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....
Associated Press - Thu June 14, 2018
New Fultondale High School to Be Built in Central Alabama
FULTONDALE, Ala. (AP) A new high school will be built in central Alabama. The new school in Fultondale is part of Jefferson County Board of Education's $200 million capital outlay plan, Al.com reported....
JCB, McAlister - Thu June 14, 2018
JCB Dealer Provides Start-Up for Vestavia Hills Contractor
Patrick McAlister, owner of McAlister Grading Company in the Birmingham, Ala., suburb of Vestavia Hills, said that since he was a kid, he's been obsessed with heavy equipment. He fueled his obsession by working on a construction site while earning his bachelor's degree at Auburn....
Eric Olson –CEG Correspondent - Thu June 14, 2018
New High-Tech Plant Replaces Talladega Mill
After 10 years away, Georgia-Pacific is back in Talladega — a proud development for both the company and those who live in the small town renowned nationally for its rich auto-racing history. Atlanta-based Georgia-Pacific, one of the world's largest paper and lumber manufacturers, is closing in on completing the construction of a new facility in Talladega, the eighth in Alabama to produce products for the company....
CEG - Mon June 04, 2018
Thompson Tractor Hosts Cat Rental Store Grand Opening
Thompson Tractor Company hosted hundreds of guests and dignitaries at the Grand Opening celebration and official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its all-new Opelika, Ala., Thompson Cat Rental Store on May 24....
Craig Mongeau - CEG Editor in Chief - Wed May 23, 2018
Crews Discover Intriguing Artifacts During Reconstruction Project
Contractors unearthed historical artifacts while working on Birmingham, Ala.'s $7 million Old Woodward reconstruction project, which when finished, will replace the city's underground infrastructure and enhance the above-ground streetscape....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Thu May 17, 2018
Work Begins on $67.5M I-65 Project in Shelby County
Work has begun in Shelby County, Ala., to widen bridges and add lanes to a section of I-65 known for its severe traffic back up in both the morning and evening commutes. The $67.5 million project was awarded as a joint venture to Dunn Construction and Wiregrass Construction and will take place from State Route 3 Interchange (US 31 – Exit 238) in Alabaster to the County Road 52 Interchange (Exit 242) in Pelham....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Thu May 17, 2018
New Athens High School Nears Completion
Described as a premier facility that will serve the area for years to come, the new Athens High School in Athens, Ala., is expected to open on schedule this fall. The 285,000 sq. ft. project is located on U.S....
Mon May 07, 2018
Cowin Hosts More Than 200 at Tuscaloosa Grand Opening
Cowin Equipment Co. hosted more than 200 customers and friends on April 26 to celebrate the official branch grand opening of its Tuscaloosa, Ala., facility. The event featured a catered barbeque lunch, vendor exhibits, equipment displays and goody bags with lots of Cowin “swag.”Cowin awarded many great items and gift cards during the event, including Igloo and Yeti coolers and a grand prize of a 12-gauge over/under shotgun, which was won by Shane Marquis of Alabama Truck & Equipment, Tuscaloosa, Ala....
Mon May 07, 2018
Stone Equipment Takes on Hyundai Line, Looks to Expand Its Business
Stone Equipment Co. Inc. , based in Montgomery, Ala., recently became an authorized distributor for the full line of Hyundai Construction Equipment in the state of Alabama. Stone Equipment primarily will serve North and West-Central Alabama, as well as Hyundai parts needs for South Alabama customers....
