanged thus far - we welcome your comments.</p>\n<p><strong>J.C Reardon of Ittner Architects wrote:</strong></p>\n<p>I have to say that I am disappointed that CNR, a publication that I have always appreciated, has chosen to feature a program such as \"All Low Price Buys is Change Orders.\" It has been a long time since an article has outraged the architectural community, but my email and phone has been alive all morning with other architects shocked and disgusted with this \"feature\" article. At the very least, you should have reviewed and considered the speakers credentials more closely before feeling compelled to jump on the architect\'s bashing bandwagon.</p>\n<p>My disappointment is with CNR. You have a choice in what and how you present news to the public and you chose to take a very trashy detour. Please consider raising your standards in future publications.</p>\n<p><strong>CNR Publisher Tom Finan replied: </strong></p>\n<p>JC,<br /> <br />I\'m sorry that the article was construed as focusing on any supposed shortcomings in the architectural community. Black, who works for Haworth and speaks on this topic nationally, is part of an ongoing debate &mdash; of which we at CNR are very much a part &mdash;on the shortsighted and dysfunctional approach to buying construction focused on price that is currently taking place.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Price\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/price_tag.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" />FMI (formerly Fails Management Institute) refers to the current atmosphere in a recent article as \"retro procurement\".  In 2008 we were evolving toward an atmosphere of collaborative behavior&mdash;where a team could be selected and all of the cards laid on the table. In that scenario all of the tools that members of the team, including architects with powerful new technology, have to offer could be used to design the best project, resolve constructability issues, and deliver the most value for the dollar.  <br /> <br />With only the price card laid on the table and owners not willing to pay for complete drawings and scopes, the current market has become a \"game,\" where ethical contractors point out the holes in scopes and specs and in doing so miss the job, while the \"smart\" contractors (or those who have run out of cash in this current market) bid the job as it is scoped and specified and plan on making it up on change orders. <br /> <br />To your point regarding the example of architects, it could have just as readily been engineers, or maintenance managers, or plant managers. <br /> <br />I shared your comments with Peter Downs, and he sent me the following:</p>\n<p>Black just happened to mention architects in that example, but he also is sympathetic to their plight. Owners often buy architects on price, too, even though every architect will tell you they shouldn\'t. Short articles can\'t encompass everything. Black also talks about how architects\' fees have been flat for a decade, even though their costs were going. Pair flat fees with rising costs and they have to cut somewhere and one place where they cut is in the detail that goes into drawings. He cites a figure that typical drawings lack 25% of the information that contractors need to make informed bids. Another place they cut was in construction administration, which means they\'ve had less to do with actual construction so that newer people coming into architecture haven\'t been getting training in construction, which leads to constructability mistakes.</p>\n<p><br /><strong>Finan shared his exchange with J.C. Reardon with Pat Kozeny, CEO of Kozeny-Wagner.  Kozeny wrote:</strong></p>\n<p>Great dialog Tom. I re-read the article and cannot see why the architects would be so hot. It is reality and firms...do not get rewarded for doing the right thing with most owners in this economy.</p>\n<p>But, then again, \"doing the right thing\" is the basic foundation of our firms and will ultimately get us through these difficult time</p>\n<p>s. And, the \"crafty\" contractors will get theirs reward with a lack of repeat clients, a crappy reputation, a reduced bonding capacity and a lack of a solid business plan.</p>\n<p>Those \"crafty\" contractors are not builders, they are manipulative and unethical folks that give our industry a bad name.<br />We just need the Owners to dig deeper and truly understand the \"apples to apples\" process. This dialog will help move the subject top of mind.</p>\n<p><strong>Jim Konrad, principal at Mackey Mitchell Architects wrote:</strong></p>\n<p>Hi, Tom,</p>\n<p>I read your article entitled \"Winning the Bid Wars\" in the May-June 2010 issue of CNR. It was interesting to read how contractors are responding to the current \"cutthroat\" construction market. Some are finding tools and methods necessary to work within the competitive bid system. Others are working on the other end of the spectrum, educating owners on the long-term benefits of quality-based and relationship-based delivery systems.</p>\n<p>Publicly-funded projects are still required to be publicly-advertised and competitively bid. Our firm recently provided design services for one such project. It was an interior renovation project (not-for-profit client not identified out of respect for confidentiality) with an estimated construction cost of $80,000. Regardless of the hungry market, I was skeptical as to how much interest there would be from contractors. On bid day, we received bids from fifteen general contractors!<br />Architects normally aim for bids to be tightly clustered around the cost estimate. In this case, the bids ranged from approximately $40,000 to $98,000. We are proud of the quality of our bid documents. Since there were very few questions from construction during bidding, we attribute this wide range of bid amounts to the uncertainty in the construction market.<br />Time will tell if the low bidder will provide acceptable service, deliver a quality product, and realize a profit.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','The recent CNR website article \"All Low Price Buys is Changes Orders\" has served as a catalyst for lively discussion both online and in person. The article was an interview outlining the viewpoint of author Bill Black, who came to St. Louis to share his perspective on the current price-focused bid market with commercial real estate and design industry representatives. Here are a couple of representative comments. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1008,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','More on Price/Change Order Debate','none','CREW, price, change orders','none','<p>The recent CNR website article <a href=\"/features/article/all_low_price_buys_is_change_orders/\">\"All Low Price Buys is Changes Orders\"</a> has served as a catalyst for lively discussion both online and in person. The article was an interview outlining the viewpoint of author Bill Black, who came to St. Louis to share his perspective on the current price-focused bid market with commercial real estate and design industry representatives. Last week we reported on the dialogue that ensued following our original article. This week, the organization that sponsored Black\'s appearance weighed in.</p>\n<p>Publisher Tom Finan received the following letter from Nancy Rodney of Roseman Design, president of , the St. Louis Chapter of the Commerical Real Estate Women (CREW)</p>\n<p><strong>Tom:</strong><br /><img alt=\"Price\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/price_tag.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" />As 2010 President of CREW St Louis, who co-sponsored the event bringing Bill Black to town to talk about his theories of Integrated Project Delivery, I am a bit bemused by the rush to judgment by some of your readers. <br /> <br />The focus of your magazine is the Construction Industry rather than the design industry.  From following your coverage for years, it seems to me that your publication does an excellent job of covering issues and trends that affect your readers on both sides of the industry in a fair and positive manner.  Bill\'s comments about low price leading to change orders is a widely held sentiment in the Design-Public Bid-Build world.  Many owners over the years have tried Construction Management, Design/Build, limited bidder\'s lists and other methods to upgrade the quality of the bidders on their projects while also addressing the relationship gap established by the adversarial nature of public low-bid and construction.<br /> <br />Bill Black\'s new book &mdash; <em>The Commercial Real Estate Revolution</em> &mdash; was co-authored by a diverse cross-industry team of people who all agree that the current system isn\'t working as well as it could be to deliver quality buildings to owners who are happy with the process, the price and the building.  Low-price selection of contractors, or any of the design team, is only one issue addressed in his book and at the CREW event on September 14th.</p>\n<p>Bill\'s main point is that until the adversarial relationship among all members of the design team is changed, the system won\'t get better.  His \"Nine Keys\" include Trust Based Team Formation as well as shared risk and rewards.  He also talks about Sustainability and BIM as important tools in providing good buildings that save money and serve their occupants.  Following his advice for \"Mindshift\" could have a revolutionary affect on the way we deliver Commercial Real Estate in the US and make the jobs of architects, engineers, consultants, contractors and subcontractors and especially owner\'s more rewarding, profitable and satisfying. <br /> <br />CREW was proud to co-sponsor with IIDA to bring this message to the St Louis Real Estate Community and believes that teamwork with publications like CNR will assist and educate our St Louis region to get back on its feet while moving forward as national leaders in commercial real estate.    <br /> <br /><strong>Nancy Rodney, AIA, LEED AP<br />Roseman &amp; Associates PC<br /></strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','The recent CNR website article \"All Low Price Buys is Changes Orders\" has served as a catalyst for lively discussion both online and in person. The article was an interview outlining the viewpoint of author Bill Black, who came to St. Louis to share his perspective on the current price-focused bid market with commercial real estate and design industry representatives. Last week we reported on the dialogue that ensued following our original article. 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Muench brings over 15 years experience in the construction industry as she will be managing daily operations of the office, project management, estimating, and business development.</p>\n<p>Eagan Building Group is a full service contractor providing general contracting, construction management, and design/build services from additions/renovations to new construction, including green building and pre-engineered metal building structures. Eagan services various clients in the commercial, industrial, residential, and historical markets.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Tim Eagan, president of Eagan Building Group announces the addition of Amy Muench to the Eagan team as project manager.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1005,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Pinnacle Performs \'Bypass\' on Heart Clinic','none','','none','<p>Pinnacle Contracting, Inc., has been selected to manage the renovation and upgrade of a patient reception and consultation area for the Metro Heart Group of St. Louis, Inc., at St. Anthony\'s Medical Center.</p>\n<p>To allow physicians and other healthcare specialists to continue to serve their patients during the renovation, and to assure absolute safety for everyone, Pinnacle&nbsp; is scheduling craftsmen and their work on a complex schedule of both day and evening shifts.</p>\n<p>Demolition work has begun. All work on the south wing of the third floor at 10012 Kennerly Rd. in South St. Louis County is on-track for completion this fall.</p>\n<p>Architect is Domash Design Source. Sub-contractors include Advanced Drywall Systems, Inc.; Cardinal Acoustics; Duct Systems, Inc.; Flooring Systems, Inc.; Guardian Fire Protection; Mehaffy Door and Hardware Co.; Runge Painting Co., Inc.; Schaeffer Electric Co. and Tops Unlimited.</p>\n<p>Pinnacle Contracting, a general contractor organized in 1998, specializes in personal service for owners and developers operating in the healthcare, retail, commercial, educational, leisure, multi-family and industrial markets.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Pinnacle Contracting is renovating and upgrading Metro Heart Group\'s facilities at St. Anthony\'s Medical Center, while the clinic remains in operation. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1006,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','C&R to Optimize Thompson Reuters Data Energy','none','Thompson Reuters, C&R','none','<p>C&amp;R Mechanical Company has been awarded the mechanical contract on the power and Cooling (P&amp;C) Optimization Project at the Thompson Reuters existing data center in Hazelwood, MO.</p>\n<p>The $2.0 million mechanical infrastructure upgrade project began in September and is slated for completion in April of 2011.  Project scope includes installation of chilled water in-row coolers within the live and operational data center.  Overhead air distribution will be added as well.</p>\n<p>Tishman, a New York, NY based general contractor, serves as the construction manager on this project and idGroup, an engineering firm based out of Boston, MA, is responsible for the design.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','C&R Mechanical Company has been awarded the mechanical contract on the power and Cooling (P&C) Optimization Project at the Thompson Reuters existing data center in Hazelwood, MO.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1007,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Stein Completes Illinois State PM Training','none','Stein, Sitton','none','<p>Construction management firm Sitton Construction Group has announced that Katie Stein, a LEED Accredited Professional, has completed project management training conducted by the State of Illinois Capital Development Board. Stein, of Belleville, is a Construction Manager responsible for managing the planning, design and construction of facilities for clients of the firm.</p>\n<p>Sitton Construction Group provides professional construction management services to plan, design and construct facilities as the owner\'s representative.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Construction management firm Sitton Construction Group has announced that Katie Stein, a LEED Accredited Professional, has completed project management training conducted by the State of Illinois Capital Development Board.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1009,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Grant Contracting Completes Ronald McDonald Masonry','none','Grant, Ronald McDonald','none','<p>Grant Contracting has completed masonry construction on the new Ronald McDonald House in Creve Coeur.</p>\n<p>The 18,000-square-foot structure on the St. John\'s Mercy Medical Center\'s campus will be able to provide for 20 families each night whose children are being treated at area hospitals. The project is contracted by Kadean Construction, designed by Gray Design Group, and financed through UMB.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Grant Contracting has completed masonry construction on the new Ronald McDonald House in Creve Coeur.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1010,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Holland Starts $29 Million Apartment Complex','none','Balke, Holland, Lakeside','none','<p>Holland Construction Services, Inc. is building Parkway Lakeside Apartment Homes, in O\'Fallon, IL, a $29 million, 232-unit, upscale apartment complex.<br /><br />Being built west of Green Mount Road on Frank Scott Parkway, the complex will include two two-story garden-style buildings offering one- and two-bedroom units designed to feel like single-family residences.</p>\n<p>The million project will feature Type I and Type II apartment homes. Type I will include in-building garage parking, with additional surface parking available for all units. Buildings will include private at-grade entries, architectural shingles and trim, stone wainscot and chimneys, and 100 percent enclosed stairways.</p>\n<p>All units will feature home-like finishes like granite countertops and stainless steel kitchen appliances; large walk-in closets, full-sized washer and dryer and a private balcony. Nine-foot ceilings add to the spacious interior feel. Some units include garden bathtubs and electric fireplaces.<br />Steve Brown, president and CEO of project developer Balke Brown Associates, said Holland Construction was chosen for the project for several reasons, one being past experience building apartments and villas, as well as experience in the Metro East market.<br />\"And Bruce Holland has a great reputation for integrity and trustworthiness,\" Brown said. \"We wanted someone we knew we could trust.\"</p>\n<p>The planning and design has gone fabulously, he added.</p>\n<p>\"We feel we are getting the best value for the dollar and these will be the nicest garden apartments in the St. Louis region,\" Brown said. \"It\'s the first complex of this design in the Midwest.\"</p>\n<p>Architects on the project are Humphreys &amp; Partners Architects, of Dallas, who specialize in \"home style\" design for apartment living, resulting in a building resembling a \"Big House.\"</p>\n<p>\"There\'s a great deal of appeal for apartments that have the look and feel of a subdivision of large homes,\" Brown said. \"In today\'s economy, it offers people who are nervous about buying, a choice that is not just a standard apartment.\"</p>\n<p>Adding to the living experience, the 20-acre grounds will offer walking paths, two dog parks, a spring-fed lake with fountains, playground for children, a luxury clubhouse with a swimming pool and pool house, and a landscaped babbling brook.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Holland Construction Services, Inc. is building Parkway Lakeside Apartment Homes, in O\'Fallon, IL, a $29 million, 232-unit, upscale apartment complex.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1011,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Corey Williams Joins WFL as VP','none','WFL, Williams','none','<p>Corey Williams&nbsp; has joined WFL as vice president. Williams is responsible for sales and marketing.</p>\n<p>Williams has 10 years of experience in the insurance industry, most recently as broker/owner at The Pinnacle Solutions Group in St. Louis. He has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Southeast Missouri State University. He is president of board for The Nursery Foundation of Saint Louis and serves on the board of the St. Louis Officials Association. He also is a mentor for MGA students at Washington University/Olin School of Business and is active with Habitat for Humanity.</p>\n<p>WFL is an insurance and financial services agency headquartered in St. Louis. For more than 30 years, WFL has designed risk management programs that focus on business protection, benefits consulting, surety bond services, safety management, certificate programs, claims management and personal insurance services.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Corey Williams  has joined WFL as vice president. Williams is responsible for sales and marketing. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1012,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Arcturis Names Nasrallah, Houser Principals','none','Nasrallah, Houser, Arturis','none','<p>Arcturis, a St. Louis-based architectural design firm, announced that Megan Nasrallah, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP and Chip Houser, AIA have been promoted to principals at the firm.<br />&nbsp;<br />A member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Nasrallah joined Arcturis in 2003 and has served as the firm\'s sustainability leader since 2006. She oversees the company\'s internal Green Team, as well as aids in the education of staff and clients in sustainable best practices. Her architectural experience has focused on mission critical facilities, including numerous projects for higher education and corporate clients. Her background in urban planning gives her a unique approach to architectural projects. Nasrallah holds a Master of Architecture from Washington University - St. Louis and a B.A. in Architecture with Honors, from Miami University - Oxford, OH. She is a Registered Architect, a member of the American Institute of Architects and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and serves as a guest lecturer in the Sam Fox School of Design at Washington University.  She actively participates in Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Missouri Botanical Garden Corporate Council. She resides in the City of Saint Louis.<br />&nbsp;<br />A Registered Architect, Houser graduated from the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Design with Distinction. He joined Arcturis in 2007 and specializes in interior architecture, city review processes and approvals, planning and zoning meetings, interaction with city officials and stakeholders, as well as public presentations. He is also an expert in accessibility and life safety codes. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is involved with Junior Achievement. Houser resides in University City.<br />&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Arcturis, a St. Louis-based architectural design firm, announced that Megan Nasrallah, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP and Chip Houser, AIA have been promoted to principals at the firm.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1013,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','SLCC Completes \"Green\" Education Center','none','SLCC, Kwame, Harrison, Green','none','<p>Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has completed work as the construction manager and owner\'s representative on the new $10 million St. Louis Community College\'s William J. Harrison Northside Education Center.  The 31,000-square-foot education center in the JeffVanderLou neighborhood in north St. Louis City opened for classes in August.  KAI was the architect.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The Harrison Center, the first \"green\" public higher education facility of its kind in St. Louis City, is seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. The center\'s energy efficient heating and cooling system includes heat pumps in offices and classrooms for individual comfort. Other green features include controllable lighting, the use of recycled materials, low VOC paint and non-toxic building materials and furnishings.</p>\n<p>The new center will offer credit and non-credit courses in environmental sciences, allied health, computers/technology, and workforce training and development. The facility includes an art studio, science and computer labs, five classrooms, multi-purpose community room, bookstore, commons area, outreach center and administrative offices.</p>\n<p>The Harrison Center is the second recent project in which St. Louis Community College and KWAME have teamed to collaborate on a sustainable building project that will pursue a LEED certification.  The new St. Louis Community College-Wildwood campus was awarded LEED gold certification in February 2008. KWAME served as project manager on that project as well.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has completed work as the construction manager and owner\'s representative on the new $10 million St. Louis Community College\'s William J. 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The finished facility has brick masonry with EIFS and siding accents, and an asphalt shingle roof with a concrete parking lot. The interior finishes include custom millwork, wood doors, wood trim, painted drywall partitions and acoustical ceilings.</p>\n<p>The total cost of the project was $1.3 million.</p>\n<p>Sesser Community Health Center is one of several medical-related facilities constructed in recent years by IMPACT Strategies throughout Missouri and Illinois.  IMPACT\'s healthcare projects include Cedarhurst of Shiloh, Shiloh, Ill.; Hospice Home of Southern Illinois, Edwardsville, Ill; Maryville Professional Building and Dr. Christina Midkiff Offices, Maryville, Ill.; Open MRI of Southern Illinois, Swansea, Ill.; Veteran\'s Administration C.B.O.C., Belleville, Ill.; and Webster Groves Surgery Center, Webster Groves, Mo.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The new Sesser Community Health Center is complete and fully operational. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1015,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Grace Hill Health Center Wins AIA Award','none','Arcturis, Grace Hill. 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Arcturis provided real\nestate/land services, planning, civil engineering, architecture, interiors,\nlandscape architecture and graphic design for this new medical facility. The\naward was presented at AIA\'s recent Design Awards ceremony.</p>\n<p>The Water Tower Health\nCenter houses a state-of-the-art family practice health care clinic, replacing\na nearby existing Grace Hill facility and expanding its capacity by 30 percent.\nThe building also incorporates rooms for community outreach use.</p>\n<p>\"This project created not\njust a new medical center, but an important anchor for a disadvantaged\ncommunity,\" said Meera Jain, Arcturis\' director of design on the project. \"As\nsuch, it was important to keep in mind the historic nature of the location,\nnear one of the few remaining water towers in St. Louis, and have respect for\nthe architectural elements used in other surrounding buildings.\"</p>\n<p>The facility is highlighted by tower-like elements (the\nentry, and main signage) that relate to the nearby columnar water towers that\nserve this portion of the City. Materials used include zinc, brick, glass,\ncomposite panels and precast stem walls.</p>\n<p>\"The Water Tower Health Center makes a bold, yet\nculturally-appropriate architectural statement in the College Hill\nneighborhood,\" said Alan O. Freeman, president and CEO of Grace Hill Neighborhood Health Centers. \"Arcturis\nhas delivered an excellent programmatic design and created a building that\nis functionally efficient and aesthetically impressive.\"</p>\n<p>Arcturis,\n(<a href=\"http://www.arcturis.com/\">www.arcturis.com</a>) is a multi-disciplined\ndesign firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and known in its 33-year\nhistory for award-winning projects locally and nationally. A registered\nWoman-Owned Business, Arcturis offers planning and urban design, architecture,\ninterior design, graphic design, facility support services, landscape\narchitecture and technology solutions.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The American Institute of Architects (AIA) awarded Arcturis a 2010 Merit Award for its work on the new Water Tower Health Center for Grace Hill Neighborhood Health Centers.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1016,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Habitat Saint Louis Celebrates 25 Years','none','Habitat, 25th','none','<p>Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis&nbsp; kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration on Oct. 4, \"World Habitat Day.\"&nbsp; Habitat received a large birthday present: M&amp;I Bank announced that it had donated $195,000 to Habitat to build three homes over the next three years.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Habitat\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"225\" src=\"/images/uploads/9.JPG\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"300\" />In 1986, Habitat for Humanity St. Louis was founded as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. In 2010 Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis dedicated its 300th home.</p>\n<p>\"It has been a remarkable journey,\" said Kimberly McKinney, Habitat\'s chief executive officer. \"Our accomplishments have been a source of great pride. They have been possible thanks to our generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers who believe that everybody deserves to live in simple, decent, and affordable housing.\"</p>\n<p>Habitat has a goal to build 50 houses a year by 2015. Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis regularlyl ranks among the top of Habitat for Humanity\'s 1500-plus affiliates nationawide. Habitat is one of the leading housing developers in the St. Louis metro area. The 27 homes built in 2008 were all LEED Certified Platinum, making it the third largest LEED Platinum Certified development in the country. All 41 homes built in 2009 and 2010 were built to LEED Platinum standards, and are pending certification.</p>\n<p>M&amp;I Bank, formerly known in St. Louis as Southwest Bank, announced it\'s three-year commitment of three homes to help Habitat for Humanity St. Louis achieve its 50 homes a year by 2015 target, Tom Wilcox, bank senior vice president, said.</p>','none','Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis  kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration on Oct. 4, \"World Habitat Day.\"  Habitat received a large birthday present: M&I Bank announced that it had donated $195,000 to Habitat to build three homes over the next three years. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1017,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','WUSTL Brauer Engineering Building Opens','none','Washington University, Brauer','none','<p>Stephen F. &amp; Camilla T. Brauer Hall, the second building in a new engineering complex at Washington University in St. Louis, was dedicated in a ceremony held Friday, Oct. 1.</p>\n<p>The building, which is named in honor of Stephen F. and Camilla T. Brauer, is home to the Department of Energy, Environmental &amp; Chemical Engineering (EECE) and includes space for the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) and the dean\'s office.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Brauer Hall\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/brauer.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" />Participating in the ceremony were Stephen F. Brauer, chair of Washington University\'s Board of Trustees, and Camilla T. Brauer; John F. McDonnell, vice chair of the Board of Trustees; David W. Kemper, vice chair of the Board of Trustees; Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton; Ralph S. Quatrano, PhD, dean of the School of Engineering &amp; Applied Science; and Melissa L. Holtmeyer, doctoral candidate in the Department of Energy, Environmental &amp; Chemical Engineering and student representative to the Board of Trustees.</p>\n<p>\"Thanks to Steve and Kimmy Brauer and the other donors, the engineering faculty and students now have additional state-of-the-art facilities to pursue interdisciplinary research in collaboration with colleagues in the physical, biological and medical sciences,\" Quatrano said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>\"A Hub for Ideas\"</strong></p>\n<p>So many of today\'s important research challenges and questions exist at the interfaces between engineering and other disciplines,\" Quatrano said. \"Brauer Hall will be the hub for new ideas, a place for advancing innovative theories and the focal point for research that will lead us to a healthier, more sustainable and cleaner planet.</p>\n<p>\"Brauer Hall will enable us to attract and retain the best and brightest students and the most talented faculty, and it will provide them with the tools they need to do great work,\" Quatrano said.</p>\n<p>The dedication was followed by a reception in Brauer Hall and a private dinner, where the keynote speaker was John P. Holdren, PhD, who was appointed by President Barack Obama as assistant to the president for science and technology and director of the White House Office of Science and Technology.</p>\n<p>The dedication took place during a symposium on global energy future hosted by the McDonnell International Scholars Academy and its Global Energy and Environmental Partnership, a consortium of 25 international universities and Washington University that work collaboratively on energy, environmental and sustainability research initiatives. Among the delegates to the symposium were the presidents of the partnering universities in the academy..</p>\n<p><strong>&lsquo;A Living Laboratory\'</strong></p>\n<p>Pratim Biswas, PhD, the Stifel and Quinette Jens Professor of Environmental Engineering Science, chair of the EECE department and director of the McDonnell Academy Global Energy and Environmental Partnership, pointed out that energy and the environment are global challenges.</p>\n<p>\"Brauer Hall will be a living laboratory for energy efficiency and environmental projects,\" Biswas said. \"Students and visitors will be able to see for themselves the application of knowledge to green building activities. Our hope is that this building will serve as a beacon for energy efficiency and energy sustainability for years to come.\"</p>\n<p>The 150,875-square-foot building is located at the northeast corner of the Danforth Campus. Construction began in October 2008 and was completed in April 2010. Faculty and staff moved in during the summer, and classes were held in the building for the first time in August.</p>\n<p>Brauer Hall includes state-of-the-art laboratories, including 21 wet laboratories, four dry laboratories and two teaching laboratories; a distance-learning classroom that will allow WUSTL researchers and students to hold real-time meetings via the Internet with their counterparts at partner institutions; instrumentation and imaging facilities; and electronically equipped collaboration points in the halls near the labs.</p>\n<p>\"One of the best parts of this building,\" Holtmeyer said during the dedication ceremony, \"is the openness that you find everywhere. Interaction with other students and professors is a very important aspect of research. Here at Brauer Hall, that interaction is made easy. The collaboration areas in the halls are already freqeuntly used for ad-hoc gatherings and information discussions for those time when you just need someone else to bounce some ideas off of.</p>\n<p>\"Brauer Hall is everything it was promised to be,\" Holtmeyer said. \"It is state-of-the-art all the way, a place where we can work at the cutting edge of research and development.</p>\n<p>\"It is a place where we can discover new techniques and solutions that may one day solve our nation\'s energy problems or result in a better prosthetic device for someone in need. It is a place where you are just as likely to run into a professor from China or a leading geneticist from our med school as you are an engineering student from Washington, Mo., like me,\" Holtmeyer said.</p>\n<p><strong>Building With a Dashboard</strong></p>\n<p>The three-story building, which includes many other innovative features, has received LEED Gold certification.</p>\n<p>LEED, the acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a nationally accepted rating system for environmental sustainability developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. Gold is the second-highest rating in the system.</p>\n<p>Among the building\'s innovations are solar panels, a wind turbine (on the building\'s northeast corner), a reflective roof to minimize heat gain, low-flow restroom fixtures, and low-energy lighting systems. Recycled jeans were used for insulation in the walls.</p>\n<p>An abandoned brick-lined sewer pipe located in front of the building was converted to an underground cistern that holds rainwater used to irrigate native plants around the building.</p>\n<p>A dashboard in the atrium of Brauer Hall and accessible over the Internet gives outsiders a chance to examine the building\'s energy use. <a href=\"http://buildingdashboard.com/clients/washu/seas/brauer/\">To see the dashboard, click here.