(409,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','EBMI Asks: Where\'s the Growth?','none','Growth, Electrical Board, panel','none','<p>The title of an Electrical Board Missouri and Illinois (EBMI) panel presentation: &ldquo;2009-2012: Where Is the Growth?&rdquo; was enough to raise eyebrows on its own. But the presenters further challenged the audience to take risks in new markets, and in some cases to turn down work in order to stay true to sound business practices. <br /><br />Those attending the triennial EBMI&nbsp; economic forecast panel, held this year on Jan. 22 at Ameren UE headquarters, heard a decidedly different story from that presented by panelists three years ago.<br /><br /><img alt=\"Where\'s the Growth? \" class=\"image-left\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/wheres-the-growth.jpg\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"266\" />New markets and ways of doing business offer a path of out of the current downturn,&nbsp; the panelists told St. Louis construction management executives. But there are even more pitfalls than usual in a market filled with inexperienced competitors, bad credit, and a desire to find work at any price, they were told. <br /><br />Thomas A. Garrett, assistant vice president, of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis quoted from the December edition of the Fed&rsquo;s &ldquo;Burgundy Book&rdquo;:<br /><br />&ldquo;Economic activity in the St. Louis zone remains weak,&rdquo; Garret said.&nbsp; &ldquo;Retail activity has been down across the board, and retailers are mostly pessimistic about the near future. Declines in manufacturing and services have continued, as firms in many sectors report plans to reduce employment and/or output. Residential real estate remains weak, although commercial real estate markets have been more stable. Bank lending has fallen as lenders report tighter standards. The agricultural sector remains a bright spot, with generally higher yields and good crop conditions.&rdquo;<br /><br />Garrett told those in attendance that the revised St. Louis employment numbers for the current period may reveal a worse employment situation. On the national level, he said, flattening home prices, rising equity prices, better credit conditions, and low energy prices all suggest a rebound in mid-2009 followed by above-trend growth in 2010.<br /><br />Jim Lucy, chief editor of <em>Electrical Wholesaling </em>magazine suggested that the educational and sustainability markets are two bright spots in an another wise grim picture. Demographics are the driver behind the continuing growth in education, particularly in K-12, Lucy said. <br /><br />A variety of factors &ndash; from energy costs, to social consciousness, to incentives offered by utilities &ndash; point in the direction of opportunities in the green/sustainability market, Lucy said. <br /><br />Tom Finan, publisher of <em>St. Louis CNR</em> and director of business development for Paradowski Creative, also touched on the growth opportunities in the sustainability market, as well as the Obama stimulus programs, and the education market. But he urged those in the audience to pay more attention than ever to working within their strengths and to not succumbing to working with companies whose poor business practices and relationships would make them a no-go during good times. He urged them to research potential projects and customers and encouraged them to confirm customers&rsquo; ability to pay. <br /><br />&ldquo;There is no good business with bad people,&rdquo; Finan said.<br /><br />He told the audience that by identifying areas within the growth niches that align with their companies capabilities,&nbsp; and by marketing through the recession, they would come out of the downturn stronger and faster. <br /><br />Other speakers on the panel were George Biderman account manager &ndash; St. Louis for McGraw Hill Construction/Dodge, who presented the McGraw Hill forecast, and Richard Mark of Ameren, who shared Ameren&rsquo;s green power initiatives.</p>','none','The title of an Electrical Board of Missouri and Illinois (EBMI)  panel presentation: \"2009-2012: Where Is the Growth?\" was enough to raise eyebrows on its own. But the presenters further challenged the audience to take risks in new markets,  and in some cases to turn down work in order to stay true to sound business practices. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/wheres-the-growth.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none');



INSERT INTO `exp_weblog_data` VALUES (1197,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Third USGBC \"Growing Green\" Awards Presented','none','USGBC, Growing Green','none','<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>On March 30 the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council held their third annual Growing Green Awards banquet at NEO on Locust to announce and celebrate the 2011 winners. These outstanding individuals and organizations advocate and are active in transforming the built environment. They share a passion for making our region more sustainable - one building at a time. This year the categories included Innovator, Residential, Government, Educator, Non-Profit, and Corporate.</p>\n<p>The Innovator award went to HOK, who collaborated with energy and lighting consultant Weidt Group to better understand the market opportunities and barriers related to designing a reasonably priced zero emissions office building prototype. They are helping to fill the crucial need to prove that green is good for business - especially in this age of greenwashing.</p>\n<p>Trumpet Builders won the Residential award. Their company only constructs homes that are at least Energy Star certifiable. Trumpet Builders not only builds green homes - they also advocate for a green transformation of the built environment by working in the community. They lead green/design charrettes that emphasis well-integrated design and construction processes, energy efficiency and sustainable practices.</p>\n<p>The Government award went to the City of St. Louis for their leadership by example on sustainability practices involving government buildings, citywide initiatives, and transportation infrastructure. The City is promoting alternative modes of transportation and is reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions and energy consumption.</p>\n<p>The St. Louis Community College received the Education award. The College has developed green building education programs for its 130,000+ students, which makes it a regional leader in preparing students for success in the field. As one judge said, \"Their commitment to green permeates their buildings, their facilities management and their curriculum\".</p>\n<p>The Non-Profit award went to Focus St. Louis, who created a roadmap to help local governments in our region improve the St. Louis community and environment. The roadmap brings together sustainable best practices, resources, recommendations and case studies in a user-friendly format that helps local government navigate a path towards environmental sustainability and a more attractive community.</p>\n<p>The St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association received the Corporate Award. The St. Louis RCGA\'s leadership of the 2010 St. Louis Green Business Challenge provided strategic, efficient motivating mechanisms - including customized coaching- for 58 local corporations, companies, colleges, and non-profits to substantively integrate sustainable thinking and practices into daily operations.</p>\n<p>To view more information on the Growing Green winners, <a href=\"https://origin.library.constantcontact.com/doc207/1103447193720/doc/5Xfp9ppYJDdz4079.pdf\">click here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','On March 30 the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council held their third annual Growing Green Awards banquet at NEO on Locust to announce and celebrate the 2011 winners. These outstanding individuals and organizations advocate and are active in transforming the built environment.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1198,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Gundaker Commercial Announces Transactions ','none','Gundaker, transactions','none','<p>Gundaker Commercial Group, Inc., a real estate services firm, today announced two recent transactions:</p>\n<p><strong>Leases</strong><br />TRANE U.S. Inc. leased a 9,200-square foot industrial space for 61 months at 1605 Eastport Tech Center Drive in Collinsville, Illinois from MDC Eastport, LLC. David H. Gitt of Gundaker Commercial Group, Inc. and Tamara Haney of Grubb &amp; Ellis Co.\'s Corporate Service Group represented the tenant in this transaction. Ben Haas and Mark McNulty of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord.</p>\n<p><strong>Sales</strong><br />David French c/o Mediquip Parts Plus purchased a 34,526-square foot industrial building at 4639 Waldo Industrial Drive in High Ridge, Missouri from L M &amp; N Building LLC. Paul Nagel and Rudy Stinnett of Gundaker Commercial Group, Inc. represented the seller in this transaction. Kevin McKeon of NAI DESCO represented the buyer.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Gundaker Commercial Group, Inc., a real estate services firm, today announced two recent transactions:','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1199,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Film Explores \"Pruitt-Igoe Myth\" ','none','Pruitt-Igoe, film','none','<p>&nbsp;The Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex has become a widespread symbol of failure amongst architects, politicians and policy makers. This blanket condemnation masks the true complexities of public housing in America, according to a recently released documentary film, \"The Pruitt-Igoe Myth\". The film premiered in Columbia, MO in March and was shown at at the Missouri Historical Society on April 9.</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://vimeo.com/18356414\"><img alt=\"Pruitt-Igoe\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"237\" src=\"/images/uploads/THUMBNAIL_IconicImplosion_Pruitt-IgoeMyth_Credit-StatHistSocOfMO.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"300\" /></a>\"The Pruitt-Igoe Myth: An Urban History\", a new feature-length documentary was directed by Chad&nbsp; Freidrichs, of Columbia, MO, who co-produced the film with Jaime&nbsp; Freidrichs, also of Columbia, and Paul Fehler and Brian Woodman of St. Louis. All are graduates of the University of Missouri-Columbia].</p>\n<h4>Click image to view movie trailer</h4>\n<p>The Pruitt-Igoe Myth explores the short life of the Pruitt-Igoe housing development, which was&nbsp; opened in 1954 to meet the public housing needs of an overcrowded city.  Two decades later,&nbsp; with its highly-publicized demolition, Pruitt-Igoe became a potent national symbol of failure, a failure that has been used to critique Modernist architecture, attack public assistance programs, and stigmatize public housing residents.</p>\n<p>The Pruitt-Igoe Myth attempts to reassess the complex history of Pruitt-Igoe within the larger post-War context of segregation, poverty, and urban population decline.  It gives special&nbsp; emphasis to the stories of the residents who managed to adapt to, and survive, the downward spiral of vacancy, vandalism and crime that made Pruitt-Igoe infamous.  By examining the interests involved in Pruitt-Igoe\'s creation and re-evaluating the rumors and the stigma associated with it, the film reveals a much more nuanced vision of Pruitt-Igoe that implodes the well-worn stereotypes and myths.</p>\n<p>While the reasons for this are complex, a few widely publicized projects have created a lasting impression in the minds of many Americans.  One such project is the Pruitt-Igoe public housing development in St. Louis.  A famous image, circulated worldwide, of the implosion of one Pruitt-Igoe\'s buildings has come to symbolize to many the failure of government-sponsored housing and, more broadly, government-sponsored anything.</p>\n<p>Completed in 1954, the thirty-three eleven story buildings of Pruitt-Igoe were billed as the solution to the overcrowding and deterioration that was plaguing the inner city of St. Louis.  Twenty years later, the buildings were leveled, declared unfit for habitation.</p>\n<p>What happened in Pruitt-Igoe has fueled a mythology repeated in discussions of many urban high-rise projects.  Violence, crime and drugs, so the story goes, plagued the housing project from nearly the beginning as it became a \"dumping ground\' for the poorest city residents.  According to one standard account, it was quickly torn up by its rural residents who could not adapt to high-rise city life.</p>\n<p>A brief online image search of \"Pruitt-Igoe\" reveals this legacy.  A building imploded.  Vandalized hallways.  Acres of broken windows.  These images of destruction are periodically interrupted by images of a different kind: hopeful images of a massive newly-built housing complex in the mid-fifties, the scale and grandeur of the buildings reflecting the optimistic spirit out of which Pruitt-Igoe came.</p>\n<p>The quick, unexamined transition from hope to disillusionment is the standard structure of the Pruitt-Igoe narrative.  But there is another Pruitt-Igoe story, another approach, one simultaneously larger and smaller in focus.</p>\n<p>It is a story of a city and its residents.  The city is St. Louis, a city in many ways at the forefront of postwar urban decline.  In the years of Pruitt-Igoe, St. Louis\' decline rivaled the fall of Rome in its abruptness and impact on the city, losing half its population and enormous prestige in a generation. An analysis of Pruitt-Igoe has to begin in this milieu, and yet it so rarely does.</p>\n<p>A proper analysis of Pruitt-Igoe would take into account the ways in which public housing was used as a tool of racial segregation or as a justification for the clearance of poor and working-class neighborhoods.  This analysis would look at the dominant culture of the time, which stressed uniformity and \"hygiene\" in the domestic sphere, political life, and neighborhood composition.  And the priorities of the legislation that created large-scale public housing would come up for analysis as well.</p>\n<p>The individual stories of the residents\' struggles and successes have almost universally been ignored; the texture of life in the projects too often reduced to melodrama.   The Pruitt-Igoe documentary has, at its heart, the experiences of its residents, adding a human face to a subject that has become so depersonalized.</p>\n<p>The Pruitt-Igoe documentary tells of a declining city, a suburbanizing nation, a changing urban economy, a hope for the future and residents who fought back in their own ways, refusing to be passive victims of these larger forces aligned against them.</p>\n<p>The documentary has two convergent goals.  One is to inform and enhance the ongoing debate over public housing and government welfare programs.  The film will use Pruitt-Igoe story as a lens through which a larger story about affordable housing and the changing American city can be viewed.  It will untangle the various arguments about what went wrong in Pruitt-Igoe and dispel the conclusions based on simplification and stereotype that turned Pruitt-Igoe into a symbol of failure.  Second, the film will illustrate how conclusions are dangerously and erroneously drawn when powerful interests control debate.</p>\n<p>History is a contested space.  It becomes used politically and culturally.  Arguments become flattened, rather than expanded; available evidence discarded, rather than sought.  Pruitt-Igoe has become a victim of this tendency, a victim of an implosion image which says, \"we tried that, and here\'s what happened,\" the booming reports of dynamite endlessly repeated in an echo chamber of failure.</p>\n<p>This is why Pruitt-Igoe matters - why we are making this documentary.  So much of our collective understanding of cities and government and inequality are tied up in those thirty-three high-rise buildings, informed by the demolition image. Too much of the context has been overlooked, or willfully ignored, in discussions of public housing, public welfare and the state of the American city.</p>\n<p>It\'s time to get the facts straight and present a proper story for Pruitt-Igoe that will implode the myths and the stigma.  Pruitt-Igoe needs to be remembered and understood - in a different way than it has been - because the city will change again.</p>\n<p>To this day, most of the 55-acres of the Pruitt-Igoe site are vacant, overgrown with trees and bushes, a constant visual reminder in the north side of St. Louis of this infamous \"failure.\"  It has been easy - too easy - for academics, politicians and interest groups to write off Pruitt-Igoe to bad policy, bad architecture or bad people.  But those are not the whole story, or even the primary factors in what led to Pruitt-Igoe\'s demise.  This is why a Pruitt-Igoe documentary is needed now. This documentary\'s ultimate goal is to show a wide audience that there is no easy explanation for the problems of Pruitt-Igoe and other urban public housing developments.</p>\n<p>The city will change again, and affordable housing will continue to be an issue.  When that happens, the complex lessons of Pruitt-Igoe must be remembered by society and by the architects, developers and public officials we will task with solving future housing issues.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>But public housing got a bad name.  Large public housing projects became, to many observers, synonymous with the perceived failure of the era of progressive federal policy launched with the New Deal.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>In 1972, the televised implosion of one of the 33 11-story buildings that comprised the Pruitt-Igoe public housing development created a lasting symbol of failure in the collective American memory.  The word \"failure\" is used over and over in connection with the Wendell O. Pruitt and William L. Igoe Homes, the infamous public housing project that was leveled in 1974 after just 18 years of existence.   More than 25 years later, Pruitt-Igoe continues to appear in discussions of urban planning, public policy, federal welfare funding and architectural design.  It is employed to say that government doesn\'t work, as an argument for personal responsibility or the benefits of the private market.  The interests that use Pruitt-Igoe in this manner are grossly oversimplifying the issues surrounding its demise and ignoring many key factors.</p>\n<p>The film will examine key issues in the Pruitt-Igoe story, including its modernist inception and design, federal legislation, economic conditions of St. Louis and other industrial cities, and the post-war American housing boom.  Most importantly, the film will allow the former residents to tell their Pruitt-Igoe experiences, dispelling myths about the inhabitants of urban public housing that persist even today.</p>\n<p>Pruitt-Igoe was one of many urban high-rise public housing projects created through funds made available by the 1949 Housing Act.  Its story is representative of many of these developments\' fates.  Though the 1949 Housing Act had little concern for public housing, these \"failures\" have been pointed to continually in the past three decades by those opposed to federal welfare programs and bottom-up economic development.</p>\n<p>Pruitt-Igoe was designed in 1951 by architect Minoru Yamasaki.  Inflated constructions bids combined with the perceived necessity of building high-rises to achieve requisite density levels on valuable inner-city land ultimately led to the spaced superblocks of Pruitt-Igoe\'s 33 11-story buildings.  Pruitt-Igoe\'s failure, and the extent to which it was caused by its high-rise design, continues to be a significant debate in architecture today.  Many still point to implosion of Pruitt-Igoe\'s first building in 1972 as the end of modern architectural movement.</p>\n<p>Pruitt-Igoe was also used by city planners to reinforce racial segregation.  In the original plans, the Pruitt homes would be for minority residents, with the Igoe homes reserved for the white population.  When the Brown v. Board decision struck down segregation in 1954, just as Pruitt and Igoe were opening, both projects had to integrate.  Whites fled the city, making the occupants of the projects\' combined 2,870 units 90% African-American.</p>\n<p>The largest factor in the demise of Pruitt-Igoe was the legislation itself, but not in the way people usually talk about the legislation as a failure.  While the Housing Act of 1949 is often cited as initiating the federal public housing program, this was not its primary goal. Following World War II, giant rings of poverty and inner-city decay surrounded the central business districts of most major Eastern and Midwestern cities.   Leaders believed that clearing the slums and redeveloping the urban core would stimulate the floundering construction industry and the overall economy. In terms of priorities of the 1949 Housing Act, public housing was a distant third, lagging behind slum clearance and construction stimulation.  This was reflected in the allocation of federal money:  there were funds for clearance and development, but maintenance costs were to be paid by rental income, which was capped intentionally low so as not to interfere with the private real estate market.</p>\n<p>Capped rents meant there was never enough money for maintenance, leading building conditions, and occupancy rates, to plummet.  Vacant buildings became havens for criminal activity, causing even more families to flee and rental income to drop even further.  It was a vicious cycle, with residents and administrators finding only sporadic success in combating.  A 1969 resident-led rent strike led to some improvements, but by then the heroin trade had moved in, and there was no turning back.</p>\n<p>Just three years later, an earth-shattering explosion shook the grounds as the first federal housing project to be officially abandoned lost one of its buildings to a stack of dynamite.  By 1974, all residents had been relocated and the remaining buildings were leveled.  Receiving worldwide media attention, the destruction of Pruitt-Igoe served to reinforce the prevailing conception of the failure of public housing and, by extension, the whole American social welfare program.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex has become a widespread symbol of failure amongst architects, politicians and policy makers. This blanket condemnation masks the true complexities of public housing in America, according to a recently released documentary film, \"The Pruitt-Igoe Myth\". The film premiered in Columbia, MO in March and was shown at at the Missouri Historical Society on April 9.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1250,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Certifying Building Energy Efficiency','none','Microgrid, Local 36, energy efficiency','none','<p>Energy efficient properties command higher lease rates and have higher sales values, Phil Hulse, principal of Green Street Properties, told a recent gathering of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) St. Louis Energy certification.</p>\n<p>Saying that a building is more efficient is one thing, proving it is another. That demand for proof has kicked off a frenzy of activity by professional organizations to certify individuals as trained to evaluate building energy performance.</p>\n<p>The Association of Energy Engineers, for example, recently introduced a new certification in building energy and sustainability to complement its existing certifications for building energy professional, energy auditor, energy manager, measurement and verification manager, sustainable development professional, green building engineer, and high performance building professional.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Green Buildnig\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"269\" src=\"/images/uploads/green.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"250\" />And on February 2, 2011, ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers) introduced a certification program for building energy assessment professional in cooperation with the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, the National Institute of Building Sciences, SMACNA (the Sheet Metal and Air-conditioning Contractors National Association), and TABB (the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau).</p>\n<p>In St. Louis, a new center is expected to open in July that will offer training and certification of the technicians who test mechanical systems in buildings to verify how energy efficient they are. That center will be run by Sheet Metal Workers Local 36\'s apprenticeship program.</p>\n<p>\"We\'ll have one of only five of these in the country,\" said Dan Andrews, apprenticeship coordinator for Local 36. \"Our first three-week class for certified TABB (Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau) technician is scheduled in July,&rdquo; he said.</p>\n<p>Despite all the different professional certifications available, the concept of measuring the energy efficiency of a building is pretty simple, said Marc Lopata, chief operating officer of Microgrid Energy.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;In an existing building, we have utility bills to see how much energy a building is using and we benchmark it against other buildings to see how efficient it is,&rdquo; he said.<br />The most popular benchmarking tool is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\'s Energy Star Portfolio Manager. The online software allows comparison of the energy performance of a building on a scale of 1-100 with similar buildings nationwide. The program factors in weather variations and key physical and operating characteristics of each building. A score of 50 means a building is more energy efficient than 50 percent of all similar buildings nationwide; a score of 80 means it is more energy efficient than 80 percent of all such buildings.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;There is a cost to the owner,&rdquo; said Timothy Michels, president of Energy Solutions, Inc. &ldquo;The owner has to hire a third-party engineering group &ndash; and it has to be done by an engineer &ndash; to verify energy consumption and building plans and space allocation &ndash; so that you\'re not including space that has been mothballed &ndash; and put that data in the EPA software and run it; and that takes staff time,&rdquo; he said.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;But it is just like paying someone to do your marketing. In a tight market, it might be the edge someone needs,&rdquo; he said. Michels said it used to be only institutions &ndash; government agencies, universities, and museums &ndash; that were interested in energy audits and Energy Star ratings.