North Alabama welcomes new chapter of National Association of Women in Construction

The construction industry in North Alabama reached a significant milestone as the North Alabama Chapter #396 of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) was officially chartered on March 28, 2024. Founding members gathered at 106 Jefferson Huntsville to commemorate this historic event. “This is a great organization to broaden and further develop females […]

TVA finalizing plans for proposed $8M investment to Madison County transmission project

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is seeking public input on a recently proposed power line transmission system needed to provide power for the growing load and increased power reliability in the Redstone Arsenal and Huntsville areas of Madison County. TVA officials held an open house to discuss the project on Thursday March 22nd. However those […]

City Council approves $4.5M Slaughter Road development agreement

During its March 28 session, the Huntsville City Council rendered decisions regarding millions in road improvement funding, crucial connections to improve traffic flow, and continued to prioritize the development of art and culture. $4.5M Slaughter Road improvements The Council empowered the mayor to enter a memorandum of understanding between Huntsville, the City of Madison, and […]

Brasfield & Gorrie expands presence in North Alabama with new Huntsville office

Brasfield & Gorrie, a Alabama-based general contractor with presence throughout the South, has announced the opening of its new Huntsville office. The new facility, situated on Meridian Street, provides expanded square footage to accommodate the company’s growing operations in the region. Vice President and Division Manager Sara Beth Wilcox expressed excitement about the firm’s deepening […]

Robins & Morton tops out new medical office building for Rheumatology Associates of North Alabama

Construction firm Robins & Morton has marked the topping out of Rheumatology Associates of North Alabama’s (RANA) new medical office building in Huntsville, Alabama. The topping out is the installing of the final steel beam, signifying the structural completion of the project. Sitting on 2.1 acres in the Bellewood Park neighborhood, the single-story, 20,500-square-foot facility will feature […]

Wilson Lumber to host lunch event for National Women in Construction Week

Wilson Lumber Company will host a luncheon on March 7 for women in the construction industry, as part of their celebration of the 26th Anniversary of Women in Construction Week (WIC Week). This year, Women in Construction Week will be observed from March 3-9.  “The designated week, established in 1998 by the National Association of […]

Huntsville gov-con business announces $8.7M expansion

Parry Labs, a government contractor and industry leader in Modular Open Systems Approach, is conducting an $8.7 million expansion of its Huntsville location. The new 36,000-square-foot space will bring the company closer to customers, partners, and amenities at Redstone Arsenal, The Gateway, and Bridge Street Town Centre. The state-of-the-art building will include a demonstration lab, […]

Two new airport projects begin as $13M upgrades continue as planned

North Alabama flyers can expect to continue to travel with ease as multiple improvements to the facilities at Huntsville International Airport (HSV) are expected to be completed throughout the year. Construction firm Robins & Morton is currently working on three improvement projects at HSV. The $13 million main concourse renovation, which began in April 2023, […]

Huntsville City Council approves Music Office Program Manager, reappropriates $600K

The February 02 regularly scheduled Huntsville Council meeting featured a packed agenda.  Budgetary talks followed the approval of Huntsville’s Music Office Programs Coordinator, alongside approval of several job openings. The budget reappropriations featured nearly $600k in funds to support local projects and organizations, all while the Mill Creek development returned to the forefront, much to […]

Breland planning to add to downtown office space revitalization with demolition of K&M Glass

A major change to office space in downtown Huntsville is taking shape with the demolition of a pair  of decades-old buildings located on Seminole Drive. Breland Companies initiated the demolition of the old K&M Glass buildings. The goal is to make room for a new 60,000 square foot Class A office building, which will complement […]