</a></p>\n<p>Energy- and resource-use meters are integrated with two smartboard systems, one in a teaching lab and one in the lobby\'s atrium, that allow visitors to see how efficiently the building is running.</p>\n<p>The touch-screen dashboard on the smartboard in the atrium allows a visitor to display the electrical energy used, the energy generated by solar panels, the amount of water consumed, and other variables.</p>\n<p>The dashboard, which communicates with the Internet, also can be viewed remotely.</p>\n<p>Brauer Hall was designed by the architectural firm RMJM, which was chosen because it specializes in laboratory design and historic preservation, and constructed by St. Louis-based Clayco Inc.</p>\n<p>The university received a major commitment from the Brauers to help implement the long-range, strategic plan of its School of Engineering &amp; Applied Science.</p>\n<p><strong>The Brauers</strong></p>\n<p>Stephen Brauer, chair of the Board of Trustees and chair of the National Council for the School of Engineering &amp; Applied Science, joined the Board of Trustees in 1991. He has championed the goal of accelerating Washington University\'s ascent among the world\'s premier universities and building a leading engineering school.</p>\n<p>The company Brauer heads, Hunter Engineering, was founded by his late stepfather, Lee Hunter, an automotive engineer - and Automotive Hall of Fame inductee - famous for his inventions, which revolutionized the automotive service industry.</p>\n<p>A native St. Louisan, Lee Hunter attended WUSTL, served on the School of Engineering &amp; Applied Science Task Force in the 1980s and was a member of the Board of Trustees from 1982 until his death in 1986.</p>\n<p>Brauer started with Hunter Engineering in 1971 after serving three years in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He became president in 1980.</p>\n<p>In the past 30 years, Hunter Engineering has achieved remarkable growth through research and new product development. In the area of machine vision technology, in particular, Hunter has collaborated with Joseph O\'Sullivan, PhD, the Samuel C. Sachs Professor of Electrical Engineering, among others, to bring that technology to the field of measuring vehicle suspension and alignment.</p>\n<p>From 2001-03, Brauer served as U.S. ambassador to Belgium. Upon returning to the United States, he resumed his position at Hunter Engineering.</p>\n<p>He is past president of the Missouri Botanical Garden Board of Trustees; a partner in The St. Louis Cardinals Baseball LP; a member of St. Louis Civic Progress; and a director of Ameren.</p>\n<p>His long association with the university began in 1987 when he joined the National Council for the School of Engineering &amp; Applied Science. He was appointed to the university\'s Board of Trustees in 1991.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Camilla Brauer is a cultural and civic leader. She serves as vice chair of the United Way of Greater St. Louis and has chaired five Alexis de Tocqueville Society campaigns.</p>\n<p>She has served as a program chair for the Washington University William Greenleaf Eliot Society and is a founding member of the Danforth Circle committee. The National Society of Fund Raising Executives recognized her in 1996 as the top volunteer fundraiser in the United States.</p>\n<p>The Brauers are long-standing members of the Eliot Society and are sustaining charter members of the Danforth Circle. They have provided significant support for student scholarships in the School of Engineering &amp; Applied Science and in the Olin Business School.</p>\n<p>They endowed the Stephen F. &amp; Camilla T. Brauer Distinguished Professorship in Biomedical Engineering and have contributed generously to support several university initiatives.</p>\n<p>\"Brauer Hall reflects the long-standing commitment and vision that Steve and Kimmy Brauer have for Washington University,\" Wrighton said. \"This remarkable addition to the School of Engineering &amp; Applied Science is not only a prominent addition to the campus of Washington University, but is also a critical research and teaching facility - one that will contribute to the development of new knowledge in both biomedical engineering and energy, environmental, and chemical engineering.\"</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Stephen F. & Camilla T. Brauer Hall, the second building in a new engineering complex at Washington University in St. Louis, was dedicated in a ceremony held Friday, Oct.1.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1019,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','SMPS Names Board, Wins Award','none','SMPS, board, award','none','<p>On Sept. 1 the newest group of board members began their term for the St. Louis Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS).</p>\n<p>Cindy Hausler, CPSM, manager of marketing and corporate communications for KAI Design &amp; Build, assumed the role of president. Carie Dunn, CPSM, director of marketing for Trivers Associates, transitioned from president to immediate past president. Additional board members are:<br /> <br />&bull;	President-elect - Barry Sutherland, LEED&reg; AP, marketing coordinator at HOK<br />&bull;	Secretary - Vicki LaRose, PE, president of Civil Design, Inc.<br />&bull;	Treasurer - Kelley Jundt, business development coordinator at Zak Companies, Inc.<br />&bull;	Communications director - Michelle Yates, APR, CPSM, marketing services manager at Lawrence Group<br />&bull;	Education director - Samantha Allen, marketing coordinator at S.M. Wilson &amp; Co.<br />&bull;	Programs co-directors - Amanda Bohnert, marketing manager at S.M. Wilson &amp; Co. and Jessica Davila, marketing coordinator at McCarthy Building Companies<br />&bull;	Membership director - Nora Bresnahan, marketing coordinator at Geotechnology, Inc.<br />&bull;	Special events director - Jenni Faust, CPSM, director of marketing communications, Spellman Brady &amp; Company<br />&bull;	Sponsorship director - Joe Kolodziej, ET, director of business development at Code Consultants, Inc.</p>\n<p>The St. Louis chapter recently received a 2010 Striving for Excellence Outstanding Award in the Medium Chapter category from SMPS National.<br /> <br />The SMPS Striving for Excellence Award \"recognizes those chapters who significantly advance and enhance professional services marketing and business development through excellent programs, increased membership, quality communications, and strong financial health.\" SMPS St. Louis\' submission, \"Bridging the Gap,\" highlighted the chapter\'s programs, with an average evaluation score of 4.35 (out of 5) and provision of 17 hours of continuing education credit, as well as the chapter\'s financial stability and communications.<br /><br />SMPS was formed in 1973 in St. Louis by a small group of professional services firm leaders who recognized the need to sharpen skills, pool resources, and work together to create business opportunities. Today, the organization represents a dynamic network of 6,000+ marketing and business development professionals from architectural, engineering, planning, interior design, construction, and specialty consulting firms located throughout the United States and Canada. The St. Louis chapter serves the local A/E/C industry through its monthly educational and client development meetings.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','On Sept. 1 the newest group of board members began their term for the St. Louis Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS). The chapter also won a a national award. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1020,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Historic Energy Savings for Museum','none','History Museum, Ameren','none','<p>Robert Archibald, the Missouri History Museum\'s president accepted a $90,000 check from Ameren Missouri&nbsp; on Oct. 6, rewarding the museum\'s increased energy efficiency. The benefit is part of AmerenUE\'s incentives program, and it offsets about a quarter of the cost of a new chiller for the museum\'s library building, on Skinker.</p>\n<p>The chiller is already reducing the library\'s energy consumption by about a third. Energy savings are expected to cover the cost of the new chiller within six years.</p>\n<p>\"We store a lot of very rare and very fragile material there,\" Archibald said. \"The requirements are fairly stringent in terms of temperature and humidity.\"</p>\n<p>The organization is now looking at ways to save energy at the museum building in Forest Park. Archibald says they may change their lighting and insulation, or start opening windows to cool some parts of the museum.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Robert Archibald, the Missouri History Museum\'s president accepted a $90,000 check from Ameren Missouri  on Oct. 6, rewarding the museum\'s increased energy efficiency. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1022,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Construction Begins on O\'Fallon Park Rec Complex','none','O\'Fallon, Kwame','none','<p>Construction has begun on the new $17.4 million O\'Fallon Park Recreation Complex in North St. Louis City.</p>\n<p>KAI Design &amp; Build, the architect and M/E/P engineer on the project, designed the modern facility to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED&reg;) Silver certification.<br />&nbsp;<br />The LEED rating system offers four certification levels for new construction &ndash; Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each level, with Platinum being the highest, is based on the number of credits the design achieves in five green design categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. The U.S. Green Building Council sets the standards for each certification level.<br />&nbsp;<br />The 73,625-square-foot O&rsquo;Fallon Park Recreation Complex is a sister facility to the $21 million Southside Community Center located in Carondelet Park in South St. Louis City . The 73,000-square-foot Southside facility, also designed by KAI Design &amp; Build to achieve LEED Silver, was completed in November 2009. The O&rsquo;Fallon complex, under construction on 13 acres of land in O&rsquo;Fallon Park near West Florissant Street and I-70, is expected to be completed at the end of 2011.<br />&nbsp;<br />Based on a feasibility study conducted by KAI Design &amp; Build, St. Louis City officials determined that there was significant interest in both areas of the city to support community centers. KAI designed both facilities based on community input and the city&rsquo;s objectives. Both projects are funded by a one-eighth-cent sales tax approved by city voters in 2008.<br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;Designs for the two-story, O&rsquo;Fallon Park Recreation Complex include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>An indoor aquatic park with zero-depth entry, interactive water play features, lazy river, water slides and three lap lanes.</li>\n<li>An outdoor spray and multi-use pool.</li>\n<li>A gymnasium with two, full-sized basketball courts.</li>\n<li>An upper level indoor track and stretching area.</li>\n<li>A 5,776-square-foot fitness and weight room.</li>\n<li>Aerobic rooms.</li>\n<li>Multi-purpose rooms for youth and senior outreach programs.</li>\n<li>An indoor/outdoor dining area.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br />KAI Design &amp; Build used Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to produce virtual working models for both community centers. Using BIM technology promotes enhanced communication and collaboration among project team members, better decision-making, and a drastic reduction in costly change orders. KAI also provided project management and cost estimating/scheduling on both community centers.<br />&nbsp;<br />S.M. Wilson is the general contractor on the project. Kwame Building Group is assisting the St. Louis Board of Public Service in managing all aspects of the project.<br />&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Construction has begun on the new $17.4 million O\'Fallon Park Recreation Complex in North St. Louis City. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1027,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','HRI, Clayco Receive South Central Award','none','','none','<p>HRI and Clayco were recently honored by McGraw-Hill\'s <em>South Central Construction</em> magazine for the work on HRI\'s historic King Edward Hotel in Jackson, MS.</p>\n<p>The project was selected by two panels of judges from over 100 nominees to receive the \"Judges\' Award,\" the highest honor, in South Central\'s \"Best of 2010\" competition.</p>\n<p>Once a hub for Jackson society and politics, the King Edward Hotel had been vacant for more than 40 years. HRI\'s design/build team, lead by Clayco, brought the deteriorating building back to life and expanded its offerings with new apartments, buildings, and shops.</p>\n<p>The award will be presented at a ceremony in Baton Rouge, LA in December.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','HRI and Clayco were recently honored by McGraw-Hill\'s South Central Construction magazine for the work on HRI\'s historic King Edward Hotel in Jackson, MS. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1028,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Siteman South County Team to Be Selected','none','BJC, Siteman, Washington University','none','<p>Final selection of the architect and construction manager for the $17 million Siteman cancer center South County facility is anticipated late this month. The facility is a joint venture of BJC and Washington University School of Medicine.</p>\n<p>The 16.28-acre site is immediately south and east of the intersection of Interstate 55 and Butler Hill Road, with access from Butler Hill Road.  The site is generally construction-ready, having been cleared for construction of an apartment complex that went into foreclosure following the market downturn.</p>\n<p>Currently, more than 4,500 cancer patients in the area near the new location come to the Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University for evaluation and treatment. This includes approximately 850 newly diagnosed cancer patients yearly.</p>\n<p>The new outpatient center will provide the latest advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment to south county and southern Illinois patients in a convenient, comfortable setting closer to their homes. Barnes-Jewish Hospital will place a linear accelerator in the facility for state-of-the-art radiation therapy. Washington University will operate a chemotherapy infusion center.</p>\n<p>Washington University medical oncologists and radiation oncologists will treat patients at the new location, and surgical oncologists will provide consults there. Medical staff at the new facility will be Washington University faculty physicians.</p>\n<p>A 40,000-square-foot facility is planned, and Washington University programs will occupy about 70 percent of the space. The one-story outpatient center will operate during daytime hours Monday through Friday.</p>\n<p>Siteman, through Washington University, has one of the largest cancer research programs in the nation, providing access to hundreds of clinical studies that greatly expand the options available to patients. Clinical studies also will be offered at the South County location.</p>\n<p>Siteman, which encompasses the combined cancer-related programs of Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, is the only cancer center within 240 miles of St. Louis designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute.</p>\n<p>Construction of the $17-million facility will generate nearly 300 jobs. Once open, the facility will create about 50 new permanent positions with Washington University\'s departments of medicine and radiation oncology or with Barnes-Jewish Hospital.</p>\n<p>Siteman\'s other locations are at Washington University Medical Center in the Central West End area of St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Final selection of the architect and construction manager for the $17 million Siteman cancer center South County facility is anticipated late this month. The facility is a joint venture of BJC and Washington University School of Medicine. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1024,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','High Speed Rail from Dwight to Alton?','none','Alton, Amtrak','none','<p>Alton could emerge the winner in the Illinois\' high speed rail sweepstakes.</p>\n<p>Last month, Union Pacific and the Illinois Department of Transportation began upgrading tracks on the line that runs from Alton northeast to Springfield to handle faster passenger trains, trains that could run at 110 miles per hour. Senator Richard Durbin said the $98 million, 90-mile track upgrade project to Lincoln has created 900 jobs.<br /><br />Now Alton may get some more good news on its bid to become the St. Louis terminus for the Chicago-St. Louis high speed rail line. Citing high ridership figures from Alton on Amtrak\'s St. Louis-Chicago run, and the availability of land, Alton bid for money for a new, larger train station and parking lot. The city above the locks was competing with East St. Louis to become the St. Louis end of a high speed rail line to Chicago. The Chicago end of the high speed line actually will be in Dwight, more than 60 miles south of downtown Chicago.<br /><br />Sources tell CNR that Amtrak has picked Alton\'s bid and Senator Richard Durbin will make an announcement about it in the coming weeks.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Alton could emerge the winner in the Illinois\' high speed rail sweepstakes.\n','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1025,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Coldwell Banker Commercial Announces Sale','none','Coldwell Banker, sale','none','<p>Coldwell Banker Commercial CRA LLC has announced the following transaction:</p>\n<p>Noel Fehr, CCIM of Coldwell Banker Commercial represented Worthington Associates, L.P. in the sale of the Security Plaza industrial building located at 907-929 Fee Fee Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 to G and S Realty, LLC represented by Hilliker Corporation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p></p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Coldwell Banker Commercial CRA LLC has announced the following transaction:','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1026,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Habitat STL Sponsors Mother/Daughter Event','none','Habitat, workshop, mother, daughter, women','none','<p>Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis\' Women Build program and the Future Women in Construction Student Committee from the Construction Careers Center have joined together to organize a Mother/Daughter &lsquo;Ms. Fix It\' Workshop. The evening program will offer tool basics and construction techniques while building items that will be featured at the Women Build Spring Auction scheduled for April 2011. Projects include building a chair, stool and trinket box.</p>\n<p>The evening program is designed for mothers and daughters ages 5-18. The Women\'s Empowerment Session is designed \"to inform and educate women on important issues affecting their lives.\"</p>\n<p>The workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 27from 6:30-8:30 PM at Construction Careers Center, 1224 Grattan, St. Louis, 63104. A light supper will be served. 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training.</p>\n<p>\"Falls\nremain the number one killer of workers in the construction industry,\"\nCharles E. Adkins, OSHA\'s regional administrator in Kansas City, MO, said in\npress release.</p>\n<p>\"OSHA will\nnot tolerate employers who repeatedly fail to provide and ensure the use of fall\nprotection,\" he said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;One week before\nOSHA announced the citation against Sturgis Tuckpointing, emails circulated\namong St. Louis contractors warning that OSHA would be conducting a sweep of\nall construction sites in eastern Missouri from Hannibal to Cape Girardeau starting\non Monday, July 12. According to the emails, OSHA inspectors would be looking\nfor proper personal protective equipment, fall protection, and fire\nextinguishers, and they would be looking for excavation and electric hazards.</p>\n<p>OSHA confirmed to\nCNR that penalties are going up, stating:\"OSHA is implementing long-overdue\nadministrative modifications to its penalty calculations, which will have the\neffect of raising OSHA penalties.\"</p>\n<p>The agency said\nthat, \"Penalties are meant to be punitive, and act as a deterrent to future\nviolations by the fined company and from other companies as well.\"</p>\n<p>The agency added\nthat a proposal in Congress, the Protecting America\'s Workers Act, \"would bring\nthe penalties more in line with inflation and therefore serve more of a deterrent\neffect.\"</p>\n<p><strong>Safety Pays</strong></p>\n<p>For all the talk\nthat OSHA\'s more aggressive posture and higher fines has generated, however,\nthere are more important reasons to have a good safety program.</p>\n<p>\"When I set-up\nthis company 12 years ago, my philosophy was that OSHA was the primary cause of\nwhy you should have safety program, you would have a program to avoid a fine,\"\nsaid Walt Taliaferro, safety director at National Safety Consulting and a retired\npipefitter. \"But after we got companies into the program, I found out that injuries\nare the cause of the majority of their financial losses, not OSHA and\npenalties,\" he said.</p>\n<p>The most obvious\nsavings that a formal safety program can bring a contractor are in the form of\nreduced workers compensation insurance rates.</p>\n<p>\"Every insurance\napplication has the following question: do you have a formal safety program in\nplace?\" said Michael Sicking, president of Safety International.</p>\n<p>\"Improving your\nsafety record lowers your insurance rates,\" he said, and also improves a\ncontractor\'s ability to get work.</p>\n<p>\"Major owners are\ntelling general contractors that no company will be allowed on their property\nunless their EMR (experience modification rate, a comparison of their annual\ninsurance claims against their policy premiums over a three-year period) is\nless than 1.0, or in some cases less than 0.85,\" he said. An EMR 1.0 is\nconsidered average, so owners who want contractors with lower EMRs are looking\nfor contractors with better than average safety records.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;\"So general\ncontractors are looking at subcontractors\' EMRs. If they have an unfavorable\nrating, they won\'t get the job, even if they are the low bid,\" said Sicking.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;But less obvious\nsavings are far more important than the obvious savings, according to Ray\nBoehm, president of Safety Education Consultants.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Productivity and\nProfits </strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp;\"I\'ve found that\nif you really follow a safety program through, you get a more productive workforce,\"\nTaliaferro said.\"Removing injuries from the workplace maximizes internal\nprofitability,\" Boehm said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;\"When you get\ninjured employees you have to replace them, take care of them, and retrain\nothers to take over their work. You also get lower productivity from the other employees\nbecause injuries lower morale. Those indirect costs from a loss are about 10\ntimes greater than the direct costs of medical care and higher insurance\npremiums,\" he said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;Len Toenjes,\npresident of the Associated General Contractors of St. Louis agreed. \"A contractor\nwith a revolving workforce is not as productive as someone who can keep their\ncore group together. When folks are gone from the team because of injuries, it affects\nthe productivity of the entire team,\" he said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;Two more ways in\nwhich safety programs save contractors money is in litigation and OSHA fines.\"As\nsociety has gotten more litigious, it makes a lot of sense to keep legal fees\ndown. A safer work force minimizes risk and cuts legal expenses,\" Toenjes said,\nincluding by avoiding OSHA fines. And those companies that work on heights have\nseen safer equipment give a huge boost to productivity.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;\"The whole\naccessibility area, the area of moving people into a position of work, is where\nyou\'ve seen productivity growth with safety,\" Toenjes said. \"In bridge work,\nfor example, in order to meet OSHA requirements, painting companies came up\nwith different ways to paint the undersides of bridges with different equipment\nand machinery that not only makes it safer but increases productivity,\" he\nsaid.\"I can tell you that we used to spend days and hours to put scaffolding\ntogether to do a 30 minute job and then hours to take it down, but now with a\nJLG lift it is a piece of cake and much safer,\" said Taliaferro, the retired\npipefitter. \"But one bad part is that now you have generations of young men and\nwomen who have never put scaffolding together and when they have to use\nscaffolding, they don\'t know how to use properly. So we get called out a lot to\nmake sure they are putting scaffolding together correctly,\" he said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Help for Smaller\nFirms</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp;Toenjes said that\nwhen the AGC of St. Louis began its safety program in 1966, \"almost nobody had\na full time safety director.\" Now, he said, \"I will bet you that every one of the\nlarge companies has a full time safety director.\"</p>\n<p>&nbsp;As a result, most\nsafety consultants, including the AGC, target small and mid-sized firms that\ncan\'t afford to have their own full time safety director. Sicking, for example, said that his\ntarget market is companies that have annual revenues between $1 million and $25\nmillion. \"We represent about 130 companies,\" Taliaferro said of National Safety\nConsulting.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;\"We set up a\nprogram following the guidelines of OSHA and then assign a man to that account.\nHe performs audits, writes up how well they\'re doing, sends out \"huddle &nbsp;talks\", and conducts an annual review,\" he\nsaid.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;\"We\'ve found that\nif you adopt a policy that all injuries must be reported before quitting time\nthe day they happened and you enforce it, you will over time reduce the injuries\nyou have,\" he said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;\"And if you\ndisallow smoking in the break trailer on construction sites, you will have fewer\nillnesses. Cigarettes spread germs around in trailer,\" he added.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;Boehm has been\nproviding safety education since 1982. \"Not training, education. You train\ndogs, but you educate people,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Boehm said that\nsafe work practices come from giving employees the tools they need to make the\nright decision, not from telling them exactly what to do.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;\"Safety is a\ndecision making process that employees go through based on conditions presented\nto them at the time they do their work,\" he said. \"Safety is making the right\ndecision based on knowledge of the hazard as well as what people do to prevent\nthe hazard. With fall protection, for example, OSHA has a number of different\ntrigger heights, but I believe it begins at zero.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;\"A one-size\nanswer does not fit all circumstances. The employee has to have the knowledge\nbase to make a decision as to which is right. With a painter, for example, the\nright personal protective equipment depends on the materials and chemicals he\nis using. Knowledge of material safety data sheets and what they are telling\nyou is essential to making the right decision,\" he said.</p>\n<p>And the\nfoundation of all good safety programs, he added, is, \"you have to believe that\nall accidents are preventable. By nature, accidents are defined as unforeseen,\nbut, I believe, if you understand safety processes, there is a system of\nanalysis that keeps looking at the problems you\'re involved in to identify\nhazards and control them, whether they are physical, such as tripping hazards,\nor behavioral, such as improper lifting. We can identify them and remove\nthem.... The more attention you pay to the work process, the more you find\nsnags and then you can find better ways to do things, and that makes for a more\nattractive work place.\"</p>\n<p>&nbsp;Taliaferro said\nthat finding better ways to do things is the legacy of OSHA. \"In 1970 (when\nPresident Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act) we were\nlosing about 15,000 people a year in construction, last year it was under 7,000.\nOver the years we have doubled productivity and cut deaths in half primarily because\nof safety, I think,\" Taliaferro said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;\"OSHA was\ndivisive at the time. The Chamber of Commerce fought it, contractors fought it,\nbut it was good for them in the end. The safety and productivity improvements we\'ve\nseen would not have happened without OSHA being in business,\" he said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;The bottom line,\nsaid Boehm, is, \"everyone deserves a safe place to work, and deserves to get\nhome to safe to his or her family everyday.\"</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"MsoPlainText\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Courier New&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p class=\"MsoPlainText\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Courier New&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p class=\"MsoPlainText\"><span style=\"font-family: &quot;Courier New&quot;;\"><span>&nbsp; </span></span></p>','none','On July 14, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed fines of $221,600 against Clint Horn, doing business as Sturgis Tuckpointing, alleging that he repeatedly exposed workers to fall hazards while they worked on scaffold structures. One week before OSHA announced the citation against Sturgis Tuckpointing, emails circulated among St. Louis contractors warning that OSHA would be conducting a sweep of all construction sites in eastern Missouri from Hannibal to Cape Girardeau starting on Monday, July 12.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1030,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','S. M. Wilson to Build McKendree Dorm','none','Wilson, McKendree','none','<p>McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill., has hired S.M. Wilson &amp; Co. to build a new $14.5 million residence hall.</p>\n<p>The 75,000-square-foot dormitory will house about 100 students and is scheduled for completion in July 2011, the St. Louis-based construction management, design/build and general contracting firm said.</p>\n<p>The residence hall will include two separate three-story residential wings connected by a two-story bridge. The architect for the project is Mackey Mitchell Architects of St. Louis.</p>\n<p>McKendree University has a student body of about 1,400.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','McKendree University in Lebanon, IL., has chosen S.M. Wilson & Co. to build a new $14.5 million residence hall.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1031,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Wildwood Hires Team for Community Park','none','Wildwood, Oates, Vector, Nelson Byrd Wotz','none','<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The City of Wildwood, has contracted Oates Associates, Nelson Byrd Woltz,&nbsp; and Vector Communications to prepare a conceptual plan for a future world-class park.</p>\n<p>The park would be located on a 66-acre tract of land that the City owns at Highways 100 and 109, near the Wildwood Town Center. The land features gently rolling hills, grasslands, native woodlands and a creek.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Vector Communications specializes in public engagement and communications.</p>\n<p>Nelson Byrd Woltz is a national architecture firm with offices in Charlottesville, VA., and New York City, which worked on Citygarden, the $30 million sculpture park in downtown St Louis.</p>\n<p>Oates Associates is a design firm with offices in St. Louis and Collinsville, providing engineering and architectural services to communities, corporations, facilities, and public agencies throughout the Midwest.</p>\n<p>The planning program will begin with a public engagement process to obtain input from residents. The layout for park facilities and recreational areas will be based on the desires of the citizens, the surrounding development pattern and the physical characteristics of the land.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The City of Wildwood, has contracted Oates Associates, Nelson Byrd Woltz, and Vector Communications to prepare a conceptual plan for a future world-class park.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1032,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Roads Top Water ','none','infrastructure, symposium, roads, sewage','none','<p><em>by Peter Downs</em></p>\n<p>Roads were at the top of the list of infrastructure concerns among attendees at the recent St. Louis Infrastructure Symposium. Sewage was at the bottom.</p>\n<p>The symposium on October 14 at St. Louis University was sponsored by St. Louis University and the American Society of Civil Engineers St. Louis Section. Area public works and utility providers presented their cases for why the public should spend money on their infrastructure needs. Attendees then voted for the one they would be most willing to fund.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Infrastructure\" class=\"image-left\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/infrastructure.jpg\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"266\" />Lance LeComb, manager of public information, Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, led off by talking about the regulatory issues for clean water and the cost and challenges of separating storm water from the sanitary sewage treatment system in St. Louis to reduce pollution of area rivers.</p>\n<p>Joseph Kellett, deputy district engineer for planning, programs and project management in the St. Louis District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers then discussed the Corps of Engineers three top missions in St. Louis: navigation, flood management, and environmental stewardship. He emphasized flood control issues in St. Louis and on the east side, and pointed out that FEMA\'s concerns about the integrity of the east side levees has \"essentially stopped development\" there.</p>\n<p>While stressing flood control challenges, he also highlighted the opportunity for the St. Louis area to become a major port for the importation of Chinese goods with the opening of a larger Panama Canal and development of container-on-barge shipping from New Orleans.</p>\n<p>Derek Linam, engineering manager, Missouri American Water Co., followed with the case for maintaining the aging pipes in the St. Louis County potable water system.</p>\n<p>Ed Hassinger, district engineer, Missouri Department of Transportation, contrasted Missouri\'s collapsing budget for road maintenance and construction with the cost of upgrading and maintaining the state\'s roads and highways.</p>\n<p>Phyllis Steckel, a consulting geologist, talked about the St. Louis Area Earthquake Hazards Mapping Project.</p>\n<p>After the presentations, came the vote. Which would you be most willing to pay for?</p>\n<p>Highways and bridges (Missouri Department of Transportation) came in first, with 37 percent of the vote, handily beating out levees and river navigation (Army Corps of Engineers), which took 30 percent of the vote.