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;But in the last six months, we\'ve started to get inquiries from the industrial sector and more recently from managers of high-rise office buildings,&rdquo; he said. While the Energy Star program is the most popular program for rating the energy efficiency of existing buildings, there are other options. The U.S. Green Building Council has a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program that can apply: LEED for existing building operations and maintenance (EBO&amp;M).</p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think it is a more stringent program for certifying that a building is really performing as designed,&rdquo; said Punit Jain, vice president, Cannon Design. And last year ASHRAE introduced its Building EQ (Energy Quotient) program designed both to benchmark individual buildings against a net-zero energy goal and identify discrepancies between the estimated energy use of a building\'s design and the actual performance of the building in operation.</p>\n<p>A Building EQ is a single letter grade (A+ to F, where A+ designates a net-zero energy building) for the designed energy use and a single letter grade for actual energy use when the building is in operation. The letter grade is intended to give buyers, sellers, and tenants a way to compare the energy efficiency of one building with another in much the same way as the EPA\'s miles per gallon standard lets car buyers compare the fuel efficiency of one car with another.</p>\n<p>All of the above programs require a record of energy use before they can issue ratings.</p>\n<p>For new buildings, there is pretty much just one rating system: LEED.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;The people who review LEED submissions look at the design and say, \'yes, you\'ve done energy models and based on what you say, you are saving that much energy.\' If it is designed to save more energy than specified in ASHRAE 90.1, then the building will get certain points,&rdquo; Jain said. ASHRAE 90.1 is an energy standard for buildings. Energy efficiency points account for 40 percent of possible points in LEED 3.0, the latest version of LEED.</p>\n<p>But the actual energy use will depend on how the energy model is done, Lopata said. &ldquo;I\'ve seen a lot of models that were not done accurately, and I have seen energy models that worked out very accurately. The model depends on what you feed it,&rdquo; he said.<br />Lopata cautioned against anyone relying on the energy model after a building has been put into operation.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;We do commercial grade modeling for Ameren. It is a really, really complicated model,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Unless you put metering in to measure energy use and periodically monitor the building to see how it is performing, modeling is just hearsay.... We\'ve done three whole building models in the last three months. The smallest building was 80,000 square feet, the largest was 1.8 million square feet, and we can\'t get them to calibrate exactly with performance. Models never reflect every nuance of operations,&rdquo; he said.</p>\n<p>The way building systems are operated is a key part of a building\'s energy efficiency.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;There is an optimum way and every other way,&rdquo; Lopata said. A gap could grow between operations and intent because systems weren\'t commissioned properly or because someone in the chain of operations &ndash; owner, manager, tenant, employee &ndash; doesn\'t know what he or she should be doing or doesn\'t care, or a disgruntled employee could maliciously break or reset something.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;Most of the time, it is because people don\'t know what they should be doing, but once you tell them, they do it. That is why education is a key part of the picture,&rdquo; Lopata said.</p>\n<p>Building energy ratings have the potential to encourage owners of existing buildings to make their buildings more energy efficient.<br />Even though utility rates in the St. Louis area are very low, renewable energy and energy efficiency still make great sense. &ldquo;They can deliver returns that are better than a building\'s underlying business model,&rdquo; Lopata said.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;The owner gets a massive payback,&rdquo; Michels said. &ldquo;We had a case study where the owner put $50,000 down and financed $200,000 of a $250,000 project. We saved them $90,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year.\"</p>\n<p>&ldquo;Cap rates then were eight percent, so anything you add to the bottom line you could multiply by 12 to the value of the property,&rdquo; he said. The $100,000 savings became an addition to the profit, which added $1.2 million to the value of the building. &ldquo;So that $200,000 he finance netted him a million dollars. Cap rates are around 10 percent now, so you multiply by 10, but the principle is the same. An investment in energy efficiency pays for itself, because not only do you get immediate savings, but you add to the net asset value of the property,&rdquo; said Michels.</p>\n<p>The owner\'s benefit is not so much when the owner has a tenant in a triple net lease. In such a case, the tenant is paying the utility bills, so it is the tenant who reaps the benefit of lowering utility costs by investing in energy efficiency.</p>\n<p>Michels, however, said PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy), which is now legal in Missouri, could change that. PACE lets municipalities float bonds to loan money to private property owners to make their properties more energy efficient. Owners would pay back the loans over 20 years as part of their property assessment. The loan obligation stays with the property, rather than the original owner, in the event the property changes hands.</p>\n<p>Since the tenant in a triple net lease is the one paying the property tax, PACE establishes a system where the one reaping the benefit of energy efficiency is the same one paying the cost of achieving that energy efficiency. If handled properly, the tenant will win because the savings a tenant realizes on his or her energy bills will be greater than the increase on the property tax; and the owner will win because the investment in energy efficiency will increase the value of property.</p>','none','Energy efficient properties command higher lease rates and have higher sales values, Phil Hulse, principal of Green Street Properties, told a recent gathering of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) St. Louis Energy certification.\n\nSaying that a building is more efficient is one thing, proving it is another. 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Faust\'s students swept first, second and third places at the local level.  Michael Cimo\'s project placed first; second place was taken by Jacob Faust and third place went to John O\' Brien.</p>\n<p>Cimo\'s project was submitted for regional judging against projects from high school students in Missouri and Kansas.  His project again was awarded first place, making him eligible for the national competition.  The NAWIC Education Foundation announced results on May 16, naming Cimo\'s project to third place.  Cimo will receive $800 in scholarship funds for his efforts.</p>\n<p>NAWIC\'s core purpose is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry.  The St Louis Chapter of NAWIC sponsors scholarships for both young women and young men pursuing construction-related degrees.  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The action took place during the FPD Council\'s monthly meeting, where the consulting engineers gave an overview of the plan and the costs to implement it, and the Council\'s financial advisors provided the Council with current revenue estimates indicating that the organization will have sufficient funds to pay for the project.</p>\n<p>Les Sterman, chief supervisor of construction and the works for the FPD Council, noted that this is the first official cost estimate for the project, and it puts the full project costs at about $160 million (including contingency and inflation). \"Our financial advisors\' latest modeling suggests that we can raise about $161 million from the sales tax, so the project is affordable, assuming that we don\'t encounter major delays or costs go up beyond what we now expect.  That is good news indeed.\"</p>\n<p>The design, while still a work in progress, is the product of an intensive and extensive effort that started last October to assimilate data from hundreds of soil borings, surveys, inspections and tests to fully understand the condition of the levee systems.  The analysis and work product of the FPD Council\'s consulting engineers, AMEC Earth &amp; Environmental, was subject to multiple independent reviews over the last two months by the Corps of Engineers, the levee districts, and the Council\'s own independent team of engineers. While Sterman notes there is still some uncertainty in the design and costs at this stage of development, that is taken into account by adding a 20-30% contingency to the actual cost estimate. The FPD Council is now better able to understand the dimensions of the project and is getting close to the point where it can establish a firm schedule for getting it done.</p>\n<p>Patrick McKeehan, executive director of the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois and administrator for the St. Louis Metro East Levee Issues Alliance, welcomed the news. \"For three and a half years, our region has struggled under a cloud of uncertainty as a result of FEMA\'s actions and its adverse impact on residents, businesses and new development in the American Bottom. Now, we can say with confidence that the levees will be improved to the new standards so they provide American Bottom residents and businesses the highest level of flood protection.\"</p>\n<p>The good news is somewhat tempered by new information from the Corps of Engineers that the permitting process for levee alterations may be longer and more onerous than first thought, but the Leadership Council emphasizes that, while there will still be some challenges to overcome, the FPD Council\'s acceptance of a project design that can be funded through the sales tax is a huge step forward for the region.<br />\"As a region, we\'ve taken charge of this issue and done our part,\" adds McKeehan. \"All that we ask now is that our federal agencies give us sufficient time to complete the improvements without bureaucratic delays and the economic hardship created by mandatory flood insurance requirements.\"</p>\n<p>The Levee Issues Alliance serves as the organizational framework for the regional, public/private effort to help prevent the unintended economic consequences produced by FEMA\'s update of the flood insurance rate maps in our region. While the Flood Prevention District Council is charged with improving the levees, the Alliance is working to eliminate the proposed designation of the levee-protected areas in the American Bottom as special flood hazard areas (SFHA) and reduce the economic damage produced by the new insurance requirements and construction restrictions.</p>\n<p>\"Now that the FPD Council has a clear and viable path forward, the Levee Issues Alliance will step up its efforts and increase the pressure on our lawmakers and the Administration to be our partners in this process and not an impediment to achieving our common goal - protecting the lives, property and economic assets in the American Bottom,\" stated McKeehan.</p>\n<p>Copies of the presentations made at the May 19th FPD Council board meeting are available on the FPD Council\'s website at www.floodpreventiondistrict.org, along with a wealth of additional information.</p>\n<p>To learn more about the Alliance efforts, visit www.stlmetroeastlevees.org. 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On June 8, the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission is expected to approve a plan to slash the transportation department\'s construction budget in half and cut 1,200 employees.</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Road Closed\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"166\" src=\"/images/uploads/road closed.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"250\" />For the past five years, Missouri\'s state highway construction program averaged $1.2 billion a year. The new, proposed five-year construction program is only half that amount - about $600 million a year.</p>\n<p>\"We are facing a transportation funding crisis in Missouri,\" said MoDOT Director Kevin Keith said. Money from bonds approved by Missouri voters several years ago has been used up, revenues from fuel taxes are down, and federal spending is down with the exhaustion of stimulus funds.</p>\n<p>The new plan also calls for reducing the 10 highway districts to seven and closing 135 MoDOT facilities, and selling 740 pieces of equipment. 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5.4pt;\n	mso-para-margin-top:0in;\n	mso-para-margin-right:0in;\n	mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt;\n	mso-para-margin-left:0in;\n	line-height:115%;\n	mso-pagination:widow-orphan;\n	font-size:11.0pt;\n	font-family:\"Calibri\",\"sans-serif\";\n	mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;\n	mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;\n	mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;\n	mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;\n	mso-bidi-language:EN-US;}\n</style>\n<![endif]--></p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Free Seminar\nHosted by Tech Electronics:<br /> </span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">\"How\nSecure is Your School / Campus Against New Technology Threats?\"</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: 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The judges this year were: Len Toenjes, president, Associated General Contractors of St. Louis; Dan Wienstroer, executive director of the Painting &amp; Decorating Foundation; John Guenther, FAIA, lecturer in the College of Architecture, Washington University; John Gaal, director of training and workforce development at the Carpenters District Council, and Thomas Finan, publisher of St. Louis Construction News &amp; Review (CNR).</p>\n<p><strong>The 2011 Regional Excellence Awards are:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Fast Track<br />Lewis Rice &amp; Fingersh, LP Headquarters Office</strong><br />Owner: Lewis Rice &amp; Fingersh<br />Architect: Christner, Inc.<br />General Contractor: BSI Constructors, Inc.</p>\n<p><em>The ability of the Christner and BSI to conquer an absurdly challenging schedule allowed Lewis Rice to become the catalyst for $300 million of redevelopment in the core of downtown St. Louis.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Industrial</strong> <br /><strong>Ameren Sioux Power Plant Wet Flue Gas Desulfurization (Scrubber) Project</strong><br />Owner: Ameren Missouri<br />Architect/Engineer: Sargent &amp; Lundy<br />General Contractor: MC Industrial</p>\n<p><em>MC Industrial hit on all cylinders to successfully complete the complex installation of innovative scrubbers that capture 95 percent of the power plant\'s sulfur dioxide emissions to give the St. Louis residents cleaner air.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Higher Education<br />Stephen F. &amp; Camilla T. Brauer Hall at Washington University</strong></p>\n<p>Owner: Washington University<br />Architect: RMJM Hillier<br />General Contractor: Clayco<br />Design/Build Mechanical Contractor: Murphy Co.</p>\n<p><em>Using the latest in 3-D and BIM modeling, Murphy Co. helped deliver a LEED Gold building and a home to the world\'s first university Department of Energy, Environmental &amp; Chemical Engineering</em>.</p>\n<p><strong>Public<br />Riverlands Sanctuary</strong><br />Owner: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<br />Architect: Trivers &amp; Associates<br />General Contractor: Clement Group and Volk Construction Co.</p>\n<p><em>Trivers, Clement, and Volk nestled the built environment into the natural environment to help grow eco-tourism to our area and enhance our understanding and appreciation of wildlife conservation and migratory birds.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Biotech<br />Pfizer - Building JJ Expansion</strong><br />Owner: Pfizer, Inc.<br />Architect and Engineer: KlingStubbins and CRB Consulting Engineers, Inc.<br />General Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.</p>\n<p><em>This stellar example of flexibility, innovation, and integrated management kept unique and promising health research in St. Louis.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Editor\'s Choice<br />National Great Rivers Research and Education Center</strong><br />Owners: Lewis and Clark Community College &amp; University of Illinois<br />Architect: AAIC<br />General Contractor: River City Construction LLC</p>\n<p><em>AAIC\'s bluff-like design and innovative construction techniques produced a wonderful LEED Platinum building that could help establish the St. Louis area as the pre-eminent center for river basin research in the U.S.</em></p>\n<p><strong><br />Thomas J. 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Her doctoral dissertation addressed the topic of diversity in the St. Louis construction industry.</p>\n<p><br />For information on tickets and sponsorship of the event <a href=\"/pages/st_louis_cnr_regional_excellence_awards\">click here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; A portion of the proceeds from the Regional Excellence Awards supports the work of Habitat for Humanity St. Louis.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','St. Louis CNR will recognize six projects and one individual that represent excellence in the region at a luncheon Sept. 21 at Carmine\'s Steak House.  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This sector was the only one of the six routinely tracked by the Leadership Council that experienced investment growth during 2010, with almost half a billion dollars in projects in the planning stages, under construction or completed during the calendar year.  The report was released Friday at the Leadership Council\'s monthly board meeting, which featured a timely update from the Metro East\'s two Regional Superintendents of Schools, Brad Harriman and Dr. Robert Daiber.</p>\n<p>The $493 million in educational projects contributed to the overall report\'s $6.56 billion in the development pipeline in Madison and St. Clair counties during 2010. A breakdown of the report reveals that $4.69 billion in projects were under construction during the year with an additional $919.4 million in projects completed. Announced projects that have yet to break ground topped out at close to $1 billion ($956.3 million).</p>\n<p>\"Given the recent sluggishness of the economy, we\'re surprised and pleased to see that significant levels of investment capital continued to flow through Madison and St. Clair counties this past year,\" notes Leadership Council President Gerard Schuetzenhofer, president of Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors.  \"The strength of these numbers is a clear signal of the resiliency of the Metro East region.\"</p>\n<p>Taking a closer look at the education sector during 2010, $138 million in projects were completed, $90 million had yet to break ground and $264.7 million in projects were under construction.</p>\n<p>The largest projects underway were the $79 million science building at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the $55 million Mascoutah High School, the $39.5 million Belle Valley District 119 Middle/Elementary School and $29 million in East St. Louis schools construction. Edwardsville topped the list as the most active community, with 21 different projects representing almost $173 million. Belleville also has been seeing significant activity with 10 separate projects, over $100 million of which were under construction or completed during 2010. As in prior years, investments in this sector were fairly evenly split between K-12 and higher education projects, with $232 million in K-12 and $261 million being invested in higher education facilities.</p>\n<p>Between them, Lewis and Clark Community College, McKendree University, SIUE, Southwestern Illinois College and Lindenwood University-Belleville employ just over 1,000 full-time faculty members and an additional 1,563 part-time faculty, while serving almost 41,000 students.</p>\n<p>\"The continuing high level of investment in our educational institutions is encouraging,\" noted Patrick McKeehan, executive director of the Leadership Council. \"As we learned through our recent Vision 2020 initiative, it will be essential to the future growth of our region that we are teaching and learning the skills that match the jobs that will be available in the years to come.\"</p>\n<p>The commercial sector findings for 2010 mirrored those of the educational sector, with approximately 55 separate projects totaling $494.7 million in varying stages of development. Public sector investment accounted for just over $767 million during the same timeframe, while institutional sector investments totaled $216 million, and investments in office facilities topped $155 million.  The industrial sector once again accounted for the largest number of dollars being invested in the region with almost $4.5 billion in projects, however, the $3.6 billion ConocoPhillips expansion at its Wood River refinery accounts for almost 80 percent of that total.</p>\n<p>\"Since that project has received extensive media coverage over the past couple of years as work has progressed, we wanted to delve a little deeper into the other sectors tracked for the Market Review to see what trends were evident in those sectors and how those investments were impacting our communities,\" notes McKeehan.</p>\n<p>\"The Leadership Council is pleased to shine a spotlight on all of this economic activity that provides work for our skilled labor force, supports our region\'s families, strengthens our communities and helps fuel our economy,\" added Council President Schueztenhofer.  \"We also acknowledge that the investments we\'re highlighting are occurring here in Southwestern Illinois because of the hard work from our elected officials, public institutions and those that have been willing to invest on our economic foundation for many years.  The same commitment and collaboration that helped to build that foundation will be vital for our region\'s continued growth and development as we implement our Southwestern Illinois Vision 2020 initiative and pursue opportunities to replenish our capital investment pipeline in the coming years.\"</p>\n<p>For additional information, please refer to the 2010 Market Review and Investment Update, which is available online at <a href=\"http://www.siteselection-il.com\">www.siteselection-il.com</a>. Limited hard copies of this edition also are available by calling the Leadership Council at 618.692.9745.</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. 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Among the functions of the new building will be to provide an interior space for the storage, maintenance and repair of the firm\'s massive tunneling equipment. SAK, which has more than 250 employees and serves clients in 25 states across the nation, provides specialized, high demand services ranging from large diameter tunneling to the full spectrum of current trenchless or \"no-dig\" technologies, including CIPP (cured-in-place) pipeline rehabilitation. <br /> <br />Jerry Shaw, SAK president, said&nbsp; the expansion reflects the five-year-old firm\'s success and rapid growth. \"Despite the soft economy, our gross revenues shot up from $31 million in 2009 to more than $70 million in 2010, and we\'re experiencing growth beyond that in 2011. We take pride in our success and believe that our new facilities will help us continue to grow while providing the service and technologies that our customers expect and deserve.\"</p>\n<p>SAK\'s most recent expansion was the March 2011 acquisition of Pipenology Inc., a Rocklin-Calif.-based contractor that grossed $10.5 million in 2010. 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Join Dennis Graber as he\nexplores concrete masonry solutions that can help building occupants survive\nthese tragic events. The discussion begins with an overview to using concrete\nmasonry for storm shelters, both in new and existing\nconstruction, and then continues with the benefits of using concrete masonry to\nachieve compartmentation in balanced design fire protection.</span></p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black;\">Sponsor: <em>Kirchner Block &amp; Brick</em></span></strong></p>','','Speaker: Dennis Graber, NCMA\nExperience has taught us that the potential for personal harm from wind storms and fire is great. Join Dennis Graber as he explores concrete masonry solutions that can help building occupants survive these tragic events. The discussion begins with an overview to using concrete masonry for storm shelters, both in new and existing construction, and then continues with the benefits of using concrete masonry to achieve compartmentation in balanced design fire protection.\n\nSponsor: Kirchner Block & Brick','none','Mason Contractors Association - 1429 S. Big Bend Blvd. - St. Louis, MO 63117','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1268,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Diversity Study Propels Task Force Formation','none','diversity, study, task force','none','<p><img alt=\"diversity hands\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/hands.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" />Three local construction industry groups called last Thursday for the creation of an industry-wide task force to work to bring more women and minorities into the industry and avoid a labor shortage that is projected to hit the industry in five year.</p>\n<p>The task force would be made up of purchasers of construction services, contractors, subcontractors, minority and women business leaders, labor representatives, and civic and community leaders.</p>\n<p>Even though the industry is in a Depression, with unemployment approaching 19 percent, \"We have to plan for future growth, and we have to replace retiring workers,\" said Len Toenjes, president, the Associated General Contractor of St. Louis (AGC).</p>\n<p>\"Community development will take a serious hit if we are unable to infuse the construction workforce with skilled craft workers in the future,\" added Dennis Lavallee, president, St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers. \"That\'s how important a robust and healthy construction industry is to the overall economic health of the St. Louis region,\" he said.