Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Thu September 06, 2018
Crew Prepares Site for Rex Lumber's $110M Sawmill
Construction on a $110 million new Rex Lumber sawmill and dimensional lumber production plant in greater Troy, Ala., started on July 17, 2018, and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2019 with operations beginning in June....
CEG - Mon August 27, 2018
High Bidder Turnout Marks Joey Martin Auctioneers Sale in Decatur
What originally was slated to be a two-owner auction turned out to be a larger than expected, three-owner North Alabama auction for Joey Martin Auctioneers on Aug. 16. The sale, which featured low-hour late model mini and compact equipment, enjoyed a great turnout of contractors, dealers and farmers looking for some equipment deals, as well as a strong online Internet presence....
Felling Trailers - Tue August 21, 2018
Worley Joins Felling Trailers as Southeastern Regional Sales Manager
Felling Trailers Inc. has hired Jason Worley as the new regional sales manager for the southeast, effective immediately. In this role, he will be responsible for all sales development, activity and dealer support within Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu August 09, 2018
AC Hotel Will Bring Energy to Rocket City's Downtown
A $100 million, mixed-use development in Huntsville, Ala., is finally becoming a reality. The long-delayed project, known as CityCentre at Big Spring, will include 30,000 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space, surrounded by upscale apartment homes and a 125-key AC Hotel that opens later this year....
Emily Buenzle - Wed July 25, 2018
State's Airports Receive $25.5M in Improvement Grants
Twenty-five Alabama airports will receive more than $25.5 million in grant money from the Federal Aviation Administration for infrastructure, safety and equipment improvements. "These FAA grants support critical projects that aim to improve safety, security and efficiency of airports across the state," said Alabama Sen....
Associated Press - Thu July 12, 2018
Madison to Begin Work on Minor League Baseball Stadium
MADISON, Ala. (AP) A north Alabama city is preparing to start construction on a nearly $50 million minor league baseball stadium that will anchor a new development on Interstate 565. News outlets report that the city of Madison planned a groundbreaking ceremony for the facility on June 9....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu July 12, 2018
Construction on Public Safety Complex Begins
Considered the most expensive single building project in the city's history, a $30 million public safety complex in Auburn, Ala., will serve a growing number of residents when it opens in late 2019....
CEG - Fri June 29, 2018
Strong Online Bidding Marks JM Wood Three-Day Auction in Montgomery, Ala.
JM Wood held another successful three-day auction at its headquarters facility in Montgomery, Ala., on June 12, 13 and 14. The total sales volume across the ramp was $33,027,625; $8,000,000 of this total was brought in by online sales....
Fri June 29, 2018
Joey Martin Auctioneers Holds Sale at New Auction Site in Tuscaloosa
Joey Martin Auctioneers held another successful auction in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on June 15. The sale was held at a new auction site just off of Joe Mallisham Parkway in Tuscaloosa. A crowd of registered bidders turned out, who were all vying for a chance at the great line-up of heavy equipment—including some low hour crawler dozers and hydraulic excavators—and trucks, trailers, miscellaneous items and more....
Brasfield & Gorrie - Fri June 22, 2018
Brasfield & Gorrie, University of Alabama Partner to Provide Construction Tech Experience
Brasfield & Gorrie recently enabled a select group of graduating seniors from The University of Alabama to enter the job market armed with resumes that include hands-on experience with emerging technologies in the construction field, including assembling and operating 3D printers....