</p>\n<p>Drinking water (Missouri American Water Co.) was a distant third, with 18 percent of the vote, followed by clean rivers and streams (MSD) with 14 percent.</p>\n<p>Only two percent of voters would care to spend money to map earthquake hazards.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','Roads were at the top of the list of infrastructure concerns among attendees at the recent St. Louis Infrastructure Symposium. Sewage was at the bottom.\n\nThe symposium on October 14 at St. Louis University was sponsored by St. Louis University and the American Society of Civil Engineers St. Louis Section. Area public works and utility providers presented their cases for why the public should spend money on their infrastructure needs. Attendees then voted for the one they would be most willing to fund.','none','','none','','none','','none',458,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/infrastructure.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1033,1,5,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','We Need a Construction Leadership Forum','none','Forum, change, industry, Finan','none','<p>Our St. Louis construction industry is built on traditions and relationships. Unfortunately those traditions and relationships have become tarnished and fractured in the past few years.  Bluntly, what worked in the past is no longer working.  Change is necessary if we are to have any possibility of recovery and growth.</p>\n<p>A combination of issues has effectively stalemated our ability to recover from the current construction recession and has opened our market to further deterioration, both in loss of business to other areas of the country and to the entry of national contracting and design entities from other markets into the St. Louis area.</p>\n<p>One of the most effective ways to begin change is to openly and candidly address the issues at hand with dialogue and with the presentation of statistical evidence. Individual constituencies such as construction consumers, general contractors, subcontractors, and designers have done admirable jobs of attempting to address the issues through their programming and communication. But while there has been a lot of discussion about \"best practices,\" new approaches, and collaboration, where the rubber meets the road we are an industry more divided against itself than at any point in decades.</p>\n<p>Here are some of my recent, admittedly random, observations about the need for something to change:</p>\n<p><br /> &bull;	At the November meeting of the American Society of Professional Engineers, John Grady, senior BIM technician at McCarthy demonstrated the ways in which BIM information can inform and streamline the construction process. Despite the impressiveness of the technology, the thought that came foremost to my mind was that the potential of this rich flow of information is wasted unless an open, trusting, collaborative environment exists in which it can be shared.</p>\n<p><br /> &bull;	Shortly before writing this column I had a discussion with some young project managers who truly believe in taking the high road in being open and honest in competing for work and in collaborative relationships with owners and other team members once the work is won. These young men believe that honesty and collaboration will prove out in the young run. But they have become truly disillusioned by the amount of \"gaming\" that takes place in today\'s construction  bid and project management environment.</p>\n<p><br /> &bull;	Steve Bannes, director of the Sever Institute graduate studies program in construction at Washington University told me that he recently asked students in one of his classes how many felt that playing the flexible ethics game was part of the construction process. The disheartening number of students who agreed that taking the low road surprised Bannes.</p>\n<p><br /> &bull;	A recent CNR enews/website article \"All Low Price Buys is Changes Orders\" served as a catalyst for lively discussion both online and in person. The article was an interview outlining the viewpoint of author Bill Black, who came to St. Louis to share his perspective on the current price-focused bid market with commercial real estate and design industry representatives. For two weeks after the article ran a lively online and offline discussion of the issue ensued. It is this kind of change-related dialogue that I believe that our industry is currently lacking. I encourage you to check out the article on the CNR website.</p>\n<p><br />There has been no single point of dialogue or repository of information regarding these issues.  The leadership forum which I am proposing would attempt to address that need with work products which would include, but not be limited to, the following:</p>\n<p><br /> &bull;	Annual or bi-annual executive-level \"leadership summits\" <br /> &bull;	A website with <br /> &bull;	downloadable summaries of the summits <br /> &bull;	industry statistics<br /> &bull;	blogs on industry issues<br /> &bull;	discussion forums<br /> &bull;	webinars on forum topics<br /> &bull;	A regularly circulated e-newsletter<br /> &bull;	Position papers on key issues facing the industry (downloadable)<br /> &bull;	University graduate and undergraduate research on local industry issues (downloadable)</p>\n<p><br />University construction study programs at Washington University and SIUE could be involved in vetting and assisting with the development of programming for these communication channels. The goal would be to create an objective presentation of the facts which has the necessary credibility to reasonably assess the current situation and to affect change.  A steering body representing the gamut of the industry would help to direct the evolution of the effort.</p>\n<p><br />The primary issues which need to be addressed directly and candidly are:</p>\n<p><br /> &bull;	Labor issues: The role of unions historically and in the future needs to be examined candidly, in light of the current state of the industry. Unions have provided a stable, trained work force for the St. Louis area for over a century. They have, in effect, created an environment that has largely been closed to contractors from outside the metropolitan area.</p>\n<p>&bull;	Project Award Environment: Two years ago the industry appeared to be entering a new environment of process for project awards. An increasing amount of work was being awarded on a negotiated basis. Integrated Project Delivery was at least being explored, if not practiced in reality. Now the \"buyers\' market\" for construction is creating an acrimonious climate in which price is the primary determinant of project awards. Incomplete scopes result in change orders, and contentious project management. The subcontractor/general/owner relationship is more fractious and distrustful than it has been in decades.</p>\n<p>&bull;	Political Divisions: The large number of political entities in the metropolitan area and parochialism among those entities has long been an impediment to development and construction in St. Louis. While this forum cannot change the political infrastructure of the St. Louis area, it is possible that a factual presentation of the effects of political fractionalization on the construction environment can at least result in communication leading to a more building-friendly political environment.</p>\n<p><br /> &bull;	Inclusion: Despite the best efforts of AGC, SLCCC and other organizations the reality of including MBE/WBE organizations in the market, who does and does not qualify as MBE/WEB and what inclusion looks like when it\'s really happening has become increasingly muddied. Further, the current contentious bid fray and the variety of programs that institutional and corporate buyers are creating make it difficult for industry firms to build cohesive inclusion policies.</p>\n<p>I have been in discussion with association and educational leaders and have received their support for this St. Louis Construction Leadership Forum concept. CNR would take an active role - working with the associations and educational institutions in developing the events and electronic communication tools.</p>\n<p>I\'ll update you as plans for this concept become more concrete. I invite your comments and input.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','460','none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','','none','  Our St. Louis construction industry is built on traditions and relationships. Unfortunately those traditions and relationships have become tarnished and fractured in the past few years. Bluntly, what worked in the past is no longer working. Change is necessary if we are to have any possibility of recovery and growth. A combination of issues has effectively stalemated our ability to recover from the current construction recession and has opened our market to further deterioration, both in loss of business to other areas of the country and to the entry of national contracting and design entities from other markets into the St. Louis area. One of the most effective ways to begin change is to openly and candidly address the issues at hand with dialogue and with the presentation of statistical evidence.','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1034,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Arcturis Names Ratliff Principal, Harken-Houser Heads Interiors','none','Ratliff, Harken-Houser, Arcturis','none','<p>Arcturis, a St. Louis-based architectural design firm, announced that Michael Ratliff has been promoted to principal and Sue Harken-Houser has been named director of the interiors team at the firm.</p>\n<p>Michael Ratliff, AIA, NCARB, CSI, has over 20 years of architectural experience. He joined Arcturis in 2004 and currently oversees the firm\'s Quality Control area.  His responsibilities include business development, schematic design through project production and contract administration. Ratliff has specific expertise working with local municipalities and multiple stakeholders with expert knowledge in gaining consensus approval from architectural review boards, planning and zoning committees, and construction permitting authorities. He holds National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) certification, is a member of the Construction Specifications Institute and a member of American Institute of Architects. A graduate of Kansas State University with a B.A. in Architecture, he resides in Ballwin.</p>\n<p>Sue Harken-Houser, LEED&reg; AP is the director of Arcturis\' interior design group. She serves as designer, lead designer and project manager for both large and small projects and is well respected within the design community for the quality and excellence of her interior design work. Harken-Houser holds a B.A. in Fine Arts, Interior Design from Iowa State University and she attended the Architectural Studio Exchange Program at Bath University in Bath, England. She joined Arcturis in 2008 and has more than 20 years of professional experience. She is also active in the community, serving on the Nestle Purina St. Louis Coalition Advisory Board and West Portland Place Executive Board. She also participates in the United Way Women\'s Leadership Initiative and is a St. Louis City Shelter Volunteer. She resides in University City.</p>\n<p>Arcturis, (www.arcturis.com) is a multi-disciplined design firm headquartered in St. Louis. A registered WBE, Arcturis offers planning and urban design, architecture, interior design, graphic design, facility support services, landscape architecture and technology solutions for major corporations, financial institutions, public facilities, communities, higher education, healthcare and the hospitality industry.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Arcturis announced that Michael Ratliff has been promoted to principal and Sue Harken-Houser has been named director of the interiors team at the firm.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1048,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','',' Traci Crimm joins WFL Insurance','none','Crimm','none','<p>Traci Crimm has joined WFL as a sales executive on the firm\'s Private Client Solutions Team, which specializes in the complex personal insurance needs of \"high net worth\" clients. Crimm proactively advises clients on potential home, automobile and personal affect losses, and develops need-driven solutions through WFL\'s unique, comprehensive risk review process.</p>\n<p>\"Traci Crimm\'s client management skills and insurance expertise provides an even greater base of knowledge and experience for our clients,\" said WFL Chief Operating Officer Terry Reams. \"Adding Traci to our team demonstrates our continued commitment to providing excellent service and long-term client partnerships.\"</p>\n<p>WFL is an insurance and financial services agency headquartered in St. Louis.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Traci Crimm has joined WFL as a sales executive on the firm\'s Private Client Solutions Team, which specializes in the complex personal insurance needs of \"high net worth\" clients.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1049,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','PSI Appoints Nicholas Roth Principal','none','Roth, PSI','none','<p>PSI has appointed Nicholas Roth, PE a principal consultant for their construction materials and testing service line.</p>\n<p>Roth is a graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in civil and environmental engineering and a Master of Science in geotechnical engineering.</p>\n<p>Located in the St. Louis office, he has been with PSI since 2003 and serves a dual role as a project manager.</p>\n<p>Professional Service Industries, Inc. 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','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1051,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Recreation Center Spotlights Inclusion Difficulties','none','Wilson, Kwame, O\'Fallon','none','<p><img alt=\"O\'Fallon Rec Center\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/rec_center.png\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" />When municipalities or other government entities set high goals for minority and women participation in contracts, it places bidders in the untenable position of either gaming the system or losing the bid.&nbsp; An extraordinary political compromise reached by the City of St. Louis in the letting of contracts for the new O\'Fallon Park Recreation Center offers a case in point.</p>\n<p>Critics of the city\'s handling of the construction contracts for the recreation center say the  changes made in the scope of the project are so great the city should have re-bid the job.  Two changes top the list of  complaints: the city increased the level of minority participation required in the contract and negotiated a price for that increase with the prime contractor, S.M. Wilson &amp; Co.; and the city added a construction manager, Kwame Building Group, over the job after the prime contract was awarded with the understanding that the prime contractor would be responsible for managing the job.</p>\n<p>Richard Bradley, president of the City of St. Louis Board of Public Service (BPS), said the controversial construction management contract is not what it appears.</p>\n<p>\"It is not a conventional construction management contract,\" he said. \"Most of the contract is for compliance monitoring, and they\'ll also help my staff some with other things,\" he said.</p>\n<p>As for S.M. Wilson, \"we didn\'t pay them one nickel extra for meeting the stated minority goals,\" Bradley said. \"The extra $650,000 is because we raised the goals above those required in the bid, so it was a change in scope,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Taken together, the two changes increased the cost of the project by $1.28 million.</p>\n<p><strong>CM or Not?</strong></p>\n<p>Within the construction community, controversy over the construction management contract grew out of the sequence of bids.</p>\n<p>The prime contract for construction of the $17 million recreation center facility was bid on December 22, 2009. At the pre-bid conference on December 7, the project delivery method that was discussed utilized a traditional owner-to-general contractor relationship without the intermediary of a construction manager, according to two contractors who spoke on the condition of anonymity.</p>\n<p>But two months later the BPS issued a request for qualifications for construction engineering services for the O\'Fallon Park Recreation Center project, with a deadline for statements of qualification of March 10, 2010.</p>\n<p>\"Originally I was going to have my staff do the construction management, but we have $40 million in stimulus projects going on ... and this is the first project where we\'re doing labor force requirements,\" Bradley said.</p>\n<p>The upshot of that request for qualifications was that the BPS approved a $634,825 contract with Kwame Building Group for construction management services for the recreation center project on May 20.</p>\n<p>Normally, owners hire construction managers before hiring contractors to build a project. The construction manager (CM) works with the architect to improve the constructability of the design and breaks the job up into bid packages for contractors. After contractors are hired, the CM coordinates the schedule and manages the budget. In this case, the BPS already had a design and had already bid the job of building it as a single package - although they had not yet formally awarded that package to any contractor.</p>\n<p>For the city however, \"it is not unusual for us to augment our staff after bidding,\" Bradley said.</p>\n<p>Kwame\'s president and CEO, Anthony Thompson, said that his company was brought onboard the project to avoid a repetition of problems that he said plagued the construction of the south side recreation center - budget, schedule, and minority participation problems.</p>\n<p>\"To Rich Bradley\'s credit, he did not want to make the same mistakes as happened [under his predecessor] on the south side recreation center,\" he said.</p>\n<p>\"We\'re running the job the same as we\'ve always done for 20 years,\" Thompson said. \"The difference here, the added value, is we can assist with assuring that we maximize participation. Any project we\'ve been involved in has met or exceeded participation goals. That is not our primary service, but if owners want us to do that, we will,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Bradley, however, stressed that he never intended for Kwame to be viewed as the construction manager, which is why he had requested statements of qualifications for construction engineering, not construction management.</p>\n<p>\"This is the first project where we\'re doing labor force requirements,\" Bradley said. \"Kwame is helping to monitor compliance and assist my staff ... They are not a real construction manager [on this job],\" he said.</p>\n<p>The compliance issues that Kwame is charged to monitor are much broader than just compliance with minority hiring, apprenticeship, and minority subcontracting goals, although Kwame will monitor those as well. Kwame also is charged with monitoring compliance with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) goals, compliance with prevailing wage regulations, and compliance with the schedule. Kwame also is charged with utility coordination and reviewing change orders and claims.</p>\n<p>\"Many of us [aldermen] had reservations about Kwame, because they are tied to the mayor and they are doing a lot of other City work,\" Alderman Antonio French said. Bradley remembers it differently. He said French was the only one who was opposed to Kwame. Thompson, for his part, denied that Kwame has any other City work, except for one contract at the airport that has been on-going for 10 years.</p>\n<p>In the end, Kwame had by far the highest evaluation scores of the 10 firms evaluated by a committee of five city employees that consisted of: Bradley; Joseph Kuss, deputy city engineer, BPS; Thomas Behan, chief of construction, BPS; Gary Bess, director of parks; and Daniel Skillman, commissioner of parks. The BPS approved Kwame\'s contract one month before approving a contract with the general (prime) contractor, S.M. Wilson &amp; Co.</p>\n<p><strong>What Took So Long?</strong></p>\n<p>It took six months from bid opening for the BPS to approve a contract with S.M. Wilson. At $16,732,688, S.M. Wilson\'s was the lowest of five bids submitted to the BPS. The next three bids were closely grouped, ranging from $17.564 million to $17.878 million. The high bid was $18.129 million.</p>\n<p>The reason it took so long to award the contract, Bradley said, was, \"we had negotiations with aldermen and others to increase the minority participation [in the project]. We had to work through that before we could award the job.\"</p>\n<p>\"We were concerned about minority involvement, especially workforce involvement,\" said Alderman French, who apparently took the lead in raising concerns for the Black Aldermanic Caucus. Within days of the bid opening he asked Bradley for copies of the bids.</p>\n<p>Minority participation was a concern from before the bids were opened. \"This was the second time the project was bid. The first time all the bids were thrown out, because none of them gave close to our participation goals. That\'s why we went to pre-qualification,\" French said. That meant the City would only invite bids from contractors who \"pre-qualified\" as able to meet the bid requirements.</p>\n<p>On bid day, S.M. Wilson and the next two lowest bidders all submitted written statements that they would fail to meet the city\'s goals of subcontracting 25 percent of contract dollars to minority owned firms and five percent to firms owned by women. The only two firms that stated that they would meet the minority and women participation goals were the two highest bidders, whose bids were $1.1 million and $1.4 million above S.M. Wilson\'s bid.</p>\n<p>In an email dated December 26, 2009, the Saturday after bid opening, Bradley, in responding to Alderman French\'s request for the bids, said that he had concerns about minority participation in S.M. Wilson\'s bid.</p>\n<p>In the two months that followed the opening of bids, while S.M. Wilson tweaked the minority participation on their sublist, French complained that the company was not taking the aldermen\'s concerns seriously.</p>\n<p>On February 1, 2010, Francoise Lyles Wiggins, contract compliance officer at the Airport Authority, which is the agency that certifies the legitimacy of minority- and women-owned firms, certified that S.M. Wilson had made a good faith effort to meet the city\'s participation goals. She calculated that the minority (MBE) participation rate in the project would be 22 percent and the woman-owned business (WBE) participation rate would be eight percent.</p>\n<p>Aldermen weren\'t satisfied, however. On February 16, alderman Jeffrey Boyd asked for a copy of S.M. Wilson\'s sublist and asked to be included with aldermen Terry Kennedy and Antonio French in all future meetings about the contract.</p>\n<p>A month later, however, S.M. Wilson got an endorsement from Michael Holmes, executive director of SLATE, which was to monitor compliance with the contractor\'s plan for meeting the city\'s participation goals. He send Bradley a letter recommending \"moving forward\" with the S.M. Wilson contract and stating that SLATE had reviewed the contractor\'s plans for meeting the city\'s apprenticeship, minority, women, and residency goals.</p>\n<p>Aldermen French and Kennedy, however, said \"hold on\", and the contract was pulled from the agenda of the BPS.</p>\n<p>Over the next few weeks, S.M. Wilson increased the level of certified minority involvement to 25 percent, and Bradley and Lyles Wiggins worked to convince skeptical aldermen that the percentage was valid.</p>\n<p>It wasn\'t enough for the north side aldermen. Ultimately, they insisted on changing the project scope to increase the level of minority participation on the project. <br />Sometime during May, S.M. 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The projects are scheduled for completion in September 2011.<br /></p>\n<p>The high school will receive a new parking lot, central courtyard, cooling tower screening, repairs to the main stairway and theater steps, and renovation to the fourth floor restrooms.</p>\n<p>The Early Childhood Center will receive a new kitchen addition, as well as renovation of the existing gymnasium and cafeteria.<br /> The project is made possible by the passage of a $9 million bond issue referendum held in April 2010.  S. M. Wilson is providing pre-construction and construction management services for the program.  Bond Wolfe Architects is architect for the program.</p>\n<p>This is the fourth building project S. M. Wilson has handled for the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District.  In 2001, the company provided construction management services for a new two-story elementary school.  Then in 2005-2006, S. M. 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Strength in numbers is an important part of our philosophy and one of the most valuable parts of membership.\"<br /> <br />The NACC represents and promotes general contractors who qualify to be the representative general contractor of a national concept or chain in a given region. Members are the only contractor marketed for a given metropolitan region, so there is no competition between members of the NACC. At the same time, members are encouraged to network with one another.<br /> <br />\"We are continuously working to develop a variety of resources for our members,\" Spiegelglass said. \"Relationship building is key, but we also provide services such as a unique website for each member, association newsletters, member and owner directories, and member conferences and seminars.\"<br />&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Membership includes Spiegelglass Construction of St. Louis, A.R.C. 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Three area housing developers&nbsp;&mdash; two in the City of St. Louis and one in Jerseyville, IL, have recently announced that they are heading down that path.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Green House\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/green-house.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" /></p>\n<p><strong>Lexington Farms</strong></p>\n<p>In Jerseyville, Capstone Development Group began construction in September of Lexington Farms subdivision, which it is billing as \"the nation\'s first net-zero energy, affordable community.\" The developer projects that the 32 single-family homes under construction in a suburban cornfield will rent for $590 a month and the renters will pay nothing for gas and electricity.</p>\n<p>\"This development will be rented to rural families that earn less than $41,000 per year. And they won\'t have a gas bill. They won\'t have a heating bill. When they get their electric bill, it is more likely to be credit instead of a cost. Green technology will truly make a more affordable and more sustainable life for everyone in the community,\" said Bill Luchini, president of Capstone Development Group.</p>\n<p>The 32 single-family homes will each have three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and an attached two-car garage. Luchini believes that when complete, it will be the first LEED Platinum Certified affordable community in the nation.</p>\n<p>The 1,230-square-foot homes will feature central air conditioning, heat, hot water and other appliances that all run on electric energy, powered by roof-mounted solar panels on all homes, as well as wind turbines throughout the subdivision. Even the streetlights will be powered by wind and solar.</p>\n<p>The design will incorporate:<br /> &bull;	Sustainable landscape practices include efficient irrigation systems <br /> &bull;	Water efficient faucets, shower heads, and WaterSense toilets <br /> &bull;	Bathroom and kitchen exhaust vented to the outdoors removing sources of pollutants <br /> &bull;	Energy-efficient design and Energy Star appliances, exceeding Energy Star for New Homes requirements <br /> &bull;	Wall insulation at R-21 and R-49 insulation in the attic <br /> &bull;	Well sealed and air-tight construction reducing drafts <br /> &bull;	Low VOC paints <br /> &bull;	Energy efficient florescent light fixtures <br /> &bull;	Argon gas U35-rated low-e windows <br /> &bull;	Extensive use of recycled material</p>\n<p><br />\"These homes will have an independent third-party evaluation to ensure each home actually performs as designed, was constructed properly, and meets the criteria for LEED certification,\" said Jason La Fleur, project manager for the Alliance for Environmental Sustainability, who is serving as the LEED for Homes provider for the Lexington Farms development. \"The fact that these homes will reach the prestigious LEED Platinum certification level and yet will remain affordable is a testament to the hard work the design team has put into this project, and shows that green building can work with any budget,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Financing for the development includes financing from the Illinois Housing Development Authority, Sterling Bank, and Federal Tax Credit Equity from the National Equity Fund.</p>\n<p><strong>Arlington Grove</strong></p>\n<p>In St. Louis, developer McCormack Baron Salazar has begun work on one of the first Enterprise Green Communities in the country, and the first in Missouri: the $41 million Arlington Grove redevelopment project near Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and Burd Avenue.</p>\n<p>Plans for the project include 112-mixed-finance, mixed-income rental units in garden apartments, townhouses, semi-detached housing, a new mixed-use building and rehabilitation of the historic Arlington Elementary School for a total gross residential square footage of 162,000 and 5,000 square feet of commercial/retail. The school renovation will produce 21 apartments and new construction on the surrounding block will yield the other 91 housing units - a mix of townhouses and garden apartments. The total mix will contain market rate units, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units, HOME units, and public housing units.</p>\n<p>Environmentally friendly features incorporated into the development\'s design and construction include Energy Star labeled appliances and fixtures, solar panels, water-conserving appliances and fixtures, water management techniques during construction, high-efficiency HVAC systems, recycling of content materials and reduction of heat-island effect through highly reflective roof shingles and pervious paving.<br /> <br />The sustainability goals for Arlington Grove are not as aggressive as they are for Lexington Farms, but \"Arlington Grove represents one of the first projects in the country using the Enterprise Green Communities criteria, in particular the solar panels,\" said Nathan Rauh, Housing Studio Leader for KAI Design &amp; Build, which is serving as serving as the architect, mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineer, general contractor, and Building Information Modeling coordinator on the project. \"The photovoltaic panels specified for the project are expected to provide 10 percent of the development\'s total energy demands,\" he said. The Enterprise Green Communities criteria were mandated by some of the public funds that will be used to build the project: the Capital Fund Recovery Competition grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.</p>\n<p>The Arlington Grove project also is significant for its percentages of minority participation. A St. Louis statute requires 25 percent of contract dollars on city projects go to minority business enterprises (MBEs) and five percent go to women business enterprises (WBEs). Through the efforts of the KAI-led design-build team, the Arlington Grove project was able to achieve to surpass those requirements with 40 percent MBE and 10 percent WBE participation.</p>\n<p>KAI used an extended, three month long bid process to recruit minority and women contractors and suppliers to the project. KAI scheduled a series of pre-bid meetings that gave minority-owned, subcontractors immediate access to the large, majority-owned firms, opening the lines of communication. The bid process also allowed minority-owned firms to learn about the project specifications early enough to submit a thorough bid and to foster important, new relationships.</p>\n<p><br />Len Toenjes, president of AGC of St. Louis, complimented KAI\'s efforts. \"The Associated General Contractors of St. Louis is happy to see new and innovative approaches being taken to build a more inclusive construction business community,\" he said.</p>\n<p><strong>West Botanical Heights</strong></p>\n<p>Another green urban redevelopment effort - this one for for a roughly 10 block area north of the Missouri Botanical that is bounded by Vandeventer and Lafayette Avenue and Fulsom - is being led by Urban Improvement Construction/Central Design Office.</p>\n<p>Plans for the first phase of the project call for the construction of 30 LEED Platinum homes - 17 in renovated buildings and 13 of new construction - with a shared, neighborhood geothermal heating and cooling system on the 4100 block of McCree.</p>\n<p>Brent Crittendon, principal at UIC/CDO, said the idea is to bring down the cost of geothermal heating and cooling by sharing resources across the block. 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The project is scheduled for completion in the Summer of 2011.</p>\n<p>S. M. Wilson is a full-service construction management, design/build and general contracting firm with headquarters in St. Louis and Rollins Construction Company, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of S. M. Wilson, in Indianapolis.  S. M. Wilson is one of the largest general construction and construction management firms in the St. Louis area, and was named a &lsquo;2006 Business of the Year\' by St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay.  The company posted $450 million in 2009 revenues, and ranks 140th in Engineering News-Record\'s 2009 list of Top 400 commercial contractors nationwide.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none',' Washington University in St. Louis  is proceeding with the renovation of Cupples II Hall. The university has selected S. M. 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The \nsuit aims to invalidate new flood insurance rate maps that FEMA is \nplanning to issue in the next year that would declare substantial \nportions of the American Bottom as a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), \nwithout any justification and with dire implications for the St. Louis \nregion.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>\"If FEMA&rsquo;s actions are allowed to proceed unchecked, area \nresidents and businesses would be faced with mandatory flood insurance \nrequirements, serious restrictions would be placed on new developments, \nand the cloud of uncertainty that already is robbing the region of its \nability to attract new jobs and capital investment would blanket the \narea for years,\"&nbsp; the Leadership Council said in a news release.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&ldquo;We applaud our county board chairmen for taking this important step \nand for their continued leadership on this vital issue as they strive to\n act in the best interest of more than 150,000 residents, 4,000 \nemployers and 56,000 jobs protected by the levees,&rdquo; notes Patrick \nMcKeehan, executive director of the Leadership Council Southwestern \nIllinois.&nbsp;&nbsp; &ldquo;Our decision to join this lawsuit was not made lightly, but\n appears to be our last option in preventing the SFHA designation.&nbsp; It \nis extremely important that we protect the livelihood of workers, \nresidents and businesses in our region, along with the long-term \neconomic stability of the communities and institutions within the \nAmerican Bottom.