</p>\n<p>The call for a task force was prompted by the completion of a two-year research project that looked into the composition of the local construction industry and construction workforce and assessed the results of 50 years of diversity efforts. The study, which was conducted by the Public Policy Research Center at the University of Missouri - St. Louis, was sponsored by the AGC, the St. Louis Minority Supplier Development Council, and the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers.</p>\n<p>The study highlighted that employment and training practices in the local construction industry are unsustainable: there is a lack of diversity, low completion rates in apprenticeship programs, and experienced skill workers are going to be leaving the industry faster than new workers are being trained to replace them.</p>\n<p>The study found that the biggest diversity gap in construction is with the involvement of women in the workforce.</p>\n<p>\"White women make up 40 percent of the metropolitan workforce, but only 11 percent of the construction workforce,\" Toenjes said. \"Nonwhite women make up 10 percent of the metropolitan workforce, but only one percent of the construction workforce,\" he said.</p>\n<p>White men, in contrast, make up 42 percent of the metro workforce, but 81 percent of the construction workforce. Nonwhite men make up eight percent of the metro workforce and seven percent of the construction workforce.</p>\n<p>The study projects that nearly a quarter of all construction workers active in 2007 will retire by the year 2017.</p>\n<p>Several apprenticeship programs have shut down, due to the Depression, however. Even when they were running, most people, who entered the programs, never completed them, Toenjes said.</p>\n<p>\"From 2000 to 2009, only 17.4 percent of nonwhites, who entered an apprenticeship program, completed it. The completion rate for whites was much better, but still low, at 31 percent,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Toenjes added that the study did not try to explain the discrepancy in the completion rates. \"We were not aware of it until we saw the numbers,\" he said. \"We will work with apprenticeship coordinators to address it.\"</p>\n<p>The major purchasers of construction services \"will drive efforts for a more inclusive workforce as part of our procurement of construction services,\" Lavallee said. \"We will develop guidelines for construction diversity... We will specify the number of women and minorities to have on a job and that they have to be retained,\" he said.</p>\n<p>Toenjes said the St. Louis industry has had diversity successes, but on a project level.</p>\n<p>\"The I-64 highway project is a national model for inclusion,\" he said, \"but that project took three years and it takes four years to complete an apprenticeship, seven years to build a network, and more than that to build a business.\"</p>\n<p>The call for a task force is for something more long-term, long enough to change the face of the industry.</p>\n<p>\"The time to act is now,\" Toenjes said. \"The future of the local construction industry depends on all segments of the business community working together to find real solutions that benefit our industry and the economic well-being of the entire metropolitan area,\" he said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','Three local construction industry groups called last Thursday for the creation of an industry-wide task force to work to bring more women and minorities into the industry and avoid a labor shortage that is projected to hit the industry in five year.\n\nThe task force would be made up of purchasers of construction services, contractors, subcontractors, minority and women business leaders, labor representatives, and civic and community leaders. 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Phillips served as controller for PayneCrest Electric before joining Castle.</p>\n<p>\"We\'re thrilled to have Jim join us,\" says Rich Ledbetter, president. \"He brings a wealth of financial and construction knowledge to our team.\"</p>\n<p>Phillips earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Missouri State University and then practiced public accounting for 113 years. He has been a CFO or Controller in construction companies for the past 16 years.</p>\n<p>\"Castle is a great company, and I\'m very exec tied to cont tribute to its success,\" says Phillips.</p>\n<p>His areas of responsibilities include financial reporting, tax return preparation and planning, strategic planning, cash and budget management, job and operations reporting, human resources, contract management t, professional services liaison, information technology, retirement plans, up chasing, and asset management.</p>\n<p>When he\'s not working, Phillips says, \"family is first with kids and grandkids, playing and listening to music, snow skiing, photography, reading, and trying to keep in shape.\"</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Jim Phillips, a longtime construction industry veteran, has joined Castle Contracting as chief financial officer. Phillips served as controller for PayneCrest Electric before joining Castle. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1270,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','SIOR National Honors St. Louis Realtors','none','DeSantis, Fox','none','<p>Dennis G. DeSantis, SIOR, CRE and Christopher R. Fox, SIOR, CCIM of Gateway Commercial, Cushman &amp; Wakefield Alliance, were recently recognized by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors&reg; (SIOR) during its Spring World Conference in Scottsdale, AZ, for their achievements in real estate cooperative transactions. The SIOR Cooperative Transaction Awards honor SIOR members who have completed significant deals with at least one other SIOR member within the award year. DeSantis and Fox won the category of Largest Dollar Volume Transaction in Office properties along with Lynn B. Schenck, SIOR, of Jones Lang LaSalle in St. Louis, Mo., for collaborative efforts in conducting a 46,887 square foot, $23,308,934 transaction. <br /> <br />More than 400 SIORs reported Cooperative Transactions in 2010, with a total dollar volume in excess of $1,217,952,000 for all reported transactions. That sum is just a fraction of the total business done by SIOR members around the world. Seventeen cooperating SIOR members were honored individually for their accomplishments in the following eight different cooperative transactions award categories.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Dennis G. DeSantis, SIOR, CRE and Christopher R. Fox, SIOR, CCIM of Gateway Commercial, Cushman & Wakefield Alliance, were recently recognized by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) during its Spring World Conference in Scottsdale, AZ, for their achievements in real estate cooperative transactions. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1271,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Rick Miles Named VP at WFL Insurance','none','Miles, WFL, VP','none','<p>WFL, a St. Louis-based insurance and financial services risk management company, has added Rick Miles as Vice President/Sales Executive. Miles will utilize WFL\'s unique, comprehensive risk review process to assist organizations with controlling and minimizing their business risks.</p>\n<p>\"Adding an industry leader like Rick to our team is an investment in our clients\' futures,\" said WFL Chief Operating Officer Terry Reams. \"Rick\'s unique experience enhances our already recognized ability to provide proactive risk consulting services to clients in a wide variety of Industries including medical, architectural, engineering and construction.\"</p>\n<p>Miles has 12 years of experience in commercial insurance risk management, most recently with The Tedrick Group in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He earned a degree in business from Aylesbury College in Buckinghamshire, England, and is a certified risk architect and a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Great Britain.</p>\n<p>WFL is an insurance and financial services company headquartered in St. Louis.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','WFL, a St. Louis-based insurance and financial services risk management company, has added Rick Miles as Vice President/Sales Executive. Miles will utilize WFL\'s unique, comprehensive risk review process to assist organizations with controlling and minimizing their business risks.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1272,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Gena Reed Joins EMR Group as Admin','none','','none','<p>Gena Reed, a longtime project administrator, has joined EMR Goup, Inc. EMR are commercial refrigeration engineers in the food and beverage industry. Their clients include Pillsbury, Yoplait, and General Mills.</p>\n<p><br />Reed was previously an administrator at S.W. Schelpeter Construction and at Rock Hill Mechanical.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Gena Reed, a longtime project administrator, has joined EMR Goup, Inc. 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The addition of Volmert reflects Arcturis\' growing business in downtown, urban, greenway and community planning; landscape architecture; and urban streetscape and plaza design.<br /> <br />\"We are delighted to have Russ Volmert join the Arcturis team,\" said Traci O\'Bryan, Arcturis president. \"With his expansive portfolio and 20+ years of experience, his focus and guidance will ensure the highest level of quality design and solution for our clients.\"<br /> <br />Volmert is a graduate of Kansas State University, College of Architecture and Design and a registered Landscape Architect and Planner. He has worked on a wide range of project types, including: The Animals Always Sculpture at the St. Louis Zoo; Silver Moon Plaza in Chillicothe, MO; The North Civic Gateway Fountain and Park in Belleville, IL; and the Monumental Entrance Amphitheater at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis, MO.<br /> <br />Volmert was also previously a member of the Cultural Resource Board of the City of St. Louis and served as a member and chairman of the City of St. Louis Planning Commission. He currently resides with his wife and five children in Washington, MO.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Russ Volmert, former chairman of the City of St. Louis Planning Commission, has joined Arcturis and will lead its Planning and Landscape Architecture Team. The addition of Volmert reflects Arcturis\' growing business in downtown, urban, greenway and community planning; landscape architecture; and urban streetscape and plaza design.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1340,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Oates Receives National Career Practices Awards','none','Oates, engineers, NSPE','none','<p>Oates Associates, a civil and structural engineering/architectural design firm, has received the prestigious Private Practice Professional Development (PEPP) Award from the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). The award, which honors exceptional career development practices, was officially presented to Jeffrey Rensing, P.E., of Oates Associates during NSPE\'s annual conference, held in Las Vegas from July 13-17.</p>\n<p>The PEPP Award is presented annually to an engineering firm that exhibits exceptional career development initiatives and that advances the engineering profession through its employment policies and practices. The award encourages all engineering firms to adopt progressive career development policies and practices.</p>\n<p>More than half of Oates Associates\' 41 staff members are licensed professionals, including professional engineers, architects and a landscape architect. Of the 22 licensed professionals, 15 earned their licenses while employed at Oates Associates, which offers tuition reimbursement, paid time off for license preparation and examinations, and membership in professional organizations.</p>\n<p>The PEPP Awards Committee selects the firm based on the organization\'s current and longtime career development reputation, with particular emphasis on the preceding twelve months. Criteria include engineering personnel/licensure information, recruitment, employment, professional development and special employment practices.</p>\n<p>Oates Associates is a multi-disciplined design firm with offices in St. Louis, Missouri and Collinsville, Illinois.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Oates Associates, a civil and structural engineering/architectural design firm, has received the prestigious Private Practice Professional Development (PEPP) Award from the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE).','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1203,1,5,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','Studies Show That Unions Work','none','Hite Pipefitters','none','<p><em>T</em><em>his column by Pipefitters General President William Hite was contributed to CNR by Scott Ramshaw, organizer/lobbyist for Pipefitters Local 562. </em></p>\n<p><em> <strong>by William P. Hite </strong></em></p>\n<p>While reliable studies of craft labor productivity in the U.S. are in \nshort supply, a few recent reports that specifically address changing \ntrends in construction over the last decade indicate declines in \nproductive output of skilled trades and rising project costs can be \ntraced to gaps in education and training among non-union workers. Extensive research conducted by noted organizations in the public and private sectors both attest to this trend. These include one groundbreaking study from the private research firm Independent Research Analysis Inc. (IPA) and another key report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the U.S. Commerce Dept.</p>\n<p>Introduced at a 2009 conference of the Construction Users Roundtable, an owners\' group, the NIST report shows that construction clearly is facing a serious problem of declining productivity. In fact, the institute cites several academic and industry studies that say the rate of labor productivity growth in U.S. construction is among the lowest, if not the lowest, of all non-farm industries.</p>\n<p>One root cause of declining productivity, according to the NIST report, is the failure of a large segment of the industry-that is, non-union construction-to provide skills training to craftspeople. As non-union firms have won a growing share of the market over the past several decades, this trend has accelerated, says the NIST study. This finding by the NIST is consistent with the results of a number of apprenticeship studies from around the country.</p>\n<p>The NIST research shows that the union sector has long maintained effective training programs, while non-union firms still struggle to train and retain craft personnel. This means that as project owners award a larger share of work to the non-union sector, fewer workers are getting trained.</p>\n<p>If 70% of non-residential work is directed to non-union firms, effective skills training will reach only 30% of the industrial and commercial craft workforce. It\'s simple math.</p>\n<p><strong>Vital Concern</strong></p>\n<p>The steep decline in training, at least on the non-union side, is obviously an issue of vital concern to project owners. They will be most affected by the lack of skills training and ultimately will pay for it if this problem is not corrected.</p>\n<p>Notwithstanding the recession, which only masks long-term supply problems in the construction labor market, owners have identified craft skills shortages and related productivity and cost problems as construction\'s single most important area of concern.</p>\n<p>The recent NIST study confirms these fears. However, it also reveals that project owners who award work to non-union firms that don\'t provide adequate craft training are a key driving force in this looming crisis.</p>\n<p>So what happens when project owners award work to firms in the union sector that do invest in maintaining effective skills training programs? The most obvious impact, as determined by objective measurable standards, is that they get significantly greater productivity on their jobsites, not to mention better quality and cost control, as demonstrated by the other most recent report on this subject.</p>\n<p>IPA\'s study-presented by Dean P. Findley, the firm\'s North America regional director, at CURT\'s 2007 annual conference-also provides a similar conclusion. In reviewing data from nearly 1,200 construction projects in the U.S. and Europe, he noted that craft labor productivity was almost 17% greater on union projects. When union and non-union jobsites were compared, there was \"little variation in effective labor cost from region to region,\" Findley said.</p>\n<p>As the IPA report conclusively shows, while labor costs are often comparable, there is a vast difference in labor productivity between union and non-union craft labor pools. It further indicates that higher labor productivity not only reduces overall project costs but improves schedule and quality.</p>\n<p>The United Association invests more than $200 million annually in its apprenticeship and craft journey-worker training programs. It pays off: Among ENR\'s list of top mechanical contractors, between 80% and 90% of the firms ranked are our signatory contractors.</p>\n<p><em>William P. Hite has served since 2004 as general president of the United Association, which represents plumbers, pipefitters and sprinkler fitters in the U.S. and Canada. 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The awards are presented to the owner, designer, and contractor/cm.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Be part of this tradition of excellence by attending the 22nd annual awards presentation. Proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis in support of their ongoing efforts to strengthen and rebuild the local community.<br /><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Carmine&rsquo;s Steak House<br />20 South Fourth Street<br />St. Louis, MO 63102<br /><br /><strong>Date:</strong> Wednesday, September 21, 2011<br /><br /><strong>Time:</strong> 11:30 a.m. &ndash; 1:30 p.m.<br /><strong><br />Price: </strong>$35 per person<br /><em><strong><a href=\"http://www.habitatstl.org/newsevents/specialevents/benefitevents/\" target=\"_blank\">For ticket information, click here.</a>&nbsp;</strong></em></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>REA Sponsorship Opportunities</strong> Associate your company with this celebration of construction industry teamwork and quality by being an official sponsor! For information, email<a href=\"mailto:Mike@stlouiscnr.com\"> Mike@stlouiscnr.com</a> or phone 314-956-0753.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https://origin.library.constantcontact.com/doc207/1103447193720/doc/ibDm0EuMQP2g6XDD.pdf\" style=\"color: #d2392d; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>More details on Regional Excellence Award sponsorship</strong>.</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Master Constructor Sponsor</strong> ($2,500)<br />Benefits include:<br />&bull; Name on Regional Excellence award<br />&bull; Recognition during the event<br />&bull; Six month ad on the CNR website and e-newsletter<br />&bull; 8 tickets (table) for the event<br />&bull; Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis Private Build Site Tour<br />&bull; Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis Build Experience for up to 12 people.<br /><br /><strong>Builder Sponsor</strong> ($1,000)<br />Benefits include:<br />&bull; Recognition during the event<br />&bull; Three month ad on CNR website and e-newsletter<br />&bull; 4 tickets for the event<br />&bull; Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis Lunch and Learn Experience</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><br /><strong>Superintendent Sponsor </strong>($500)<br />Benefits include:<br />&bull; Recognition during the event<br />&bull; One month ad run on CNR website and e-newsletter<br />&bull; 2 tickets for the event<strong><br /></strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><br /></strong></p>','','The CNR Regional Excellence Awards were established in 1989 to recognize projects which demonstrate excellence in design, excellence in construction, and a positive\ncontribution to the St. Louis community. The awards are presented to the owner, designer, and contractor/cm. Be part of this tradition of excellence by attending the 22nd annual awards presentation.','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1227,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','McCarthy/Kwame Build U. City School','none','University City, Kwame, McCarthy','none','<p>The School District of University City hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School building located at 1500 N. 82nd Boulevard in University City on April 30. Funded through Proposition U, a $53.6M bond issue passed in April of 2009, the two-story, 60,000-square-foot building will have 24 classrooms capable of accommodating up to 500 students, including specialized classrooms and specialty spaces that will enable students to do more exploratory work.</p>\n<p>Construction was managed by a joint venture of McCarthy Building Companies and Kwame Construction, who exceeded minority participation on the project, achieving 30 percent overall participation. Bond Wolfe Architects designed both buildings.</p>\n<p>Barbara C. Jordan Elementary, the first new University City school in more than 15 years, was built using green engineering practices and the district has applied for LEED certification, which will be determined following occupancy of the building. Enhanced day lighting and air quality will create a better learning environment for students while being respectful of the surrounding environment and resources. Environmentally conscious building elements include rain gardens, drought-tolerant landscaping, placement of windows to maximize daylight, a highly efficient HVAC system, and other features. Recycled materials were used when possible and practical.</p>\n<p>Construction began in the fall of 2009 on the site of the previous building of the same name. Originally named Daniel Boone School, the District changed the name in 1996 to honor Barbara C. Jordan, the first African American woman from a southern state elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The School District of University City hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Barbara C. Jordan Elementary School building located at 1500 N. 82nd Boulevard in University City on April 30.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1205,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','$56 Million Dollar Store Price Tag','none','Clayco, Dollar General','none','<p>Clayco Inc. has been selected to build a new regional distribution center for Dollar General in Bessemer, AL., located just outside of Birmingham. The facility will service more than 1,100 Dollar General stores located throughout the region.<br /> <br />The $56 million project will include the construction of nearly 1 million square feet of warehouse and office space, a truck maintenance facility, two guard houses and a pedestrian walkway bridge connecting employee parking to the main building. More than 2 million square feet of concrete paving will be poured throughout the site to accommodate staging and parking for Dollar General\'s employees and semi-truck fleet.<br /> <br />The structure will be enclosed with insulated precast concrete wall panels fabricated in an offsite plant and delivered to the site. This will allow construction to be sequenced to completely enclose the building and protect the shrinkage compensating concrete floors which will then be poured inside of the facility. Plans call for heating and cooling to be delivered by a centrally located plant utilizing ammonia, glycol, and water piped throughout the building.  With these and several other sustainable features inherent in the design, Dollar General anticipates significant operating efficiencies over the lifecycle of the facility.<br /> <br />\"Our professional team understands the weight that quality and value carry in constructing distribution centers for our industrial clients,\" said Dave Moses, Clayco executive vice president and partner. \"We will be building a facility that will further optimize Dollar General\'s distribution operations and help them service their anticipated growth needs.\"<br /> <br />With work beginning in March of 2011, the project is on a fast-track schedule for a slated March 2012 completion.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Clayco Inc. has been selected to build a new regional distribution center for Dollar General in Bessemer, AL, located just outside of Birmingham','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1206,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Wilson Builds Ballwin Senior Facility','none','S.M. Wilson, Shelbourne','none','<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>S. M. Wilson has been selected by Formation Shelbourne Senior Living Services, LLC to construct a new assisted living facility in Ballwin.</p>\n<p>The 68,000 square foot, three-story facility will house 86 living units, including 60 assisted living units and 26 memory care units.  Other amenities will include a kitchen and dining rooms, living rooms, activity rooms, a computer/library room, wellness room, caf&eacute;, garden room, salon, spa and theater.  The 4.5 acre site will also feature numerous outdoor courtyards and a pond.<br /> Construction will begin in this spring and is scheduled for completion in 2012.  S. M. Wilson is providing general contracting services.  Perkins &amp; Will is architect for the project.</p>\n<p>S. M. Wilson has been building successful senior living facilities for 30 years, and experiences continued growth in this market.  In the past six years, the company has completed more than $190 million of senior living projects.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','S. M. Wilson has been selected by Formation Shelbourne Senior Living Services, LLC to construct a new assisted living facility in Ballwin.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1207,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','SAK Construction Acquires CA Firm','none','SAK, Pipenology','none','<p>SAK Construction, a national pipeline rehabilitation and tunneling services contractor headquartered in the St. Louis area, announced that it has acquired Pipenology Inc., a Rocklin, CA-based contractor.   The acquisition expands SAK\'s Western U.S. presence, which currently includes work on major contracts in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas.  