Emily Buenzle - Tue March 20, 2018
Zoo Breaks Ground to Build $26.26M New Home
Officials recently broke ground for the New Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores, Ala. Construction of the 25-acre zoo will be funded through a construction bond, which will allow the new facility to be built, and completed, by 2019, Mullet Wrapper reported....
Cindy Riley - Tue March 20, 2018
Mobile Sees First Large-Scale Downtown Residential Development in Decades
When it opens in 2019, Meridian at the Port will become Mobile, Ala.'s first large-scale downtown residential development in over half a century. The $51 million, 267-unit development will feature upscale studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with high ceilings, large windows, balconies and an elevated pool and courtyard facing the downtown skyline....
Mon March 12, 2018
Father Nature Landscapes Saves Money With JCB of Alabama Equipment
Father Nature Landscapes in Birmingham, Ala., has found its “sweet spot” when it comes to its equipment fleet needs. Over the past year, the company's machine vendor, JCB of Alabama, has become a trusted business partner, friend and a true money saver for the company....
Omaha Media Group - Wed February 28, 2018
Wednesday Wrap-Up : February 28, 2018
It's Wednesday Wrap-Up time and just in case you missed it, here is your recap of some of the most popular stories from our site over the past week:Deep Inside A Mountain, Construction Continues On 10,000-Year ClockThe founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, has been focused on choosing a location for the company's second headquarters, but has also been busy with a side project....
Thu February 22, 2018
Birmingham Mayor Asks Council to Pay $90M for Stadium
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is asking the city council to pay $90 million toward construction of a downtown stadium. Woodfin asked for the funds to be allocated toward the stadium on the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex-owned property downtown, Al.com reported....
Cindy Riley - Thu February 22, 2018
After Nearly a Decade, U.S.-98, SR-158 Extension Resumes
After almost a decade of inactivity, construction of the U.S.-98 and SR-158 extension projects in Mobile County, Ala., has resumed, beginning with work on the Big Creek Bridge. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is overseeing the current effort, which is expected to be completed by fall 2018....
Wed January 31, 2018
H&E Equipment Acquisition Announced; Will Expand Presence in 3 States
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. recently announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Rental Inc., a non-residential construction-focused equipment rental company with five branches located throughout Alabama and Florida....
Fri January 26, 2018
Taylor Machine Works Joins Pettibone as Cary-Lift Dealer
Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC has announced the addition of Taylor Machine Works to its dealer network. Taylor will carry Pettibone Cary-Lift pipe and pole handlers for multiple states across the southern U.S., including Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, New Mexico and several counties in Texas....
Thu January 25, 2018
Grandview Cancer Center Work Reaches Milestone
General contractor Brasfield & Gorrie recently celebrated a construction milestone at Grandview Cancer Center. Crews signed and placed the final beam on the new, 26,000 sq. ft. facility, topping out the structure for the freestanding cancer center located on the Grandview Medical Center campus....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Thu January 25, 2018
Children's of Alabama Campus to See Expansion in Birmingham
Construction is set to begin on a new office building and parking facility at the Children's of Alabama campus in Birmingham on Fourth Avenue South. The Children's Board of Trustees approved construction of the 12-story parking deck and 115,000-sq.-ft....