&rdquo;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;More information is available though the website\n for the recently launched St. Louis Metro East Levee Issues Alliance, \nwhich is being administered by the Leadership Council. Located at <a href=\"http://www.stlmetroeastlevees.org/\">www.stlmetroeastlevees.org</a>,\n the website makes it easy for individuals and organizations to \nofficially join the Alliance to gain access to background information on\n this issue and all the latest news, while also providing helpful tools \nfor those who would like to support the legislative or outreach efforts \nin the coming months. For more information, or to view a copy of the \nrelease with more details about the lawsuit, visit the website or \ncontact the Leadership Council at 618-692-9745.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois  joined the State’s Attorneys of Madison, St. Clair and Monroe counties and  other impacted parties on Nov. 15 in filing suit in federal court against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its director Craig Fugate. The suit aims to invalidate new flood insurance rate maps that FEMA is planning to issue in the next year.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1058,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Dynegy Sends Shareholders Out for \'Recess\'','none','','none','<p>Because of difficulties in turning the proxy voting machinery on a dime in considering an offer from Blackstone Group, the attorneys of Dynegy, Inc. hit on the unusual strategy of declaring a recess in the meeting to rather than postponing or adjourning the meeting.</p>\n<p>The meeting will reconvene Nov. 23rd. Dynegy&rsquo;s postponement of the meeting by seven days was intended to \nlet shareholders and the proxy advisory services reassess a higher offer from Blackstone. Dynegy needed a way to give proxy voters who opposed \nBlackstone&rsquo;s bid of  $4.50 a share time to consider the firm&rsquo;s  offer of\n $5 a share, which came the night before the meeting.The board of Dynegy has accepted Blackstone\'s $5-per-share buyout for the company, and has told shareholders who have already voted against the merger that they can amend their votes.</p>\n<p>The previous bid was $4.50 per share.</p>\n<p>Dynegy owns and operates eight power generation facilities in Illinois, including those in Alton and Stallings in Metro East, and a plant in Baldwin which is completing a $500 million flue gas desulfurization project. Dynegy has a corporate office in O\'Fallon, IL.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Because of difficulties in turning the proxy voting machinery on a dime in considering an offer from Blackstone Group, the attorneys of Dynegy, Inc. hit on the unusual strategy of declaring a recess in the meeting to rather than postponing or adjourning the meeting.  \n\nDynegy owns and operates eight power generation facilities in Illinois, including those in Alton and Stallings in Metro East, and a plant in Baldwin which is completing a $500 million flue gas desulfurization project. 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The Airport renovations and the creation of Lambert\'s Public Art and Culture Project are part of the Airport Experience Program which began in 2008.</p>\n<p>Nine local artists are now designing concepts for the art glass screens, which are the first public art commissions for Lambert within its new Public Art and Culture Project. The selected artists are Lauren Adams (St. Louis, MO); Sarah Giannobile (St. Louis, MO); Joan Hall (St. Louis, MO); Jana Harper (Clayton, MO); Tom Huck (University City, MO); William LaChance (Maplewood, MO); Eva Lundsager (University City, MO); Edna Patterson-Petty (East St. Louis, IL) and Mel Watkin (Cobden, IL). <a href=\"http://www.flystl.com/flystl/airport-exp/projects/PDF/artist-bios-pics.pdf\">For full artist bios, click here.</a></p>\n<p>\"We have a wealth of artistic talent in our community and this project is a great first step to enhance the Airport experience, foster civic pride and create a positive lasting impression of St. Louis for our visitors.\" said Lambert Director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge. \"The glass screens will offer bursts of color and creativity that will give our renovated concourses new and exciting focal points for our travelers.\"</p>\n<p>The artists for this project were chosen from a competitive call to artists, selected by the Airport\'s new Art Advisory Committee with a focus on their past artistic works and the best artistic styles that would translate into glass. Each artist will create designs for three side-by-side glass panels measuring 5.5 ft high by 3 ft wide, with an overall glass \"canvas\" of nearly 50 square feet. 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While some people in the industry still struggle with email or web sites, Blanner is successfully using internet social networking tools to get business.</p>\n<p>Blanner, a construction attorney at St. Louis law firm Behr, McCarter &amp; Potter, P.C., launched the St. Louis Contractor Referral Network on the LinkedIn social network in December 2009. The network now has more than 1,250 members.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"LinkedIn\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/linkedin.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" />A year ago, \"I had about 70 connections on LinkedIn. Now I have about 800 and a couple of hundred of those I\'ve gotten to know on a face-to-face basis,\" Blanner said. \"My personal exposure in the industry has expanded tremendously and I\'ve gotten several pieces of business out of it,\" he said.</p>\n<p>\"I view this as something long-term for my firm, but it is not just about my firm. The goal is to provide people with valuable information and help them form relationships,\" he said. \"I know numerous people who have connected to others in the group....I\'m not trying to sell anything with my articles; I\'m just trying to provide information,\" he added.</p>\n<p>In order to keep the network useful, Blanner tries to keep spam and politics out of it.</p>\n<p>\"I am a member of other groups where there is very little useful content and a lot of spam, but we haven\'t had that. Our content is pretty much about the business,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Blanner said that as the founder of the group he gets email notification of every single comment anyone posts and he looks at every one of them.  \"I have deleted things that were overtly political and didn\'t have much to do with construction and a couple of times I deleted things that are too promotional, but I try to allow people liberty to say what they want about business and construction,\" he said. \"Where I police things is in who I let into the group,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Could Blanner\'s networking serve as a model for others?</p>\n<p>\"I don\'t think that anyone else could successfully launch another similar group in St. Louis. I think there is a benefit to being the first,\" he said. Certainly, other people have used the St. Louis Contractor Referral Network to gain business, but it helps to be the first one with a service. 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At the completion of the courses, workers will be certified Energy Audit Technicians through the International Certification Board (ICB) and have the ability conduct Level One Energy Audits, providing more energy efficient heating and cooling solutions to the homes and businesses they serve.<br /> <br />\"We\'re thrilled to be hosting these courses and helping our workers become more diverse in their skills,\" said Dan Andrews, coordinator of the Local 36 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program. \"At Local 36 we take pride in the advancement of sustainable initiatives within our industry and are looking forward to continuing that tradition.\"<br /> <br />Course curriculum includes:<br />&bull;	Calculating EUI (Energy Utilization Index)<br />&bull;	Data collection and measurement skills required to perform a Total Commercial HVAC Systems Audit<br />&bull;	Identify inefficient and/or faulty equipment<br /> <br />As a result of a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, ITI has invited sheet metal training schools from five cities it has identified as most affected by the closure of automotive plants in past five years to host and conduct training courses designed to certify Level One Energy Auditors. While any local members or instructors can take the courses, the intent of the program is to re-train sheet metal journeymen who fell victim to the failing auto industry for other growing areas of the sheet metal industry.<br /> <br />\"These courses are an excellent opportunity to showcase not only our commitment to sustainable and efficient energy solutions, but to help sustain our workforce and make our workers more valuable to our customers,\" said Andrews.<br /> <br />The first series of courses took place the weeks of October 25 and November 15 with certifications scheduled to be completed by the end of 2010.<br /> <br />For more information about Sheet Metal Workers\' Local 36 visit www.sheetmetal36.org.<br /> <br />About Sheet Metal Workers\' Local 36<br />Serving its members since January 25, 1888, Sheet Metal Workers\' Local #36 encompasses the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, Eastern Missouri, Columbia, Jefferson City, and Springfield Missouri as well as Arkansas. Representing over 3,200 members and serving over 160 contractors, the organization is committed to providing customer satisfaction on every job through the highest quality, value, integrity, safety and craftsmanship. Local 36 is an affiliate of the Sheet Metal Workers\' Union International Association.<br /> <br />About the International Training Institute<br />ITI is jointly sponsored by Sheet Metal Worker\'s International Association (SMWIA) and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors\' National Association (SMACNA). ITI offers apprenticeship and advanced career training for union workers in the sheet metal industry throughout the United States and Canada. 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I had ordered the medium Unrecognizable Chicken McParts and instead received - and was charged for - the aptly named Super Sized version. For a moment, I thought perhaps they\'d brought me the entire crate of McParts straight from the walk-in freezer but they assured me this was indeed packaged for individual sale and consumption. (Disclosure: While I may find it amusing to poke fun at the fast food industry, that\'s where I had my first job. Accordingly, I\'m somewhat sympathetic to fast food employees. Even so, until they start putting the right stuff in the bag, they will be the target of my \"how-not-to-do-it\" business lessons.)</p>\n<p>As a small business owner, I pay special attention to the way service is delivered when I\'m the customer. 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There, he played instrumental roles in numerous multi-million dollar construction and development projects in the St. Louis and Detroit areas, including serving as LEED coordinator for multiple contractor teams across various disciplines for General Motors\' LEED Gold Lansing Delta Township Assembly Complex, a project in which Vertegy served as the sustainability consultant.  In his new position as assistant project manager, Senghore is using the experience he gained at Alberici to assist him in providing hands-on support for the clients and project teams who are seeking the benefits of sustainable design and construction. Senghore, originally from Gambia in Western Africa, most recently resided in Chesterfield before temporarily moving to Qatar, where he oversees key Vertegy projects.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>A recent graduate, Ruhmann, of Florissant, joins Vertegy after interning with the firm in the summer of 2009. 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Vertegy - which is derived from combining the Latin root for green and strategy - is based in St. Louis at the LEED Platinum Alberici Corporate Headquarters. For more information, call 314.733.2666 or visit www.vertegyconsultants.com.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Vertegy announced that it has  dded Omar Senghore as assistant project manager and Emma Ruhmann as project specialist.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1069,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Clayco Completes Supercomputer Center','none','','none','<p>Clayco Inc. has announced the completion of a new 88,000-square-foot computing facility for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). The facility was built to achieve LEED Gold certification with the United States Green Building Council.<br /> <br />A unique, ground-breaking facility, the National Petascale Computing Facility (NPCF), will accommodate one of the fastest computers in the world. Known as Blue Waters, the supercomputer will be able to perform quadrillions of calculations every second. Its enhanced capabilities combined with innovative data center design and construction will allow scientists and researchers nationwide to make extraordinary predictions and breakthroughs in scientific knowledge.<br /> <br />Recognized with the CMAA Project Achievement Award for excellent construction management techniques, Clayco generated innovative solutions for a variety of challenges involved in housing high-performance supercomputers.<br /> <br />Located in Champaign, the NPCF provides office space for more than 40 staff members and includes a command center and system administration center. It also features a 20,000-square-foot machine room with a six-foot raised floor large enough to house Blue Waters and other systems, as well as providing space for future growth of the technology infrastructure. The project included requirements for 24 MW electrical capacity and 5,400 tons of water cooling capacity from the University\'s chilled water distribution loop.<br /> <br />\"Throughout design and construction of the National Petascale Computing Facility, we thought beyond just the practical requirements of the scientists. We knew building an innovative, sustainable structure was going to be a significant differentiator between NPCF and other data center operations. Researchers want to work and collaborate in buildings that make a difference - just as their research makes a difference,\" said Scott Murnick, project director at Clayco and on the National Petascale Computing Facility project.<br /> <br />Energy efficiency and sustainability were pivotal to the design and construction of the LEED Gold registered project. Three on-site cooling towers provide water that has been naturally chilled by the cold outdoor air, rather than electrically cooled. This green innovation increases energy efficiency. Since Illinois is ranked among the top states in tornado frequency, the building is also designed to withstand an F3 tornado and winds of 165 mph.<br /> <br />\"We are excited to have played an integral role in the conception and creation of such a significant national resource. We anticipate that the computer architecture and NPCF infrastructure will enable unprecedented research and discovery for many years,\" continued Murnick.<br /> <br />Joining Clayco and construction partner New York-based Nova on the project, the construction team included EYP Mission Critical Facilities as architect, M. Arthur Gensler Jr. &amp; Associates as interior designer, Terra Technologies, Inc. as civil engineer, Rubinos and Mesia Engineers, Inc. as structural engineer, and Schirmer Engineering Corporation as mechanical engineer.<br /></p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Clayco Inc. has announced the completion of a new 88,000-square-foot computing facility for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1070,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','ASCE, AGC  Back Gas Tax Rise','none','AGC, ASCE, deficit','none','<p>A proposal from President Obama\'s Deficit Commission to increase the gas tax as a means of reducing the federal deficit and improving the nation\'s transportation infrastructure today received a vote of support from the St. Louis Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), as well as the organization\'s national office. The Associated General Contractors of St. Louis also issued a statement supporting the measure.</p>\n<p>\"St. Louis\'s economic future depends on a functioning infrastructure, and unfortunately over recent decades, we have allowed these critical systems to decline,\" said Adam Spector, president of ASCE\'s St. Louis Section. \"Investing in infrastructure creates jobs and supports our quality of life, and doing so by increasing the federal gas tax will not only improve our roads, bridges and transit systems, but will also help reduce the federal deficit.\"</p>\n<p><br />The AGC of St. Louis\' president Len Toenjes,&nbsp; released the following statement in response to the Deficit Commission\'s decision to recommend a 15 cent increase to the federal gas tax as part of its&nbsp; plan to address the country\'s growing fiscal imbalance:</p>\n<p>\"The Deficit Commission wisely appreciates that the best way to reduce the deficit and simultaneously support a strong and expanding economy is to invest in our aging network of highways, bridges and transit systems.  Even as the broader report calls for dramatic reductions in federal spending, the commission has made clear that our country can\'t afford to neglect the infrastructure that has driven fifty years of economic growth and prosperity.</p>\n<p>\"Thanks to the commission\'s transportation proposal, countless thousands of employers will benefit from the reduced shipping costs, improved efficiency and greater levels of safety that a modern and effective transportation network promises.  Indeed, the construction industry alone loses an estimated $20 billion a year because of chronic traffic delays, safety threats and increased costs that come from our aging network of roads, bridges and transit systems.</p>\n<p>\"The proposal to raise the gas tax also will provide much-needed relief for our state\'s construction industry, which has lost 11,900 jobs over the past 12 months alone.</p>\n<p>\"Even as the impact of the Commission\'s broader deficit reduction proposal on the health of the hard-hit construction industry remains unclear, there is no doubt that the members\' transportation proposal is sound.  That is why we are urging Missouri\'s Congressional delegation to ensure that any final plan to reduce our deficit includes the commission\'s wise counsel to raise the federal gas tax and bring our transportation system back to a state of good repair.\"</p>\n<p>The federal motor fuels tax generates revenues that are reserved for investment in highway and public transportation improvements through the Highway Trust Fund. This tax, however, has not been adjusted since 1993 and has lost one-third of its purchasing power over the last 17 years. The Highway Trust Fund has become insolvent in recent years and required multiple emergency transfers from the General Fund.  The current proposal includes a 15 cent increase in the gas tax beginning in 2013 and would eliminate transfers from the General Fund.</p>\n<p>In Missouri, 31 percent of roads are in poor or mediocre condition and 30 percent of bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. Driving on roads in need of repair costs Missouri motorists $380 each year in wasted time and fuel. Also, in Illinois, 33 percent of roads are in poor or mediocre condition and 17 percent of bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. Driving on roads in need of repair costs Illinois motorists $292 each year in wasted time and fuel.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','A proposal from President Obama\'s Deficit Commission to increase the gas tax as a means of reducing the federal deficit and improving the nation\'s transportation infrastructure today received a vote of support from the St. Louis Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), as well as the organization\'s national office. The Associated General Contractors of St. Louis also issued a statement supporting the measure. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1071,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Eckert\'s Belleville Expansion Complete','none','Eckert\'s, Holland, Lawrence','none','<p>Holland Construction recently completed the third phase of construction on Eckert Inc.\'s renovation and expansion of its complex in Belleville.&nbsp; The Lawrence Group was the architectural firm for the project.</p>\n<p>The newly expanded restaurant is open for business, the final ingredient of the project that included a 2,500-square-foot kitchen renovation completed in January, a new 22,000-square-foot country store finished in July, topped off with the 5,500-square-foot restaurant renovation and addition completed in November, now open for business.  The project doubled the restaurant\'s dining capacity. Additional parking and a new outdoor plaza space, designed for seasonal gatherings welcome visitors to the Eckert\'s \"experience.\"<br /><br />Chris Eckert, president of Eckert\'s, Inc., said, \"The new restaurant provides more seating, new restrooms, and a comfortable waiting room.\"The new facilities will enable Eckert\'s to provide families with great food, fun and memories for years to come, he added, helping to increase year-round programs and specialty groceries with a number of quality, locally grown products.The grand opening of the new Belleville store was held in July, with added space, a large bakery and a 1,200-square-foot cooking and workshop classroom. All facilities were designed and built to insure the utmost efficiency of equipment and employees in each department.</p>\n<p>One hundred years ago, a produce stand marked the beginning of what has become an Eckert family tradition, now operated by the family\'s sixth and seventh generations.  That one roadside table has now grown to three locations.  Eckert\'s Country Store and Farms is the largest family-owned and operated \"pick-your-own\" orchard in the United States. The Eckert family owns and operates farming, entertainment and retail entities in Belleville, Grafton and Millstadt in Southwestern Illinois.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Holland Construction recently completed the third phase of construction on Eckert Inc.\'s renovation and expansion of its complex in Belleville.  The Lawrence Group was the architectural firm for the project. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1072,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Team in Place for $155 Million for Public  Schools','none','KWAME, public schools, St. Louis','none','<p>The Special Administrative Board of the St. Louis Public School District has selected the team to manage $155 million in school building repairs and facility improvements district wide. The projects will be funded through Proposition S, a bond issue that passed with overwhelming voter approval in August.</p>\n<p>KWAME Building Group will be construction manager, teaming with four other St. Louis companies &mdash; Jacobs Engineering Group, Arcturis, Hudson and Associates, and PGAV Planners.  Projects include, but are not limited to, upgrades to classrooms, science labs, libraries, auditoriums, cafeterias, restrooms, sports facilities, playgrounds and parking areas.</p>\n<p>\"Most of the St. Louis Public School District buildings are more than 75 years old, and some are more than 100 years old.  The District recognizes that school building improvements are key to providing a high-quality 21st century education,\" said Craig Lucas, vice president of KWAME.  \"Upgrading out-of-date building systems also will reduce the District\'s ongoing operational costs through energy savings and reduced maintenance.\"</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The Special Administrative Board of the St. Louis Public School District has selected the team to manage $155 million in school building repairs and facility improvements district wide. The projects will be funded through Proposition S, a bond issue that passed with overwhelming voter approval in August.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1073,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','IBEW Local 1 Pickets Carpenters\' Electrical Union','none','Carpenters, Electricians','none','<p>More than 200 union construction workers picketed outside the Carpenters\' District Council headquarters on Hampton Avenue on December 7 in protest against Local 57 and \"the hypocrisy\" of Carpenters\' leader Terry Nelson.</p>\n<p>Nelson established Local 57 in 2008 as an electrical division of the carpenters\' union, because electricians were taking carpenters\' work, he said. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local One, which had represented all union electricians in metro St. Louis, alleges that Local 57 lowers wage, skill and safety standards in the region.  The IBEW led the rally, which also included members of other trades, including glaziers and plumbers.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Carpenters 57 Protest\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/carpenters-57.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" /></p>\n<p>Stephen P. Schoemehl, business manager, IBEW Local One, said his union decided to picket the carpenters\' hall on December 7 because Nelson was going to hold an electrical show there on that date.</p>\n<p>\"St. Louis has greatly benefited from each trade\'s development as specialists that cultivate the highest skilled and safest workforce in the country to deliver projects proficiently.  Carpenters doing electricians\' work lowers that standard and undermines efforts to build better together,\" said Schoemehl. Local 57, he added, \"gives a black eye to the St. Louis construction industry.\"</p>\n<p>Some prominent construction consumers don\'t agree that Local 57 is bad for the industry. BJC, Lindenwood College, St. Louis Community College, and Jefferson Barracks all have or have had Local 57 signatory electrical contractors work on their projects.</p>\n<p>The demonstration at the Carpenters\' Hall was publicized on the web site local57facts.com, an anti-Local 57 web site that Schoemehl said is independent of the IBEW.</p>\n<p>IBEW Local One billed the mass picket as a \"Do Not Patronize Hypocrisy\" rally to highlight the \"hypocrisy\" of an on-going CDC campaign to post \"Do not patronize\" pickets in front of St. Louis area businesses that it claims undermine wage, skill and safety standards by using non-union carpenters on their building projects.  Those pickets can be found at Crazy Deals at Natural Bridge and Lucas and Hunt roads; the Holiday Inn at Butler Hill and I-55 and all locations for The Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse and Dollar Tree.</p>\n<p>\"As long as the CDC continues to lower standards with its electrical division, that campaign rings very hollow,\" Schoemehl said.</p>\n<p>Nelson has consistently rejected the charge that Local 57 lowers labor standards. He said that the wages and benefits enjoyed by Local 57 electricians are comparable to the wages and benefits enjoyed by IBEW Local One electricians. The difference in total hourly rates, amounting to about $7.50 an hour, is due to the higher \"overhead\" that the IBEW charges for administering benefits. Local One countered that that supposed \"overhead\" includes apprenticeship and journeyman training that its members get without charge, but that Local 57 members have to pay for out of their own pockets.</p>\n<p>Schoemehl insisted that the picket line at the Carpenters\' Hall was not directed at members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. \"We know many rank and file carpenters feel the same way we do, but the CDC has attempted to silence any opposition,\" he said. \"We want to show our support for the dues-paying members of the Carpenters\' District Council who oppose the CDC using those dues to fund a non-union trade that has no benefit to rank-and-file carpenters,\" he added.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','More than 200 union construction workers picketed outside the Carpenters\' District Council headquarters on Hampton Avenue on December 7 in protest against Local 57 and \"the hypocrisy\" of Carpenters\' leader Terry Nelson.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/carpenters-57.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1074,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Analyst Pegs Skilled Construction Workers As \"New Long-Term Unemployed\"','none','skilled, workers, unemployed','none','<p>\"When I hear \'structural unemployment,\' I think about the electrician, the carpenter, and the bricklayer, because they will not be put back to work any time soon. The drivers for construction just aren\'t there,\" said Scott Colbert, senior vice president and chief economist for Commerce Bank.</p>\n<p>The biggest missing driver is demand for new homes.</p>\n<p>Colbert presented his economic outlook at Commerce Bank\'s annual Economic Breakfast on December 8.</p>\n<p>\"Housing is more affordable than ever,\" Colbert said, \"but the inventory of existing homes on the market is out of control.\"</p>\n<p>Colbert said that in a typical healthy economy, about two million homes a year change hands in the national housing market. This housing market is neither typical nor healthy, however.</p>\n<p>As much as home values have fallen, Colbert predicts they have lower to go. \"Prices could fall another six percent before we start seeing the market clear out,\" he said. The prospect of continuing falling prices is one factor that restrains home buying.</p>\n<p>For first time homebuyers, the prospect of paying less in a year is an incentive for waiting. For others, the loss of equity in their current home may mean the loss of what was going to be their downpayment for a new home.</p>\n<p>Currently, there are about four million existing homes for sale across the country, and another two million in the \"shadow market\" moving through foreclosure, he said.</p>\n<p>\"It took two years to reduce the inventory of unsold homes by half-a-million. At that rate, it could take eight years to work through the backlog of existing unsold homes,\" he said.</p>\n<p>\"That is why there is no building and that is why values are down,\" he added.</p>\n<p>The situation is different for commercial properties, but the outcome for construction is similar.</p>\n<p>Colbert dismisses predictions of a commercial real estate debt crisis that will rival the mortgage crisis. \"That is already being worked out,\" he said. Defaults on commercial loans peaked during the summer at Commerce Bank and have been trending down since, he said.</p>\n<p>It is all about cash, he said. \"Even though property values are down by 40 percent, when properties are leased and generating cash, banks will rollover the loan,\" he said. So a property\'s capitalization rate (net operating income divided by the purchase price) is half of what an owner and bank had originally expected, \"cash is still cash,\" Colbert said.</p>\n<p>The roots of the current economic crisis are the consumer and business borrowing that took place between 2001 and 2008. Economic growth during that period was most financed with debt, which means growth was pulled forward from future years, from now, he said.</p>\n<p>As a result, he expects slow job growth, so much so that unemployment could still be eight percent or higher in two years.</p>\n<p>Still, the economy is recovering, he said. It is just that we are in the first stages of a long \"de-leveraging process,\" a process of returning debt to more sustainable levels, that could take a decade to complete.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','\"When I hear \'structural unemployment,\' I think about the electrician, the carpenter, and the bricklayer, because they will not be put back to work any time soon. The drivers for construction just aren\'t there,\" said Scott Colbert, senior vice president and chief economist for Commerce Bank.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1075,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Construction Team Builds Healthy Urban Market','none','YOURS, Kwame','none','<p>Construction industry team members have helped to bring healthier food choices to the North St. Louis city community.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.yoursmarket.org \">YOURS Market</a> is a rare resource in the North St. Louis city community, offering fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy, bakery goods, etc. (but no cigarettes or alcohol). YOURS Market has teamed with Lincoln University\'s Urban Community Garden project to grow and sell fresh produce in the store.</p>\n<p>The 9,000 square foot market was built in 10 months using mostly minority-owned subcontractors and workers. Kwame Building Group provided construction management. The project was a gut renovation of a former gas station.</p>\n<p>The market is owned by Yours Inc., a community-based not-for-profit organization whose mission is to empower the community through employment opportunities, job training, cultural enrichment, counseling and more.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Construction industry team members have helped to bring healthier food choices to the North St. Louis city community. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1076,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Toenjes Honored by Minority Business Council','none','','none','<p>Leonard Toenjes, president of the Associated General Contractors of St. Louis received the \"Chairman\'s Award\" at the recent St. Louis Minority Business Council Awards Gala.  Toenjes was recognized for a variety of contributions, including involvement with public schools, spearheading diversity in the construction trades, and championing the St. Louis Construction Careers Center.</p>\n<p>Awards were presented to MBEs, corporations and individuals. Washington University was recognized as the government/insititution organization of the year in diversity. Ameren won the corporate award for the second year in a row. Adrienne Bruce, manager supplier diversity for Ameren was named buyer/coordinator of the year. Simms Building Group won the MBE award in the construction category.<br /><br />The SLMBC Chairman\'s Award was created and is presented in recognition of a company or individual not identified by one of the existing categories represented by one of the Council existing awards. This Award was first presented in 2001, and today is presented annually during the SLMBC Excellence Awards Program. This year, the Chairman\'s Award is presented to an executive in the St. Louis Region for extraordinary support and leadership in promoting the mission of the SLMBC, offering opportunities to MBEs and sustaining MBE development.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The SLMBC Board Chairman\'s Award for the year 2010 recognizes a business executive who is committed and has been a tireless champion of Minority Business Development in the Eastern Missouri Region throughout the years.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Former winners of this award include such individuals such as Steve Cockerha, vice president, BJC Healthcare; Eric Adams, senior vice president, Enterprise Rent-A-Car; and Maria Ayres, senior vice president, Corporate Express.</p>\n<p>The St. Louis Minority Business Council (SLMBC) was founded in 1973. SLMBC has grown from a 7 member organizations to more than 150 corporate members. SLMBC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a board of directors and supported by an active membership comprised of over 150 leading local and national corporations and approximately 300 certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). SLMBC has served hundreds of minority businesses and assisted them in growing their businesses to the benefit of the St Louis regional economy.  SLMBC serves the Eastern Missouri area MBEs, including African American, Hispanic American, Asian Pacific American, Asian Indian American and Native American owned businesses.  SLMBC is affiliated with the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), whose network includes a national office in New York and 38 regional councils across the country.