SAK, which had gross revenues exceeding $70 million in 2010, offers expertise to clients nationwide in large diameter tunneling and trenchless technologies, including CIPP (cured-in-place pipe).<br /> <br />\"Pipenology is an exceptionally talented construction group that will complement what is already an exceptionally talented Western U.S. operation,\" says Jerry Shaw, SAK president.  \"The addition of Pipenology to our existing Western U.S. team makes us by far the premier pipeline rehabilitation company within that vast geographical region.\"<br /> <br />Pipenology is led by industry veterans Ryan Broyles and Joe Feuerborn, and was founded in January 2007. <br /> <br />\"Without question, the cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) experience of the Pipenology team, along with the experience both companies have from working together for the past several years, made the decision to unite as one company a logical and attractive step,\" says Charlie Kuhnmuench, SAK vice president of business development. <br /> <a href=\"http://www.sakcon.com\"><br />SAK Construction</a>, is privately held, and led by Shaw and former Insituform Technologies executives Robert Affholder and Tom Kalishman.   SAK offers expertise in trenchless technology including CIPP and a full range of underground construction services to provide clients with cost-effective solutions to the problems associated with inadequate or deteriorating water mains, sanitary sewers and storm sewers.  SAK clients include a variety of city, county and state agencies; federal agencies; industrial sectors; municipalities; and water and sewer cooperatives coast-to-coast.<br /></p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','SAK Construction, a national pipeline rehabilitation and tunneling services contractor headquartered in the St. Louis area, announced that it has acquired Pipenology Inc., a Rocklin, CA-based contractor.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1208,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','ASA Repeats \"Tickets for Troops\"','none','ASA, tickets, troops','none','<p>The American Subcontractors Association Midwest Council (ASA) is repeating its successful \"Tickets for Troops\".  The program distributes Cardinal baseball tickets for the Fourth of July holiday (July 4-10) through the USO to service men and women and their families.</p>\n<p>Last year, 272 tickets worth nearly $19,000 were donated. \"This is a great way to give back to those who serve our country and guarantee your freedom,\" said Tom McDonnell, of George McDonnell &amp; Sons, who chairs the event for ASA.</p>\n<p>Those wishing to donate tickets should contact McDonnell at 314-581-1681 or Reba Gillick, ASA executive, at 314-214-1664.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The American Subcontractors Association Midwest Council (ASA) is repeating its successful \"Tickets for Troops\".  The program distributes Cardinal baseball tickets through the USO to service men and women and their families over the Fourth of July holiday. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1239,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Archibald Named SAK Construction CFO','none','SAK, Archibald, pipeline','none','<p>SAK Construction, a national pipeline rehabilitation and tunneling services contractor headquartered in the St. Louis area, has recently named Roger Archibald as chief financial officer. SAK provides specialized, high demand services ranging from large diameter tunneling to the full spectrum of current trenchless or \"no-dig\" technologies, including CIPP (cured-in-place pipe) pipeline rehabilitation.  The firm currently has projects in 23 states across the U.S. <br /> <br />Archibald, whose most recent previous position was chief financial officer for C.L. Smith Co. in St. Louis, brings to SAK more than 30 years of experience in fiscal management, including acquisitions, external audits, and directing capital and productivity projects.  At SAK, Archibald will manage all aspects of the firm\'s financial and administrative activities.<br />A certified public accountant, Archibald holds a bachelor of science degree in business from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Ill.  He is a board member and co-chairman of the economic development council of the Missouri State Chamber of Commerce and served as board president of the East Central College Foundation</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','SAK Construction, a national pipeline rehabilitation and tunneling services contractor headquartered in the St. Louis area, has recently named Roger Archibald as chief financial officer. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1228,1,5,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','Performing Arts Centers Present Challenges','none','performing arts, Wilson','none','<p><em>By Rob Warner</em></p>\n<p>A growing number of schools and colleges in St. Louis and surrounding areas have been investing in new or significantly improved auditoriums on their campuses in recent years, despite the sluggish economic times. Today\'s school auditoriums are actually sophisticated performing arts centers featuring dramatic architecture, multi-functional classroom spaces, theaters with professional caliber staging, lighting, acoustics and extensive amenities for the comfort and convenience of audience members.  These spaces are far more sophisticated than their predecessors, and constitute extremely complex projects unlike anything else on today\'s school campuses.</p>\n<p>Compared to a typical classroom building, today\'s performing arts facilities require special knowledge and experience to design, plan and construct.  School leaders considering such facilities should know that extraordinary planning and extensive collaboration among numerous expert parties is crucial to overcome the special challenges they will face.</p>\n<p>Planning is the Key<br />Every school considering a performing arts facility should first create a planning team at the very outset of the project to determine the facility\'s needs and how to best proceed.  This team should include school administrators, fine arts faculty, a theater planning consultant, the architect and a construction contractor experienced in planning and building performing arts facilities.</p>\n<p>This team should first determine how the facility will be used. The choices are surprisingly numerous, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Graduation ceremonies</li>\n<li>Student performances and concerts</li>\n<li>Public meetings, performances and concerts</li>\n<li>Education in the performing arts</li>\n<li>Education in other art forms <br /></li>\n<li>Lectures and classes</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Once these selections have been made, the planning team needs to determine what amenities and features will be needed to fulfill the desired functions.  A very wide variety of features can go in the facility based on needs, size and available budget.  Among these options are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stage size <br /></li>\n<li>Small performance areas (&lsquo;Black box\' facilities)</li>\n<li>Large main stage venue with full support area</li>\n<li>Backstage rigging and platforms</li>\n<li>Orchestra pit</li>\n<li>Stage lighting</li>\n<li>House lighting</li>\n<li>Sound system and acoustics</li>\n<li>Control booth and production electronics</li>\n<li>Floor and balcony seating layout</li>\n<li>Flooring and seats</li>\n<li>Dressing rooms</li>\n<li>Set construction and scene shop areas</li>\n<li>Receiving/loading dock</li>\n<li>Concessions area and catering</li>\n<li>Reception and lobby areas</li>\n<li>Costume room</li>\n<li>Storage</li>\n<li>Faculty offices and meeting rooms</li>\n<li>Band room <br /></li>\n<li>Painting/drawing/ceramics studios</li>\n<li>Dance studio <br /></li>\n<li>Classrooms</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Once these features have been determined, the challenge is to fit it all together in a building that is appealing, stylish, functional, cost effective and efficient. Building such specialized facilities in a cost-effective manner can be extremely challenging when it comes to working with the systems, materials and processes involved.  Experience is the best teacher in designing and building such complex facilities.  Having an architect and a contractor with previous performing arts facility experience can be crucial in developing and implementing the plan best suit the project and avoiding costly delays.</p>\n<p>For example, a performing arts center must be designed to eliminate outside noise. This can mean using soundproof doors and walls instead of standard materials.  It also means finding a location other than the roof for placing HVAC equipment in order to eliminate the chance for equipment vibration and noise.</p>\n<p>Another example focuses on maximizing audience comfort throughout the building, including lobbies and other public spaces.  Today\'s performing arts venues often utilize large amounts of exterior glass and skylights in their designs.  This can require multiple HVAC systems to maintain even air temperatures throughout the building.</p>\n<p>In addition to audience comfort, today\'s facilities are often equipped to host many different types of performances.  Therefore the rigging, audio visual systems and lighting systems must be flexible enough to meet the requirements of performances as varied as concerts, plays, presentations, lectures, graduation ceremonies and large meetings.</p>\n<p>Further, the school may want to use these new facilities to host other types of events.   Typically the lobby areas are designed to be easily reconfigured to host wedding receptions, dinner parties and other events that require a large open seating area.   <br />Because of their versatility of uses, there appears to be no slowing down in the popularity of these facilities among public and private schools and colleges.  To get the most out of a new or upgraded auditorium or performing arts facility, and to get the most value for the money, it is essential for school administrators and leaders to understand and plan for the very high level of complexities involved.  All members of the planning team, including the contractors, should be involved at the earliest stages to ensure the best results.</p>\n<p><em>Rob Warner is a Project Manager at S. M. Wilson &amp; Co.</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','','none','A growing number of schools and colleges in St. Louis and surrounding areas have been investing in new or significantly improved auditoriums on their campuses in recent years, despite the sluggish economic times. Today\'s school auditoriums are actually sophisticated performing arts centers featuring dramatic architecture, multi-functional classroom spaces, theaters with professional caliber staging, lighting, acoustics and extensive amenities for the comfort and convenience of audience members.','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1229,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','E.M. Harris Promotes Jaquess to PM','none','Jaquess, Harris','none','<p>E.M. Harris Construction Company promoted Chaz Jaquess to project manager.  Prior to joining E.M. Harris as a project engineer in April 2010, Jaquess provided construction-related management and engineering services for more than 35 projects over 11 years for St. Louis-based Alberici Constructors Inc.<br />Jaquess received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla.  He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and of the Board of Directors of Wesley House Association.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','E.M. Harris Construction Company promoted Chaz Jaquess to project manager.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1247,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','BJC Connects With Electrical Leaders','none','BJC, IBEW, NECA, wireman','none','<p><img alt=\"Circuit Breaker\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"228\" src=\"/images/uploads/circuit breaker.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"200\" /></p>\n<p>A meeting last Thursday among leadership of BJC, the St. Louis Chapter National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and IBEW Local 1 appears to have overcome the potential ramifications of a communication short-circuit.</p>\n<p>Earlier in the week, \"What\'s a commercial wireman?\" seemed to be the question of the hour, after general contractors and consultants in the BJC \"toolbox\" received a letter from Steve Cockerham, vice president, BJC Planning Design and Construction directing them to no longer use IBEW Local 1 commercial wiremen on BJC projects.</p>\n<p>\"At BJC HealthCare we are dedicated to providing the safest and highest caliber construction projects,\" the letter stated. \"To maintain this standard we are mandating that there shall be <strong>No Commercial Wiremen assigned to any BJC Healthcare projects effective immediately</strong> (emphasis is Cockerham\'s). Each vendor is solely responsible for verifying that no Commercial Wiremen are assigned on any BJC Healthcare projects.\" (<a href=\"https://origin.library.constantcontact.com/doc207/1103447193720/doc/mGMPOvapiJeW55aR.pdf\">Click to read full text of letter.</a>)</p>\n<p>Associated General Contractors of St. Louis President Len Toenjes said that at his board of directors meeting shortly after the mandate was issued AGC board members were all scratching their heads as to exactly what the implications of the letter were.  Cockerham\'s letter closely mirrored the reasoning of a website post by Carpenters\' District Council Local 57 organizer and Business Agent Dominic Grasso. (<a href=\"https://origin.library.constantcontact.com/doc207/1103447193720/doc/9Lp0NLD8Qg2jOFiZ.pdf\">Click to read post</a>).</p>\n<p>A meeting was arranged among Cockerham, Doug Martin, NECA executive \ndirector, and Steve Licari, business manager of Local 1 to clarify the \nissues and improve comunication among the parties. After meeting with Cockerham, Martin and Licari agreed that the reasons and terms for usage of commercial wiremen could and should have been better communicated to both BJC and to the construction industry as a whole. To that end they issued a procedure for placement of commercial wiremen <a href=\"https://origin.library.constantcontact.com/doc207/1103447193720/doc/42maVOJobDIYdIiR.pdf\">click to read</a>), a letter certifying that standards for the commercial wiremen would conform to all government and industry apprentice program standards (<a href=\"https://origin.library.constantcontact.com/doc207/1103447193720/doc/DEtcth67lu2GIibX.pdf\">click to read</a>) , and a document addressed to the construction industry explaining the program (<a href=\"https://origin.library.constantcontact.com/doc207/1103447193720/doc/So6cP71laC7cyHtI.pdf\">click to read</a>).</p>\n<p>The commercial wireman classification was created by agreement of IBEW Local 1 and the St. Louis Chapter NECA in 2010 as part of a market recovery effort. Commercial wiremen, also known as probationary apprentices, are selected under an identical selection process to regular apprentices.  Previously, Martin and Licari said, workers could only enter the workforce when there was sufficient demand for a full class of apprentices &mdash; typically 30-50 workers.  Traditional apprentices attend class one day per week and work on the jobsite the other four days. Probationary apprentices are drug-tested prior to referral and are immediately provided OSHA 10-hour safety training and assigned to entry-level, night school classes.</p>\n<p>Commercial wiremen can work up to 2,000 hours under a commercial wireman card.&nbsp; The use of commercial wiremen &mdash; who must work under the direct supervision and tutelage of a journeyman &mdash; allows contractors to create a pricing mix that is more attractive to owners during a time when the depressed construction economy has limited the entry of new apprentices, Martin and Licari said.</p>\n<p>Cockerham\'s letter noted that IBEW national agreement projects, government work, and work under other agreements is precluded from the wireman rate. Martin explained that National  Agreement work and work under special agreements have specific limitations upon worker classifications and their own set rates, as do government projects.</p>\n<p>Martin said that the meeting with Cockerham pointed out to the IBEW/NECA leadership the need to better communicate market recovery efforts to the industry and to owners going forward.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','A meeting last Thursday among leadership of BJC, the St. Louis Chapter National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and IBEW Local 1 appears to have overcome the potential ramifications of a communication short-circuit.\nEarlier in the week, \"What\'s a commercial wireman?\" seemed to be the question of the hour, after general contractors and consultants in the BJC \"toolbox\" received a letter from Steve Cockerham, vice president, BJC Planning Design and Construction directing them to no longer use IBEW Local 1 commercial wiremen on BJC projects.  CLICK HEADLINE TO READ MORE.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/circuit breaker.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1248,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Krombach Joins Maune Company','none','Maune, Krombach','none','<p>Maune Development Company, a St. Louis-based company specializing in management, leasing, acquisition and development of office, retail and industrial property, announced that Peter Krombach has joined the firm as president. With the addition of Krombach, the firm is changing its name to The Maune Company to better reflect the services it offers outside of development, which includes brokerage services.  The company has long served its existing owned portfolio with brokerage and management services.<br /> <br />\"Having the opportunity to work with Peter Krombach again is incredibly exciting,\" said Ramsey Maune, founder of The Maune Company. \"There are few people in the industry locally, and even nationally, who have such a strong reputation. His talent will allow us to offer a wider array of services to our customers.\"<br /> <br />\"I\'m looking forward to getting back to my roots in the local real estate market,\" said Krombach.  <br /> <br />Krombach and Maune were formerly partners at Krombach Partners in 2004. The firm was sold to CB Richard Ellis in 2007, where Krombach continued to run the St. Louis operations until April 30 of this year. Throughout this period, Maune remained focused on running The Maune Company. <br /> <br />Krombach founded Peter B. Krombach &amp; Associates in 1980, which was succeeded by several other firms over the years, most notably Nooney Krombach Company from 1986 to 1997. In addition, Krombach has served as national president for the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors. He brings 45 years of industry experience to The Maune Company.<br />&nbsp; <br />The Maune Company was founded in 2002 and specializes in the management, leasing, acquisition and development of office, retail and industrial property. The company\'s portfolio includes 68 properties and more than 2.8 million square feet of space under its management. In 2009, The Maune Company acquired Bell &amp; Associates.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Maune Development Company, a St. Louis-based company specializing in management, leasing, acquisition and development of office, retail and industrial property, announced that Peter Krombach has joined the firm as president.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1249,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','',' Local Firm Leads Development of Sustainable Site Standards','none','SWT, sustainable','none','<p>St. Louis area planning and landscape architecture firm SWT Design is emerging as one of the leaders in the Sustainable Sites Initiative. The firm is responsible for two of the three Missouri projects selected to pilot the program, or two of 150 projects worldwide.</p>\n<p>\"The Sustainable Sites Initiative is what LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) was 20 years ago,\" said Ted Spaid, co-founder of SWT Design.</p>\n<p>The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) is a partnership that was begun by the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and the United States Botanic Garden to create voluntary guidelines and performance benchmarks for sustainable land design, construction, and maintenance practices. One hundred and fifty projects worldwide will demonstrate the application of the guidelines and test a one-star to four-star rating system for certifying compliance with the guidelines.</p>\n<p>\"The intent is to create standards for sustainable landscapes much like LEED provides standards for sustainable buildings,\" Spaid said.</p>\n<p>Points in SITES will be awarded for sustainable practices with hydrology, soils, vegetation, materials, and human well-being.</p>\n<p>The two SWT projects selected for the pilot program are the company\'s offices in Webster Groves and Novus International in St. Charles.</p>\n<p>SWT\'s office began in an historic building on Big Bend Boulevard and expanded to a block-building next door. The site features permeable paving in the parking area, a woodland garden, a bridge-connector between the two buildings that allows storm water from the front of the site to flow under the bridge into a rain garden. The block building boasts two \"green\" roofs: a traditional roof garden garden featuring native plants and a roof sporting pre-planted vegetative trays.</p>\n<p>The pilot study runs through June 2012. Results and feedback from the study will be used to revise the final rating system and reference guide by early 2013.</p>\n<p>Spaid acknowledged that tightening storm water regulations are driving much of commercial landscape architecture. \"But why build ugly concrete basins with fences,\" he asked?</p>\n<p>\"We want to show businesses how they can embrace site work to exemplify their business model and their brand,\" he said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','St. Louis area planning and landscape architecture firm SWT Design is emerging as one of the leaders in the Sustainable Sites Initiative. The firm is responsible for two of the three Missouri projects selected to pilot the program, or two of 150 projects worldwide.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1260,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Planning Underway on Solar Transmission LIne','none','Grain Belt Express, Nature Conservancy','none','<p>Clean Line Energy Partners LLC (Clean Line) of Houston, TX announced&nbsp; collaboration agreement with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Missouri.  The agreement provides that TNC will provide information, advice and feedback to Clean Line during the development of the<a href=\"http://www.grainbeltexpresscleanline.com/site/home\"> Grain Belt Express Clean Line</a> in order to help Clean Line site the transmission line in a manner that avoids or reduces impact on environmentally sensitive areas in Missouri.<br /><br />The Nature Conservancy\'s Missouri State Director Todd Sampsell said, \"The Missouri program of The Nature Conservancy is pleased to have the opportunity to work with Clean Line Energy to provide conservation information and recommendations for this project.  Effective, efficient energy transmission is essential for meeting human needs, and this must be accomplished in a manner that sustains the natural resources upon which our quality of life ultimately depends.  We look forward to collaborating with Clean Line to ensure these objectives are met.\"</p>\n<p>The Grain Belt Express Clean Line is a 550-mile overhead, high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line that will deliver wind power from western Kansas to population centers in Missouri and farther east.  By connecting some of the best wind resources in the country to markets with greater demand for power, the Grain Belt Express Clean Line will enable over 3,500 megawatts of new wind energy projects to be built.  The Grain Belt Express Clean Line will create thousands of jobs, facilitate low cost clean energy, and deliver enough energy to power more than 1.4 million American homes.</p>\n<p>\"Siting a transmission line is a long and challenging process and it\'s our responsibility and intent to develop and build this project the right way. We appreciate the opportunity to work with and receive guidance from the Missouri Chapter of The Nature Conservancy as we gather relevant information that will aid in the development, construction and operation of the Grain Belt Express Clean Line,\" said Michael Skelly, President of Clean Line Energy. He continued by stating, \"Lack of transmission is currently limiting the growth of renewable energy in the United States. Projects like the Grain Belt Express Clean Line can help the state of Missouri assume a leadership position in the clean energy economy by delivering abundant, low cost, reliable, clean energy to Missouri consumers.\"</p>\n<p>According to a study by ICF International, the Grain Belt Express Clean Line will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 12 million tons per year, equivalent to removing over 1.7 million cars from the road.  In addition, the Grain Belt Express Clean Line will reduce nitrogen oxide pollution, a contributor to smog, by approximately 7,500 tons per year and reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide, a precursor to acid rain, by 29,600 tons per year. In addition to environmental benefits, the project will enable $7 billion of investment in new wind farms in the region, which will send ripple effects into the growing wind energy supply chain in Missouri.</p>\n<p>About Clean Line Energy Partners: Clean Line\'s mission is to connect abundant, renewable energy resources to areas that have a high demand for clean, reliable energy. Clean Line is developing a series of high voltage direct current transmission projects to move renewable energy to market. For more information please visit www.CleanLineEnergy.com.  For more information about the Grain Belt Express Clean Line, please visit www.GrainBeltExpressCleanLine.com.</p>\n<p>About The Nature Conservancy: The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect important lands and waters for nature and people. The Conservancy and its more than 1 million members have protected nearly 120 million acres worldwide. Visit The Nature Conservancy on the Web at www.nature.org.</p>\n<p>In Missouri, The Nature Conservancy has focused on the state\'s most important freshwater resources and native prairie and woodland ecosystems.  