ATLANTA, GA — DPR Construction and Georgia Tech (GT) recently celebrated the topping out of GT Athletics Thomas A. Fanning Student-Athlete Performance Center. The 100,000-square-foot facility will serve as a hub for GT's student-athletes, with areas dedicated to strength and conditioning, sports medicine, mental health services, and nutrition, as well …

ATLANTA, GA — The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta’s Center of Hope recently reached its full height in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Brasfield & Gorrie, the project’s general contractor, has completed the structural work for the five-story addition, which doubles the current facility’s size. With the structure complete, construction crews …

DOTHAN, AL — Brasfield & Gorrie recently celebrated the topping out of the Wiregrass Innovation Center, honoring a significant milestone in the development of the research facility in Dothan, Alabama. The event pays tribute to the construction team’s work to reach the facility's full height.

The Wiregrass Innovation Center will …

TAMPA, FL — Creative Contractors recently broke ground on the rebuilding of the Tinker School, a school for pre-K through 8th graders located on MacDill Air Force Base. Developed in partnership with Hillsborough County Schools, the project will replace the existing campus with a climate-resilient facility to serve the children …

KINGS BAY, GA — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new facility for the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD) at Naval Submarine Base (NSB) in Kings Bay, Georgia.

The facility will serve as a centralized hub for NRMD, enabling critical …

PALM COAST, FL — Construction firm Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth for the ribbon cutting of the new Freytag Cancer Center at AdventHealth Palm Coast in Palm Coast, Florida.

The two-story, 30,000-square-foot freestanding facility houses comprehensive cancer treatment services, including medical oncology provided by Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) recently broke ground on a new HOK-designed facility at the Conner Complex in Tallahassee.

“The new facility is more than just a building — it’s a symbol of FDACS’ commitment to Florida’s agricultural community and consumers,” Commissioner …

ORLANDO, FL — Construction and safety professionals converged on the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida, for the state’s inaugural Trench Safety Summit, presented and hosted by the North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA).

Participants arrived in the early morning, ready to reach one common goal: to help prevent a …

HOLLISTON, MA — An electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast for nearly five decades, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) participated in service initiatives across each of its regional office locations this holiday season. As it has for many years, the company and its employees donated hundreds …

NASHVILLE, TN — MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) recently hosted an open house to celebrate the company’s office in Nashville, Tennessee, which opened in the Germantown neighborhood. The event marked an important milestone in MYCON’s strategic expansion in the Eastern United States and its commitment to delivering service to its …

TAMPA, FL — Skanska has successfully placed 270 structural frame and wall pre-cast pieces for the $34.69 million redevelopment and expansion of the East Tampa Recreational Complex at Fair Oaks Park, marking the project’s topping out. Slated for completion in spring 2026, this reimagined 10.25-acre recreation complex in East Tampa, …

HOLLISTON, MA — An electrical contractor throughout New England and the Southeast for nearly five decades, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) has once again celebrated the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week. Griffin Electric has participated each year since the inception of this federal initiative in 2015 …

ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Beltline, Inc. President & CEO Clyde Higgs, and other community leaders recently broke ground on Northwest Trail - Segment 1, marking the Beltline's first expansion into this area of Buckhead.

The trail plays a vital role in bringing the Beltline's vision of …

BROOKHAVEN, GA — The first mass timber municipal building in the state of Georgia has officially topped out, announces general contractor McCarthy + Barnsley, a joint venture. Located just north of Atlanta at the corner of North Druid Hills Road and Peachtree Road, Brookhaven City Centre will serve a …

CARTERSVILLE, GA — Gray, a fully integrated, global services provider for the food and beverage market, and Yakult, a multinational probiotic beverage manufacturer, recently celebrated the groundbreaking for the company's new greenfield manufacturing facility.

This new 250,000-square-foot beverage production and bottling facility will be the second manufacturing plant in …

CHILTON COUNTY, AL — Chilton County, Alabama, residents will soon have a county courthouse that is easier to navigate and better able to serve their needs. Construction is underway on the new Chilton County Courthouse on Alabama Highway 145. Chilton County officials, general contractor Brasfield & Gorrie, and architecture …

CUMMING, GA — Archer Western Construction celebrated the completion of Phase 2 expansion upgrades at the Fowler Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) in southwest Forsyth County, Georgia. Archer Western joined county officials, including District 3 Commissioner Todd Levent, County Manager David McKee, Director of Water & Sewer Scott Adams, and representatives …

JOHNSON CITY, TN — The Nashville, Tennessee, area office of Skanska, one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, celebrated a major milestone with the topping out ceremony for the Niswonger Children’s Hospital expansion project for Ballad Health. This event signifies the completion of vertical construction, marking a …

ROSWELL, GA — The Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility, located west of the Chattahoochee River in Roswell, Georgia, serves as the largest wastewater treatment facility in North Fulton County, and is now handling the area’s most extensive service demands with its newly expanded treatment capacity. Fulton County officials have unveiled …

NASHVILLE, TN — Turner Construction Company celebrated the topping out of the $76.4 million Midtown Medical Office Building and $25.4 million Tennessee Oncology Tenant Improvements in Nashville, Tennessee. The final steel beam was signed by the workers and clients during the topping out celebration.