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Leonard Toenjes, president of the Associated General Contractors of St. Louis received the \"Chairman\'s Award\" at the recent St. Louis Minority Business Council Awards Gala.  Toenjes was recognized for a variety of contributions, including involvement with public schools, spearheading diversity in the construction trades, and championing the St. Louis Construction Careers Center. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1081,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Vertegy\'s Taylor Authors LEED Book','none','','none','<p>Thomas Taylor, General Manager of St. Louis-based Vertegy, recently authored a book entitled, Guide to LEED(r) 2009: Estimating and Preconstruction Strategies. Taylor was recruited by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) to write the book, which is now complete and available for pre-order. Guide to LEED(r) 2009: Estimating and Preconstruction Strategies discusses the basics of preparing project execution plans, estimates and schedules for LEED(r) 2009 for New Construction projects, while at the same time proving green facilities can be built in a cost-effective and timely manner.</p>\n<p>\"There is a belief among many in the construction industry that building a green facility costs more and takes longer to complete than if the facility was built conventionally,\" noted Taylor. \"The steps outlined in Guide to LEED(r) 2009: Estimating and Preconstruction Strategies discredit this myth and help the reader understand the real costs and implications associated with sustainable building.\"</p>\n<p>Taylor has more than 20 years of sustainable design and construction experience on more than 80 LEED registered or certified projects. In the book, he walks through the LEED 2009 for New Construction process, offering advanced techniques for estimating the actual costs for building green. The guide provides price-assessment and preconstruction management strategies for developers and owners of high-performance commercial and institutional projects, including office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, government buildings, recreational facilities, manufacturing plants and laboratories.</p>\n<p>A long-time member of AGC\'s St. Louis Chapter, Taylor was previously recruited by the organization to edit and write the foreword for Thomas E. Glavinich\'s book entitled Contractor\'s Guide to Green Building Construction: Management, Project Delivery, Documentation, and Risk Reduction. Vertegy also collaborated with the AGC to develop a course geared toward contractors working on LEED-NC projects and previously earned recognition as a USGBC Education Provider, developing two LEED 2009 for New Construction 300-level courses geared toward professionals working in the green building industries.</p>\n<p>To learn more or to pre-order the book, visit http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470533714,descCd-buy.html.</p>\n<p>Founded in February 2005, Vertegy provides clients with design, procurement and construction consulting services for green and sustainable facilities. One of the key ways Vertegy serves clients is by helping them gain certification for their projects from various nationally and internationally recognized certification bodies, such as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which provides LEED (Leadership in Energy &amp; Environmental Design) certification. Vertegy - which is derived from combining the Latin root for green and strategy - is based in St. Louis at the LEED Platinum Alberici headquarters. For more information, call 314.733.2666 or visit www.vertegyconsultants.com.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Thomas Taylor, General Manager of St. Louis-based Vertegy, recently authored a book entitled, Guide to LEED(r) 2009: Estimating and Preconstruction Strategies. Taylor was recruited by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) to write the book, which is now complete and available for pre-order. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1077,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Wash U South 40 Gets  LEED Gold ','none','Wash U, South 40','none','<p>Students who returned this fall to Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., enjoyed impressive enhancements made by the completed South 40 Campus project. Promoting healthier lifestyles and environments, the project was recently awarded LEED Gold certification by the United States Green Building Council.</p>\n<p>The \"South 40\" is forty acres of land located directly South of the University\'s Danforth Campus, and is home to about 3,000 students in 23 residence halls. In addition to the residences, the campus offers computer clusters, campus eateries, and other recreational activities outside of the classroom.<br /><br />As Construction Manager, Clayco oversaw the removal of existing residence halls and a student center as part of this major renovation project, which began after classes ended in May 2008. In their place, Clayco managed the construction of two five-story residence halls, named Umrath Hall and South 40 House. The new buildings house a combined 606 students. The lower levels of the South 40 House contain a fitness center and a 49,000-square-foot kitchen area with more than 5,000 square feet of walk-in freezer/cooler space, serving the entire South 40 population. Various cafes, shops and other entertainment venues were also created.</p>\n<p>Mackey Mitchell was the architect; Ross\n &amp; Baruzzini, Inc. was the Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) \nengineer on the buildings; McClure Engineering Associates, Inc. was the \nMEP engineer on the site and chiller plant; EFK Moen, LLC was the civil \nengineer; and ASDG LLC was the structural engineer.<br /><br />Modeled after European streetscapes, the student housing project was built with a pedestrian \"spine\" as a formal extension of the normal pathway that connects the South 40 residential campus with the academic campus to the north. The residence halls are located on either side of the high traffic walkway. Cascading stairs, ramps and a sloped garden lead to a lower plaza, creating a social center for the residential neighborhood.<br /> <br />\"Serving as a new hub for student activity on the South 40 campus, these buildings embody state-of-the-art amenities and spaces for student engagement,\" said Kirk Warden, Clayco senior vice president and Partner. \"The new facilities promote healthy lifestyles, provide convenient retail outlets, and offer diverse dining options to create a unique student life experience.\"<br /> <br />The project involved significant site improvements and a major utility infrastructure reconstruction, which included a new chilled water loop and domestic water, gas, fuel oil and fire water utilities throughout the South 40 campus. To facilitate the new chilled water loop, a 7,500-square-foot chiller plant with 1,000-ton chillers was incorporated into the design and construction, with future capacity for an additional 1,000-ton chiller. The project also required an extensive dock system which was strategically placed for easy transportation of materials and deliveries.<br /> <br />Located just above the commissary kitchen and loading dock area is a 7,500-square-foot green roof. This green roof provides a park-like atmosphere for the students residing in the newly constructed buildings, and separates the living areas from the kitchen areas below. With park benches, a future herb garden, and artistic vine towers, the green roof operates as a sanctuary for students. The green roof also added to the spirit of the facility, which recently achieved LEED-NC v2.2 Gold certification for environmentally-friendly construction practices.<br /> <br />\"We were originally targeting LEED Silver certification on the project, but chose to incorporate additional innovative credits. In the end, the project achieved approval for every credit applied, which meant we had reached the Gold level. The perfect application is a showcase of the dedication that every team member displayed on the project,\" continued Warden.<br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Students who returned this fall to Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., enjoyed impressive enhancements made by the completed South 40 Campus project. Promoting healthier lifestyles and environments, the project was recently awarded LEED Gold certification by the United States Green Building Council. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1082,1,5,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','Bonuses: No Points for Par','none','bonus, Collier','none','<p>The year-end bonus ... it\'s an American tradition.</p>\n<p>But it\'s easy for a bonus to turn into an entitlement. While your employees no doubt appreciate the extra money, once it becomes automatic  and expected it may as well be considered part of their regular pay.</p>\n<p>Here are 4 tips to put your incentive program on the right path, and to turn it into an investment in improved performance.</p>\n<p>Make it Team-Based</p>\n<p>The year-end bonus may be a tradition, but not necessarily for everyone. This perk is frequently enjoyed only by executives and salespeople.</p>\n<p>If you\'re serious about improving your team\'s performance - and this means the entire team - make sure to include everyone in your plan. There\'s no quicker way to destroy team morale than by granting a bonus to some but not others. Everybody wins together.</p>\n<p>Start Early &amp; Tie the Bonus to Financial Results</p>\n<p>How many times have you waited until the end of the year to figure out how much bonus you could afford to pay? It doesn\'t have to be this way. In fact, it shouldn\'t be!</p>\n<p>Try this instead: Determine early in the year (better yet, do it before the year starts as part of your annual budgeting process) what your profit target will be. Then, set aside a percentage of anything over that target for the bonus pool.</p>\n<p>Let\'s say your profit target is $200,000 and you designate 25% of anything in excess for the incentive plan. If you achieve $250,000 in profit then the bonus is 25% of the $50,000 excess profit, or $12,500.</p>\n<p>You\'ll have to decide how to divvy up the pool. You might split it evenly or issue \"shares\" based on salary levels.</p>\n<p>Using this approach, your team will know all year what they\'re shooting for and what sort of payout they can expect if they exceed the target.</p>\n<p>It also takes the emotion out of the whether-to-bonus-and-how-much decision.</p>\n<p>Fund the Payout</p>\n<p>If your team earns a bonus payout, you want to make sure you have the cash available to pay it. If you offer your customers 30 day terms, consider paying the bonus 60 or more days after the bonus period ends. Be sure to let your team know about this up front. This gives you time to collect your cash from your customers, and is a great business lesson for your employees: Profit is not the same as cash.</p>\n<p>Educate - Educate - Educate</p>\n<p>Your incentive plan is an opportunity to share the company\'s success and thank your people for their efforts. It\'s also an opportunity to teach your team how your business works, such as:</p>\n<p>&bull; We must take in more than we spend.<br />&bull; Only if the company is financially successful does it have a chance of helping the employees to be financially successful.<br />&bull; If we want raises, better benefits - and bonuses - we have to fund those things by growing sales and controlling costs.</p>\n<p>Don\'t wait until later in the year. Start now to make your bonus plan part of your company\'s success formula.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','470','none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','','none','The year-end bonus ... it\'s an American tradition.\n\nBut it\'s easy for a bonus to turn into an entitlement. While your employees no doubt appreciate the extra money, once it becomes automatic and expected it may as well be considered part of their regular pay.','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1083,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','C&R Mechanical  Names Boschert BD Director','none','Boschert, C&R','none','<p>C&amp;R Mechanical Company has promoted Amy Boschert to the position of director of business development.</p>\n<p>Boschert started in mechanical construction in 2005 and has served in a sales role with C&amp;R as part of the company\'s Service and Building Solutions Division since 2007.</p>\n<p>Boschert has completed numerous training programs through the Mechanical Contractors Association of America and has earned professional certification for professional selling skills while at Berkshire Hathaway Company.<br /><br /> C&amp;R Mechanical Company, located in Bridgeton, Missouri, designs and installs mechanical HVAC and process systems for commercial, industrial and healthcare clients; offers preventive maintenance and emergency HVAC service; and, fabricates piping, sheet metal duct and fittings.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','C&R Mechanical Company has promoted Amy Boschert to the position of director of business development. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1084,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Cotter Named Project Director at MC Industrial','none','Cotter, MC Industrial','none','<p>MC Industrial, a national construction company specializing in industrial projects, announced the promotion of Chad Cotter to project director.</p>\n<p>In his new role as project director, Cotter is responsible for ensuring that MC Industrial\'s performance is exceeding expectations by managing the project\'s overall status including schedule, cost, quality, staffing, and safety. Cotter attends all key meetings and supervises all of MC Industrial preconstruction services provided by the firm\'s estimators, schedulers, value engineers and subcontracting staff.</p>\n<p>Cotter earned his bachelor\'s degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and has eleven years of construction experience, including four years with MC Industrial.  Cotter is a professional engineer.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','MC Industrial, a national construction company specializing in industrial projects, announced the promotion of Chad Cotter to project director.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1085,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Consumers Council Recognizes Diversity Efforts','none','diversity, St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers ','none','<p>Efforts to promote diversity in the construction industry were recognized by the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLCCC) during its annual awards on December 16.</p>\n<p>The Organization of the Year for a private owner was presented to Ameren Corporation. The organization was recognized for employing proactive efforts to use women and minority owned businesses and to promote the employment of women and minorities in their own work force and with companies with whom they procure construction services. Flowing from a directive from the President of Ameren, the utility seeks to attain 10 percent overall expenditures with diverse suppliers by 2014. Ameren has exceeded its annual step goals with $150 million in procurement in 2009. The company also requires that prime suppliers provide second tier opportunities for diverse suppliers and to report their direct expenditures to meet this goal.</p>\n<p>The Organization of the Year for a public owner was presented to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT). The agency was recognized for pursuing multiple strategies to achieve diversity, both in the use of diversity for contracting and for seeking to employ a diverse work force. MODOT encouraged use of disadvantaged businesses through development assistance, coaching and providing professional consultation for business practices. For work force, MODOT initiatives included diversity recruitment through career fairs, requirements for minority participation in pre-apprentice training and a training academy to develop leadership skills for those who want to move up in the organization.</p>\n<p>On the I-64 reconstruction project, MODOT exceeded the 16 percent goal for use of disadvantaged business enterprise by achieving 19.3 percent representing $73 million with 79 companies. For workforce, MODOT exceeded the federal 14.7 percent goal for minority participation by having a work force composed of 19.8 percent minority workers, as well as meeting the goal for women in the work force.</p>\n<p>BRK Electric was recognized as the outstanding Minority Business Enterprise. BRK was cited for its growth as a minority owned firm to meet the needs of many types of owners. During its seven years, it has grown from performing small contracts with two Owners to an 18 person staff performing electrical contracting in the commercial, institutional and industrial sectors. As a growing firm in a competitive industry, the company works to implement construction industry best practices in their projects.</p>\n<p>The Diversity Champion award was presented to Ray Barber of Washington University and to Shirlyn Myles of the Missouri Department of Transportation.<br />Barber is a project manager with Washington University who has consistently provided opportunities for women and minorities in his projects with both current and prior employers. He has partnered with local union business agents to increase diversity in their apprentice programs, as well as personally mentoring and coaching young minorities. Since 2008, the University has expended over $16 million in minority construction, representing 28 percent of their construction dollars.</p>\n<p><br /> Myles is a community liaison officer with the Missouri Department of Transportation. She is responsible for partnerships between MODOT and the St. Louis region, particularly minorities, women and special interest groups. She provides orientation and guidance for both individuals and companies for employment and business opportunities with MODOT and coordinates outreach to professional organizations and state and local agencies.</p>\n<p>The SLCCC also recognized best practices in the construction industry during the annual awards.</p>\n<p>The St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLCCC) is an organization representing SLCCC provides leadership to improve value, quality and safety in the delivery of capital facilities and maintenance by the St. Louis design and construction industry.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Efforts to promote diversity in the construction industry were recognized by the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLCCC) during its annual awards on December 16.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1086,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Romano Comes to Murphy from MC Industrial','none','Romano, Murphy','none','<p>Andrew Romano has joined Murphy Company as a project manager. In this role, Romano is responsible for planning and executing projects, overseeing construction sites, and managing project objectives, requirements and personnel.  <br /> <br />Romano comes to Murphy most recently from MC Industrial, an independent McCarthy Co., where he served as a mechanical, electrical and plumbing project manager. Romano\'s extensive experience of almost 40 years includes engineering, estimating and project management with increased responsibility in each successive position. Prior to working at MC Industrial, Romano worked at McCarthy Building Companies as a mechanical estimator. From 2002-2005, he served as a project manager at the Corrigan Co., where he managed the Boeing 101 Tempered Air Project, winner of the AGC Keystone Award in 2003, and Ameren Callaway Facility Refuel #13 Condenser Tube Bundle Retrofit, a finalist for the AGC Keystone Award in 2004.<br /> <br />A member of the American Society of Professional Estimators for 16 years, Romano served on the board of directors in 1996. He successfully completed the MCA-sponsored Institute for Project Management, and graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with degrees in Industrial and Technical Education and Engineering Technology. He later attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis and received a degree in mathematics.<br /> <br />Murphy Company delivers mechanical solutions to the industrial, commercial, institutional and heavy industrial markets. With corporate offices in St. Louis and Denver, Colo., and regional offices in Fairview Heights, Ill., and Colorado Springs, Colo., the firm offers process piping, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, design-build, piping fabrication, energy solutions and 24-hour service. Murphy currently is ranked No. 13 on Engineering News-Record\'s list of top mechanical contractors in the United States. Founded in 1907, the firm employs more than 1,000 people nationwide. For more information, visit www.murphynet.com.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Andrew Romano has joined Murphy Company as a project manager. In this role, Romano is responsible for planning and executing projects, overseeing construction sites, and managing project objectives, requirements and personnel.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1088,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','AIA Billing Index Hits Three-Year High','none','AIA, billing index','none','<p>After stepping back in October reversing into the negative territory, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rose more than three points in November to reach its highest mark since December 2007. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9-12 month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.</p>\n<p>The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the November ABI score was 52.0, up from a reading of 48.7 the previous month. This score reflects an increase in demand for design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 61.4, down slightly from a mark of 61.7 in October.</p>\n<p>\"While this is heartening news, it would be premature to say the design and construction industry is out of the woods yet,\" said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. \"We continue to hear a wide mix of business conditions, with a good deal of it still indicating flat or no demand for design services. Once we see several months in a row of increasing demand we can feel safe saying we have entered a recovery phase. Until then, we can expect continued volatility in business conditions.\"</p>\n<p>Key November ABI highlights:</p>\n<ul>\n<li> Regional averages: Northeast (51.1), Midwest (50.9), South (50.5), West (48.7)</li>\n<li>Sector index breakdown: multi-family residential (54.3), commercial / industrial (49.8), institutional (49.3), mixed practice (45.8)</li>\n<li>Project inquiries index: 61.4 </li>\n</ul>\n<p><br /> The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), produced by the AIA Economics &amp; Market Research Group, is a leading economic indicator that provides an approximately nine to twelve month glimpse into the future of nonresidential construction spending activity. The diffusion indexes contained in the full report are derived from a monthly \"Work-on-the-Boards\" survey that is sent to a panel of AIA member-owned firms. Participants are asked whether their billings increased, decreased, or stayed the same in the month that just ended as compared to the prior month, and the results are then compiled into the ABI.  These monthly results are also seasonally adjusted to allow for comparison to prior months. The monthly ABI index scores are centered around 50, with scores above 50 indicating an aggregate increase in billings, and scores below 50 indicating a decline. The regional and sector data are formulated using a three-month moving average.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','After stepping back in October reversing into the negative territory, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rose more than three points in November to reach its highest mark since December 2007. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1089,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Clayco Honored for Two DB Projects','none','Clayco, Design-Build','none','<p>Clayco has been recognized by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Mid-America Region for innovative work on two projects. The King Edward Hotel and Residences project in Jackson, MS received an award of honor, while Washington University\'s Stephen F. &amp; Camilla T. Brauer Hall was acknowledged with an award of merit.<br /> <br />The awards were presented during the 2010 Awards Luncheon &amp; Regional Meeting in Overland Park, KS. <br /> <br />Prior to renovations, the King Edward building had been put on the National Register of Historic Places. The building was restored as 12-story-mixed-use Hilton Garden Inn with 186 room accommodations and a permanent resident with 64 one-and-two bedroom options. <br /> <br />Clayco and developer HRI Properties took special care in the rebuilding, following strict guidelines from the National Park Service and the Mississippi Historical Commission. Water penetration had destroyed most of the original structure and support systems, and numerous sectors showed fire and flood damage.  Clayco used advanced techniques including construction hoist installation and exterior protections to restore the facility to its original grandeur.<br /> <br />Submitted for the award by Murphy Company, Washington University\'s Bauer Hall is an engineering facility on the institution\'s Danforth Campus. In 2010, Clayco completed construction on the building, which serves as the home for the dean of the engineering school, the Department of Energy, Environmental &amp; Chemical Engineering as well as additional space for the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The 150,000-square-foot-structure was recently awarded LEED Gold certification by the United States Green Building Council.<br /> <br /></p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Clayco has been recognized by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Mid-America Region for innovative work on two projects. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1090,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Storm Water Quality Rule Turns 5 ','none','Storm water, MSD','none','<p>The fifth anniversary of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District\'s (MSD) storm water quality regulation is approaching and, in spite of the hopes of some developers and civil engineers, they are not going away.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Storm Water\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/storm-water.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" />\"This is a thing we have to do as a community, and state and federal agencies have designated us as the regulator,\" said Lance LeComb, spokesperson for the waste water agency. The agency operates as regulator under a permit from the state that is reviewed every five year.</p>\n<p>\"We are in an age of environmental awareness that is only growing,\" LeComb added. \"The rules on the east coast and the west coast are more stringent. To not expect that we will have to head in that direction would not be wise,\" he said.</p>\n<p>The rules that MSD\'s board of trustees adopted in February 2006 were the agency\'s first to require developers to address water quality issues in addition to the quantity issues that had previously been addressed with detention basins.</p>\n<p>MSD has and still has a robust program to educate people about the regulations. \"We\'ve gone to engineering associations and development groups, like the Home Builders Association, and we continue to meet with them to discuss changes coming from the state or the feds. We\'ve tweaked rules in response to their concerns ... and developed guidance manuals based on their input,\" said Brian Hoelscher, the agency\'s director of engineering.</p>\n<p>Since storm water quality regulations applied only to new construction, however, awareness of them has been slow to percolate through to owners. It does percolate to them, however, because they are required to maintain storm water quality measures.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','The fifth anniversary of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District\'s (MSD) storm water quality regulation is approaching and, in spite of the hopes of some developers and civil engineers, they are not going away.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/storm-water.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1092,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','BioGenerator Labs Open at CORTEX','none','BioGenerator, CORTEX','none','<p>The Coalition for Plant and Life Sciences (Coalition) recently announced the opening of the BioGenerator Accelerator Labs within CORTEX, midtown St. Louis\' life sciences district. St. Louis-based design-builder Clayco Inc. completed the 5,400-square-foot build-out project, which is housed in the CORTEX One building at 4320 Forest Park Avenue.<br /> <br />The Accelerator Labs provide critically needed experimental facilities, including costly but vital shared equipment that individual entrepreneurs and start-up companies simply cannot afford. The space is specifically designed for very early stage proof-of-concept technologies, at little or no cost to scientists and entrepreneurs. <br /> <br />The Labs offer 13 individual offices and shared conference space, along with the core assets of two chemistry labs, two biology labs and a large 1,500-square-foot main shared lab. The configuration of the space allows for a unique combination of private office and experimentation space with areas for collaboration and exchange of ideas that is crucial in creative and scientific success.<br /> <br />\"The new BioGenerator Accelerator Labs will expand the pipeline of emerging life science companies, thereby enabling the St. Louis region to foster business growth at a much earlier stage. The Accelerator Labs are a bridge to the commercial world for new companies that will locate throughout the St. Louis region, making the Labs an asset for the entire region,\" said Dennis Lower, President &amp; CEO of CORTEX. <br /> <br />\"The Accelerator Labs are an important step in our region\'s long-term efforts to create another pillar of the St. Louis economy. We\'ve laid the groundwork for a robust life sciences industry for the past 10 years. With these new facilities, we can now accelerate the very earliest stages of business development,\" said John McDonnell, Chairman of the BioGenerator.<br /> <br />The nearly $1 million Accelerator project was funded by the BioGenerator and the Missouri Life Sciences Research Trust Fund. CORTEX is partnering on the project by providing the space to BioGenerator at below market rental rates.<br /></p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The Coalition for Plant and Life Sciences (Coalition) recently announced the opening of the BioGenerator Accelerator Labs within CORTEX, midtown St. Louis\' life sciences district. St. Louis-based design-builder Clayco Inc. completed the 5,400-square-foot build-out project, which is housed in the CORTEX One building at 4320 Forest Park Avenue.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1093,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Book Features Trivers Old Post Office Work','none','Old Post Office, Trivers, book','none','<p>&nbsp;The recently released<em> Retrospective of Courthouse Design, 2001 - 2010, Third Edition</em> features Trivers Associates/Architects\' design of the St. Louis Old Post Office and, more specifically, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District that it houses. The book, published by the National Center for State Courts, showcases notable courthouse designs and renovations completed between 2001 and 2010 from around the U.S.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Old Post Office\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"382\" src=\"/images/uploads/Old Post Office.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"295\" />Trivers\' renovation and adaptive reuse of the late-1800s building, rated the 6th most historic building owned by the federal government, uncovered and rehabilitated original architectural features that had been covered during the building\'s 100-plus years of use. At the same time, Trivers upgraded the building\'s systems to current standards and incorporated the specialized, state-of-the-art spaces and security the Missouri Court of Appeals requires. The book praises the building\'s \"beautifully ornate, sumptuous interiors that combine fine materials and craftsmanship with dramatic space.\"</p>\n<p>Along with the Missouri Court of Appeals, the building houses Webster University\'s downtown St. Louis campus and the St. Louis Business Journal, along with other occupants.</p>\n<p>Andrew Trivers, AIA, Trivers\' president, said, \"It was exciting to return the building to its original grandeur. We took great care to make the space fit the functional and security needs of the Eastern District Court, while at the same time respecting the building\'s history and significance.\"</p>','none',' he recently released Retrospective of Courthouse Design, 2001 - 2010, Third Edition features Trivers Associates/Architects\' design of the St. Louis Old Post Office and, more specifically, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District that it houses.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1094,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Karl Grice Heads St. Louis AIA','none','Grice, AIA','none','<p>Karl Grice, AIA, principal and founder of Grice Group Architects was installed as 2011 president of the St. Louis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. He is the first African American to serve as president of the St. Louis Chapter.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Karl Grice\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"211\" src=\"/images/uploads/Karl A  Grice.JPG\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"150\" />Grice is supported by the following officers and directors: President-Elect, Todd Jacobs of Christner, Inc.; Treasurer, Fred Goebel of HOK, Inc.; Secretary Dustin Bopp of Bopp Architecture, Past President Paul Duell; Director Gina Hilberry of Cohen Hilberry Architects; Director Mike Hein of Jacobs; Director Lynn Grossman of Cannon Design; Director David Kehm of Wm. B. Ittner Architects, Inc.; and Associate Director Kelly Duepner of Christner, Inc.</p>\n<p>Grice is a native St. Louisan, having graduated from Sumner High School before earning his undergraduate degree in architecture from Washington University in St. Louis in 1974.  Mr. Grice also earned a Master of Architecture and a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis in 1976.</p>\n<p>He has a legacy of service to the community and to the profession, having held leadership on the following boards:  Missouri Board of Registration for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Landscape Architects; Landmarks Association;  St. Louis Heritage and Urban Design Commission and the St. Louis Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects.</p>\n<p>The American Institute of Architects is the professional organization of architects, whose mission is to promote excellence and safety in the built environment and contribute to the professional growth and development of the architect.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Karl Grice, AIA, principal and founder of Grice Group Architects was installed as 2011 president of the St. Louis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. He is the first African American to serve as president of the St. Louis Chapter.