Fri November 17, 2017
Cruise Opponents Ask South Carolina Court to Reconsider
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Opponents of a new cruise ship terminal are asking the South Carolina Court of Appeals to reconsider its decision that they have no right to challenge permits for the project. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported that a group of environmental, neighborhood and historic preservation groups have asked the court to reconsider its decision last month that prevents them from challenging a new cruise terminal....
Thu November 16, 2017
Officials Approve $42M to Ease Savannah Port Congestion
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) On the heels of reporting 32 percent growth in containerized trade for October, an all-time record for Savannah, the Georgia Ports Authority approved rail and gate expansion projects that will significantly increase capacity at GPA's Garden City Terminal — the single largest container terminal in all of North America....
Irwin Rapoport - Thu November 16, 2017
Gilbane Building Co. Clears Way for New Judicial Complex
After demolishing the former Georgia Archives building in downtown Atlanta last March, the Gilbane Building Co. started construction on the new $122 million State Judicial Complex (SJC), a Georgia Building Authority (GBA) project that will house the Georgia Court of Appeals and state Supreme Court, and various other offices for the judicial system....
Mon November 06, 2017
Vermeer MidSouth Marks 30th Anniversary
This year marks 30 years of business for Vermeer MidSouth. The company started with eight employees in 1987, and has now grown to more than 60 employees. Originally founded with two stores in Memphis and Jackson, today the company's dealerships cover four states with five branches....
Mon November 06, 2017
Martin & Martin Auctioneers Hosts Sale in Carrollton, Georgia
After 14 years in business Stephen Wedgewood, owner of Municipal Hydro Services Inc., based in Carrollton, Ga., has decided to retire and move back to upstate South Carolina. Wedgewood commissioned Martin & Martin Auctioneers to sell everything at absolute auction on Oct....
Mon November 06, 2017
Alex Lyon & Son Conducts Two-Day Retirement Auction
On Oct. 28 and 29, Alex Lyon & Son held a two-day retirement auction in Spartanburg, S.C. The complete liquidation featured a variety of manufacturers — Cat, John Deere, Komatsu, Case, Volvo, Grove and Terex....
Mon November 06, 2017
Construction Laser Inc. Breaks Ground in McDonough, Georgia
Construction Laser Inc. based in McDonough, Ga., recently broke ground and is currently constructing a new headquarters facility at 1025 Henry Parkway Connector in McDonough, Ga. Owner and founder, John Rosier said that the company's growth has been tremendous over the past 15 years and the new building will provide his staff with an enhanced support mechanism for his customer base....
Mon November 06, 2017
Aston Martin Residences Breaks Ground on Luxury Condominiums
Aston Martin and global property developer G&G Business Developments have broken ground on Aston Martin Residences at 300 Biscayne Blvd. Way in Miami, confirming that construction of the 66-story luxury tower is set for completion in 2021....
Mon November 06, 2017
Ritchie Bros. Prepares for Florida
Ritchie Bros. ' February Orlando auction is one of the most anticipated equipment events of the year, as thousands of people from around the world vie for the opportunity to purchase equipment from some of the most well-respected companies from the United States, Latin America, Canada and abroad....
Mon November 06, 2017
DOTD Sees $60.8M for Road Projects
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) recently received $60.8 million in additional federal funds for highway projects. The department qualified for the additional federal funds after successfully allocating the full amount of its available federal funding to construction projects for the 2016 to 17 federal fiscal year....