The five-story cancer care center will …

ATLANTA, GA — The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) announces the dates for the 2024 Skills Challenge Series, an event designed to highlight the skills and talents of construction students enrolled throughout Georgia’s high schools. This year’s series takes place across eight regions, offering students the opportunity to …

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Skanska, a construction firm, has placed the final piece of structural steel atop the $59 million courthouse for the Second District Court of Appeal, representing the project’s topping out. Situated near St. Petersburg City Hall, the three-story, 51,708-square-foot courthouse will hear appeals from the Sixth …

SUWANEE, GA — DEVELON recently celebrated the grand opening of the North American Customization Plant in Brunswick, Georgia. Executives from DEVELON Headquarters and North America and Wallenius Wilhelmsen attended the ceremony. DEVELON opened its first North American Customization Center in July 2019 in collaboration with Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Due to the …

VALPARAISO, FL — Construction firm Robins & Morton recently celebrated the topping out of the headquarters for Okaloosa Gas District in Valparaiso, Florida. The topping out ceremony represents a significant milestone with the placement of the final steel beam, signifying the structural completion of the project.

The project includes a …

BATON ROUGE, LA — Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announces that Deep Southern Equipment Dealers Association (DSEDA) will be co-locating its annual meeting at AED’s 2025 Summit. This strategic partnership aims to foster networking opportunities and knowledge sharing between industry professionals and peers by combining the strengths and expertise of both …

ATLANTA, GA — The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America) annually partner to recognize firms for company-wide safety excellence as part of the National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) Program. Twenty-nine Georgia-based construction firms were honored for their dedication to …

AUBURN, AL — The Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment (CFWE) will host the only cross-laminated timber (CLT) conference to be held in the southern United States in October at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center in Auburn, Alabama.

The three-day event titled “The Sustainable …

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Brasfield & Gorrie has grown a lot since Miller Gorrie founded the company in 1964. During Brasfield & Gorrie's 60 years in business, the company has grown from a local contractor to a national firm. It has helped clients complete projects that transform communities and power economies. …

ORLANDO, FL — The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) and The Weitz Company and its partners held a traditional topping out ceremony to commemorate the last structural beam hoisted into place for the pedestrian bridge that will connect Terminal C to the Train Station.

More than 250 key stakeholders, GOAA …

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will hit the road this summer and fall for a new initiative designed to tell the story of the U.S. equipment manufacturing industry and celebrate the men and women who help build, power, and feed the world.

Stops include a tour of production facilities, …

BIRMINGHAM, AL — As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's ongoing Investing in America Tour, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg traveled to Birmingham and Montgomery, Alabama, to celebrate awards that will reshape and reconnect communities.

Buttigieg and USDOT recently announced $3.3 billion in funding from President Joe Biden’s …

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The Alabama Associated General Contractors (Alabama AGC) recently hosted the 2023 BUILDSouth Awards Ceremony at The Club in Birmingham, Alabama.

The BUILDSouth Awards acknowledge and honor the most innovative and skilled contractors within the chapter. Awards are presented to those who produced exceptional work in categories like …

DANIA BEACH, FL — Spirit Airlines celebrates the official opening of Spirit Central, its new corporate campus at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach, Florida. The campus spans more than 11 acres and features four buildings, including a support center with offices, an amenity building, a new crew training facility built …

HOLLISTON, MA — Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric), an electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast for over 45 years, recently held an Apprentice Competition at its Holliston, Massachusetts, headquarters and each of its regional office locations in Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina. Hundreds of students enrolled …

NORCROSS, GA — Gwinnet County-based HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America hosted a ceremony at the Gwinnett County Public Library Norcross Branch recognizing Korean War veterans. As part of its community outreach program, the company, whose parent company is based in South Korea, presented gifts to the library and to …

DOTHAN, AL — The City of Dothan, Alabama, recently broke ground on its downtown revitalization project. The ceremony, which took place at the historic Dothan Opera House, was attended by city and county officials, former mayors, current Mayor Mark Saliba, and other community members. The groundbreaking signals the beginning of …

NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Builders Alliance (TBA) recently celebrated the beginning of construction of the New Nissan Stadium, the future home of the Tennessee Titans, with a groundbreaking ceremony in Nashville. The ceremony was attended by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell, and Tennessee Titans Controlling Owner …

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Southern Research recently marked the official opening of its Station 41 biotech incubator, which is one of four programs that make up the newly launched Station 41 biotech commercialization hub. The incubator provides wet lab space and office space, shared lab equipment, and services to support biotech …

TAMPA, FL — Sims Crane & Equipment Co., the largest private crane rental and rigging service company in Florida, recently hosted a 65th company anniversary event with a day of activities to celebrate the company’s continued expansion and honor its 1,400 dedicated employees. The festivities were held at the …

HUNTSVILLE, AL — Turner Construction Company, a general contractor with offices in Huntsville since the 1950s, is inviting local small, disadvantaged, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses to an eight-week workshop designed to grow their business and find opportunities to work on major construction projects in the area.