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1095,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','MU Professor Named Top Design Educator','none','Schwartz, MU, DesignIntelligence','none','<p>Benyamin Schwarz began his career designing buildings, but now he is content spending his time \"building\" students. Schwarz, a professor in the Department of Architectural Studies in the College of Human Environmental Sciences at the University of Missouri, was named one of the \"Top 25 Professors and Education Leaders in the U.S.\" by <em>DesignIntelligence </em>magazine. The distinction is given to educators and education administrators who display excellence in design education leadership.<br /></p>\n<p>\"In my time at MU, Dr. Schwarz has been an outstanding mentor and friend and always willing to listen and offer advice,\" said Jacqueline McDermott-Kelty, one of Schwarz\'s interior design students. \"One of Dr. Schwarz\'s strongest qualities, as both a human being and teacher, is his ability to understand and teach his students on a personal level, even in a class of more than 100 students. The passion that he has for his work is inspiring and encourages his students to push themselves to a higher standard.\"</p>\n<p>In his studio classes, Schwarz helps his students develop their own voices in their designs. Schwarz challenges his students to learn by doing and develop solutions for themselves. Schwarz calls this process an \"intellectual exchange.\" He says this action helps students solve problems at hand and gravitate toward philosophy, poetry and precedence in architecture.</p>\n<p>\"I see my role as a coach rather than an authority on anything,\" Schwarz said. \"I love the interaction with young people who are eager to learn and the intellectual stimulus that comes with this interaction.\"</p>\n<p><em>DesignIntelligence</em> selected the \"2011 class of education role models\" from public and private schools from across the country, including faculty in the Ivy League and the Big 12. The magazine\'s staff determined the honorees with extensive input from design professionals, academic department heads and students.<br />\"I am honored to be in the company of so many remarkable people from distinguished universities around the country,\" Schwarz said. \"I think it is a special recognition that happens rarely in the life of teachers and I am thankful for being chosen for this award.\"<br />Schwarz\'s research focuses on the field of environmental gerontology, the study of the social psychological and biological aspects of aging. He is also editor-in-chief of the Journal of Housing for the Elderly, which serves professionals who create residential environments for the elderly through architecture and housing, urban planning, and public policy.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Benyamin Schwarz began his career designing buildings, but now he is content spending his time \"building\" students. Schwarz, a professor in the Department of Architectural Studies in the College of Human Environmental Sciences at the University of Missouri, was named one of the \"Top 25 Professors and Education Leaders in the U.S.\" by DesignIntelligence magazine. The distinction is given to educators and education administrators who display excellence in design education leadership.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1096,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Check It Out: Central Library Turns Page','none','Central Library, BSI','none','<p><img alt=\"Central Library\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/library.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" />BSI Constructors is at the peak of demolition and on course to have a massively renovated and restored downtown St. Louis Public Library ready to celebrate its centennial.</p>\n<p>Waller McGuire, executive director of the St. Louis Public Library, said the $46 million construction project \"will restore one of the world\'s great buildings\" while also giving St. Louis \"a modern library in a classical space.\"</p>\n<p>Modern technology, and a judicious decision to move administrative offices to another building across the street, will allow the library to almost double the amount of public space in the building. Major changes will be made to the ground and third floors, the basement, and the stacks building.</p>\n<p>Offices on the third floor have been demolished, creating \"four enormous new rooms,\" McGuire said during a recent media tour, and also temporarily exposing steel girders in the ceiling. Those new areas will allow the library several firsts, including its first history area and first public rare book room. Interior demolition also uncovered the original skylight, which was blocked off and replaced by fluorescent lighting for 50 years.</p>\n<p>Offices, the original lavatories, and space originally intended for a photographic studio on the ground floor also have been demolished to make way for large new public spaces.</p>\n<p>In the basement, space formerly occupied by giant, 100-year-old boilers and a former coal storage room will be converted into a 244-seat auditorium. The 100-year-old waterproofing system, which consisted of two to six thicknesses of tar and felt in alternating layers,  failed years ago, McGuire said, and will be replaced.</p>\n<p>Seven stories of stacks have been removed from the stack building. The old stacks were famous for their glass tile floors, but did not meet modern safety or accessibility codes, McGuire said. Hayward Baker Geotechnical Construction is busy installing micropiles in the yellow clay that was under the stacks building to support a new building in the shell of the old. The new facility will feature a new Locust Street entrance and atrium and a cafe with new stacks above them. McGuire said modern shelving technology will allow the library to store just as many books in a smaller space, while the expansion of public spaces will allow the library to bring more of its collection out of the stacks to where the public can browse it.</p>\n<p>Other new construction will include entirely new electrical, mechanical, data, and environmental systems; new glass bridges across the formerly hidden courtyard, opening that feature to public view for the first time; new elevators; and new restrooms.</p>\n<p>The demolition work prior to construction will include the wholesale removal of hazardous materials - asbestos will be removed from inside the walls and lead paint, which was used heavily in the original construction in 1912, will be removed from surfaces.</p>\n<p>Designed by New York architect Cass Gilbert, the original construction took four years and cost $1.4 million, not including $100,000 for furniture and lighting fixtures. The library opened to the public in 1912. The $46 million renovation is expected to take 18 months, which will allow the library to reopen in 2012.</p>\n<p>McGuire said the library staff has been planning this renovation for at least 10 years and that Cannon Design was brought on as the architect two years ago. Although they had all of Gilbert\'s original drawings, \"the building as built was different,\" McGuire said. For example, \"you would find steel where you didn\'t expect it,\" he said. There were no major surprises, however.</p>\n<p>\"We did a lot of investigation - opening walls and drilling in floors - before we started,\" he said. So, at the 20 percent of completion point, \"we are on time and on budget,\" he said.</p>\n<p>What McGuire called the \"surgical demolition\" of the interior revealed one very interesting sign of just how popular the library has been. The one-and-a-half inch thick Tennessee marble tiles in front of the circulation desk were worn down on only one-quarter of an inch. McGuire said they will be replace with marble tiles from elsewhere in the building to preserve the Parthenon-inspired floor of the Delivery Hall.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','BSI Constructors is at the peak of demolition and on course to have a massively renovated and restored downtown St. Louis Public Library ready to celebrate its centennial.\n\nWaller McGuire, executive director of the St. Louis Public Library, said the $46 million construction project \"will restore one of the world\'s great buildings\" while also giving St. Louis \"a modern library in a classical space.\"','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/library.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1097,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Metro East Built $6 Billion in 2010 Projects','none','','none','<p>&nbsp;Investments continued to flow through the development pipeline in St. Louis\' Metro East during 2010, with non-residential projects totaling more than $6 billion under various stages of construction during the year. The update on the construction activity for the year was recently compiled by the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois as part of its ongoing work to track the total value of projects announced, under construction or completed each year in Madison and St. Clair counties in Southwestern Illinois.</p>\n<p>\"While the next edition of our comprehensive Market Review &amp; Investment Update won\'t be released until early April, we were curious to see how projects that were announced in our 2008-2009 edition were faring given the overall downturn in the economy,\" notes incoming Leadership Council President Gerard Schuetzenhofer, president of Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors.  \"We were very pleasantly surprised by what we found.\"</p>\n<p>Of the 135 projects that had been reported with an Announced status prior to Dec. 31, 2009, the Council was able to verify the status of 112 as of the end of 2010. Of those, 63 had moved forward during 2010 and had either been completed during that calendar year or remain under construction. An additional 41 projects totaling $982 million remain on the Announced list, representing just under $1 billion in additional anticipated capital investments for the Metro East in the coming years. Only eight previously announced projects had dropped off the list.</p>\n<p>Projects that changed status from Announced to Under Construction during 2010 had a total value of $1.09 billion, and they joined an additional 31 projects, at an estimated $4.03 billion, that had already broken ground and are still in the construction phase.  An additional $916.5 million in projects that had been announced or were under construction during 2009 were completed in 2010, bringing the total construction dollars at work during the year to more than $6 billion.</p>\n<p>Topping the list of projects still under construction in terms of investment amount is the $3.6 billion expansion at ConocoPhillips Wood River Refinery, which was in high gear throughout 2010 and is expected to remain under construction through much of 2011.</p>\n<p>Additional significant projects that have and will continue to provide jobs for the construction trades include the new $79 million Science Building at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the new $55 million Mascoutah High School, and the new Mississippi River Bridge, which is estimated at a total of $670 million, much of which will be invested on the Illinois side of the river.</p>\n<p>Among the projects that wrapped up during the year were USTRANSCOM\'s new $130 million command center at Scott Air Force Base, Phase 2 of the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center - a $16 million project, and the $17 million Army Reserve Center at Rivers Edge.</p>\n<p>As part of its research process, the Leadership Council staff has identified 117 new projects in various stages of development for the 2010 edition of the Market Review &amp; Investment Update. These new projects total more than $675 million in new capital investment that will help to keep the pipeline well over $1 billion dollars for the foreseeable future, even after mega projects such as the ConocoPhillips expansion are completed. More details on these projects, the industry sectors they are in, and their status will be provided in the 2010 Market Review &amp; Investment Update, due to be released in early April.</p>\n<p>\"In the past year, we heard a lot about the continuing challenges facing our region, from the growing state budget deficit to the ongoing issues related to the Metro East levees,\" notes Patrick McKeehan, executive director of the Leadership Council.  \"As we reflect on the past year and look to 2011, it\'s important to take the time to highlight the good things that are still happening across the Metro East, and we believe the continuing level of investment activity is even more noteworthy because it\'s occurring in spite of the other challenges. To the Leadership Council, that\'s a sign that investors, developers and business owners in our region have confidence that our leaders are on a solid path to address the levee issues and are growing more optimistic about the overall economy.\"</p>\n<p>For additional information, please refer to the 2008-2009 Market Review and Investment Update, which is available online at <a href=\"http://www.siteselection-il.com\">www.siteselection-il.com</a>, or contact the Leadership Council at 618.692.9745. Interested individuals can also request to be notified when the new 2010 edition is available. The information included in each edition of the Market Review &amp; \nInvestment Update is compiled from a variety of private and public \nsources. Only reported projects of $0.5 million or more in Madison &amp;\n St. Clair counties are included, and transportation projects included \nare just a sampling and not intended to be all inclusive. Project \nstatus - Announced, Under Construction or Completed - is as of the end \nof 4th Quarter of 2009 for the projects included in the 2008-2009 \nedition currently online. The 2010 investment numbers referred to in \nthis release are drawn from the preliminary projects list being compiled\n for the 2010 Market Review &amp; Investment Update and are based on the\n status of those projects as of the end of 4th Quarter 2010.</p>\n<p>The Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois is a member-based, economic development corporation representing Madison and St. Clair counties. The Council works to attract/retain jobs and stimulate capital investment through its coalition of leaders in business, industry, labor, education and government. These effective partnerships serve as a driving force behind successful economic development efforts in Southwestern Illinois and the metropolitan area.</p>\n<p>The information included in each edition of the Market Review &amp; Investment Update is compiled from a variety of private and public sources. Only reported projects of $0.5 million or more in Madison &amp; St. Clair counties are included, and transportation projects included are just a sampling and not intended to be all inclusive.<br />Project status - Announced, Under Construction or Completed - is as of the end of 4th Quarter of 2009 for the projects included in the 2008-2009 edition currently online. The 2010 investment numbers referred to in this release are drawn from the preliminary projects list being compiled for the 2010 Market Review &amp; Investment Update and are based on the status of those projects as of the end of 4th Quarter 2010.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Investments continued to flow through the development pipeline in St. Louis\' Metro East during 2010, with non-residential projects totaling more than $6 billion under various stages of construction during the year. The update on the construction activity for the year was recently compiled by the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois as part of its ongoing work to track the total value of projects announced, under construction or completed each year in Madison and St. Clair counties in Southwestern Illinois.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1098,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','MODOT Survey Seeks Input on Rail','none','rail, survey, MODOT','none','<p>The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is surveying Missourians on what they desire in a state rail services plan.</p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NDGMJF7\">survey posted at the MODOT site</a> ,&nbsp; department officials are asking the public for their views on rail services, challenges, opportunities, costs and benefits.</p>\n<p>Survey results and other information will be used to create a more comprehensive plan for freight-rail development, passenger rail and grade crossing safety, MoDOT officials said in a prepared statement.</p>\n<p>\"It\'s always a challenge to pay for all the transportation services and improvements Missourians tell us they want,\" said MoDOT Director Kevin Keith. \"So how the state invests our rail transportation dollars says a lot about our priorities and has a major impact on the state\'s economy.\"</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is surveying Missourians on what they desire in a state rail services plan.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1099,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Mike Perry named AGC of St. Louis Chairman','none','Perry, HBD','none','<p>Michael J. Perry, President of H.B.D. Contracting, Inc., has been elected chairman of the board of the Associated General Contractors of St. Louis (AGC).  He succeeds Robert Fritz of Clayco who remains on the AGC Board of Directors in the capacity of Immediate Past Chairman.</p>\n<p>Perry has served in a variety of capacities within the AGC as a member of the Board of Directors since 2006, and the executive committee since 2008. He has served on the Finance &amp; Budget Committee and has participated in the AGC\'s strategic planning process in both 2008 and 2010.  As a result of the 2008 strategic plan, Perry chaired the Membership Task Force to broaden and enhance AGC\'s membership categories and services.</p>\n<p>Other officers of the AGC for 2011 are:  Chair Elect of the Board - Kelly Kenter, Sitelines, Inc.; Vice Chair of the Board - Dirk G. Elsperman, Tarlton Corporation; Secretary - Tom Huster, KCI Construction Company; and, Treasurer - Joseph M. Kaiser, BSI Constructors, Inc.</p>\n<p>Serving on the Board representing contractor members are:  Amy Berg, S. M. Wilson &amp; Co.; Pam Duffy, Rhodey Construction, Inc.; Joshua E. Foster, J.E. Foster Building Company; Ryan Freeman, McCarthy Building Companies; Nehley Goodwin, Goodwin Brothers Construction Co.; Phil Hocher, Pace Construction Company; John A. Komlos, ARCO Construction Co., Inc.; Joshua Randall, Kwame Building Group, Inc.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Michael J. Perry, President of H.B.D. Contracting, Inc., has been elected chairman of the board of the Associated General Contractors of St. Louis (AGC). ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1100,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Real Estate Women Announce Directors','none','CREW, directors','none','<p>The St. Louis chapter of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) announced members who will serve on its board of directors for 2011.</p>\n<p>Board members for 2011, and their respective companies, are:</p>\n<p>&bull;	Christy Boland Merdinian, HDA Architects<br />&bull;	Sara Stock, Lewis Rice &amp; Fingersh L.C.<br />&bull;	Linda Luecken, GEM Property Management<br />&bull;	Tracy Howren, Enterprise Bank<br />&bull;	Merri Cross, McCarthy Building Cos. Inc.</p>\n<p>The St. Louis chapter of CREW Network, started in 1982, has grown to become one of the largest of CREW\'s 73 chapters in North America, with more than 200 members from all disciplines in commercial real estate. Its mission is to advance the success of women in commercial real estate through networking and educational opportunities. Additionally, the St. Louis chapter supports the community. Its annual golf tournament has raised more than $500,000 for Safe Connections, an organization that provides a lifeline to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The CREW Careers program introduces young women to career opportunities in commercial real estate. For more information, visit <a href=\"http://www.crewstl.org\">www.crewstl.org.</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The St. Louis chapter of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) announced members who will serve on its board of directors for 2011. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1101,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Cannon Office Wins AIA Honor Award','none','Power House, Cannon','none','<p>The \"Power House\" renovation/restoration project, St. Louis offices of&nbsp; Cannon Design, an international architectural, engineering, interior design and planning firm, has been honored with a national American Institute of Architects 2011 Institute Honor Award in the category of Interior Architecture.  Considered the profession\'s highest recognition, the AIA Honor Awards program exemplifies excellence in architecture, interior architecture and urban design.</p>\n<p>An original part of the Municipal Service Building complex, the Power House &mdash; a designated landmark of the National Historic Register &mdash; provided coal-fired steam heat to a <img alt=\"Cannon\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/canon.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" />dozen downtown buildings. Now, as the regional offices of Cannon Design, the building\'s \"revival style\" exterior, featuring tall, arched windows and fine terra cotta detailing, has been fully restored.  New floors added within the building\'s massive volume accommodate 100 employees. Mezzanines preserve the signature arched windows on the north and east elevations, while providing exhibit space for the firm as well as a venue for the community.</p>\n<p>Earning LEED Gold status, the Power House is the recipient of more than 20 design awards, including both a Green Good Design Award and an International Architecture Award by the prestigious Chicago Athenaeum:  Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.  Other accolades include being named one of the \"World\'s Coolest Converted Office Spaces\" by Inc. and Architizer magazines.</p>\n<p>Thomas C. Bergman, AIA, LEED AP, who served as Project Principal on the Power House notes, \"It\'s with deep appreciation of everyone\'s contributions that we celebrate this outstanding award.\"</p>\n<p>Cannon Design is an Ideas Based Practice, ranked among the leading international firms in planning and design for healthcare, research, education, corporate, sports and government clients.  At present, the firm employs a staff of over 1,000, delivering services in 17 offices throughout North America, as well as in Shanghai, China, and Mumbai, India.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','The \"Power House\" renovation/restoration project, St. Louis offices of  Cannon Design, an international architectural, engineering, interior design and planning firm, has been honored with a national American Institute of Architects 2011 Institute Honor Award in the category of Interior Architecture. Considered the profession\'s highest recognition, the AIA Honor Awards program exemplifies excellence in architecture, interior architecture and urban design. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/canon.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1102,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','KWAME Founds Nonviolence Program','none','Thompson, Tyrone, KWAME, nonviolence','none','<p>Tyrone Thompson was a fierce education advocate who had mentored hundreds of disadvantaged youngsters. So when he was shot and killed by two teenagers in an attempted robbery last June, his family and friends were stunned by the irony.</p>\n<p>\"Those teenage suspects were the kind of boys Tyrone would have tried to mentor, if he had met them,\" said his brother Anthony Thompson, CEO of Kwame Building Group. \"And if he had met them, I know he would have touched them.\"</p>\n<p>On Jan. 14 the Thompson family provided a mentoring opportunity for hundreds of troubled St. Louis students when they unveiled the Tyrone Thompson Institute for Nonviolence. The grand opening event was held&nbsp; at the St. Louis Community College William J. Harrison Education Center at 3140 Cass Ave. in St. Louis, where the Institute will be based.</p>\n<p>The keynote speaker will be Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr., Distinguished Senior Scholar-in-Residence at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. LaFayette is a civil rights movement activist, a minister, educator, lecturer and authority on nonviolent social change.</p>\n<p>The Tyrone Thompson Institute for Nonviolence will address critical issues surrounding student suspensions in the St. Louis Public School District. Typically, suspended students are sent home for two weeks and the school loses funding. Many students are unsupervised at home and most fall behind in their classwork. For some, school suspensions mark the beginning of a life of violence on the streets.</p>\n<p>As an alternative, the Tyrone Thompson Institute for Nonviolence program will offer a program to mentor and tutor suspended students in grades eight and younger. The Institute will set up a special room at the school where a mentor - a second-year male student from St. Louis Community College - will connect with suspended students, make sure they keep up with school work and help them with behavioral issues. Volunteers also will have opportunities to support the program.</p>\n<p>\"Hundreds of kids are suspended every week,\" said Thompson. \"These are not bad kids, and they are not dumb. All they want is somebody to care about them.\"</p>\n<p>The Institute will train nearly 200 St. Louis Community College students to be scholars in the program, Thompson said. They\'ll learn about community service while receiving a small stipend for their work. Parents will be required to attend a one-day workshop before the suspended student can return to class.</p>\n<p>The Institute was based on a successful program that the Kwame Foundation initiated and funded at Dunbar Elementary School.</p>\n<p>\"We found that the kids who got in the most trouble didn\'t care if they got suspended. That was a day off for them,\" said Thompson. \"So we funded a behavioral science instructor, who is a tutor and truancy officer rolled into one, and sent those kids to him. They didn\'t get by without doing their homework - they had a tutor who made them do it. A lot of these kids didn\'t have fathers in their lives - now they had a father figure. And we saw their test scores start to improve. When we saw that it was working, we thought about how we could get it into all the schools.\"</p>\n<p>The Tyrone Thompson Institute for Nonviolence is a cooperative program with the St. Louis Public School District and St. Louis Community College (SLCC). The program will be housed at the SLCC\'s William J. Harrison Education Center, which was named after the educator, historian, and community and civil rights activist and built to bring educational opportunities to individuals in underserved areas.</p>\n<p>Tyrone Thompson was a state investigator, former City of Pagedale police chief and a former University City police officer.  He also worked at Kwame Building Group. At the time of his death, he was developing a mentorship program through his alma mater, University City High School. He served as president of the St. Louis Martin Luther King Non-Violence Support Group.</p>\n<p>Kwame Building Group is a pure program and construction management firm providing estimating, scheduling, project planning, value engineering and other project management services as an independent advocate for owners and developers.  KWAME is headquartered in St. Louis with division offices in Atlanta, Dallas, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and Seattle.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Tyrone Thompson was a fierce education advocate who had mentored hundreds of disadvantaged youngsters. So when he was shot and killed by two teenagers in an attempted robbery last June, his family and friends were stunned by the irony.\n\n\"Those teenage suspects were the kind of boys Tyrone would have tried to mentor, if he had met them,\" said his brother Anthony Thompson, CEO of Kwame Building Group. \"And if he had met them, I know he would have touched them.\"\n\nOn Jan. 14 the Thompson family provided a mentoring opportunity for hundreds of troubled St. Louis students when they unveiled the Tyrone Thompson Institute for Nonviolence. The grand opening event was held  at the St. Louis Community College William J. Harrison Education Center at 3140 Cass Ave. in St. Louis, where the Institute will be based. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1103,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Guarantee Completes $20M SunCoke Project','none','Sun Coke, Guarantee','none','<p>Guarantee Electrical has completed a $20 million assignment to power and supply all process/instrumentation wiring, equipment commissioning, lighting and voice/data services for a new Metallurgical Coke Manufacturing/Heat Energy Recovery Facility built by SunCoke Energy on a 300-acre site in Granite City, IL</p>\n<p>The new facility houses 120 computer-monitored, heat-recovery ovens to apply SunCoke\'s proprietary negative pressure technology to transform anthracite coal into up to 650,000 tons of blast furnace coke annually.  The coke produced is rated the highest quality in the world, while the process is cited as the gold standard by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) because pollutants generated while the coal is baked are incinerated inside the ovens, eliminating the need for a chemical byproducts plant and disposal of hazardous waste.  The facility also produces approximately 500,000 pounds of superheated steam per hour that is routed to a cogeneration facility at the neighboring US Steel Granite City Works.  Operating at full capacity year-round, the steam generated by the SunCoke plant can produce up to 65 MW of electricity annually.</p>\n<p>On peak days, Guarantee coordinated the work of 170 electricians with that of more than 900 workers from other trades responsible for the installation of the boiler/heat recovery system; coal and coke conveyors; coke/heat recovery ovens; and flue gas desulfurization/environmental systems.</p>\n<p>All told, Guarantee crews terminated 25,000 wires; installed 161 lineal miles of electrical cable and three lineal miles of cable tray;  wired more than 2,200 instruments; laid 7.5 lineal miles of underground conduit;  installed 5.5 lineal miles of ground wiring; powered 1.5 lineal miles of coal/coke conveyors; built  four electrical rooms with 5kV switchgear and 480V motor control centers; energized six 1,200-psi steam generators,120 coke ovens and a flue desulfurization plant; wired a coke wharf, quench tower and coke-screening station; and enabled a high-speed fiber-optic communication system.  Guarantee also distributed 15,000 kVA of power at 5 kV across the site.</p>\n<p>\"Our ability to prefabricate conduit, cable tray support brackets and a significant percentage of wire pulls off-site, coupled with the application of our proprietary &lsquo;constructability\' workplace model were key to us helping meet owner and EPA deadlines for coke production ramp-up,\" said Mike Maxwell, Guarantee project manager. \"To implement \"constructability,\" Guarantee engineers in St. Louis and on the jobsite created explicit instruction documents for the tasks of a given workday which were distributed to craft workers in Granite City.  By detailing wiring/installation sequencing and procedures, \"constructability\" eliminated installation guesswork and downtime.</p>\n<p>The contractor devoted a full-time safety director to the SunCoke site and sustained only one OSHA-recordable incident while logging 174,000 man-hours on the high-risk assignment.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Guarantee Electrical has completed a $20 million assignment to power and supply all process/instrumentation wiring, equipment commissioning, lighting and voice/data services for a new Metallurgical Coke Manufacturing/Heat Energy Recovery Facility built by SunCoke Energy on a 300-acre site in Granite City, IL.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1104,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Ameren Disputes Claims of EPA Suit','none','','none','<p>Ameren Missouri, an operating company of Ameren Corporation&nbsp; strongly disputed allegations that the company violated Clean Air Act requirements as claimed in a lawsuit filed Jan. 12 on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).  The USEPA\'s allegations are related to the New Source Review (NSR) provisions of the federal Clean Air Act.   This lawsuit follows USEPA\'s January 2010 issuance of a Notice of Violation.   Ameren Missouri is one of approximately 60 U.S. electric utilities to receive such a notice since the 1990s and one of many that have faced such a lawsuit. <br /> <br />NSR requires electric utilities to undergo pre-construction review for environmental controls if the utilities propose to build new generating units.  NSR also applies if utilities modify their existing units by making certain types of non-routine physical or operational changes that result in a significant increase in emissions. <br /> <br />The lawsuit filed asserts that projects at Ameren Missouri\'s Rush Island coal-fired power plant were not performed, consistent with NSR requirements. <br /> <br />However, the NSR program does not apply to projects that constitute routine maintenance.  All the Ameren Missouri projects, cited by USEPA, fall into the classification of routine maintenance, including project repair and replacement activities; projects that did not cause an emissions increase; projects that were necessary to respond to demand growth on a utility system; and modification projects to switch plants to low-sulfur coal, which provided environmental benefits.  Ameren Missouri\'s overall emissions are trending down, not up, while customers\' demand for electricity has increased by 50 percent since the 1990s.  The company operates its system to meet the generation demands and needs of its customers.   <br /> <br />In addition to denying the validity of the allegations, Ameren Missouri believes USEPA\'s position has the potential to impose significant costs on Ameren customers, especially during these tough economic times.  \"We are proud of Ameren Missouri\'s environmental record, and we strongly disagree with the assertions made by USEPA in the complaint,\" said Warner L. Baxter, president and chief executive officer of Ameren Missouri.  \"Many of the cited projects were actually undertaken by Ameren Missouri to expand our efforts to reduce emissions.  We have cut emissions at every plant, significantly improving air quality in the region.  We are disappointed that the USEPA has decided to take this action.\"   <br /> <br />\"We have a commitment to supply affordable, safe, reliable energy to our customers and to plan for the growth of future demand,\" said Mark Birk, vice president, Power Operations, Ameren Missouri.  \"Clearly this becomes very difficult when onerous regulation and lawsuits, like this one, make existing generation much more expensive to operate and create greater uncertainty in planning for our customers\' energy needs in the future.\" <br /> <br />Ameren Missouri, considered a national utility leader in pollution control, reduced its mass emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) by 61 percent and mass emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) by 75 percent between 1990 and 2009 (See the Emission Reduction Track Record Chart at the end of this release.) The company has been particularly effective in developing innovative techniques to lower NOx emission levels at its coal-fired power plants, which serve as national models for the utility industry.   <br /> <br />Since the late 1970s, the company has improved particulate collection to the point that Ameren Missouri is collecting approximately 99 percent of all particulate emissions from the stacks of its plants.   <br /> <br />In addition, the company proactively installed a scrubber at its coal-fired plant in Portage des Sioux north of St. Louis---at a cost of approximately $600 million to remove sulfur compounds from the Sioux Plant\'s combustion gases before those gases are discharged into the atmosphere.  