Food trucks serving wood-fired pizza, street tacos and designer cupcakes lined the street in front of the Wydown/Skinker residence of Julie and Rich Ledbetter of Castle Contracting last week. Executives from some of the the area's top construction company filled the Ledbetters' front lawn. The festive setting was the scene for celebrating some serious fundraising by the industry on behalf of St. Louis Children's Hospital. Rich Ledbetter, president of Castle serves on the board of (SLCH) and was the chair of this year's KIDstruction fundraising effort, which raised $171,000 for Children's.
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Kenneth Mains, CPA has joined based PayneCrest Electric and Communications, Inc. as chief financial officer. 09/20/2011 | Read More
Haberberger, Inc., a full-service mechanical contracting company announced that it recently acquired Weldon Spring-based Harke Heating and Air Conditioning. 09/20/2011 | Read More
A new school year brings a new facility — the Health Sciences Education Union— that is designed to enhance student life and strengthen the sense of community at Saint Louis University Medical Center. Construction on the project began last year. The general contractor was Alberici Constructors and the architect was the Lawrence Group. 09/20/2011 | Read More
C&R Mechanical Company has promoted Tim Decker to the position of executive vice president. He will be responsible for oversight of all construction activities (sales, pre-construction, and operations). 09/20/2011 | Read More
The rough economy has hit many companies and sent them on a down slide this year, but not the St. Louis roofing industry. The Good Friday Tornado & Storms, in addition to the Joplin Tornado, has boosted the business of the area's roofing contractors and suppliers. 09/14/2011 | Read More
The Sukkah is an ancient yet ephemeral form of architecture. In Jewish tradition, these small temporary structures — places to share meals, entertain, sleep and rejoice — are erected each autumn during Sukkot, a weeklong harvest festival and remembrance for the 40 years Jews spent wandering in the desert. In October, the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, in partnership with St. Louis Hillel at Washington University and The Museum of ImaJewnation, will host Sukkah City STL, a design competition and exhibition that reimagines the Sukkah through the lens of contemporary art and architecture. 09/14/2011 | Read More
The Missouri Botanical Garden has received a $529,623 grant from the Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS) through the Save America's Treasures (SAT) grant program. The funds will be used for the preservation and rehabilitation of a section of the Garden's historic stone east perimeter wall. 09/14/2011 | Read More
Michael Cimo, Oakville Class of 2011, has taken third place at the national level in the NAWIC Education Foundation's CAD Design/Drafting Program. Michael is a student in the Advanced Drafting class of Bob Faust, Industrial Arts instructor at Oakville. The program is sponsored locally by the St. Louis chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). 05/30/2011 | Read More
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. 04/19/2011 | Read More
The Missouri Growth Association (MGA) recently presented its 2011 "Eads" awards, for lifetime contribution to St. Louis area development to Peter Krombach, of C.B. Richard Ellis; Ron Silverman of HRI Properties; and Bert Solomon of Coldwell Banker CRA. 04/05/2011 | Read More
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of St. Louis recently awarded its prestigious AGC of St. Louis award to James Glenn, president of Glenn Construction Company, Inc. located in Eureka. This marks the first time since 2005 that an AGC of St. Louis award has been presented and Mr. Glenn joins an elite group of just 33 other individuals presented this award in the AGC's 61 year history. 03/22/2011 | Read More
American Subcontractors Association (ASA) President Timmy McLaughlin honored Walter Bazan, Jr., Bazan Painting Company, with the ASA President's Award on March 4, at the ASA Business Forum and Convention 2011 in Naples, FL. 03/22/2011 | Read More
The SITE Improvement Association has re-elected its officers to serve another one-year term, effective January 1, 2011. Andy Ernst, Pace Construction, will lead the board for a third year as president. 02/15/2011 | Read More
Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis has announced plans for a 25th anniversary celebration, "Jump and Jive for 25". The event is scheduled for Friday, February 25 from 6:25-8:25 p.m. at Jive & Wail, newly located at 1227 Washington Avenue. 01/25/2011 | Read More
Kenneth Mains, CPA has joined based PayneCrest Electric and Communications, Inc. as chief financial officer. 09/20/2011 | Read More
Haberberger, Inc., a full-service mechanical contracting company announced that it recently acquired Weldon Spring-based Harke Heating and Air Conditioning. 09/20/2011 | Read More
C&R Mechanical Company has promoted Tim Decker to the position of executive vice president. He will be responsible for oversight of all construction activities (sales, pre-construction, and operations). 09/20/2011 | Read More
Clayco Inc. announced that Kurt Jaeger has assumed the role of vice president of preconstruction in its St. Louis office. Jaeger, a 12-year veteran of Clayco, will oversee company wide preconstruction and estimating services. 08/30/2011 | Read More
Julie Keil, principal in charge of facilities services at Arcturis architectural design firm, has been named the new president of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), St. Louis Chapter. 08/30/2011 | Read More
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. 08/23/2011 | Read More
Briner Electric has promoted Ed Green to vice president and Michael Fogarty Jr. to senior vice president. 08/23/2011 | Read More
NAI DESCO, , has been selected to serve as the real estate broker for the sale of Chrysler's North and South Assembly Plants in Fenton. 05/05/2010 | Read More
Grubb & Ellis|Gundaker Commercial announced two recent transactions. 04/14/2010 | Read More
Grubb & Ellis|Gundaker Commercial announced a recent lease transaction. 03/03/2010 | Read More
Hilliker Corporation announced a number of recent real estate transactions. 02/09/2010 | Read More
Hilliker Corporation has announced several recent real estate transacations. 02/03/2010 | Read More
Grubb & Ellis|Gundaker Commercial announced a recent real estate property sale. 01/06/2010 | Read More
Coldwell Banker Commercial has announced the following transactions: 08/26/2009 | Read More
Kenneth Mains, CPA has joined based PayneCrest Electric and Communications, Inc. as chief financial officer. 09/20/2011 | Read More
C&R Mechanical Company has promoted Tim Decker to the position of executive vice president. He will be responsible for oversight of all construction activities (sales, pre-construction, and operations). 09/20/2011 | Read More
Clayco Inc. announced that Kurt Jaeger has assumed the role of vice president of preconstruction in its St. Louis office. Jaeger, a 12-year veteran of Clayco, will oversee company wide preconstruction and estimating services. 08/30/2011 | Read More
Julie Keil, principal in charge of facilities services at Arcturis architectural design firm, has been named the new president of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), St. Louis Chapter. 08/30/2011 | Read More
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. 08/23/2011 | Read More
Briner Electric has promoted Ed Green to vice president and Michael Fogarty Jr. to senior vice president. 08/23/2011 | Read More
Craig Spidle of Burns & McDonnell has been elected president and board member for the St. Louis chapter of the Design-Build Institute of America. The St. Louis chapter is part of the organization's Midwest Region. 08/09/2011 | Read More
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