Together with our members and conservation partners, the Conservancy has protected more than 145,000 acres of critical natural areas in Missouri since 1956. Visit us on the Web at    www.nature.org/missouri</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Clean Line Energy Partners LLC (Clean Line) of Houston, TX announced  collaboration agreement with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Missouri. The agreement provides that TNC will provide information, advice and feedback to Clean Line during the development of the Grain Belt Express Clean Line  in order to help Clean Line site the transmission line in a manner that avoids or reduces impact on environmentally sensitive areas in Missouri.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1337,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Holland Expands A-B Distributor ','none','Holland, Herrell','none','<p>Holland Construction Services Inc. recently completed a cost-saving  expansion and renovation of the H.W. Herrell Distributing Co. warehouse in Imperial, Missouri. The project increased operational efficiency and safety with room for continued growth for the next decade.</p>\n<p>The $1.8 million project involved the rebuild of approximately 11,000 square feet of the existing 55,647-square-foot facility, and the addition of 3,000 square feet providing room for more draught coolers, warehousing and an office area with restrooms and employee break room.  Mark Herrell, vice president of H.W. Herrell, said the resulting facility provides flexibility to accommodate future growth - increasing truck loading capacity and refrigerated storage with improved traffic flow in the loading locations. <br /> <br />Herrell also enlisted the services of Facility Planning, Inc., co-owned by Steve Hunter and Mike Pratt, as an owner\'s representative for the project. Pratt highly recommended Holland Construction for the project and worked with Herrell to develop the initial layout, then collaborated with architectural firm ACI/Boland, Inc. of St. Louis to develop the final layout and design.<br /><br /> H. W. Herrell Distributing was founded in 1923 as distributors of ice, coal and gravel, and non-alcoholic Anheuser-Busch products. After prohibition ended, the company gained exclusive distribution rights to Anheuser-Busch alcohol products, now servicing nearly 300 retail accounts in the Jefferson County area.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Holland Construction Services Inc. recently completed a cost-saving expansion and renovation of the H.W. Herrell Distributing Co. warehouse in Imperial, Missouri. The project increased operational efficiency and safety with room for continued growth for the next decade.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1338,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','MSD Agrees to EPA Mandates','none','MSD, consent, improvements','none','<p>The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) has agreed to make extensive improvements to its sewer systems and treatment plants, at an estimated cost of $4.7 billion over 23 years, to eliminate illegal overflows of untreated raw sewage, including basement backups, and to reduce pollution levels in urban rivers and streams, the Department of Justice and the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced.  This injunctive relief is historic in its scope and importance to the people of St. Louis.<br /> <br />The settlement reached between the United States, the Missouri Coalition for the Environment Foundation and MSD, requires MSD to install a variety of pollution controls, including the construction of three large storage tunnels ranging from approximately two miles to nine miles in length, and to expand capacity at two treatment plants.  These controls and similar controls that MSD has already implemented will result in the reduction of almost 13 billion gallons per year of overflows into nearby streams and rivers. <br /> <br />MSD will also be required to develop and implement a comprehensive plan to eliminate more than 200 illegal discharge points within its sanitary sewer system. Finally, MSD will engage in comprehensive and proactive cleaning, maintenance and emergency response programs to improve sewer system performance and to eliminate overflows from its sewer systems, including basement backups, releases into buildings and onto property.<br /> <br />\"We are fully committed to vigorous enforcement of the Clean Water Act, and will continue to work in partnership with EPA to advance the goal of clean water for all communities in our nation\'s cities,\" said Ignacia S. Moreno, Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department\'s Environment and Natural Resources Division.  \"The people of St. Louis, including those who live in minority and low-income communities, will receive tangible, lasting benefits from this significant settlement.\"<br /> <br />\"St. Louis, America\'s Gateway City, grew up alongside the Mississippi. Unfortunately, for too long it treated the river\'s tributaries as a dumping ground for sewage,\" EPA Regional Administrator Karl Brooks said. \"By moving forward with this Clean Water Act settlement, the community is facing its responsibilities. This agreement will bring jobs and long-term economic investments while significantly improving the environment for future generations.\"<br /> <br />Today\'s settlement will also significantly advance the use of large scale green infrastructure projects to control wet weather sewer overflows by requiring MSD to invest at least $100 million in an innovative green infrastructure program, focused in environmental justice communities in  St. Louis.  Environmental justice communities include low income or minority communities who have suffered a disproportionate burden from air, water or land pollution. Green infrastructure involves the use of properties to store, infiltrate and evaporate storm water to prevent it from getting into the combined sewer system.  Examples of potential green infrastructure projects include green roofs, bioretention, green streets, rain barrels, rain gardens and permeable pavement.<br /> <br />MSD, in conjunction with the city of St. Louis economic redevelopment authorities, will transform numerous vacant or abandoned properties to productive use - helping to revitalize disadvantaged communities and resulting in cleaner air and green space.  MSD will conduct public education and outreach, and collaborate with local residents and neighborhood groups, including those representing minority and/or low-income neighborhoods, in selecting the locations of green infrastructure projects.<br /> <br />MSD has also committed to spending $230 million in a mitigation program to alleviate flooding and another $30 million in enhanced pipe lining program, both of which are focused exclusively in environmental justice areas.  These programs and the pioneering green infrastructure program of the settlement will further the Department of Justice and EPA\'s work to advance environmental justice.<br /> <br />In addition to improving its sewer system and treatment plants, MSD will spend $1.6 million on a supplemental environmental project to implement a voluntary sewer connection and septic tank closure program for low-income eligible residential property owners who elect to close their septic tanks and connect to the public sewer.  MSD will also pay a civil penalty of $1.2 million to the United States.<br /> <br />MSD\'s sewer system collects and treats domestic, commercial and industrial wastewater from a population of approximately 1.4 million in the city of St. Louis and nearly all of St. Louis County.  The system covers more than 525 square miles, and includes seven wastewater treatment plants, 294 pumping stations and more than 9,630 miles of sewer lines, making it the fourth largest sewer system in the United States.<br /> <br />The settlement resolves the claims brought by the United States in a lawsuit filed in June 2007 which the Missouri Coalition for the Environment Foundation later intervened under the citizen suit provisions of the federal Clean Water Act.  In that lawsuit, among other things, the United States alleged that on at least 7,000 occasions between 2001 and 2005, failures in MSD\'s sewer system resulted in overflows of raw sewage into residential homes, yards, public parks, streets and playground areas.  <br /> <br />Overflows pose a significant threat to public health and water quality because raw sewage can have high concentrations of bacteria from fecal contamination, as well as disease-causing pathogens and viruses.  These overflows can occur in basements, backyards, city streets, and directly into stream and rivers.  This settlement goes a long way in preventing these overflows.<br /> <br />Today\'s settlement is the latest in a series of Clean Water Act settlements that will reduce the discharge of raw sewage and contaminated stormwater into United States\' rivers, streams and lakes. Keeping raw sewage and contaminated stormwater out of the waters of the United States is one of EPA\'s National Enforcement Initiatives for 2011 to 2013. The initiative focuses on reducing discharges from sewer overflows by obtaining cities\' commitments to implement timely, affordable solutions to these problems, including the increased use of green infrastructure and other innovative approaches.<br /> <br />The settlement, lodged today in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, is subject to a 30-day public comment period and court approval.  A copy of the consent decree and its appendices is available at <a href=\"http://www.justice.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html\">http://www.justice.gov/enrd/Consent_Decrees.html<br /></a></p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) has agreed to make extensive improvements to its sewer systems and treatment plants, at an estimated cost of $4.7 billion over 23 years,','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1302,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Pierce Named DBIA Vice Chair','none','Pierce, Design Build','none','<p>Brad Pierce, architecture director, of Ross &amp; Baruzzini has accepted the position as Chapter Vice President &amp; Program Chair for the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) Midwest Region - St. Louis Chapter.  Beginning in October 2011, he will serve in this position for two years and will then move on to become the President of the Midwest Region - St. Louis Chapter.</p>\n<p>Pierce is also an active member of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA).<br /> <br />Founded in 1993, the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) is an organization of leaders in the design and construction industry that aim to achieve high performance projects by using a design-build project delivery method. The association is made up of a collaborative group of professionals that meet to display their knowledge, skills and similar interests in the industry.<br /> <br />Pierce stated that his involvement with DBIA is working towards integrating the design and construction efforts in a way that yields high value to owners of projects. The collaborative design build approach allows for alignment of the project team with rapid project delivery. Construction market conditions can be addressed to provide project solutions that are economical while meeting the growing need for projects to be sustainable. Mr. Pierce is working with others within DBIA to present the Design Build method of project delivery as a way to streamline project cost while providing owners with projects that exceed their expectations.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Brad Pierce, architecture director, of Ross & Baruzzini has accepted the position as Chapter Vice President & Program Chair for the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) Midwest Region - St. Louis Chapter.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1303,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Volunteers Renovate Domestic Violence Shelter','none','Lydia\'s House, McCarthy, Murphy','none','<p><img alt=\"Lydia House\" class=\"image-left\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/lydia.jpg\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"266\" />St. Louis is nicknamed Brick City, and one of its quintessential brick buildings is a hundred-year-old three-story walk-up that in recent years has served as transitional housing for women rebuilding their lives after domestic violence.</p>\n<p>Owned by the nonprofit Lydia\'s House, a&nbsp;member ministry of the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries of the United Church of Christ, it was one of their several buildings that provide an affordable home for up to two years for women and children affected by domestic abuse referred from St. Louis\' emergency shelters. That is, until the need for major renovations forced it to close in October.  Now Lydia\'s House is welcoming back residents to its 11 newly renovated apartments - all because of a remarkable outpouring of generosity from the community.</p>\n<p>\"It\'s a really cool old building,\" says Ellen Reed, executive director of Lydia\'s House. \"But it needed noisy, messy, intense repairs.\" Essential renovations included major plumbing work and new flooring. An energy audit revealed the building also needed more insulation, a new boiler and weather-stripping for its doors and windows.</p>\n<p>\"We wrestled with whether or not to sell it, but the housing market was such that we knew we wouldn\'t get enough to purchase a replacement,\" says Reed.</p>\n<p><br />Lydia\'s House acquired the building in April of 1998, three years after the organization\'s launch. And though it did not have the funds to renovate the building, Reed knew the demand for services was climbing. \"In St. Louis, the fatality rate related to domestic violence continues to grow,\" she says. \"And the turn-away rates are growing because we don\'t have enough spaces for the women who need them.\"&nbsp; Like many nonprofits in these tough economic times, Lydia\'s House faced a dilemma. It had no choice but to close the building last fall, leaving women in need without a place to go.</p>\n<p>The organization is accomplishing the reopening \"with a tiny shoestring budget and an enormous amount of volunteer energy,\" says Reed. The nonprofit program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis provided a volunteer coordinator; the facilities manager and the maintenance staff at Lydia\'s House took on extra responsibilities; and volunteers answered the call.</p>\n<p>More than 60 new volunteers have helped with the reconstruction and more than 30 work groups have been engaged in a volunteer experience at Lydia\'s House since December 2010.  A few of the professional organizations that have been represented include: The Blues Wives, Edward Jones, The Scottrade Center, Enterprise, Crofutt &amp; Smith Moving &amp; Storage, Home Depot, Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Chi Omega Sorority, St. Louis District US Army Corps of Engineers, Murphy Mechanical and McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.</p>\n<p>McCarthy brought in Murphy Mechanical and others to help with the more challenging aspects of the renovation.  McCarthy Project Manager Bryan Meyer said that Murphy installed plumbing stacks for the interior bathrooms on all floors, donating labor and materials.  McCarthy Heart Hats volunteers are completing drywall chases around the new plumbing lines and rebuilding and painting the ceilings in the bathrooms.</p>\n<p>\"Groups have come in to paint, hang drywall and paint ceilings,\" says Reed. \"They cleaned. They have brought drywall sheets in, and in a three-story walk-up that\'s no small deal. Crofutt &amp; Smith Moving &amp; Storage took out the nasty furniture and put the usable furniture in the basement. Then other groups came in and cleaned and restored it.\"</p>\n<p>Besides the bathrooms, volunteer contractors have remedied asbestos, done electrical work, replaced cabinets and stripped and sanded floors. Once those repairs were complete, various United Church of Christ congregations stepped in to decorate and stock the apartments - something they have done for residents for years.</p>\n<p>\"Once an apartment is repaired and painted, the group has a drive for linens, dishes, decorations for the walls, pillows, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene supplies,\" says Reed. \"They spend hours and dollars out of love and mission.\"</p>\n<p>Though Lydia\'s House will receive about $100,000 in weatherization materials through a federal program, they are conducting a special appeal for donations to help them pay for the other renovations.</p>\n<p>Lydia\'s house is the largest and only area agency to provide safe, confidentially-located furnished apartments and support services tailored to the needs of domestic violence survivors and their children for up to two years.  Lydia\'s House works in faith to end domestic violence by providing a place of healing and voice of hope for abused women and their children.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','St. Louis is nicknamed Brick City, and one of its quintessential brick buildings is a hundred-year-old three-story walk-up that in recent years has served as transitional housing for women rebuilding their lives after domestic violence.  Owned by the nonprofit Lydia\'s House, a member ministry of the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries of the United Church of Christ, it was one of their several buildings that provide an affordable home for up to two years for women and children affected by domestic abuse referred from St. Louis\' emergency shelters. That is, until the need for major renovations forced it to close in October. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','/images/uploads/lydia.jpg','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1304,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Koman Transitions to Office, Industrial','none','Koman, office industrial','none','<p>Principals with Koman Properties announced details of a new business venture that will transition the business to a new model that moves beyond retail development to offer build-to-suit solutions for office, industrial, retail and specialty projects. The new entity, which will operate as KP Development, will serve Midwestern markets and beyond.</p>\n<p>As part of the transition, Koman Properties\' Founder and President, Jim Koman, will move into an advisory role, serving as Chairman of KP Development. Terry Barnes, who served as senior vice-president of development for Koman Properties since 2001, will take over duties as president of KP Development handling the entity\'s day-to-day operations. Rounding out the KP Development leadership team will be Scott Haley. Haley, who was Director of Development for Koman Properties since 2003, has been named Senior Vice President of the new entity.</p>\n<p>\"As the real estate environment continues to evolve, we as developers are looking to find ways to add value as a company and take advantage of the opportunities that are out there,\" said Jim Koman, Chairman of KP Development. \"This new venture allows us to reinvent our business and use our existing expertise to tap into the growing office and industrial development sector. The resulting transition in day-to-day management duties will provide me the time to explore additional business interests in the real estate investment arena, and we will also be announcing an exciting and significant opportunity in the coming weeks.\"</p>\n<p>KP Development will focus its efforts on meeting the build-to-suit needs of high-credit quality, single tenants with 10 or more years on an existing lease. Targeted deal sizes are expected to range from $5 to $40 million on properties of 50,000-square-feet or larger. In addition, through a subsidiary business known as Building Consultants, LLC, KP Development will also provide third-party real estate services for clients seeking to expand single-tenant facilities.</p>\n<p>\"In today\'s real estate environment, we believe the real opportunities lie in the office, industrial and specialty project development arena, which makes now the perfect time for us to add this strategic business opportunity,\" said Terry Barnes, president of KP Development. \"The KP Development team has a unique, team-based approach to third-party development and project management for build-tosSuit\'s that will allow us to provide clients with customized, efficient, build-to-suit solutions designed to exceed all expectations. The best interests of our clients are our highest priority, and we look forward to putting our 35 years of real estate development experience to work for them.\"</p>\n<p>\"That experience has allowed us to develop, own, and manage more than 4.5 million-square-feet of real estate assets in over 25 states, ranging from single-tenant projects, to 500,000-square-foot power centers, to mixed-use developments that are bringing the new urbanism concept to life,\" added Barnes.</p>\n<p>Principals at KP Development note they are contemplating the sale of some of Koman Properties\' retail assets, and they also anticipate adding new staff members at KP Development, including an owner\'s representative, a broker specializing in office/industrial properties and another position focused on construction facilities management.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Principals with Koman Properties announced details of a new business venture that will transition the business to a new model that moves beyond retail development to offer build-to-suit solutions for office, industrial, retail and specialty projects. The new entity, which will operate as KP Development, will serve Midwestern markets and beyond.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1305,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Minority Council Launches \"Billion Dollar\" Program','none','Minorirty, billion dollar','none','<p>The St. Louis Minority Supplier Development Council (St. Louis MSDC) announced a landmark program to foster partnerships between corporations and minority and non-minority businesses across the St. Louis region.  The Billion Dollar Impact is designed to create jobs, expand local businesses, grow the tax base and position St. Louis, the region and the state of Missouri as leaders in economic growth.</p>\n<p>\"The St. Louis region is launching a unique program today that is dedicated to building business partnerships between corporate and minority businesses,\" Mayor Francis Slay said.  \"We believe programs like the Billion Dollar Impact will serve as a catalyst to foster gro wth in the business community in St. Louis and around the region.\"</p>\n<p>Corporations such as Ameren Corporation, BJC Healthcare, The Boeing Company, Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Missouri Department of Transportation, State of Missouri and Walgreens have announced their support for this bipartisan initiative. Businesses are encouraged to sign a pledge to participate in the Billion Dollar Impact program. Forms are available at the Business Opportunity Fair or by calling the St. Louis MSDC at (314) 241-1143. Forms also will be available at www.slmbc.org after July 1.</p>\n<p>The St. Louis MSDC helps minority-owned businesses and corporations compete in the ever-changing global marketplace.  The Billion Dollar Impact is a unique program developed by the St. Louis MSDC with the goal of generating an additional one billion dollars in new revenue for minority business enterprises.  Additional spending at this level is expected to create an estimated 2,000 new jobs for the region.</p>\n<p>\"St. Louis already has strong partnerships among members of our business community. The Billion Dollar Impact provides an opportunity for companies to create relationships with minority businesses that benefit our entire community,\" said James Webb, President &amp; CEO of the St. Louis MSDC.  \"This program challenges and encourages St. Louis\' ongoing commitment to economic growth.\"</p>\n<p>During the next three years, the St. Louis MSDC will work with both the public and private sectors to develop additional contract opportunities throughout the metropolitan St. Louis area.  \"By using minority vendors on contracts, corporations demonstrate their support for sustainable vendor relationships that will not only strengthen the business objectives of the corporation, but will greatly benefit our community,\" Webb added.</p>\n<p>\"The St. Louis community has existing minority vendors to assist with corporate growth strategies,\" saidDavid Stephens, Director of Operations at the St. Louis MSDC. \"The St. Louis Minority Supplier Development Council is proud to match corporations with local minority business enterprises.\"</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The St. Louis Minority Supplier Development Council (St. Louis MSDC) announced a landmark program to foster partnerships between corporations and minority and non-minority businesses across the St. Louis region.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1306,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Clayco Starts U of I Residence Hall','none','Clayco, University of Illinois','none','<p>Clayco Inc. has begun construction of a new $64 million residence hall on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus.<br /> <br />The project is the third phase of a comprehensive program involving the replacement of six residence halls, unofficially known as the \"Six Pack,\" and the construction of a new dining and residential programs building. Clayco will serve as the Construction Manager for the new five-story, 180,000-square-foot facility that is being built between Scott Hall and Hopkins Hall. The demolition of adjacent Forbes Hall is also part of the project, as are the relocation of site utilities and the extension of central utilities.<br /> <br />The multi-phase program is being conducted to form the Stanley O. Ikenberry Commons at the University, with the purpose of transforming the area into a more modern, neighborhood-style student environment.<br /> <br />The 483-bed residence hall will have a masonry fa&ccedil;ade and feature rooms that provide space and privacy for the students, while continuing to foster a sense of community. In addition to double and single suite units, the hall will include floor lounges, public meeting spaces, and offices for student services.<br /> <br />This is the first large-scale project for the University that meets its new Minority and Female Business Enterprise (MAFBE) participation goals, which were recently increased from a minimum of four to 15 percent. \"As demonstrated by our ability to meet this admirable standard, Clayco is committed to helping minority and women-owned contractors to gain access to procurement opportunities,\" said Street.<br /> <br />Clayco is also working closely with the University and its construction partners for maximum sustainability and energy efficiencies, and will pursue LEED Silver, potentially LEED Gold, certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).