The scrubber is expected to eliminate almost all sulfur dioxide emissions from the plant. <br /> <br />\"We have been, and will continue to be, good environmental stewards, as evidenced by our strong track record for reducing emissions for decades,\" said Birk, who pointed out that Missouri, in enacting state regulations to implement the Clean Air Act, expressly adopted a broad definition of \"routine maintenance.\"   <br /> <br />Birk added, \"State regulations have appropriately applied a commonsense understanding of permitting requirements so that Missouri utilities could respond to customer energy needs quickly and efficiently.\"   <br /> <br />The company stated that the ultimate resolution of this litigation could take several years.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Ameren Missouri, an operating company of Ameren Corporation  strongly disputed allegations that the company violated Clean Air Act requirements as claimed in a lawsuit filed Jan. 12 on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The USEPA\'s allegations are related to the New Source Review (NSR) provisions of the federal Clean Air Act. This lawsuit follows USEPA\'s January 2010 issuance of a Notice of Violation. Ameren Missouri is one of approximately 60 U.S. electric utilities to receive such a notice since the 1990s and one of many that have faced such a lawsuit.\n','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1105,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Kathy Roemmel to Chair COCA','none','Roemmel, COCA','none','<p>Kathy Roemmel, senior director for Dynegy Generation, has been elected as the 2011 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Council of Owners and Construction Associates, Inc. (COCA, Inc.).<br /></p>\n<p>Richard Schwarz, Jr., Maintenance &amp; Reliability Manager for WRB Refining, LLC is vice chairman., and&nbsp; Michael P. Rother, Director of Contracts &amp; Industrial Relations for Prairie State Generating Company is secretary/treasurer.<br /> <br />COCA, Inc., located in Maryville, Illinois is the local Construction User Council serving the Metro-East area of Southwestern Illinois, and is affiliated with the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT).<br /> <br />The primary purpose of COCA is to increase safety awareness; and the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the Construction Industry.<br /> <br />COCA\'s membership includes the area\'s major Industries and Utilities and 145 construction firms who perform construction and maintenance services for these industries.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Kathy Roemmel, senior director for Dynegy Generation, has been elected as the 2011 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Council of Owners and Construction Associates, Inc. (COCA, Inc.).','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1106,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Electrical Expo Set for March 1','none','Expo, Electrical','none','<p>The Electrical Board of Missouri and Illinois\' Electrical Expo 2011 will take place on March 1&nbsp; from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 2  from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. Charles Convention Center.   This is a new location for the Expo. <br /> <br />Manufacturers from across the county will be exhibiting thousands of electrical, communication and automation products for you to see and compare.  Find out the newest products in the industry all in one location!!  Educational seminars on a variety of industry related topics will also be presented these two days.  Pdh\'s and lu\'s are offered to engineers and architects who register and attend these seminars.  Peu\'s are also offered for contractors.   A six- hour NEC Conference offering CEU\'s will be held on March 2nd and we expect that over 400 will register for this seminar!   Attending the Expo is free of charge but there are fees required to attend the seminars.  <br /> <br />The Expo is held every three years.&nbsp; Over 3,700 attended in 2008.&nbsp;   Register before February 14th deadline at <a href=\"http://www.electricalboard.org\">www.electricalboard.org.</a><br /></p>\n<p>For additional information on Electrical Expo 2011, please call The Electrical Board of Missouri and Illinois office at 636/305-6434 or go online at <a href=\"http://www.electricalboard.org\">www.electricalboard.org </a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The Electrical Board of Missouri and Illinois\' Electrical Expo 2011 will take place on March 1  from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. Charles Convention Center. This is a new location for the Expo. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1107,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Airport News Good Omen for the Future','none','China, airlines','none','<p>The announcement that China Cargo Airlines is negotiating to land flights at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is a hopeful sign for the St. Louis construction and real estate industries.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Fortune Cookie\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/fortune-cookie.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" />The day before the official announcement of China designating China Cargo Airlines to negotiate with Lambert Airport, Mike Jones, chairman of the Midwest-China Hub Commission told a luncheon meeting of the St. Louis chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women that such a designation is \"the key next step\" in making St. Louis a cargo hub for Chinese products entering the United States and Latin America.</p>\n<p>Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, director of Lambert Airport, said the development of the airport into a cargo hub for the Chinese could trigger construction of logistics centers around the airport and create thousands of jobs. Lambert has 1200 acres of undeveloped land that could be leased for logistics centers, she said.</p>\n<p>Hamm-Niebruegge noted that when St. Louis rejected FedEx\'s overtures to build a secondary hub here 15 years ago, the jilted cargo firm went to Indianapolis. The creation of an air cargo hub there has produced 20,000 cargo-related jobs, she said.</p>\n<p>John Langa, vice president, Jones Lang LaSalle, said that FedEx\'s decision to build a hub in Indianapolis was the trigger that has turned Indianapolis into the best industrial market in the Midwest outside of Chicago. He added that construction of a cargo hub will encourage the construction of factories nearby in addition to logistics centers as manufacturers locate near hubs to keep shipping costs low.</p>\n<p>Jones said that the only way to create a cargo hub in St. Louis is with the Chinese, because the cargo business is a mature market in the U.S., leaving the established companies with little reason to build new hubs.</p>\n<p>\"No amount of money would get a U.S. company to relocate here,\" Hamm-Niebruegge agreed.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','The announcement that China Cargo Airlines is negotiating to land flights at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is a hopeful sign for the St. Louis construction and real estate industries.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/fortune-cookie.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1108,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Habitat \'Jumps and Jives\' for 25','none','Habitat, jump, jive, anniversary','none','<p>Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis has announced plans for a 25th anniversary celebration, \"Jump and Jive for 25\".  The event is scheduled for Friday, February 25 from 6:25-8:25 p.m. at Jive &amp; Wail, newly located at 1227 Washington Avenue.</p>\n<p>Jive &amp; Wail\'s Dueling Pianos will provide entertainment. Tickets are $25 or $50. Ticket sales will benefit Habitat\'s efforts to eliminate substandard housing in the St. Louis area.  <br />&bull; Silver tickets are $25 and include appetizers, 2 drink tickets, and entertainment all night.<br />&bull; Gold tickets are $50 and include free valet, appetizers, an open bar from 6:25-8:25, preferred seating for the evening\'s entertainment and a special Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis 25th Anniversary commemorative item.</p>\n<p>Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.habitatstl.org/jive25, or by sending a check payable to Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis to 3763 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108.  For more information, contact Habitat at 314-371-0400.</p>\n<p>Habitat for Humanity sponsors, volunteers, and partner families work side-by-side to build new homes. Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis regularly ranks among the top Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the country.&nbsp;  Habitat recently completed its 300th home in St. Louis.  Habitat has set a goal of building 50 houses a year by 2015.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis has announced plans for a 25th anniversary celebration, \"Jump and Jive for 25\". The event is scheduled for Friday, February 25 from 6:25-8:25 p.m. at Jive & Wail, newly located at 1227 Washington Avenue.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1109,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Holland Completes Villas at Crystal Lake','none','','none','<p>The new Villas at Crystal Lake community is nearing completion by Holland Construction Services Inc., with residents moving in over the past few months.</p>\n<p>Spokesperson for Villas at Crystal Lake Donna Sandheinrich said Holland was very responsive throughout the process and despite weather obstacles, came in on time and on budget.</p>\n<p>\"We are very pleased with the process and the results,\" Sandheinrich said. \"Any issue that comes along, the Holland team is on top of it immediately. We would absolutely recommend their services and look forward to working with them in the future.\"<br />The upscale community offers a range of apartment sizes, all complete with the kind of chic luxury amenities needed for a carefree, enjoyable lifestyle.</p>\n<p>The $26 million, three-story building community totals 211,000 square feet. With 216 living units, residents can choose from spacious one-bedroom, two-bedroom with two full baths, and one-bedroom with den configurations. Apartment homes feature all-electric appliances, plank flooring, granite-look countertops and full-size washer and dryer for added convenience. Every apartment home is fiber-optic wired for Internet and cable.</p>\n<p>Throughout the property there are 36 fully-enclosed garages each with automatic garage door openers provided. The one-story clubhouse includes a community room with quartz countertops, gas fireplace, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. The clubhouse overlooks the resort-style swimming pool, which will be up and running this spring.</p>\n<p>All buildings complement each other with exterior finishes in a mix of vinyl siding and masonry with asphalt shingles. The property is aesthetically appealing with open green space, a pond with a decorative fountain and a babbling water feature. Mills Properties, Inc. of St. Louis will manage Villas at Crystal Lake.</p>\n<p>The Villas at Crystal Lake is an added enhancement to the Swansea area offering luxury apartment living just minutes from Interstate 64, Scott Air Force Base, shopping and other community services, with flexible lease terms to meet residents\' needs.</p>\n<p>Architectural services are by EWR Associates, Inc. of Swansea; civil engineering by Berutti &amp; Associates, Inc. of Belleville.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The new Villas at Crystal Lake community is nearing completion by Holland Construction Services Inc., with residents moving in over the past few months.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1110,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Architects As Artists ','none','artists, architects, Cannon','none','<p>St. Louis is home to a unique yearly event that draws attention to architects as artists, thanks to the staff of Cannon Design.</p>\n<p>The annual \"Exhibit A\" art auction to benefit a local charity features art work by internationally known architects from around the world.</p>\n<p>Laura Augustine, associate vice president and national marketing \ncoordinator for Cannon Design, said over 300 people attended Exhibit A: \nArt by Architects in November and the event raised $20,000 for COCA\'s \nUrban Arts Outreach Program, which provides free and reduced-cost arts \neducation, performances, and hands-on experiences to 4,000 students a \nyear.</p>\n<p>Yes, once upon a time architecture was the work of artists - think of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Bernini - but the vocations of artists and architect have been parting company for almost two centuries, and the distance between them seems to lengthen with each passing year.</p>\n<p>Now, when an architects is called an artist, it typically is for the sculptural qualities of his or her buildings, as with Frank Gehry, Daniel Libeskind, and Santiago Calatrava.</p>\n<p>Exhibit A is different. Exhibit A focuses on drawings and watercolor paintings, not buildings. While that focus emphasizes that even contemporary architecture has roots in art, it also underscores the widening gap between architecture and fine art.</p>\n<p>According to Steve Doherty, editor-in-chief of American Artist magazine, the organized discipline of fine art no longer embraces drawing. \"The fine-art departments in colleges and university have discontinued their drawing and watercolor painting courses,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Schools of architecture, however, \"still teach students to use graphite, colored pencil, gouache, and watercolor to create believable visualizations,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Washington University still teaches drawing in both art and architectural schools, but students abandon hand drawing in favor of computer drawing as quickly as they can, said  Robert Hansman, associate professor, Washington University College of Architecture/Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Design.</p>\n<p>\"There was more drawing on display at this show than you would see at the architecture school,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Hansman said the loss of drawing skills could ultimately cause harm to the practice of architectural design. \"They are losing the connection between process and product,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Thus, one benefit of shows like Exhibit A: Art by Architects, is that they could bring architects\' attention back to the role that drawing has in the development of design ideas.</p>\n<p>\"I draw and sketch a lot to develop ideas... [and] I do a lot of thinking through watercolor painting,\" said David Polzin, principal designer, Cannon Design. \"For me, the most interesting ideas for projects emerge out of sketches. It is the errant wandering of the pen, the imprecision of a drawing that opens up new ideas,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Polzin\'s colleagues credit him with \"masterminding\" the design for building modern office space within the skeleton of the historic Municipal Power House in downtown St. Louis. That inspired renovation has won 20 awards, including the 2010 International Architecture Award from the Chicago Athenaeum and the European Centre for Architecture and most recently a National USA Award for Architecture in Bloomberg Television\'s International <img alt=\"Andos Ghost\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"419\" src=\"/images/uploads/andosghost.jpg\" style=\"float: left;\" title=\"&quot;Ando\'s Ghost&quot; by St. Louis architect Andrew Raimist\" width=\"305\" />Property Awards competition.</p>\n<p>Polzin has been involved in organizing Exhibit A since its inception. \"Kent had the</p>\n<p>original idea. We all thought it was a great one and got on board.\" Kent is Kent Turner, president of Cannon Design and formerly director of the firm\'s midwest region.</p>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4></h4>\n<h4></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4>\"Ando\'s Ghost\" by ST. Louis<br />Architect Andrew Raimist</h4>\n<p>\"My primary role is organizing the list of people we will solicit and making sure it is a list of renowned people,\" Polzin said.</p>\n<p>Unlike the very few other art by architects events in the U.S. - Philadelphia\'s Center for Architecture has sponsored such an exhibition and auction for since 2007, and the American Institute of Architects  Baton Rouge sponsored one this year - Exhibit A is not primarily a showcase for local architects.</p>\n<p>\"We wanted to focus on national and international talent,\" said Polzin. \"Part of it is to elevate the cachet of the work and generate excitement by asking for contributions from Pritzker Prize winners and people who are internationally recognized as premier architects in the world,\" he said.</p>\n<p>The drawings and watercolors auctioned off in the latest show on November 18, 2010, included works by Frank Barkow of Barkow Leibinger in  Berlin, Germany; Portuguese architect Eduardo Souto De Moura; Wolf Prix of Coop Himmelb(l)au in Vienna, Austria; and Ben Van Berkel of Unstudio in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.</p>\n<p>Prominent American architects who donated work to the exhibition included Pritzker Prize winner Thom Mayne and famed architects Marlon Blackwell, Steve Ehrlich, Michael Graves, Steven Holl, and Helmut Jahn.</p>\n<p>Polzin contributed his own artwork to the exhibition for the first time in 2010. \"We\'ve been sparing about making it a bunch of Cannon people, but as we were sitting around in a committee talking about it, someone said to me, \'why don\'t you contribute something,\' and I did,\" he said. Polzin joined four other St. Louisans in the show.</p>\n<p>In addition to Polzin, the St. Louisans in Exhibit A consisted of Kent Turner and:</p>\n<p>&bull; Hansman, who is founder of \"City Faces\", a community art program for impoverished children living in public housing, and director of the Hewlett Program in Architecture, an undergraduate program introducing students to cultural and social dimensions of architecture and the built environment.</p>\n<p>&bull; Adrian Luchini, professor in the College of Architecture at Washington University and founder of LuchiniAD, who is well-known in St. Louis for his design for the William L. Clay Sr. Early Childhood Development/Parenting Education Center at Harris-Stowe State University. He is also a painter, whose works have been shown in the United States and Latin America. And</p>\n<p>&bull; George Nikolajevich, design principal, Cannon Design, recipient of over 40 design awards, who\n was elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects for design\n excellence in 1999.</p>\n<p>Polzin said he likes to draw and paint watercolors for his own \npleasure when he has time. The piece he contributed to the exhibition \nand auction was a watercolor of a prickly pear, which was part of a \nseries of drawings and paintings of desert plants he completed on a \nfamily vacation in Arizona.</p>\n<h4><img alt=\"Polzin Watercolor\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"206\" src=\"/images/uploads/polzin.jpg\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"300\" /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<h4></h4>\n<h4>Watercolor by David Polzin</h4>\n<p>In 2010, the 26 drawings and paintings donated to Exhibit A by architects were joined by nine of the award-winning photos from the American Institute of Architects National Photography Competition, including \"Ando\'s Ghost,\" a photograph taken by St. Louis architect Andrew Raimist at the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts.</p>\n<p>\"We began Art by Architects three years ago to celebrate our new home and connect with the community and the wonderful services it has to offer. We are committed to making it a long-term effort,\" Turner said.</p>\n<p>As one invitation from Cannon Design stated: \"It\'s all very cool. It\'s all by amazing talent. It\'s all elegantly framed and ready to hang. And it is all for a great cause.\"</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','St. Louis is home to a unique yearly event that draws attention to architects as artists, thanks to the staff of Cannon Design.\n\nThe annual \"Exhibit A\" art auction to benefit a local charity features art work by internationally known architects from around the world.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1111,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Hancock Named Microgrid BD VP','none','Microgrid, Hancock','none','<p>Microgrid Energy, a company that specializes in renewable energy, solar installation, and energy efficiency, announced that it has named Dan Hancock vice president of business development.<br /> <br />\"We have seen significant growth as businesses, nonprofits, and local governments look to make their buildings more efficient and to invest in renewable energy sources like solar,\" said Rick Hunter, CEO and owner of Microgrid.  \"We are very pleased to bring someone of Dan Hancock\'s caliber and experience onto our team as we continue to grow in the years to come.\"<br /> <br />Hancock has a strong history in high-end technological sales, most recently as a top producer at ADP. After many successful years in the internet and networking businesses, Hancock will leverage his knowledge and passion for renewable energy in heading up Microgrid\'s Sales and Business Development team.<br /> <br />\"Companies in the St. Louis area are really beginning to understand the benefits of investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency,\" added Hunter.  \"Whether it\'s solar installation, conducting an energy audit, or working with a business to maximize their energy efficiency, our focus is on working to create high performance solutions that improve the triple bottom line.\"<br /> <br />Microgrid&nbsp; specializes in renewable energy and efficiency, as an installing contractor, and as a consultant to businesses, nonprofits, and local governments.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Microgrid Energy, a company that specializes in renewable energy, solar installation, and energy efficiency, announced that it has named Dan Hancock vice president of business development.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1112,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Arch Project Dirt and Cash Piles Grow','none','Arch, Metcalfe, Van Valkenburgh','none','<p>&nbsp;<img alt=\"Arch from East St. Louis\" class=\"image-left\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/arch-from-esl.jpg\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"266\" />The reworking of the Arch grounds is shaping up into a huge earth moving and landscaping project. On January 26, Michael Van Valkenburgh took the wraps off of design revisions and Walter Metcalfe, a lawyer downtown and board member of CityArchRiver2015, unveiled a sharply higher cost estimate.</p>\n<p>Van Valkenburgh, whose firm leads the design team that was selected to redesign the landscape of the Arch grounds and a larger park area that will run from Citygarden eastward to Illinois Route 3, announced several major changes while preserving the central element of the new design: enlarging the underground museum and moving the museum entrance to Memorial Drive. Some of the changes will help hold down costs on a projects whose estimated budget requirements have ballooned to almost $600 million.</p>\n<p>The centerpiece of the plan is still the development of a new, larger museum underneath the Arch. In addition to carving out space for a 50,000-square-foot expansion of the underground museum, other major earth moving projects will include regrading the north end of the park after the demolition of the existing parking garage so that it slopes gently to align with the Laclede\'s Landing district through the arches of the Eads Bridge; regrading the western end of Kiener plaza to street level after the demolition of the Morton D. May Memorial Amphitheater; and the creation of a 60 acre park and wildlife refuge on the East St. Louis bank of the Mississippi River. The aim is to have all the work done by October 28, 2015.</p>\n<p>What\'s out of the new plan: underground parking, water taxis, removal of the maintenance building and construction of a beer garden/ice skating rink on the south end of the park, replacing Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard with an extension of the cobblestone levee, and some land in East St. Louis.</p>\n<p>Van Valkenburgh said he abandoned the idea of constructing underground parking when he saw how little utilized were the existing parking garages in that area of downtown. He abandoned the idea of water taxis when he stopped to notice the amount of barge traffic on the river and saw in his months working on the design how much the river level rises and falls in a year.</p>\n<p>What\'s new in the plan: a beer garden in Kiener Plaza, closing a small stretch of Memorial Drive, and an aerial gondola across the Mississippi.</p>\n<p>This will be the third re-imagining of Kiener Plaza in 50 years. The buildings occupying the site were torn down and the original plaza was constructed in 1966. Twenty years later, excavation began for the amphitheater, which opened in 1987. Van Valkenburgh proposes to demolish the amphitheater and bring the site back up to street level. The plaza would be redeveloped as an activity space with a 9,000-square-foot \"water element,\" a 6,500-square-foot restaurant with a outdoor beer garden, a carousel, and a pavilion.</p>\n<p>The building elements in the current plan include the expansion of the museum and extensive renovation of the existing museum and gift shop space, a restaurant and pavilion on Kiener Plaza, a 9,300-square-foot restaurant near the Old Cathedral, and a 100,000-square-foot pavilion around the Gateway Geyser in East St. Louis.</p>\n<p>The main new infrastructure element will be the construction of an one mile long aerial gondola from the south end of the Arch grounds and paralleling the Poplar Street Bridge across the Mississippi, then turning northward toward the Gateway Geyser.</p>\n<p>Paving elements include narrowing Chestnut and Market Streets, rebuilding the intersection of Washington Avenue and the Eads Bridge, paved trails around the ponds, and rebuilding Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard</p>\n<p>Van Valkenburgh estimated that extensive new plantings throughout the City+Arch+River project will include thousands of native plants around the existing ponds and 10,000 to 12,000 new trees. In addition to new trees on the Arch grounds, his plan calls for widening sidewalks and planting trees along Market and Chestnut Streets and planting two lines of trees in Luther Ely Smith park to flank a promenade from the Old Courthouse to the new entrance to the museum under the Arch. Memorial Drive would be closed in front of Luther Ely Smith park and a lid put over that part of I-70.</p>\n<p>Metcalfe announced a price tag of $578.5 million for the project, nearly twice the $300 million guesstimate bandied about in September. Dropping a new underground parking garage, shrinking new development around the Old Cathedral, keeping the existing maintenance facility, and reducing the number of acres that would be acquired for a park on the east bank undoubtedly kept the price tag from reaching even higher.</p>\n<p>Metcalfe said that negotiations were underway with the Bi-State Development Agency to have it take on the role of developer with an eye towards issuing public bonds to fund the construction of the aerial gondola much like Bi-State issued bonds to fund the construction of the Arch tram system some 45 years ago.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://www.scribd.com/doc/47643962/City-Arch-River-2015-MVVA-Update-Public-Presentation-01-26-11\">You can see the presentation&nbsp; by clicking this link.</a></p>','none','The reworking of the Arch grounds is shaping up into a huge earth moving and landscaping project. On January 26, Michael Van Valkenburgh took the wraps off of design revisions and Walter Metcalfe, a lawyer downtown and board member of CityArchRiver2015, unveiled a sharply higher cost estimate.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/arch-from-esl.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1113,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Northstar Management Hires Mike Davis','none','Northstar, Davis','none','<p>Northstar Management Company has announced the addition of Mike Davis as project manager.</p>\n<p>Davis is a recent graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, successfully earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and International Business from Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL. Davis held a part time intern position with Northstar prior to his full-time employment.</p>\n<p>\"We are excited to have someone of Mike\'s caliber and look forward to his continued contributions to Northstar,\" said company owner Ken Cates.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Northstar Management Company has announced the addition of Mike Davis as project manager. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1141,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','It Starts At the Top','none','lead, owners, project management','none','<p><em>Editor\'s Note: This article is taken from the print edition of the March/April 2011 issue of St Louis CNR.</em></p>\n<p>James Scott, construction lawyer at Greensfelder, Hemker &amp; Gale, argues that the design and construction industry is rife with waste and inefficiency and beset by squabbles over risk and payments.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"leader\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/leader.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" />How does the industry reduce waste and conflict and improve efficiencies to make the design and construction process better?</p>\n<p>\"It starts with the owner,\" said Ryan Ellen, manager of enterprise risk and project management in the corporate planning group at Ameren.</p>\n<p>Starting with the owner is both practical advice - the owner has to have an active role in the project - and a frame of mind - the success of a project is defined by the owner\'s experience.</p>\n<p>\"A successful project is one that meets or exceeds the owner\'s expectations; supports the owner\'s business objectives; provides best value in terms of scope, cost, and quality; and is completed on schedule and within budget,\" said Ken Cates, co-founder and principal of Northstar Management Co.</p>\n<p>To get there, \"the owner has to be the leader,\" said Doug Sitton, president of Sitton Construction Group. \"The owner has to make key decisions, has to be timely, and has to be clear about objectives,\" he said.</p>\n<p>That leadership starts with planning ahead and establishing the goals and objectives for the project, he said.</p>\n<p>Leadership starts with planning, because the beginning is where the opportunities to affect the project are the greatest, said Steve Bannes, program director for graduate studies in construction management at Washington University in St. Louis.</p>\n<p>And advance planning that reconciles the program and the budget, and breaks the project into its components before the design phase begins, is rare.</p>\n<p>\"More often than not, an owner asks for a building, gets a design and then has to change his operations to fit the building. Issues arise or something doesn\'t work out, and he gets mad at the architect or general contractor,\" said Zachary Hamilton, vice president, Kwame Building Group.</p>\n<p>When SSM Healthcare began considering the construction of a new hospital in Jefferson City, MO, the company engaged in a process Cates calls functional programming before they made the decision to build. Cates, who guided the process, said, \"it is a lot like the internal planning that most business do for their business, but is rarely done in construction projects.\"</p>\n<p>The typical challenges in a construction project, he said, include defining a project\'s scope of work; co-ordinating design and construction; getting the right mix of expertise and experience among project team members; responsible estimating, value analysis, and budgeting; scheduling, sequencing and phasing of activities; and efficient and effective communication.</p>\n<p>With functional programming, \"you start by defining the basis or purpose of the project - the project objectives,\" he said.</p>\n<p>\"You look at the business case for the project; the operational models the owner could use; applicable codes and standards; and space needs.</p>\n<p><br />Then you look at the choices regarding building systems, materials, equipment, and furnishings. From that you develop expectations regarding cost and schedule, which allows you to create a budget. All of this is done before the project is approved. Once you have the budget, you then go to the owner or board of directors for approval of the project. If approved, then you begin design and specifying scopes of work,\" Cates said.</p>\n<p>Architects, contractors, and vendors have to be involved in the programming process to get good information about choices, costs, and time frames for ordering materials and equipment.</p>\n<p>\"You pay them a consulting fee to get good ideas from them, but everyone knows there isn\'t a project yet and if it is approved, there will be a selection process by the owner. If it moves forward, the intent is to use them on the project, but they are not guaranteed a job,\" he said.</p>\n<p>\"With all the new choices out there, particularly with regards to technology and sustainability, it is exciting and all the more reason to have a team that can give you the pros and cons of each choice early,\" said Michael Perry, president of HBD Construction and 2011 chairman of the AGC of St. Louis.</p>\n<p>Cates, said, \"working on the Jefferson City hospital project, we hired an architect - a joint venture of The Lawrence Group and HGA - to plan the amount of space needed; an engineer - Heideman Associates - to develop the choices of M.E.P. (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) systems for the different functional areas and the pros and cons of each; and a construction manager - Alberici - to help us understand the complexities of the site and pricing in the marketplace. We had 25 people in the room, including M.E.P.. subs, a structural guy, a code guy, and medical equipment vendors.</p>\n<p>\"The functional program we developed will serve as the basis of the budget and the basis of design. Everything will be checked back against it. It cost $2 million for a project that we estimate will cost $220 million, but it is where you save money. Changes are ten times more expensive to make in design than they are in planning, and once you are in construction, where you are locked in, changes are 100 times more expensive to make,\" Cates said.</p>\n<p>The project delivery method is the last piece of the plan, he said. \"We promote integrated project delivery, but even if the job is hard bid, the functional program keeps the scope constant so you really are comparing apples to apples,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Two other local owners who believe strongly in advance planning are Ameren and Solutia.</p>\n<p>\"We start at the conceptual phase and really focus on nailing down the scope. We feel that is going to drive the other areas: cost, schedule, risk, and quality,\" said Ryan Ellen, manager of enterprise risk and project management in Ameren\'s corporate planning group and also a member of the Best Practices Committee of the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers.</p>\n<p>\"Research from the Construction Industry Institute has been very helpful, especially the Project Definition Rating Index,\" he said.