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....
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....
