Jul 19, 2016
Popular Five Points South District to See $23M Hotel
Construction continues on a $23 million hotel planned for the popular Five Points South district in Birmingham, Ala....
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Cindy Riley
CEG Correspondent
Birmingham, Ala., native Cindy RIley originally planned on a career in law, but during her sophomore year in college realized journalism was her true calling. A magna cum laude graduate of Samford University, Riley first worked in radio and TV. Named Best News Anchor, Best News Reporter and Best Investigative Reporter by the Associated Press, she interviewed numerous personalities, ranging from Dr. Henry Kissinger and President Bush to Michael Jordan and Captain Kangaroo.
As a print journalist, Riley has covered a variety of topics, including construction, business, health and the arts. In addition to CEG, her work has appeared in special reports for USA Today and the L.A. Times. Other publications have included New South Magazine, Portico, Thicket, Alabama Heritage, B-Metro, Business First and Birmingham Business Journal.
Jul 19, 2016
Second Round of Construction Begins on $42.5M College
The design and quality of the facility — the buildings, the classrooms, the grounds —should support students’ success and encourage engagement....
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Jun 20, 2016
$40M Mixed-Use Project to Enhance Nashville
A $40 million mixed-use project in Nashville, Tenn., is taking shape on a 1.03-acre site at the northeast corner of 21st Avenue South and Wedgewood Avenue....
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Jun 6, 2016
Iconic Coaster to Be Razed for Development
One of South Florida’s largest mixed-use projects is experiencing its share of twists and turns....
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Jun 2, 2016
Time in a Bottleneck: Traffic, Scheduling Among Biggest Challenge on I-94 Project
Construction teams in Wisconsin are finalizing work on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 94 near Tomah Road as part of a major reconstruct....
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May 24, 2016
The Water Campus to Rise on 35 Acres Along Mississippi
The Water Campus is under construction in the Nicholson Corridor, a major artery that is targeted as a growth area under East Baton Rouge’s comprehensive plan....
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May 24, 2016
Complex to Meet Demands of Tenn.'s Fastest Growing Campus
Construction continues at a steady pace at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), with work under way on new living quarters that will house 600 students....
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May 11, 2016
Construction Gets Under Way on Church's $8M Home
As construction gets under way on an $8 million structure in Valdosta, Ga., Pastor David Rogers can’t help but recall Crosspointe Church’s modest beginnings....
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May 9, 2016
New $45M Arts Experience to Mark Mississippi's Bicentennial
The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience (MAEE) was designed to educate and inspire visitors, while also generating billions of dollars for the Mississippi economy....
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Apr 28, 2016
Construction in Full Bloom on Botanical Garden Center
The 30,000-sq. ft. (2,787 sq m) building will include a great hall entrance, three event facilities, a larger gift shop and café, along with much-needed storage and office space....
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Apr 26, 2016
Largest Building Project in Fla. History Under Way
As the nation’s second largest mixed-use urban development and the biggest building project in Florida’s history, Miami Worldcenter is described as a dynamic urban core of diversity and excitement....
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Apr 13, 2016
ABAC Campus Advances With New $8.5M Building
The $8.5 million, 20,966 sq. ft. (1,947 sq m) structure will be available to students of all majors....
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Apr 13, 2016
Wind Farm to Help Power N.C.
Construction work is under way in rural northeastern North Carolina on the first utility-scale wind farm in the state, and one of the first in the southeastern United States....
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Mar 28, 2016
Martin Health System Expands Its Facility
In 2015, officials from Martin Health and other local leaders took part in the groundbreaking for Phase II of Tradition Medical Center....
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Feb 22, 2016
$62M Project to Pay Tribute to Nashville's History
A $62 million mixed-use development paying tribute to a legendary district is taking shape in Nashville, Tenn. The 275-unit Crescent Music Row will offer luxury apartments and retail space, along with dramatic views of the city's skyline....
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Jan 27, 2016
Work Continues on New $555M San Diego County Central Courthouse
Work is proceeding on a new $555 million, 704,000 sq. ft. (19,935 sq m) Central Courthouse for San Diego County....
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Jan 20, 2016
850-Acre Project to Feature NTCC Campus
The various projects are expected to have a major economic impact in the region....
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Jan 6, 2016
Park 35 Breathes New Life Into Historic Section
A $43 million multifamily development in Birmingham, Ala., is playing a significant role in the resurrection of one of the area’s historic neighborhoods....
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Dec 23, 2015
Work Continues on Portion of $205M Overhaul of I-95
As part of a $205 million overhaul of Interstate 95, construction crews in Central Florida’s Volusia County are working on 13 mi. (20.9 km) of I-95 in each direction....
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Dec 18, 2015
Prototype School to Open in Roswell, Ga., in 2016
The Esther Jackson facility in Roswell, Ga., will open its doors in August 2016....
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