</p>\n<p>The Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) is a simple tool for measuring the completeness of a project scope definition. The PDRI offers a comprehensive checklist of 64 scope definition elements in an easy-to-use score sheet format that is supported by detailed descriptions of these elements. Each element is also weighted based on its relative importance to the other elements, and the checklist makes it easy to isolate high risk areas for further work. Research has shown that a PDRI score of 200 or less greatly increases the probability of a successful project.</p>\n<p>There are three main sections of the PDRI - basis of project decision, basis of design, and execution approach - each of which is broken down into a series of categories, which in turn are further broken down into elements.</p>\n<p>\"We get stakeholders in a room for four-to-six hours to discuss the front end planning effort using the PDRI. We\'re even using the PDRI on small projects. It really identifies the gaps in our planning,\" Ellen said.</p>\n<p>\"Front end planning, nailing down the scope, and deciding how to manage changes are the key decisions for owners to make,\" he said.</p>\n<p>\"Front end planning is one of those important Construction Industry Institute Best Practices that we strictly adhere to at Solutia,\" said Greg Kanteres, worldwide engineering major project manager and chairman of the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers\' Best Practices Committee.</p>\n<p>Kantares breaks front end planning into two parts.</p>\n<p>One part, which he calls \"alignment,\" is making certain that all individuals and companies involved on a project know the overall objectives of the project and how their part is essential to the overall project success.</p>\n<p>That is a part that Scott Wittkop, central division president of McCarthy Building Cos., said is often is missing.</p>\n<p>\"It has amazed me just how poor communication has gotten between owners, design teams, contractors, and subcontractors, despite the electronic age and everyone copying everyone with everything,\" he said.</p>\n<p>And, it is not just about the parties talking at each other. \"You have to ask, \'Mr. Architect, what did you hear me say?\' or \'Mr. Contractor, what did you hear me say?\' to be clear,\" Wittkop said.</p>\n<p>It is far too common for teams to overlook that step, \"and get four months into a project and find that the owner, the architect, and the contractor aren\'t on the same page,\" he said. \"That is wasting money,\" he added.</p>\n<p>The other part of front end planning is pre-project planning.</p>\n<p>\"At the onset of a project, a team must make many very important decisions. One of those important areas is documenting the execution strategy - what type of contract strategies will be used, who is doing what, when, why and where? ... No single strategy is going to work for all projects,\" Kantares said. <br />Kantares said Solutia uses the Construction Industry Institute\'s PDRI or Independent Project Analysis\' Front End Loading Index to help corporate teams understand if they have completely defined the work that is to be done. They use the Construction Industry Institute\'s Project Delivery and Contracting Strategy tool to help determine the most appropriate contracting strategy for a project.</p>\n<p>Many owners, however, are not the savvy consumers of design and construction services that Ameren and Solutia are. They may hire an architect, construction manager, or designer/builder and rely on them to take the planning process in hand.<br />Often, they make uneducated decisions, \"because they lack the appropriate knowledge,\" said Lauren Talley, commercial project manager at Kozeny-Wagner Inc</p>\n<p>.A good owner\'s representative can help educate an owner as to the owner\'s responsibilities, help clarify the owner\'s vision, and help the owner clarify internal lines of decision-making authority.\"I would bet that any owner\'s rep out there would be able to prove their worth at the end of the job by saving at least twice their fee just by asking the right questions. It creates a clear line of communication and facilitates decision-making,\" she said.Regardless of who the owner hires, the owner should provide enough time for planning. \"Technology makes us think that everything can happen fast, but good design and construction takes thought. Real constructive analysis needs an appropriate amount of time,\" Bannes said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','James Scott, construction lawyer at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, argues that the design and construction industry is rife with waste and inefficiency and beset by squabbles over risk and payments.\n\nHow does the industry reduce waste and conflict and improve efficiencies to make the design and construction process better?\n\n\"It starts with the owner,\" said Ryan Ellen, manager of enterprise risk and project management in the corporate planning group at Ameren.\n\nStarting with the owner is both practical advice - the owner has to have an active role in the project - and a frame of mind - the success of a project is defined by the owner\'s experience.','none','','none','','none','','none',477,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/leader.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1134,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Architectural Index Dipped in January','none','ABI, index, architctural','none','<p>After showing positive momentum during the fourth quarter of 2010, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) slipped almost four points in January.  As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine-to-12 month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.  The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the January ABI score was 50.0, down from a reading of 53.9 the previous month.  This score reflects stable demand for design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 56.5, down sharply from a mark of 61.6 in December.</p>\n<p>Every January the AIA research department updates the seasonal factors used to calculate the ABI, resulting in a recalibration of recent ABI values.<br />&nbsp;</p>\n<p>\"This slowdown is indicative of what is likely to be a very gradual improvement in business conditions at architecture firms for the better part of this year,\" said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. \"We\'ve been taking a cautiously optimistic approach for the last several months and there is no reason at this point to change that outlook.  There are still too many firms that continue to see weak market conditions to expect a dramatic increase in the demand for services in the design and construction industry.\"</p>\n<p>Key January ABI highlights:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regional averages: Midwest (56.4), South (51.5), Northeast (50.4), West (47.3) </li>\n<li>Sector index breakdown: commercial/industrial (54.6), multi-family residential (53.7), institutional (51.3), mixed practice (48.7) </li>\n<li>Project inquiries index: 56.5</li>\n</ul>\n<p>About the AIA Architecture Billings Index: The Architecture Billings Index is derived from a monthly \"Work-on-the-Boards\" survey and produced by the AIA Economics &amp; Market Research Group. Based on a comparison of data compiled since the survey\'s inception in 1995 with figures from the Department of Commerce on Construction Put in Place, the findings amount to a leading economic indicator that provides an approximately nine to twelve month glimpse into the future of nonresidential construction activity. The diffusion indexes contained in the full report are derived from a monthly survey sent to a panel of AIA member-owned firms. Participants are asked whether their billings increased, decreased, or stayed the same in the month that just ended</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','After showing positive momentum during the fourth quarter of 2010, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) slipped almost four points in January. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine-to-12 month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1140,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Artwork  Brightens St. John\'s Childrens Hospital','none','','none','<p>Spellman Brady &amp; Company has completed artwork planning, design and installation for St. John\'s Mercy Medical Center in the new \"Mercy Children\'s Hospital\" patient tower in Creve Coeur, Missouri.  The official dedication was held on Thursday, February 24.<br /> <br /><img alt=\"Butterfly\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"230\" src=\"/images/uploads/Entrance Butterfly.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"172\" />Spellman Brady &amp; Company provided artwork master planning services for the new multi-story patient tower which included artwork selection and procurement for the project\'s private patient rooms, as well as its lobby and public spaces.  The lobby incorporates an entrance to the adjacent \"Emerson Neonatal Intensive Care Unit\" for which Spellman Brady was previously recognized by the National Association of Children\'s Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) for outstanding use of artwork and evidence-based design principles in children\'s hospitals nationwide.  <br /> <br />A variety of artwork was selected for the hospital which included mosaic art, sculptural metal art, water features, paintings and prints. The works of art were selected to add substantial color and appeal to the main lobby and public areas.  Specifically, the large, mosaic butterfly in the lobby guides guests to the entrance of Mercy Children\'s Hospital..  Another unique piece of art is the two-story water feature that showcases a nature image behind the running water, as well as colorful \"river rock\" simulated at the bottom of the waterfall.  <br /> <br />\"The color and themes of the individual pieces of artwork were selected so that they contributed to the overall healing environment that the hospital was striving to achieve,\" said Diana Spellman, President of Spellman Brady &amp; Company.<br /> <br />Three 2-story banners depicting Mercy\'s heritage were also incorporated into the lobby\'s artwork.  In addition, Spellman Brady &amp; Company recently donated their artwork planning services to the new Ronald McDonald House on the St. John\'s Mercy Medical Center campus.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Spellman Brady & Company has completed artwork planning, design and installation for St. John\'s Mercy Medical Center in the new \"Mercy Children\'s Hospital\" patient tower in Creve Coeur, Missouri. The official dedication was held on Thursday, February 24.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1125,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','McCarthy Employee Training Honored','none','','none','<p>McCarthy Building Companies, Inc was honored with a 2011 Training Magazine  Top 125 Award. The award was presented during the Training 2011 Conference &amp; Expo in San Diego, CA, recognizing the top companies based on excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs. A first-time applicant, McCarthy placed 112th on the list.</p>\n<p>\"While many companies are cutting back on training in the current economic climate, McCarthy continues to expand our focus on employee development,\" explained McCarthy Chairman and CEO Mike Bolen. \"This commitment ensures our builders remain at the forefront of the construction industry. To be included among the Training Top 125 companies in a diverse array of industries is an outstanding honor.\"</p>\n<p>Lorri Freifeld, editor-in-chief of Training magazine added, \"The 2011 Training Top 125 application focused on tying training to achievement of strategic corporate goals and showing demonstrable results. As always, it was a difficult task to choose the winners from the many excellent applications we received. Congratulations to the 2011 winners, who continue to blaze new paths in training design, development, delivery, and measurement.\"</p>\n<p>Founded as a family owned business almost 150 years ago, McCarthy is one of the largest 100% employee-owned companies in America today. The firm has long fostered a culture dedicated to continuous improvement, and \"Learning\" represents one of McCarthy\'s six company Core Values.</p>\n<p>While a formal McCarthy Training Program had been in place for decades, McCarthy formally launched an entirely revamped training program in 2008 under McCarthy Build U. Unusual in the construction industry and among best-in-class training programs outside of the construction industry, McCarthy Build U is a personalized approach to employee development. Core tenets of McCarthy Build U include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A shared commitment on the part of each employee to begin their training and development on (or even before) Day 1;</li>\n<li>A belief that in addition to full-time professional trainers on staff, all employee-owners, from Chairman/CEO down, is a trainer who has valuable knowledge to share;</li>\n<li>A focus on blended training vehicles, including instructor-led programs, self-paced online training, hands-on experience simulations and on-the-job training makes the program truly comprehensive;</li>\n<li>A well defined development path with significant flexibility based on personal needs;</li>\n<li>A development philosophy based on the notion of a two-way street. McCarthy will provide every tool and opportunity for learning and the employee must actively take control of their career and development. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>\"The McCarthy Build U program provides a balance of structure and flexibility to help each employee meet their individual development needs in alignment with company business objectives,\" McCarthy Vice President of Human Resources Al Berardi said. \"This comprehensive approach helps ensure McCarthy builders remain the best in the business.\"</p>\n<p>Now in its 11th year, the Training Top 125 ranking is based on myriad benchmarking statistics such as total training budget; percentage of payroll; number of training hours per employee program; goals, evaluation, measurement, and workplace surveys; hours of training per employee annually; and detailed formal programs. The ranking is determined by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee development, the scope of development programs, and how closely such development efforts are linked to business goals and objectives. More information about the 2011 Training Top 125 Award winners may be obtained online at <a href=\"http://www.trainingmag.com\">www.trainingmag.com</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','McCarthy Building Companies, Inc was honored with a 2011 Training Magazine  Top 125 Award. The award was presented during the Training 2011 Conference & Expo in San Diego, CA, recognizing the top companies based on excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs. A first-time applicant, McCarthy placed 112th on the list.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1118,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','ADG Celebrates Its 30th Year in Business','none','ADG , Greenberg, 30th','none','<p>Architectural Design Guild, located in Maplewood,is celebrating its 30th year of operation. ADG was founded in 1981 by Barry Greenberg and provides architectural, mechanical /electrical / plumbing engineering and interior design services.</p>\n<p>The firm has completed over 8,700 projects in the fields of retail, commercial, food services residential and energy efficient design.</p>\n<p>ADG performs work nationally and is licensed in 48 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Local A/E projects include Schlafly Bottleworks , Saint Louis Closet Company and The Fountain on Locust.</p>\n<p>On the engineering side, ADG has teamed with Energy Solutions, Inc. to perform energy audits and retrofits for the City of St. Louis, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, University City School District, Principia School and others.</p>\n<p>Greenberg is involved in the Maplewood community as a City Councilman and as president of the Kiwanis Club of Maplewood.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Architectural Design Guild, located in Maplewood,is celebrating its 30th year of operation. ADG was founded in 1981 by Barry Greenberg and provides architectural, mechanical /electrical / plumbing engineering and interior design services.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1120,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Gundaker Breaks with Grubb & Ellis','none','Gundaker, Grubb','none','<p>Gundaker Commercial Group has ended its affiliation with Grubb &amp; Ellis</p>\n<p>A statement released by the firm said: \"With 2011 underway, Gordon Gundaker and Mike Hejna of Gundaker Commercial Group, Inc. (GCG), have committed to a renewed regional focus for clients. Offering traditional brokerage, development, construction and asset management services, GCG has serviced the St. Louis Metro area commercial real estate market and surrounding communities in numerous capacities over the last 25 years.</p>\n<p>\"In 2005, the brokerage division of GCG became the St. Louis affiliate for Grubb &amp; Ellis Company, a national brokerage and investment services firm. At the time, this was a natural fit for the regional growth GCG was experiencing and offered an opportunity to service GCG\'s regional and national client base.</p>\n<p>\"\'We have taken a focused look at the future and have determined the best course of action for our clients and our team is to dissolve our affiliation with Grubb &amp; Ellis,\" said Gordon Gundaker, Chairman of GCG. \"GCG prefers to focus its resources on its core customers in Missouri and Illinois.\"</p>\n<p>\"GCG will rebrand all its brokerage services immediately and clients should feel no effect from the dissolution of the relationship with Grubb &amp; Ellis.\"</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Gundaker Commercial Group has ended its affiliation with Grubb & Ellis. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1121,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Reinhardt/Wilson Partner on Mexico Military','none','','none','<p>&nbsp;The joint venture team of S. M. Wilson &amp; Co. and Reinhardt Construction Company has been selected to construct a new $4 million administration building on the campus of Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, MO.&nbsp;  The school\'s 110 year-old current administration building, named Stribling Hall, will be demolished this spring and replaced with a new Stribling Hall, which will have a similar appearance and be built on the same location as the current building.</p>\n<p>The new building will be approximately 18,000 square feet, with two levels above grade and one level partially below grade. The first level above grade will contain the president\'s office, direct administration to the president, the alumni reception room/museum and business offices. The second level will contain advancement and admissions offices along with a board room, conference room and storage spaces. The exterior design will be in keeping with the existing &lsquo;Jeffersonian\' architecture style on campus.  <br />The Reinhardt/Wilson team will provide design/build and general construction services.  Designed to be LEED certified, the new building is planned for completion in spring of 2012.  M+H Architects is the project\'s architect.<br /></p>\n<p>Stribling Hall, which has served as an administration building, barracks, student center and classrooms over the years, is the Academy\'s signature domed building.<br /></p>\n<p>\"Stribling Hall has been the focal point of our campus since 1900. It truly represents the Academy and the traditions that have been in place for more than a hundred years,\" said Maj. Gen. Robert M. Flanagan, Academy President. \"By rebuilding Stribling Hall, we are making another long-term commitment to excellence and the future of Missouri Military Academy.\"</p>\n<p>This is the third project that the Reinhardt/Wilson joint venture team has built for the Academy.   In 2008, the team completed construction of a new $8.5 million academic building on campus, and in 2001, they provided general contracting services on a four-story, 35,000 square-foot barracks building.</p>\n<p>Since its founding in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has offered a college preparatory boarding school education with the student body organized as a military battalion. The Academy\'s structured program creates a learning environment that promotes academic excellence and character development.  Missouri Military Academy prepares young men for college and life by creating a venue that challenges cadets to unlock their inner potential.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The joint venture team of S. M. Wilson & Co. and Reinhardt Construction Company has been selected to construct a new $4 million administration building on the campus of Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, MO. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1122,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','FGM Names Hayhurst VP','none','Hayhurst, FGM','none','<p>FGM Architects announced that Arthur A. Hayhurst, AIA of Swansea, IL, has been named a vice president of the firm.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Hayhurst is a licensed architect in Illinois and Missouri and has 25 years of experience. He  has been a senior project manager in Chicago-based&nbsp; FGM\'s O\'Fallon, IL office.<br /> <br />FGM congratulates Brennan Hartin of Belleville, IL and Michael Staub of Millstadt, IL on being named associates.<br /></p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','FGM Architects announced that Arthur A. Hayhurst, AIA of Swansea, IL, has been named a vice president of the firm. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1126,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Holland  Completes Prairie State HQ','none','Holland, Prairie State','none','<p>Prairie State Generating Company, LLC employees are moving into the new corporate headquarters office building in Marissa, IL recently completed by Holland Construction Services, Inc.</p>\n<p>The company\'s new corporate building provides a permanent home for the Prairie State senior management and support teams, allowing them to consolidate into one central location and work more efficiently to better serve PSGC\'s eight public power company owners, said Michael P. Rother, director of contracts and industrial relations at Prairie State.</p>\n<p>The facility features 22,000 square feet comprised of general office space, two conference rooms, a boardroom, break room, and a walkout basement that includes shower, locker and workout space for employee convenience. The project also included a new parking lot and easy access to the nearby county highway.</p>\n<p>\"The Holland Construction team has been professional and demonstrated excellent character strengths from start to finish on the design and construction of our corporate building,\" Rother said. \"Their attitude, commitment to excellence and ability to manage subcontractors effectively insured the efficiencies necessary to achieve a successful project completion.\" <br /> <br />\"The bottom line is HCS stepped up to the plate from the beginning, stayed focused and successfully executed the work,\" Rother added. \"Holland is a first class organization that met project objectives as well as challenges in terms of safety, quality, cost and schedule.\"</p>\n<p>Holland Construction is currently in the design phase of the upcoming Prairie State Energy Campus power plant administrative building and shop facility, with construction set to begin in July.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Prairie State Generating Company, LLC employees are moving into the new corporate headquarters office building in Marissa, IL recently completed by Holland Construction Services, Inc.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1127,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','SITE Announces 2011 Officers and Board','none','SITE, Ernst','none','<p>&nbsp;The SITE Improvement Association has re-elected its officers to serve another one-year term, effective January 1, 2011.  Andy Ernst, Pace Construction, will lead the board for a third year as president.  Tom Milne, Oreo &amp; Botta Concrete, continues as vice president, and Peggy McGrath, TraMar Contracting, Inc., serves as secretary/treasurer.</p>\n<p>Jay Schultehenrich, executive director of SITE Improvement Association, also announced the addition of three new board members for 2011:  Steve Ladenberger, Fenix Construction; Maureen Trompeter, Byrne &amp; Jones Construction; and Mike Shepard, Collins &amp; Hermann, Inc.</p>\n<p>Returning board members include Matt Beckmann, NorVel Construction; Bill Bollmeier, C.E. Bollmeier Company; Terry Daub, Daub Excavating; Jim Fitzgerald, N.B. West Contracting; Karl Koenigsfeld, SCI  Engineering; Joe Leritz, Leritz Contracting;  Brenda Mainer, J.D. Kutter Insurance; Frank Marchesi, Sr., Bi-State Utilities;  Mark Roden, Roden\'s Landscaping;  and Scott Rozier, Rosch Company.<br /> <br />Retiring board members were recognized for their commitment and service at the organization\'s January 12 general membership meeting, including:  Keith Ahal, Ahal Contracting (2007-2010); Dan Lucas, Accurate Asphalt Paving (2004-2010); and Terry McDannold, Park-Mark, Inc. (2005-2010)</p>\n<p>Founded in 1966, SITE Improvement Association represents contractor and associate members in seven divisions -concrete, earthmoving, highway/bridge, landscaping, asphalt paving, sewer/utility and specialty.  In addition to labor relations, the organization offers legislative action, education and safety programs, and social networking opportunities. SITE has been a leading supporter of Work Zone Safety legislation and continues to be a strong advocate of accident-free work zones. For more information, visit www.sitestl.org</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none',' The SITE Improvement Association has re-elected its officers to serve another one-year term, effective January 1, 2011. Andy Ernst, Pace Construction, will lead the board for a third year as president.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1129,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Careers Center Celebrates a Strategic Vision','none','Careers Center, AGC, 10th','none','<p>\"AGC of St. Louis engaged in strategic planning in December of 1999,\" Len Toenjes, president of that organization recalled on Feb. 10 before a ballroom of people at the Millennium Hotel.  \"Under the action plan item of &lsquo;workforce,\' a general objective was &lsquo;increase workforce availability and improve quality.\' The fourth action item under this general objective was to &lsquo;pursue establishment of a charter construction school\'.\"</p>\n<p>On Feb. 10th that ballroom full of people celebrated the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Construction Careers Center, also known as \"Triple C\" to its students, faculty, and supporters. The charter for the school, which carries the motto \"First of Its Kind\" on its logo, was approved by the Missouri board of education in January 2001 and the first freshman class admitted in August of 2001.</p>\n<p>To date, 278 students have graduated from the Construction Careers Center. Some are employed today as carpenter apprentices, bricklayer assistants, operating engineer apprentices, and laborers. Some decided to join the military, and a number went on to college to pursue degrees in engineering and architecture.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Construction Careers\" class=\"image-left\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/construction-careers.jpg\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"266\" />Today, those graduates are studying at the University of Nebraska, Kansas State University, Alabama A&amp;M University, Southern University, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, St. Louis Community College and the UMSL/Washington University Joint Engineering Program.</p>\n<p>In December 2010 Brian Cox, CCC Class of 2006, became the first to graduate from a four-year university, earning a bachelor\'s degree in construction management from SIUE. While earning his degree, Cox interned at construction firms including ABNA Engineering, S.M. Wilson and Cissell-Mueller, as well as MODOT.</p>\n<p>Emcee Carol Daniel of radio station KMOX asked the graduates of the program in the audience to rise and directed them to look her in the eye. She told them that she considered them all to be special and thought of them as her children. Then she told them that they had been given a great gift and a great challenge to honor those who had made the school possible by doing great things.</p>\n<p>That challenge was echoed by the keynote speaker, Rev. Aeneas Williams, former St. Louis Rams defensive standout. Williams, who decided to stay in St. Louis after his retirement and as pastor of Spirit of the Lord Family Church, encouraged the students to do their very best  and to give back to the community.</p>\n<p>AGC of St. Louis Chairman Mike Perry, president of HBD Contracting, presented the third annual Construction Careers Center Outstanding Service Award to Terry Nelson, secretary-treasurer of the Carpenters\' District Council of Greater St. Louis and Vicinity. \"(Nelson) personally mentored several students and provided job shadowing opportunities,\" Perry said. \"He continually served as an advocate for students with discipline or academic issues. To improve instructional services at the school, he mentored students and provided resources in the form of teachers on loan from the Carpenters.\"</p>\n<p>Nelson was unable to attend, but Al Bond, assistant secretary-treasurer, accepted on his behalf.</p>\n<p>In concluding the program Toenjes introduced program graduates Leandre Gibson, a bricklayer apprentice who will achieve journeyman status in April; Jeremiah Love, who is currently a carpenter apprentice; Michael Dahl, who is the first graduate to reach journeyman status as a laborer; and Dwight Sloan, who is an operating engineer and the second to achieve journeyman status.</p>\n<p>Toenjes presented a video narrated by KMOX\'s Charles Brennan on the Charter School. <a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olsWdw-a-Q8\">This is a link to that video</a>.</p>\n<p>\"As we look at our successes to date,\" Toenjes said, \"I would like you to think about the future Triple C graduates. Working together, the school and the construction industry can continue to create real jobs and real futures for today\'s and tomorrow\'s students.\"</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','\"AGC of St. Louis engaged in strategic planning in December of 1999,\" Len Toenjes, president of that organization recalled on Feb. 10 before a ballroom of people at the Millennium Hotel. \"Under the action plan item of \'workforce,\' a general objective was \'increase workforce availability and improve quality.\' The fourth action item under this general objective was to \'pursue establishment of a charter construction school.\'\"\n\nOn Feb. 10th that ballroom full of people celebrated the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Construction Careers Center, also known as \"Triple C\" to its students, faculty, and supporters. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/construction-careers.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1130,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Spellman Brady Opens Chicago Office','none','Spellman Brady, Chicago','none','<p>Spellman Brady &amp; Company has announced the opening of a Chicago studio to better serve its growing healthcare, education and senior living client base.  Andrea Gallagher, business development and art director, spearheads the Chicago Studio which is located in the city\'s Edgewater neighborhood.</p>\n<p>Ms. Gallagher, who has been affiliated with Spellman Brady for eight years, has contributed to the artwork planning on more than 5.5 million square feet of healthcare and institutional space.  She was responsible for the artwork master planning project Spellman Brady recently completed for Ministry Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay, WI.</p>\n<p>Spellman Brady &amp; Company is a woman-owned firm providing interior planning for furnishings and artwork, furniture procurement, artwork master planning, and brand identity. Clients include healthcare, higher education and senior living organizations.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Spellman Brady & Company has announced the opening of a Chicago studio to better serve its growing healthcare, education and senior living client base. Andrea Gallagher, business development and art director, spearheads the Chicago Studio which is located in the city\'s Edgewater neighborhood. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1132,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Evidence-Based Sustainable Design Examined','none','evidence based, Thompson','none','<p>Lisa Thompson, Sustainability/Evidence Based Design project manager at BJC HealthCare will be the featured speaker at the March 8 meeting of the Missouri Gateway Chapter, U.S. Green Building Council. The meeting will be held at Alberici headquarters, 8800 Page Ave, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is free for USGBC members and full time students, $20 for non-members.</p>\n<p>The&nbsp; presentatio<a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiEN5GrET_Q&amp;feature=player_embedded#at=49\"><img alt=\"Lisa Thompson\" class=\"image-left\" height=\"207\" src=\"/images/uploads/Lisa Thompson.jpg\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"228\" /></a>n delves into one of the latest trends in healthcare \narchitecture; using research of the built environment to inform new \ndesigns and process improvements rather than depending only on intuitive\n design.&nbsp;</p>\n<h4>Click on Photo to view Interview with Lisa Thompson.</h4>\n<p>Evidence Based Design (EBD) has a broad potential scope of \nimpact from which each organization and researcher selects what will be \nmost beneficial to their goals.&nbsp; Green building design, technologies, \nand processes are in constant development putting sustainability \napplication in a state of permanent flux and experimentation. &nbsp;Often, \nthose new to sustainability will write off a sustainability concept if \nit doesn&rsquo;t work perfectly on the first try.&nbsp; EBD provides an \nintermediary step &ndash; rather than giving up on an idea, EBD uses an \nevolutionary process to collect and analyze data in such a way as to \nimprove sustainability over time based on evidence.&nbsp; By building on the \nbody of existing research through EBD, design teams and building owners \nalike can positively move the sustainability movement forward.</p>\n<h4><br /></h4>\n<p>For more information and registration, <a href=\"http://www.usgbc-stl.org/2011/01/evidence-based-sustainable-design/\">go to the Missouri Gateway USGBC website</a>.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Lisa Thompson, Sustainability/Evidence Based Design project manager at BJC HealthCare will be the featured speaker at the March 8 meeting of the Missouri Gateway Chapter, U.S. Green Building Council. The meeting will be held at Alberici headquarters, 8800 Page Ave, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is free for USGBC members and full time students, $20 for non-members. \n\nHer presentation delves into one of the latest trends in healthcare architecture; using research of the built environment to inform new designs and process improvements rather than depending only on intuitive design.  Evidence Based Design (EBD) has a broad potential scope of impact from which each organization and researcher selects what will be most beneficial to their goals.\n\n','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),