<br /> <br />Construction began on the facility in May 2011 and is expected to be completed in June 2013.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Clayco Inc has begun construction of a new $64 million residence hall on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1327,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Gary Elliott Named PRIDE President','none','PRIDE, Elliott, Sobo','none','<p>PRIDE of St. Louis, Inc. has named Gary Elliott, president of the construction labor-management organization which will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year.  Elliott is the business manager of the Eastern Missouri Laborers District Council and had been serving as part of the seven-member PRIDE leadership board.</p>\n<p>In addition to Elliott, Steve Sobo is taking on new duties as vice president of PRIDE.  Sobo had previously served as secretary-treasurer.  He represents the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers and is director of design and construction at the Washington University School of Medicine.</p>\n<p>Meanwhile, former leadership board member Robert Grossmann takes on duties as secretary treasurer.  Grossmann represents the Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors National Association - St. Louis Chapter and is employed by mechanical contractor Murphy Co.</p>\n<p>In 2010, PRIDE adopted a corporate governance structure to better serve the St. Louis construction industry.  It allowed the organization, which represents all facets of the construction industry, to operate more efficiently and broaden the cultivation of ideas to make St Louis the best place to build.</p>\n<p>Other members of the leadership board include:<br />&bull;	Matt Doell, president of the St. Louis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association.  Doell is a vice president with Sachs Electric Co.; <br />&bull;	Tom Heeger, who represents the Erectors and Riggers Association - St. Louis Chapter and is chairman of ACME Constructors and Erectors;<br />&bull;	Dave Zimmermann, business manager of Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local No. 36; and<br />&bull;	Jeff Aboussie, executive secretary-treasurer of the St. Louis Building &amp; Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO;</p>\n<p>Jim LaMantia remains executive director of PRIDE.  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In this role, he will maintain the firm\'s quality assurance and control program while managing specifications and the technical aspects of design.</p>\n<p>Whitcraft brings 30 years of professional experience to the role, from sole proprietor of his own firm to project architect and specifications director on collegiate, institutional, community, religious, and K-12 projects for architecture firms around the United States.</p>\n<p>Whitcraft received his Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture and Environmental Design from the University of Kansas, where he also minored in Urban Planning. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in Theological Studies - Church History from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, where he was a member of the Phi Alpha Chi Scholastic Honor Society.</p>\n<p>He is a registered architect, a LEED&reg; Accredited Professional and a Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) through the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). 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The project will improve access and safety for motorists and pedestrians using the street, which provides access to McKelvey Woods Park and Dogport Dog Park.</p>\n<p>The existing asphalt roadway at McKelvey Woods Court had deteriorated and needed repair. The road also lacked pedestrian facilities and  defined drainage paths for storm water runoff. The $825,000 project includes reconstruction of the existing pavement with wider lanes, sidewalks with accessible curb ramps, curb and gutters. Inlets and storm water management facilities also will be installed to collect storm water.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The City of Maryland Heights has contracted Oates Associates to design roadway, pedestrian and drainage improvements for McKelvey Woods Court. The project will improve access and safety for motorists and pedestrians using the street, which provides access to McKelvey Woods Park and Dogport Dog Park. 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</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>\n<style>\n /* Style Definitions */\n table.MsoNormalTable\n	{mso-style-name:\"Table Normal\";\n	mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;\n	mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;\n	mso-style-noshow:yes;\n	mso-style-priority:99;\n	mso-style-qformat:yes;\n	mso-style-parent:\"\";\n	mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\n	mso-para-margin:0in;\n	mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;\n	mso-pagination:widow-orphan;\n	font-size:11.0pt;\n	font-family:\"Calibri\",\"sans-serif\";\n	mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;\n	mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;\n	mso-fareast-font-family:\"Times New Roman\";\n	mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;\n	mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;\n	mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;\n	mso-bidi-font-family:\"Times New Roman\";\n	mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}\n</style>\n<![endif]--></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">A multitude\nof factors are preventing a recovery for the beleaguered design and\nconstruction industry.&nbsp; Lenders that have been extremely reticent to\nfinance construction projects, budget shortfalls at all levels of government,\nthe ripple effect of overbuilding, a depressed housing market and rising costs\nof key construction commodities are all contributing to what projects to be a\ndecline of 5.6% in spending this year for nonresidential construction\nprojects.&nbsp; The American Institute of Architects (AIA) semi-annual <a href=\"http://www.aia.org/practicing/AIAB090310\">Consensus\nConstruction Forecast</a>, a survey of the nation&rsquo;s leading construction\nforecasters, also projects a 6.4% increase of spending in 2012.<br /> <br /> &ldquo;Consumer and business confidence is poor and the overall economy has yet to\npull out of the downturn that began in 2008, which both add to the general\nsense of anxiety and uncertainty in the real estate market&rdquo; said AIA Chief\nEconomist, Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. &ldquo;Spending on renovations of existing\nbuildings has remained strong, but the depressed demand for new construction\nisn&rsquo;t likely to improve until next year, led by the commercial sector: offices,\nretail and hotels.&rdquo;</span></p>\n<table align=\"left\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\" style=\"width: 393pt;\" width=\"524\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 311.25pt; padding: 0in;\" width=\"415\">\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Market Segment Consensus Growth Forecasts</strong></span></p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 67.5pt; padding: 0in;\" width=\"90\">\n<p><strong>2011</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 63.75pt; padding: 0in;\" width=\"85\">\n<p><strong>2012</strong></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 311.25pt; padding: 0in;\" width=\"415\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 67.5pt; padding: 0in;\" width=\"90\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"width: 63.75pt; 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font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Regional\npatterns</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Though\nthe AIA does not provide regional construction forecasts, there is evidence\nthat some areas of the country are recovering faster than others.&nbsp;\nAccording to the U.S. Department of Labor&rsquo;s payroll surveys:</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nMichigan leads the country with a 5.2% increase in construction payrolls in the\nlast year</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nHawaii, Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Kansas, North Dakota, Illinois and Washington,\nDC have had gains of 3% or more</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nNevada and Rhode Island have each lost 10% or more of their construction payrolls</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"> &nbsp;</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">According to\nthe Federal Reserve Board&rsquo;s Summary of Commentary on Current Economic\nConditions (Beige Book) from early June, noted that nonresidential\nconstruction, rose modestly in the Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis and Dallas\ndistricts.&nbsp; More broadly, a number of districts expressed a general sense\nof optimism for the second half of 2011.<br /> &nbsp;</span></p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span></span></p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">About the AIA\nConsensus Construction Forecast Panel</span></span></strong><br /> <br /><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">The AIA Consensus\nConstruction Forecast Panel is conducted twice a year with the leading\nnonresidential construction forecasters in the United States including, McGraw\nHill Construction, IHS-Global Insight, Moody&rsquo;s economy.com, Reed Business\nInformation, Associated Builders &amp; Contractors and FMI.&nbsp; The purpose\nof the Consensus Construction Forecast Panel is to project business conditions\nin the construction industry over the coming 12 to 18 months.&nbsp; The\nConsensus Construction Forecast Panel has been conducted for 13 years.</span></p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','A multitude of factors are preventing a recovery for the beleaguered design and construction industry, the AIA Consensus Panel said in its most recent panel forecast report.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1295,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','10 Years of Green Building','none','Green, USGBC, LEED','none','<p><img alt=\"10 Green\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"303\" src=\"/images/uploads/10green.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"266\" />It has been an astounding decade for advocates of sustainable construction in St. Louis. Ten years ago, when Bob Berkebeile helped people in St. Louis start one of the first local chapters of the U.S. Green Building Council, the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building rating system had been on the market for only a year.</p>\n<p>As of May 2011, there were 139 LEED buildings in the St. Louis area. Several area municipalities had adopted LEED ordinances for public buildings or publicly-financed construction. The local chapter had grown to over 500 members throughout Missouri, and architects, engineers, and contractors were implementing sustainable building practices on all sorts of projects that never applied for a LEED designation.</p>\n<p>\"Growth has been exponential,\" said Timothy Michels, president of Energy Solutions Inc., who was a founding member of what is now known as the Missouri-Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and a member of its Technical Committee. \"Our chapter is one of the premier chapters nationally,\" he said.</p>\n<p>\"It is impressive,\" said JoAnn Brookes, past board chair of the Missouri-Gateway chapter of the USGBC. \"The overall metrics of the city are not impressive - we keep losing population - but St. Louis is in the top 10 cities for number of LEED projects and top 5 for the number of LEED Platinum-certified homes,\" she said.</p>\n<p>The influence of LEED standards reaches far beyond the number of LEED buildings. \"We have many, many clients, who say they want to do their building to LEED standards, but they don\'t want to get it certified. They do it to LEED standards because people want higher quality space,\" Michels said.</p>\n<p>\"I\'m 100 percent sure that people are incorporating green into their buildings even if they don\'t pursue LEED, because that is what we did at the Commerce Bank Center Building,\" said Deborah Frank, vice president, sustainability, at the Missouri Botanical Garden. \"We used LEED criteria and the checklist to inform design, but chose not to pursue certification,\" she said.</p>\n<p><strong>Gestation of the GBC</strong></p>\n<p>The green building council in St. Louis had many parents, but a crucial coupling occurred when the Missouri Botanical Garden took over the EarthWays Center in 2000 and made Frank its executive director. The EarthWays Center had opened in a renovated Victorian residence in Grand Center in 1994 to showcase energy efficient building systems, recycled products, and waste reduction practices. The founding organization had run out of money, but it had been kept open for school tours by the Cooperating School District\'s Missouri Energy &amp; Resource Partners project, of which Frank was the director.</p>\n<p>Another fruitful connection came when Patrick Justis, now senior program manager for energy efficiency at Ameren Missouri, got in touch with Frank. Justis had recently begun a new job in the St. Louis outreach office of the state energy center of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Justis contacted people interested in green buildings and building energy efficiency in St. Louis and invited them to a meeting in the conference room at the DNR office at Chouteau and Vandeventer Avenue.&nbsp; \"It was just a group of people meeting and talking about how to influence the market,\" he said, but eventually it led to a government grant to the botanical garden to help establish a green building council in St. Louis.</p>\n<p>\"Timing is everything,\" Frank said. \"Many people locally had tried to start a green building initiative, such as the climate group of the AIA (American Institute of Architects), but now being able to say that the Missouri Botanical Garden was behind it added clout to the initiative that it otherwise might not have had,\" she said.&nbsp; Timing was right in several respects. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), founded in 1993, was debating whether or not to allow the formation of local chapters and the release of the LEED building rating system in 2000 gave members something concrete to promote.</p>\n<p>St. Louis became the sixth chapter of the USGBC in August 2001. &ldquo;We started by having programs,&rdquo; Frank said. &ldquo;We demonstrated to the region that we are a place to come to learn about green building and to network to build your business,&rdquo; she said.</p>\n<p>The first program was a speech by Bob Berkebeile at the botanical garden in June 2001, which Frank said was attended by close to 100 people.&nbsp; That was followed by a LEED training seminar in August, which attracted 80 people. At a joint program with ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration &amp; Air-conditioning Engineers) in October, people were asked to sign-up if they were interested in green building. Peter Raven headlined the program in December when the newly chartered chapter began accepting members. A month later, with 100 members enrolled, the St. Louis chapter of the USGBC elected its first officers.&nbsp; It took a little longer to start getting buildings built in line with LEED. When the Alberici headquarters was certified platinum and achieved the most points of any LEED project in 2005, it was only the sixth project to achieve LEED certification in St. Louis. Six years later, there are 139 local LEED-certified projects.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;We needed the leadership of an Alberici to demonstrate to folks that a construction company could embrace LEED. People could see that even if it was a little more expensive at the start, it had great payback,&rdquo; Frank said.</p>\n<p><strong>Changing the Way People Think</strong></p>\n<p>The real field work, and this still is going on, was to change the way that people think about building cost, design, and construction.&nbsp; The challenge with cost meant getting owners and their lenders to breach the Chinese wall that separated construction and operating costs and look at life-time costs instead of initial costs. Then, a convincing case could be made that a $2/sf increase on a 100,000-square-foot building could save $1 million over 10 years.&nbsp; &ldquo;Tenants have understood the business case, and owner-users always have understood it. We\'re still working on developers and financial institutions,&rdquo; said Brookes.</p>\n<p>A challenge for designers was learning to abandon the linear design process with which they were familiar in favor of bringing other consultants and contractors into the process early to engage in an integrated design process. That produces creative problem solving in design and construction sequencing that reduces costs. Then green buildings are not necessarily more expensive than conventional buildings.</p>\n<p>\"Re-educating the industry to understand that early design integration was not a threat to the ultimate design esthetic was key,\"<br />Frank said.&nbsp; As people learned the process and the goals of efficiency and sustainability, designing and building green buildings got easier.<br />Marc Lopata, board chair elect, said that when he moved here six years ago, not much green building was going on. \"Now it is becoming commonplace,\" he said.</p>\n<p>\"We\'ve gotten past the first learning curves. We see a lot of silver and gold projects in the city now, because people understand what it takes to get to those levels,\" Brookes said. \"We piloted LEED CI (Commercial Interiors) here and I remember the challenge we had at HOK just getting this office certified, but now all of our other offices are either platinum or gold,\" she said.</p>\n<p>Paul Todd Merrill, current board chair and director of sustainable construction at Clayco, agreed that it took some effort to educate and train staff, subcontractors, and such as recycling construction waste. \"We had to impress on waste companies that we wanted to do something different from what they were used to,\" he said. As a result, \"we, and companies like us, have changed the market place for the services that they provide,\" he said.&nbsp; Field crews, he said, have totally embraced recycling and sustainability, to the point where they ask, \'why haven\'t we always done this?\' On projects where Clayco doesn\'t have to pursue waste credits, they recycle anyway, \"because it has become part of the standard way we operate,\" Merrill said.</p>\n<p>And, it is not just service providers that are responding to the demands of sustainable builders. So, too, are material vendors. \"Materials that were boutique materials before are now standard products,\" he said.</p>\n<p>\"There has absolutely been a big shift in thinking,\" Brookes said. \"Material vendors have rethought how to make their materials. Structural engineers are re-thinking how to look at concrete and substituting fly ash for Portland cement. That is a big shift. The manufacture of Portland cement alone accounts for six percent of the world\'s CO2 emissions. If you replace 40 percent of cement with fly ash, you have a low-emitting material.&nbsp; \"When someone comes up with a substitute for PVC and vinyl, the industry will change even more dramatically,\" she said.</p>\n<p><strong>What\'s next?</strong></p>\n<p>\"We have a high mission to make all new buildings green buildings within a generation,\" Justis said. \"I think there will be upward pressure from code officials in the next 10 years that raise the bar for everyone, but LEED will stay out in front of codes as a north star pointing to where we should be going,\" he said.</p>\n<p>\"We\'re headed toward zero net energy buildings. The handwriting is on the wall. ASHRAE standards are moving in that direction. There is the 2030 challenge (to build net zero energy buildings). Maybe we won\'t get there by 2030, but certainly we will in my lifetime,\" Brookes said.</p>\n<p>\"Ten years from now, there probably won\'t be a building built unless it meets or exceeds LEED certification, because banks won\'t finance it otherwise,\" Michels said. \"LEED is setting expectations for the market. When speculators come back, they won\'t have the option to build a lower quality building than LEED,\" he added.</p>\n<p>\"The big challenge is the buildings that are already built. We\'ve barely scratched the surface there. That building stock is vast,\" Brookes said. \"I truly believe that energy efficiency measures in existing buildings will be on the rise as people elect to renovate in place instead of building new,\" Merrill said. \"Monitoring your energy use today from a business standpoint and planning for reductions in the future is a big part of what is coming,\" he said</p>','none','It has been an astounding decade for advocates of sustainable construction in St. Louis. 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The database should be available in coming months.</p>\n<p>\"We are committing to developing this database not just with the fortunes of architects in mind,\" said AIA President Clark Manus, FAIA. \"In large part the fortunes of the entire U.S. economy rest on the jobs-creating potential of the design and construction industry, which accounts for $1 in $9 of U.S. Gross Domestic Product, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.\"</p>\n<p>\"For months, our industry has continued to suffer solely because banks won\'t lend,\" Manus said. \"With this innovative, unprecedented commitment, the AIA has decided to step up and do something about that.\"</p>\n<p>The AIA commitment comes as the design and construction industry is plagued by a continuing dearth of credit for otherwise credit-worthy projects. Almost two-thirds of architects responding to a recent AIA survey reported at least one project that is stalled due to lack of financing, despite record low interest rates.</p>\n<p>Of the 63% of firms surveyed with stalled projects, the average value of each stalled project was almost $50 million per firm. To make matters worse, the AIA\'s May Architecture Billing Index (ABI) report, which provides a nine-to-12-month glimpse into the future of nonresidential construction spending activity, shows a continued deterioration in business conditions. The May ABI score announced last week was 47.2, a decrease from a reading of 47.6 in April. One factor cited in the continued decline is the chronic lack of financing.</p>\n<p>In order to build and analyze the database of stalled projects, the AIA will establish a new survey that will begin to identify and analyze stalled projects from around the country that could be moved forward on almost any front but for the lack of financing. The commitment by the AIA involves soliciting information about stalled projects around the country from its members and allied professionals.</p>\n<p>The AIA will then analyze and categorize the identified projects by various factors, including building type location (including those locations with a strong, skilled workforce), new construction versus retrofit, and impact on sustainability and livability goals. 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The roof was becoming \"greener\" by the minute. By now the combination of the new fresh white membrane, containers of Sedum plants and an area of light colored pavers this roof was beginning to look more like a landscaped garden than a roof and that was the whole idea.</p>\n<p>The big question mark surrounding green roofs has been how they will perform over time. <img alt=\"Green Roof\" height=\"225\" src=\"/images/uploads/green roof.JPG\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"300\" />Now, after the first four years what does this \"landscaped\" roof look like, how has it performed, is the owner happy with the roof performance and is it all still in place? The answer is yes to all questions and it is doing just fine, thank you.</p>\n<p>This \"green roof\" is but one component in the total group of components that ranks it as one of the highest rated LEED certified buildings in the St. Louis area.  In fact, in a recent listing of the highest-rated LEED-certified buildings in the St. Louis area the St. Louis Community College at Wildwood Campus facility tied for 5th in a listing of the 25 highest LEED-certified buildings. This list was compiled and published by the St. Louis Business Journal in May 2011.</p>\n<p>In speaking with John Henry Tetstill, Facilities Manager for the Wildwood Campus and Tom Seger, Lead Stationary Engineer, you could sense the pride and commitment they have in this building and all the \"Green\" features including the roof. They do some roof cleaning from time to time and a bit of plant weeding needs to take place but that is about all the maintenance the roof  needs to continue providing the energy saving benefits that it was designed to do.</p>\n<p>It was also pointed out that the plantings on the roof absorb and use much of the rain water that falls onto the roof. The water not used by the plantings drains into two 25,000 gallon cisterns adjacent to the roof which is used to irrigate the adjacent grassy area during a dry spell. This water holding system reduces water run-off from draining to the ground and into the storm sewer system.</p>\n<p>This roof also reduces the heat island effect as it quietly goes about its business of keeping water out of the building, saving energy, holding rain water from the storm sewers, and helping provide a beautiful view from the inside to the outside and surrounding areas.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','It was June 2007 when Bi-State Roof System, Inc. put the final touches on the new \"green roof\" they just installed on the St. Louis Community College Wildwood campus facility due to open in just a few weeks.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1401,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Sukkah City  STL Design Jurors Set','none','','none','<p>The Sukkah is an ancient yet ephemeral form of architecture. In \nJewish tradition, these small temporary structures &mdash; places to share \nmeals, entertain, sleep and rejoice &mdash; are erected each autumn during \nSukkot, a weeklong harvest festival and remembrance for the 40 years \nJews spent wandering in the desert.