The program, …

CLARKSVILLE, TN — JE Dunn Construction, Middle Tennessee’s largest general contractor, and LG Chem, a global science-oriented chemical company, broke ground on the new battery material manufacturing facility located in Clarksville, Tennessee. This project, kicking off with a $1.6 billion injection for the first phase, represents one of the …

ATLANTA, GA — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) recently celebrated a milestone in one of the airport’s most ambitious projects to date. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens celebrated with ATL General Manager Balram “B” Bheodari the raising of a 900-pound steel beam on the first module of the new addition to …

BRASELTON, GA — Turner Construction Company celebrated the topping out of phase 1 of a clinical expansion of Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton, Georgia. The vertical expansion is of the patient tower that was built by Turner in 2014.

The expansion is part of a two-phase project, with the …

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Balfour Beatty announces the topping out of Broward County Convention Center’s East Expansion and Hotel during a public ceremony. Balfour Beatty teammates and industry partners, along with local officials, attended the event where the placement of the two uppermost steel beams were placed atop the 400,000-square-foot …

NASHVILLE, TN — The State of Tennessee broke ground on a Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Training Academy (MALETA) campus in Nashville, Tennessee. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee attended the groundbreaking alongside state lawmakers and law enforcement officials.

MALETA is a consolidated law enforcement campus that will include training facilities, a housing and …

ATLANTA, GA — An electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) commemorated its 45th anniversary by hosting a company-wide raffle for its team. The grand prize was a 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4x4, and the winner was a long-time employee.

Employees received …

BIRMINGHAM, AL –– Alabama Association of General Contractors (Alabama AGC) members gathered at Back Forty Beer Company for the 6th Top Forty Under Forty event to celebrate the future leaders of Alabama's construction industry. The Top 40 Under 40 Award, presented in collaboration with Business Alabama, acknowledges the outstanding efforts …

NASHVILLE, TN — Arrowhead Engineered Products (Arrowhead), an aftermarket parts distribution company, and developer and design-builder Mortenson, recently held the grand opening of Arrowhead’s new Nashville-area Distribution Center, one of the largest in the region and built to support the growing operations of Arrowhead.

Arrowhead selected Portland, Tennessee, to …

TUPELO, MS — Officials from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and National Park Service (NPS) celebrated the completion of a 40-mile roadway rehabilitation and safety improvements project along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Alabama and Mississippi. The Parkway is one of the nation’s most visited national parks with 6 million …

HUNTSVILLE, AL — Davidson Technologies, Inc. recently broke ground in a ceremony celebrating the construction of their new global headquarters at Huntsville, Alabama’s Redstone Gateway.

“This is a very fitting progression for this company, coming from being here and being a local homegrown company, and then growing into Redstone Gateway …

LAKELAND, FL — The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) held its second Career Fair to spread awareness about the career opportunities available in the steel construction industry. Hosted by member company GMF Steel Group in Lakeland, Florida, the Career Fair brought together approximately 100 students from five local high …

HOLLISTON, MA — The U.S. Department of Labor recently held its annual National Apprenticeship Week, with Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. celebrating the event by recognizing the men and women who teach or are enrolled in the company’s in-house Apprenticeship Training Program. An electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the …

MOBILE, AL –– Alabama Associated General Contractors (AGC) recently served as the chapter host for the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Leadership Development Conference. The event took place at the historic Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa in Mobile, Alabama.

The conference, co-hosted by AGC of America, brings together the nation's …

HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA — The Curry Supply Co. team recently attended the CAT UEM conference. Curry Supply's Off Road Sales Manager Tom Schnakenberg and Regional Sales Manager Stephen Nelson represented the company at the conference. The event offered networking opportunities and the chance to reconnect, build new relationships, and discuss industry …

TAMPA, FL — EXP recently joined Hillsborough County leaders, partners, and community members to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the Apollo Beach Boulevard/I-75 Roadway Construction Project. The ceremony, taking place at Paseo Al Mar Boulevard, acknowledges a year and a half of construction, design, and planning to complete the …

MORRISTOWN, TN — Tuff Torq Corporation celebrates a major milestone in its history with the grand opening of the Tuff Torq Test Engineering Center (T-TEC). The 17,000-square-foot facility allows for significant expansion of Tuff Torq’s testing capabilities and supports continued growth of the company.

Tuff Torq Corporation was established in …

ATLANTA, GA — Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst and members of the city of Brookhaven and the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce joined Burns & McDonnell leadership and employee-owners at a ribbon-cutting and open house event to celebrate the expansion of the firm’s Atlanta office.

Since opening its first Atlanta office in …

NASHVILLE, TN — Asphalt paving and aggregates professionals filled in a sold-out Music City Center exhibition floor in Nashville as World of Asphalt’s 20th Anniversary and AGG1 brought the industry back together. Organizations from across the country, including Rogers Group, Inc. and Milestone Contractors sent representatives ranging from C-Suite executives …