</p>\n<p>In October, the <a href=\"http://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/\">Sam Fox School of Design &amp; Visual Arts</a>, in partnership with <a href=\"http://www.stlouishillel.org/\">St. Louis Hillel at Washington University </a>and <a href=\"http://imajewnation.org/\">The Museum of ImaJewnation</a>, will host <a href=\"http://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/sukkahcitystl\">Sukkah City STL</a>, a design competition and exhibition that reimagines the Sukkah through the lens of contemporary art and architecture.Environmental designer Mitchell Joachim - one of Rolling Stone magazine\'s \"100 People Who Are Changing America\" - will join Chicago architect Carol Ross Barney and Christopher Hawthorne, architecture critic for the Los Angeles Times, as jurors for Sukkah City STL.</p>\n<p>The design competition and exhibition, which will be on view at Washington University Oct. 18-22, reimagines the traditional Jewish Sukkah through the lens of contemporary art and architecture.</p>\n<p>Environmental designer Mitchell Joachim - one of Rolling Stone magazine\'s \"100 People Who Are Changing America\" - will join Chicago architect Carol Ross Barney and Christopher Hawthorne, architecture critic for the Los Angeles Times, as jurors for Sukkah City STL.</p>\n<p>Rounding out the jury will be Hyim Shafner, former Chief Rabbi of India; Nancy Berg, professor of Modern Hebrew Language and Literature; and Bruce Lindsey, dean of architecture.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;The\n biblical narrative of the Sukkah commemorates the temporary dwellings \nof the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt,&rdquo; says Rabbi Andrew \nKastner of St. Louis Hillel, who is organizing the competition with \nBrian Newman, adjunct lecturer in the Sam Fox School.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;But it also\n represents universal ideas of transience and permanence, as expressed \nthrough architecture and ritual,&rdquo; Kastner says. &ldquo;The Sukkah is a means \nof ceremonially practicing homelessness, while at the same time \nmaintaining a close proximity to the comforts of our modern, sheltered \nworld.&rdquo;</p>\n<p>Newman, who also serves as a project manager in the university&rsquo;s facilities department, says Sukkah City STL was inspired by a <a href=\"http://www.sukkahcity.com/\">similar competition</a> held last fall in New York. He notes that, on the question of just what\n constitutes a Sukkah, Talmudic law is at once fluid and exacting.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;The\n Sukkah is less a particular building type than a set of design \nparameters and a tangle of complex juxtapositions,&rdquo; Newman says. &ldquo;The \nstructure must be temporary, yet sturdy enough to remain unshaken by a \ncontinuous wind. It must have three walls, but only two walls need to be\n completed. It is a shelter and must include a roof, yet that roof must \nbe open to the sky, allowing visitors to see the stars.&rdquo;</p>\n<p>Subtitled\n &ldquo;Defining and Defying Boundaries,&rdquo; Sukkah City STL asks participants to\n focus on the role of boundaries &mdash; whether material, cultural or \nmetaphorical &mdash; in defining our lives and the ways we relate to an \nincreasingly global society.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Sukkah is a kind of physical \nmanifestation of boundaries,&rdquo; Kastner says. &ldquo;It both embodies both the \npromise of refuge and embraces the vulnerability of exposure to the \nelements. For participants, the challenge will be not only to build a \nSukkah that meets the traditional criteria, but also to examine and \nexpress a boundary issue that exists today within our collective lives.&rdquo;</p>\n<p>Sukkah\n City STL is open to artists, architects and designers of all faiths and\n backgrounds, working in teams or as individuals. The deadline for \nsubmissions is Wednesday, Sept. 14. A panel of architects, designers, \ncritics, academics and religious thinkers will then select 10 designs \nfor construction, with each project receiving a small honorarium to help\n defray building costs.</p>\n<p>Completed Sukkahs will be installed on Washington University&rsquo;s Danforth Campus from Oct. 18-22.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;The\n jury will be looking for projects that embrace dynamic, \nforward-thinking design possibilities; suggest new ways of interacting \nwith physical space; and respond to contemporary issues such as \nhomelessness, immigration and environmental sustainability,&rdquo; Kastner \nsays.</p>\n<p>&ldquo;Ultimately, each entry must be constructible,&rdquo; Kastner \nsays. &ldquo;It must obey the ancient rules that define a Sukkah as well as \nthe laws of physics.&rdquo;</p>\n<p>For more information or to request detailed submission guidelines, visit <a href=\"http://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/sukkahcitystl\">samfoxschool.wustl.edu/sukkahcitystl</a> or email <a href=\"mailto:sukkahcitystl@gmail.com\">sukkahcitystl@gmail.com</a>. <br />&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The Sukkah is an ancient yet ephemeral form of architecture. 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The Good Friday Tornado &amp; Storms, in addition to the Joplin Tornado, has boosted the business of the area\'s roofing contractors and suppliers.</p>\n<p>According to Eric Kirberg, Vice President of Kirberg Roofing and RSCA Board Member and Past President, \"Times have been tough for many companies today, but we\'re different, we\'re hiring! Overall we have had steady business growth this year.\"</p>\n<p>Other RSCA members (Roofing &amp; Siding Contractors Alliance, Inc.) echo the same sentiment.  \"We are a part of the rebuilding process throughout the St. Louis area and greater Missouri. There is a demand for skilled roofers in the area, we are always looking to add new qualified craftsman,\" said Jason Shupp, President of Ferguson Roofing and RSCA 2nd Vice President.  Shupp further added that he has increased his skilled roofer staff by 20% and hopes to continue this level of growth in the future.</p>\n<p>Brent Wiley, Sales Manager at RoofersMart, Inc., a roofing materials supplier, and RSCA Board President, also noted they have increased their staff, mostly in the area of shingle delivery and warehouse personnel, to meet the demand of its roofing contractor customer.</p>\n<p>The rebuilding process has been steady throughout the state, beginning with Lambert Field Airport and following through to many other businesses and homes.  Kirberg added, \"Although the recent storms created a demand among area roofers and contractors, the increased business is not all due to the storms. 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KWAME also served as project manager on the St. Louis Community College-Wildwood campus, which received LEED Gold certification in February 2008.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The $10 million St. Louis Community College William J. Harrison Northside Education Center has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1318,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Michael Flavin Joins Midwest BankCentre','none','','none','<p>Michael Flavin has joined Midwest BankCentre (MBC) as regional president. The announcement was made by Jim Watson, president of MBC. \"We are very pleased to have someone with Mike\'s years of experience and market knowledge join our team,\" said Watson. \"And personally, it is very exciting to be reunited with a former banking partner.\"</p>\n<p>Based in the Clayton branch, Flavin focuses on new business development and commercial loan growth. He has more than 25 years banking experience and most recently served as president at The Business Bank of St. Louis.</p>\n<p>Flavin earned his bachelor\'s degree in political science from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio and his master\'s degree in business administration from Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind.</p>\n<p>Flavin is a board member at Forest Hills Country Club and serves on the advisory board for Great Circle. He sits on the development boards for KidSmart and the Family Support Network. Flavin is a former board member of the Missouri Bankers Association and the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of St. Louis, and a former member of the Young Presidents\' Organization. For three years, he was chairman of the Chesterfield Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Michael Flavin has joined Midwest BankCentre (MBC) as regional president.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1319,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Area Designers Take to Trees','none','MIssouri Botanical Garden, tree houses ','none','<p><img alt=\"Christner treehouse\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"124\" src=\"/images/uploads/Christner Treehouse.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"160\" />The Missouri Botanical Garden invites visitors to branch out from the ordinary notion of tree houses with an original exhibition of nine TREEmendous Extreme Tree Houses.</p>\n<p>Visitors can view the winning works of a juried competition to construct imaginative, non-traditional, groundlevel structures beneath the canopy of the Garden\'s oak, elm, gingko and other stately trees. The Extreme Tree Houses are on outdoor display Sunday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The exhibit is included with general admission and highlights the Garden\'s TREEmendous year of activities in recognition of the United Nations (U.N.) International Year of Forests. For more information, visit <a href=\"http://www.mobot/treemendous\">www.mobot.org/treemendous</a>.</p>\n<p>The Extreme Tree Houses exhibition is designed to showcase the creativity and talent of the local community while also reinforcing the significant role trees play in our lives and in the health of our planet. Designers were encouraged to ponder the concepts of sustainability, exploration and play in the outdoors, nature-inspired design, imagination and more through their installations.</p>\n<p>Seven tree houses were selected as winners of the juried competition:</p>\n<p><strong>Inside the Tree House</strong>, located beneath a red oak tree (Quercus rubra) and designed by a team from Ann Florsek Architect, LLC; Villinger Construction Company; Teiber Construction Company, LLC; and Thies Farm and Greenhouses. Sprouting from a giant seed pod (helicopter) of a maple tree, the hexagonal shaped house incorporates re-purposed wood, green roof technology, solar power and a recycled rain water system. Sustainable features including root tunnels, leaf shutters and models of forest inhabitants are designed to educate, entertain and enchant.<br /><br /><strong>The AMAZEing Rings</strong>, located beneath a ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) and designed by students from Washington University. Designed to look like an expanded tree ring structure, the tree house has an outer wood layer and inner core of radiating fabric rings that represent the tree\'s biological structures, including the outer bark, cambium cell layer and heartwood. A two-way traffic path runs throughout the rings, lined with educational panels explaining the functions of different parts of the tree.</p>\n<p><strong>Sweet Gum Tree House</strong>, located beneath a sweet gum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) and designed by Roost Design Studio. Created to act as a \"Gateway to the Garden,\" the tree house features a structural pathway allowing Garden visitors to view the cedar trees, Goodman Iris Garden and Milles Sculpture Garden pools from a new perspective.</p>\n<p><strong>A Treed Place of Play</strong>, located beneath a tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) and designed by Manzo Architects. The structure recreates the impromptu hideouts found and explored by children. Two canted L-shaped structures surround the tree, producing an enclosed play space equipped with eye-slits and hidey-holes at all heights. Relax after play by laying back to enjoy the framed view of the dappled canopy and sky above.</p>\n<p><strong>Reflections Tree House</strong>, located beneath a sycamore tree (Platanus occidentalis) and designed by students from Ranken Technical College, is largely inspired by the aerial and buttress roots cast by many larger trees that exemplify the beauty in nature. The name \"Reflections\" stems from the way the design of the canopy mimics that of a tree, giving it a natural feel as if it were part of the tree itself, and providing a place to rest and reflect.</p>\n<p><strong>Nomad Nest</strong>, located beneath a sycamore tree (Platanus occidentalis) and designed by students from the Kansas City Institute of Art. The Nomad Nest aims to demonstrate ways to sustainably use urban flora every day. The design\'s woven, salvaged branches and saplings create a durable, dome-like structure surrounding the tree. Outside planters contain wild edibles and a kids\' crawl space; a table and seats inside are designed for an informal gathering.</p>\n<p><strong>Treehenge</strong>, nestled between a silver linden (Tilia tomentosa) and western soapberry (Sapindus drummondii) and designed by Burns &amp; McDonnell. Treehenge is where the TREEmendous Great St. Louis Tree Hunt begins. The design is constructed with a bamboo base and frame, creating a space surrounded by constructed trees featuring reused utility poles donated by Ameren. Within the space are pictures, maps and GPS coordinates to aid in the search for the 30 marked trees throughout the metro St. Louis region.</p>\n<p>Two Extreme Tree Houses were commissioned from Christner Inc.:</p>\n<p><strong>A \"Living\" Room in a Garden</strong>, located beneath an Amur cork tree (Phellodendron amurense). Fashioned as a typical \"living room\" with the focus on a grand tree instead of a hearth, the room is defined by salvaged Christmas trees which have been recycled into the construction material and fabric. A wooded log enclosure surrounds three sides of the tree like a fireplace with a stone hearth in front, and the tree\'s canopy is the ceiling. A \"rug-like\" accessible seating area is craftedfrom fir and pine needles and small branches. Children can build and create with oversized logs in the play area.</p>\n<p><strong>House+Tree=Phi</strong>, located beneath a Chinese elm tree (Ulmus parvifolia). Pondering the notion that a tree can express one\'s inner-most personality and assist the creative imagination, the tree house is a formal abstraction of how humans connect themselves with trees, nature and the universe through one of the most classic expressions in western culture: Phi. Through its form, illustrative panels and elements of found objects, the structure uses the classical principles of Phi and the whimsical construction of traditional tree houses. The tree house is co-created by Engraphix Inc.</p>\n<p>The 2011 TREEmendous year of activities is sponsored by Ameren Missouri and Novus International. The Extreme Tree Houses exhibit is supported by the U.S. Green Building Council St. Louis Regional Chapter.<br />.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','The Missouri Botanical Garden invites visitors to branch out from the ordinary notion of tree houses with an original exhibition of nine TREEmendous Extreme Tree Houses.\nVisitors can view the winning works of a juried competition to construct imaginative, non-traditional, groundlevel structures beneath the canopy of the Garden\'s oak, elm, gingko and other stately trees. 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She holds a Masters in accounting from the University of Missouri-Columbia</p>\n<p>CORE10 specializes in urban mixed use, commercial and residential architecture.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','CORE10 Architecture promoted Jane-Ellis Griggs to Director of Marketing and Finance, overseeing client relationships, public outreach, and new project development in addition her current role of financial oversight. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1321,1,2,'','none','','none','','none','Four-Year Pact Ends Bricklayers\' Strike','none','MCA, Bricklayers','none','<p>&nbsp;At 5 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, July 20, contractor and labor representatives signed the agreement that ended the 50-day bricklayers\' strike in St. Louis.</p>\n<p>\"Neither side got everything they asked for, but we have reached a reasonable compromise,\" Dave Gillick, executive director, the Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis, said in a statement released to news organizations.</p>\n<p>Gillick said the agreement was good for masonry contractors, because it removes \"antiquated work rules\" that reduced productivity.</p>\n<p>Don Brown, business manager, Bricklayers Local 1, said the agreement was good for bricklayers, because it maintains the eight-hour day and safe working conditions, and includes a \"reasonable wage increase.\"</p>\n<p>\"We were finally able to come to terms with both sides compromising on their issues,\" Brown said.</p>\n<p>The five highlights for union members, he said, are:</p>\n<p>&bull; A $3.40 an hour increase over four years in the economic package: 55 cents an hour immediately, 85 cents in the second year, $1 in the third year and a dollar in the fourth year;</p>\n<p>&bull; Maintaining the right of the union executive committee to determine how the economic package would be split between wages and benefits;</p>\n<p>&bull; Maintaining the 8-hour day, 40-hour work week with overtime after eight hours on any given day;</p>\n<p>&bull; Maintaining the 30-pound weight limit on any block that one man would lift, which was a key safety issue for the union;</p>\n<p>&bull; Maintaining a $2 an hour payment into the union\'s vacation fund.</p>\n<p>The highlights for masonry contractors, according to both Brown and Gillick, are:</p>\n<p>&bull; Bricklayers may now work a makeup day on Saturday. That is specifically to makeup for work lost to bad weather, Brown said, and will come with a $5 an hour premium in commercial construction and a $2.50 premium in residential construction.</p>\n<p>\"This will help us deliver projects on time and allows bricklayers to pick up the 250 hours needed in a quarter to qualify for health care benefits and the 1200 hours needed in a year to earn a pension credit,\" Gillick said.</p>\n<p>&bull; Contractors are relieved from having to make any additional contributions to the pension plan if it is deemed underfunded under current or future federal regulations. The economic package is set and any future underfunding liability will be made up by union members.</p>\n<p>&bull; There will be no restrictions on using corner poles as a construction guide for laying a line of brick instead of first building the traditional brick corner as the laying guide. Gillick said this will boost productivity.</p>\n<p>&bull; The union will select one of the existing employees on a specific job site to act as union steward, regardless of the size of the project, instead of sending out someone new to be the steward.</p>\n<p>Brown praised the Federal Mediation Service and PRIDE Executive Director Jim LaMantia for bringing the two sides together.</p>\n<p>With the federal mediator due to be out of town after hosting several days of meetings between the two sides, LaMantia offered to host more meetings to keep the negotiations moving. Publicly, the dispute seemed to be becoming increasingly bitter, with the contractors\' association releasing a statement that they had to hire temporary workers - strike breakers - to survive, and the local AFL-CIO saying that contractors were trying to bust up the union, but negotiators for the two sides met for 17 hours on Friday, July 15. Then they met again for 14 hours the following Tuesday to wrap up the agreement. After the lawyers reached common ground on the legal language, the agreement was signed on Wednesday.</p>\n<p>\"Jim [LaMantia] stayed around and he was a big help,\" Brown said.</p>\n<p>\"We\'re happy with the deal and looking forward to working together under this new agreement to win back market share and continue to demonstrate that masonry walls are the best value in the construction industry,\" Gillick said.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','At 5 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, July 20, contractor and labor representatives signed the agreement that ended the 50-day bricklayers\' strike in St. Louis.\n\n\"Neither side got everything they asked for, but we have reached a reasonable compromise,\" Dave Gillick, executive director, the Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis, said in a statement released to news organizations. 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Lockwood, the four-story, 82,500-square-foot structure will offer a range of assisted living options including studio, one-room and two-room apartments.  It will feature 18 units that are uniquely dedicated to assisted memory care and memory care programming.  Other amenities include underground parking for residents and a wellness center, spa, beauty/barbershop and a theater. The facility will employ 60 people.</p>\n<p>\"We are passionate about helping area seniors receive the services they desire right in the heart of the community they love,\" says Todd Spittal, chief executive officer for Provision Living.&nbsp; ARCO\'s turn-key service is creating first-floor amenities - such as an attached caf&eacute; and wellness center - that will be both accessible and appealing to the public, helping unite the facility and its residents with the Webster Groves community.  Its exterior will mirror the rich architecture of nearby buildings, which also encourages engagement and blends the new residence with the existing streetscape.</p>\n<p>Senior adults living with memory loss best maintain their quality of life in an environment that is safe and encourages regular group interaction and purposeful activities.  Hence, the memory care neighborhood features a common dining area; a spacious and flexible activity room; a greenhouse; and a sitting room with a large fireplace.  In addition, common areas are designed to accommodate a wide variety of interests and activities.</p>\n<p>Joining ARCO on the project are ACI Boland, architect; Stock &amp; Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc., civil engineer; KPFF, Inc., structural engineer; Habco Partnership, Inc., electrical contractor; Degenhardt Heating &amp; Cooling, mechanical contractor; Ahern Co., fire protection contractor; and Beetz Plumbing Co., plumbing contractor. <br /> Founded by Todd Spittal and David Weiss, Provision Living operates 14 communities in eight states - Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','ARCO Construction Co., Inc. is building a new senior living community for Provision Living, a St. Louis-based assisted living company. The $18 million Provision Living in Webster Groves assisted living community will debut in summer 2012 .','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1323,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Paul Meier Heads Habitat Real Estate','none','Meier, Habitat','none','<p>Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis has announced that Paul Meier has been hired as Real Estate Development Manager.</p>\n<p>Meier comes to Habitat from the St. Louis Development Corporation where he was a commercial development specialist. He was responsible for analyzing development projects with public tax incentives such as tax abatement and TIF (tax increment financing).  He also worked toward ensuring that the development goals of St. Louis Development Corporation/City of St. Louis were met in development projects.</p>\n<p>Prior to his work at the SLDC, Mr. Meier was a historic researcher/assistant developer with Restoration St. Louis. He has a BA in history from Saint Louis University, and an ASS in Building Preservation and Restoration from Belmont Technical College in St. Clairsville, Ohio.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis has announced that Paul Meier has been hired as Real Estate Development Manager.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1324,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Wilson Part of Cape Casino Team','none','Wilson, Anderson, Isle of Capri','none','<p>Isle of Capri Casino, Inc. has selected the joint venture team of&nbsp; S. M. Wilson &amp; Co. and Gulfport, Mississippi based Roy Anderson Corp to construct its new $125 million casino project in Cape Girardeau along the Mississippi River.</p>\n<p>The 166,000 square foot, two-level facility will feature a 41,000 square foot gaming floor plus, several restaurants, a bar with live entertainment lounge, a 750-seat theater and event center and 1,000-space parking lot.</p>\n<p>Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2012. Anderson-Wilson Joint Venture will provide general contracting services. Kuhlmann Design Group is the project\'s architect.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Isle of Capri Casino, Inc. has selected the joint venture team of  S. M. Wilson & Co. and Gulfport, Mississippi based Roy Anderson Corp to construct its new $125 million casino project in Cape Girardeau along the Mississippi River.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1326,1,5,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','Bid, Performance and Payment Bonds Defined','none','Performance, Payment, Bid','none','<p><em>by Joseph C. Blanner, Partner at Behr, McCarter &amp; Potter, PC</em></p>\n<p>The three primary bonds that are purchased on construction projects are bid bonds, performance bonds and payment bonds.  Over the years, I have spoken to contractors and owners and, in many instances, there is confusion about what each bond covers.  This brief article will attempt to explain the differences.</p>\n<p><strong>Example 1: Bid Bond</strong></p>\n<p>ABC School District has put out a Request for Proposals for a new roof on their high school building.  Contractors X, Y and Z submit bids to perform the work listed in the RFP.  The School District requires each of the contractors to submit a bid bond with their bid.  The bid bonds are purchased by the three contractors from sureties.  The School District decides to accept Contractor Y\'s bid.  Contractor Y determines that they have underbid the project and decides not to execute the contract and not to perform the work.  In this instance, the School District can make a claim against the bid bond due to Contractor Y\'s failure to abide by its bid.  Thus, a bid bond is a type of bond (often required on public construction projects, but not exclusively) designed to protect the owner in the event that the bidder refuses to enter into a contract after the contract is awarded or the bidder withdraws his bid before the award.  A bid bond is an indemnity bond, which will be discussed below.</p>\n<p><strong>Example 2: Performance Bond</strong></p>\n<p>Municipality 123 retains Contractor AB to construct a municipal swimming pool at its recreation center.  Contractor AB enters into a written contract and begins performing the work.  During the performance of the work, Contractor AB goes out of business leaving the work about 50% finished. Additionally, some of the work that was performed was defective.  Contractor AB has provided Municipality 123 with a performance bond.  Municipality 123 can assert a claim against Contractor AB\'s performance bond for the cost to perform the unfinished work and the cost to correct the defective work.  Thus, a performance bond protects the owner from the contractor\'s failure to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract.  A performance bond does not provide protection against subcontractor or suppliers who have not been paid.  A performance bond is also an indemnity bond.</p>\n<p><strong>Example 3: Payment Bond</strong></p>\n<p>Public Water District QQ has retained Contractor ZZ to install a new water tower.  Because the project was over $25,000, Contractor ZZ was required by the Water District to provide a payment bond.  Contractor ZZ completed the work, but failed to pay Subcontractor X for its work.  Subcontractor X cannot pursue any claim against the Water District.  However, Subcontractor X can assert a claim against the payment bond for the amount owed to it for its work on the project.  Thus, a payment bond is designed to provide security to subcontractors and materials suppliers to ensure payment for their work, labor and/or materials on the project.  A payment bond is also an indemnity bond.</p>\n<p>Indemnity Bonds: As set forth above, bid bonds, performance bonds and payment bonds are indemnity bonds. These bonds are not insurance policies.  If a covered claim arises against a commmercial general liability policy, the insurer has a contractual obligation to indemnify and defend the insured (i.e. the party obtaining the policy) and cannot seek repayment from the insured for amounts paid out as a result of a covered claim.  If a claim arises and is paid out on a bid bond, performance bond or payment bond, the surety (the party issuing the bond) will look to the contractor to indemnify and defend it.  So, if a claim is asserted against a contractor\'s bid bond, performance bond, or payment bond, the surety is going to look to the contractor to defend the lawsuit and to pay any damages.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','','none','The three primary bonds that are purchased on construction projects are bid bonds, performance bonds and payment bonds. Over the years, I have spoken to contractors and owners and, in many instances, there is confusion about what each bond covers. This brief article will attempt to explain the differences.','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1325,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Workers Honored for Saving Woman','none','Chesterfield, accident ','none','<p>On July 20 a awards ceremony was held at the side of the road at Highway 141 and Ladue road. Chesterfield police recognized 10 construction workers credited with saving a woman motorist\'s life.</p>\n<p>On the morning of May 12, Chesterfield Police Officer Craig Friemel responded to an auto accident at 141 and Ladue Road. He arrived and was directed by construction workers at the scene to an overturned vehicle in a ditch. The female occupant was trapped and appeared unconscious and not breathing.</p>\n<p>Officer Friemel crawled through a window that had been broken out by a construction worker trying to help, and determined the female was in a position that prevented her from breathing. He enlisted the help of 10 construction workers at the scene who actually moved the car into a position to allow Officer Friemel to pull the victim from the vehicle and begin CPR.   The victim was transported to a hospital and has recovered from her injuries.</p>\n<p>The Chesterfield Police Department honored the eight construction workers from Fred Weber, Inc. and two workers from Nicholson Construction Co. at a special ceremony.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','On July 20 a awards ceremony was held at the side of the road at Highway 141 and Ladue road. Chesterfield police recognized 10 construction workers credited with saving a woman motorist\'s life. ','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1397,1,10,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','8:00 am to 12:00 pm','none',0,'none','',1317837600,'none','','CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY','none','','none','<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&ldquo;CONTEMPORARY\nISSUES IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY&rdquo;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Wednesday, October 5, 2011</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">8:00 am &ndash;\n12:00 noon</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"><span>SIU-Edwardsville Campus</span></span></strong></p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Morris University\nCenter Bldg. (off Circle Drive)</span></strong></p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Edwardsville, IL&nbsp;\n62026-1170</span></strong></p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Conference Center, 2nd\nFloor</span></strong></p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></strong><strong><a href=\"http://www.siue.edu/maps/\" target=\"_blank\">www.siue.edu/maps/</a></strong></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">About The Conference</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: #ff6600;\">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">The\nFederal Emergency Management Agency has attempted to strong arm us long\nenough.&nbsp; We have fought back for our rights.&nbsp; We have won a small\nbattle but there are many more to fight before we can claim victory.&nbsp; Hear\nfrom the top experts on where we have been and where we are going with respect\nto our levee system in the Metro East.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">The\nHonorable William R. Haine, Illinois State Senator, will address the audience\nabout what our leaders in Springfield and Washington are doing to help resolve\nthis important issue.&nbsp; Leaders closest to the problem will also speak\nopenly about what it is going to take to repair our levees.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Also,\nhear a safety expert share pertinent information and talk in-depth about the\nnew rules and regulations we will face as finalized by OSHA.&nbsp; Learn about\nthe changes that could affect you and your subcontractors.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">This\nconference offers an opportunity to hear first hand from the experts in the\nfield of Safety about the changes occurring in Washington with OSHA and how it\ncan impact your company.&nbsp; Learn the latest information about proposed\nchanges in the Construction Standard and what to expect in the coming months.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">This\nconference will offer details about what companies must do to stay in\ncompliance with CFR 1926, the Construction Industry Standard.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Who Should Attend</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Owners,\nContractors, Project Managers and Safety Professionals that have a need to stay\ninformed about OSHA Compliance, including new standards and future\ninitiatives.&nbsp; Everyone interested in improving their overall safety\nknowledge and performance.&nbsp; Anyone that works, lives or conducts business\nin the American Bottoms regions of the Metro East.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 9pt; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Conference\nRegistration</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Registration\nFee $95.00 per person.&nbsp; </span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Registration Fee\nincludes refreshments, all handout materials, parking and lunch.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 9pt; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Conference\nLocation</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: #ff6600;\">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">SIU\'s Edwardsville\nCampus </span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">is\nlocated off Hwy. 157 North off Interstate 270 in Edwardsville, Illinois.\n&nbsp;There are plenty of close parking spaces available in the Visitor Parking\nLot B which is adjacent to the University Center. &nbsp;<strong>All <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">registrants</span> will receive a parking map to identify you as a COCA attendee.</strong></span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">You may obtain and\nprint the registration form on-line at <span><a href=\"http://www.cocainc.com/ConferenceFall.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cocainc.com/ConferenceFall.htm</a> or use the registration form enclosed (see bottom of this notice).&nbsp; You\nmay also simply reply to this email with the information on who will be\nattending.&nbsp; </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">To\nobtain a copy of the conference brochure, go to <a href=\"http://www.cocainc.com/COCA_Fall_Conference_Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cocainc.com/COCA_Fall_Conference_Brochure.pdf</a> </span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>','','The Federal Emergency Management Agency has attempted to strong arm us long enough.  We have fought back for our rights.  We have won a small battle but there are many more to fight before we can claim victory.  Hear from the top experts on where we have been and where we are going with respect to our levee system in the Metro East.','none','SIU-Edwardsville Campus - Morris University Center Bldg. - Edwardsville, IL  62026-1170','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1398,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Pinnacle Expands River City Casino','none','','none','<p>Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. announced a planned $82 million expansion at its River City Casino in south St. Louis County.  River City, which opened in March 2010, will add a 200-room hotel, a 10,000 square-foot multi-purpose event center and a covered parking structure with approximately 1,700-spaces. Construction on the expansion project is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2012 with an expected completion in the second half of 2013. The $82 million project will create nearly 100 permanent jobs and 350 construction-related jobs.</p>\n<p>\"Since River City\'s opening 18 months ago, we have continued to garner very favorable guest responses for the gaming, dining, entertainment and other guest amenities featured at the property,\" said Neil Walkoff, Pinnacle\'s Senior Vice President responsible for River City Casino and its sister property,Lumiere Place Casino &amp; Hotels. \"The addition of a hotel, multi-purpose event center and covered parking highlights our commitment to distinguishing the property, will further elevate the level of leading guest amenities offered at River City, and benefits our efforts to grow our customer base in the market.\"</p>\n<p>\"Our River City and Lumiere Place facilities each offer distinct entertainment options in the greater St. Louis market and appeal to a broad base of consumers in the region that are increasingly choosing Pinnacle\'s properties as their destination of choice for gaming, dining and entertainment,\" said Pinnacle Entertainment President and CEO Anthony Sanfilippo. \"This investment in River City reflects the importance of this market to Pinnacle and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to ensure we can continue to meet the long-term needs of current and potential new guests. The addition of a hotel and multi-purpose event center at River City are important new features for the property that will increase the level of guest satisfaction through an expansion of entertainment offerings.  In addition, the covered parking structure will provide a new guest convenience that will make visiting River City an even better experience.  We believe this investment will promote the growth of tourism in this market, specifically in south St. Louis County and the city of Lemay. This will provide new economic benefits to local community residents and businesses.\"</p>\n<p>\"South County has seen tangible, direct benefits since River City opened,\" said St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley.  \"We have seen good jobs, new infrastructure and a renewed vitality in this area. By delivering on River City\'s commitment to expand, Pinnacle is demonstrating they are good partners to St. Louis County and good neighbors in Lemay.\"</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. announced a planned $82 million expansion at its River City Casino in south St. Louis County. The $82 million project will create nearly 100 permanent jobs and 350 construction-related jobs. 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The event attracted more than 270 people.</p>\n<p>Noting that PRIDE will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year, PRIDE Executive Director Jim LaMantia said the nation could learn much from the St. Louis construction industry\'s tradition of labor-management cooperation.  \"PRIDE co-founder Dick Mantia once described it thusly: &lsquo;In the end, the things we had in common were more powerful than all of our differences,\'\" said LaMantia.</p>\n<p>LaMantia pointed to recent collaboration by labor and business that helped attract British car maker Emerald Automotive to St. Louis, provided incentives to energize the local homebuilding industry and $108 million in funding for the two largest construction projects in downtown St. Louis.</p>\n<p>Award recipients included:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Edward Jones Co., which earned the PRIDE Industry Impact Award;</li>\n<li>Jim Frey, a senior vice president of general contractor Alberici Group, Inc., who received the Al Fleischer Management Award.;<br /> </li>\n<li>Nathan Broccard, retired former business manager for Operating Engineers Local 513, who received the Dick Mantia Labor Award; and<br /> </li>\n<li>Edward Hassinger, district engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation, who received the Joe Rinke Owner Award.<br /> </li>\n</ul>\n<p>PRIDE, founded in 1972, is an acronym for Productivity and Responsibility Increase Development &amp; Employment.  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The young boy is currently undergoing his second grueling course of chemotherapy at St. Louis Children\'s Hospital to treat life-threatening brain tumors.</p>\n<p><strong>When: </strong> Reveal of transformed children\'s bedrooms published in Guideposts this month, corresponding with a Blog Party and social media campaign designed to raise funds for Friends of Kids with Cancer locally, as well as raise money to help more cancer patients, such as Charlie.  September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month.</p>\n<p><strong>Where:</strong> The John Grady home in Wentzville, Mo.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>How McCarthy got Involved: </strong> \"When Kelee approached us about helping to complete a Miracle Room Makeover for Charlie, it really hit home on so many levels,\" explained McCarthy Central Division President Scott Wittkop. \"As a hospital builder, we specialize in building healing environments. Now we could put these skills to work to help make a real difference for one family in our local community that could go on inspire millions around the world through the reach of Guideposts Magazine. Our employees jumped at the chance to get involved.\"</p>\n<p><img alt=\"Charlie in new room\" class=\"image-right\" height=\"177\" src=\"/images/uploads/MM-Charlie_LandingImage-1.jpg\" style=\"float: right;\" width=\"257\" /><strong>What Happened Next:</strong> In February 2011, Kelee Katillac and the Guideposts team traveled to Missouri, in response to a letter from Charlie\'s Grandmother, to make Charlie\'s bedroom into a space of hope and happiness for him during this upcoming year of treatments and beyond. The months of pre-planning for the Miracle Makeover resulted in an intensive week of activities and culminated with an emotional \"reveal\" as the week came to a close.</p>\n<p><strong>The Designer\'s Philosophy:</strong> \"Color can affect mental attitude, assist in pain management, and increase wellness\" explained Katillac. \"Working closely with Charlie and using art therapy techniques, we were able to identify those colors that had a positive impact for Charlie and then design and build his new room around these.\" With a love of trucks and Thomas the Train, these elements became the heart of the room\'s theme.</p>\n<p>An important part of the Miracle Makeover includes engaging the family in the healing process while also transforming the physical space. Charlie has two siblings, a brother, Liam, 9 (with whom he shares a bed-room) and sister Kaitlin, 13. \"When one child in a family is seriously ill, the other children feel it and suffer in their own way too,\" continued Katillac. \"Our goal was to provide an emotional outlet and celebrate their life interests through therapeutic art projects that were part of room makeovers for both Liam and Kaitlin.\"</p>\n<p><strong>Participating People and Organizations:</strong> Charlie\'s parents also participated in the week-long process including a \"day of beauty\" for mom, Kara. The requirements of chemotherapy have left the family few resources for vacations or down time. The Residence Inn of O\'Fallon, Mo., donated rooms and fun amenities for the family\'s week.</p>\n<p>McCarthy Hearts Hats Project Manager Corey Black coordinated the building process with the design team and managed the team of volunteers. \"Working closely with Kelee, we began working on our plan for the construction months in advance,\" explained Black. \"Packing so many activities into an intense week certainly added a sense of excitement to the process. Seeing the faces of Charlie and his family when the new spaces were revealed was especially meaningful.\"<br />To make the project a reality was truly a team effort. Key sponsors in addition to McCarthy were Lowe\'s, Residence Inn by Marriot, Flooring Systems, Design Gives Back, Sachs Electric and Children\'s Hospital St. Louis.</p>\n<p><strong>The Family\'s Response:</strong><br />\"This process has been a miracle for our family,\" commented John Grady, Charlie\'s father. \"It is never easy to have a child who is ill. The Makeover brought so much joy to Charlie and our entire family during a difficult time and continues to do so. And to know that his story will hopefully go on to inspire others really makes it special. We can\'t thank everyone enough for your support.\"</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','none','The August issue of Guideposts,  an inspirational magazine, features McCarthy Heart Hats volunteers, in partnership with nationally-recognized interior design expert Kelee Katillac and Friends of Kids with Cancer, hard at work transforming the bedroom of Charlie Grady.','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','',0,'none','','','','','','','','','','','none','','none','','none','','none'),(1353,1,4,'','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none','','none',0,'none','','','','','','','','','Briner Electric Promotes Two','none','Briner, Fogarty, Green','none','<p>Briner Electric has promoted Ed Green to vice president. Green has been a project manager at Briner since 2000 and has overseen projects such as The Crescent Condominiums and St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. He is currently managing  with the waste water treatment plant in St. Charles. He has a degree in electrical engineering from Washington University and is a LEED AP.<br /> <br />Michael Fogarty Jr. has been promoted to Sr. Vice President. Since 1993 he has managed numerous school addition projects, a Mercedes dealership in Weldon Spring, Solae\'s new headquarters, and has been active with the new Westminster Christian Academy project. He also oversees the company\'s service department.  Michael has degree in business from the University of Notre Dame and is a LEED Green Associate.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Briner Electric has promoted Ed Green to vice president and Michael Fogarty Jr. to senior vice president. 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The new projects inquiry index was 53.7, a considerable slowdown from a reading of 58.1in June.<br />\"Business conditions for architecture firms have turned down sharply,\" said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. \"Late last year and in the first couple of months of this year there was a sense that we were slowly pulling out of the downturn, but now the concern is that  we haven\'t yet reached the bottom of the cycle.  Current high levels of uncertainly in the economy don\'t point to an immediate turnaround.\" <br />Key July ABI highlights:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regional averages: South (46.9), West (46.6), Northeast (46.4), Midwest (44.9)</li>\n<li>Sector index breakdown: commercial / industrial (47.9),  institutional (47.2), mixed practice (47.1),  multi-family residential (44.7)</li>\n<li>Project inquiries index: 53.7</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About the AIA Architecture Billings Index</strong></p>\n<p>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>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Following a drop of almost a full point in June, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell again by more than a point in July. 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He is a current trustee and past president of the St. Louis Chapter of ASLA and serves on the St. Louis Regional Green Building Council.</p>\n<p>\"I\'m extremely honored to be chosen for the Professional Advisory Board,\" Beckham said. \"The University of Arkansas helped develop and shape my skills and interests as a landscape architect, and it\'s a great thing to be able to go back and share what I\'ve learned to help advance both my alma matter and the profession.\"</p>\n<p>As a member of the Fay Jones School of Architecture Professional Advisory Board, Beckham will serve the landscape architecture department through focus group sessions to help strengthen the department and help students develop professional relationships, networks and stay abreast of industry trends.</p>','','','none','','','','','','','','none','','','','none','','none','','none','Hunter Beckham, RLA, ASLA and principal at St. Louis landscape architecture firm SWT Design, Inc. has been appointed to the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture Professional Advisory Board. 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The Electrical Connection is a partnership of IBEW Local One and the St. Louis Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).</p>\n<p>Launched in 1993, the +5 program gives enrollees five extra years of free electrical system maintenance beyond the initial one-year builder\'s warranty. \"The program is a great success because of the confidence we have in our builders,\" said Jim Curran, executive vice president of the Electrical Connection.  \"It\'s a great incentive, especially in a housing market like today where prospective homebuyers are looking for best value.  The +5 plan gives them the assurance of clean installations that comply with the National Electrical Code.\"</p>\n<p>As of July 2011, 20,190 homes have been registered in the program. 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The labor-management organization will honor three local construction leaders and one company for advancing St. Louis as the best place to build in its annual awards luncheon on Sept. 8.  The event will be held at the The Cedars at St. Raymond\'s in Downtown St. Louis.</p>\n<p>Edward Jones Co. will be honored with the PRIDE Industry Impact Award. St. Louis-based Jones is one of the nation\'s largest investment firms, serving nearly seven million investors.           \"Edward Jones is ingrained in our community and has been a great partner in ensuring its projects are built with the highest skills, safety and proficiency,\" said Jim LaMantia, executive director of PRIDE.<br /></p>\n<p>Jones employs more than 5,300 associates in 100-plus offices in metro St. Louis.  Since October 2006, it has invested more than $260 million to expand its facilities, employing nearly 400 union builders to construct three new buildings - totaling nearly one million square feet - and three parking structures at its north campus in Maryland Heights and south campus headquarters in Des Peres.</p>\n<p>Other honorees are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jim Frey, a senior vice president of Alberici Group, Inc., a diversified St. Louis-based international construction services firm.  Frey served as PRIDE management co-chair from 2006 to 2010.  He will receive the Al Fleischer Management Award.</li>\n<li>Nathan Broccard, retired former business manager for Operating Engineers Local 513.  Broccard served on numerous committees as a member of the PRIDE board from 1994 to 2003.  He will receive the Dick Mantia Labor Award.</li>\n<li>Edward Hassinger, district engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation.  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&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black;\">Masonry offers unlimited opportunities for\narchitectural creativity that translates into a need for engineering ingenuity.\nWhile building codes and standards provide prescriptive and engineering\nrequirements that are easy to apply to typical masonry construction, these\nrequirements can be somewhat limiting when designing atypical masonry\nbuildings. Join David Biggs as he presents a brick veneer with cold-formed\nmetal framing backup design and construction case study for a project that went\nbeyond current code boundaries for sloping, curved and kinked walls.</span></p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: black;\">Sponsor: <em>Missouri Brick</em></span></strong></p>','','Speaker: David Biggs, Biggs Consulting\n\nMasonry offers unlimited opportunities for architectural creativity that translates into a need for engineering ingenuity. While building codes and standards provide prescriptive and engineering requirements that are easy to apply to typical masonry construction, these requirements can be somewhat limiting when designing atypical masonry buildings. Join David Biggs as he presents a brick veneer with cold-formed metal framing backup design and construction case study for a project that went beyond current code boundaries for sloping, curved and kinked walls.','none','Mason Contractors Association - 1429 S. Big Bend Blvd. - St. Louis, MO 63117','none','','none','','none','','none'),