US DOT Awards $550M Grant for Alabama's Mobile Bay Bridge Project
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2024
The $550-million grant has the Alabama Dept. of Transportation eyeing a 2025 construction start for the project.
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Alabama Launches $231M Rail Project Program
Business Facilities
JANUARY 5, 2022
program of rail projects has been proposed to upgrade economic development infrastructure in central and southern Alabama. The post Alabama Launches $231M Rail Project Program appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
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MTC Logistics Opens $61 Million Cargo Hub In Alabama
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 22, 2021
The post MTC Logistics Opens $61 Million Cargo Hub In Alabama appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. MTC's new Mobile, AL, facility will lead to the creation of 75 jobs, has potential for further growth in future.
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Amazon Expands In Alabama With Four New Operational Sites
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Amazon is set to open new facilities in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery, creating more than 900 full-time jobs in Alabama. The post Amazon Expands In Alabama With Four New Operational Sites appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
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HarbisonWalker International Investing $25M To Create Alabama One
Business Facilities
JANUARY 18, 2022
The post HarbisonWalker International Investing $25M To Create Alabama One appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine. HWI will convert its closed Fairfield, AL plant into an advanced refractories manufacturing hub for southern U.S. steelmakers.
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Alabama Port Authority To Build ICTF Facility In Montgomery
Business Facilities
JANUARY 31, 2022
The post Alabama Port Authority To Build ICTF Facility In Montgomery appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine. The inland container intermodal transfer facility (ICTF) will extend intermodal rail service from the Port of Mobile to support regional growth in manufacturing, retail, distribution, and agribusiness sectors.
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J.M. Smucker Co. Picks Alabama For $1.1B Uncrustables Facility
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Picks Alabama For $1.1B billion Jefferson County, AL facility will be dedicated to production of Smucker’s fast-growing Uncrustables sandwiches, and create 750 jobs. The post J.M. Smucker Co. Uncrustables Facility appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.
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Amazon Opening $30 million Sortation Center In Alabama
Business Facilities
JUNE 7, 2017
Read: Amazon Opening $30 million Sortation Center In Alabama. The new 362,000-square-foot facility in Mobile, AL will employ more than 360 part-time employees.
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Toll Bridge Owner Sues ALDOT Over Plans for New Gulf Coast Bridge
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
of Transportation's plans for a new, toll-free bridge near Alabama's Gulf Coast have spurred a lawsuit from the company operating a local toll bridge, which says the plan is a deliberate attempt to hurt its business. .
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Autocar Chooses Alabama For $120M Investment
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Indiana-based Autocar is investing $120 million to open an Alabama heavy truck assembly operation with 746 jobs. Image: Alabama NewsCenter). We look forward to building a lasting partnership with the company and supporting its efforts to build another great ‘Made in Alabama’ product.”.
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Bocar Will Invest $115M In New Alabama Plant
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
Auto supplier Bocar announced plans for a $115 million Alabama plant in Huntsville, creating more than 300 jobs. Alabama is a premier destination for the automotive and automotive supplier industries, and we are proud to welcome Bocar to our state,” said Governor Kay Ivey. Relocating or Expanding Your Business In Alabama.
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Walmart Investing $135M In Alabama Import Facility
Business Facilities
APRIL 5, 2017
Read Walmart Investing $135M In Alabama Import Facility on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. The retail giant will open an import distribution facility and create 550 jobs at the Port of Mobile; is first to qualify for a new port credit to stimulate cargo traffic and job growth.
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Transportation Partners Team For New Logistics Park In Alabama
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 17, 2020
CN is collaborating with Alabama Export Railroad and Ray-Mont Logistics to launch the first phase of a new, high-tech logistics park in Mobile, AL. Read: Transportation Partners Team For New Logistics Park In Alabama at BusinessFacilities.com.
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FedEx Ground, Lockheed Martin Expanding In Alabama
Business Facilities
JUNE 29, 2022
FedEx Ground will invest $52 million in Montgomery; Lockheed Martin will invest $16.5 million in Huntsville.
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80 James Hardie Investing $220M In New Alabama Plant
Business Facilities
MAY 18, 2017
James Hardie Investing $220M In New Alabama Plant. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions - The Source For Corporate Site Selectors. BF Staff.
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Alabama is BF’s 2015 State of the Year
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
DECEMBER 30, 2015
Alabama is BF’s 2015 State of the Year originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. 30 — Alabama has been named Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year. This year, Alabama snatched a coveted jewel for its high-tech hub, Google’s $600-million data center. TINTON FALLS, NJ — Dec.
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Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. When you talk to folks in Alabama, you might think from the slow-and-easy rhythm of conversation in the Deep South that nobody’s in a hurry to do anything.
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Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
When you talk to folks in Alabama, you might think from the slow-and-easy rhythm of conversation in the Deep South that nobody’s in a hurry to do anything. The Crimson Tide is rolling, big time, and now it’s brought in our top honor: Alabama is BF’s 2015 State of the Year. billion haul in capital investment for Alabama.
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Raytheon Opens New Missile Factory In Alabama
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
Factory technicians will use special transport vehicles for moving missiles inside the factory. Powered by a lithium battery, the transporters use their own internal positioning system for safely and efficiently maneuvering through the facility to the workstations. Richard Shelby of Alabama.
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These Favorable Metros Have Only Gotten Cheaper Since March
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Cost of living data analyzed includes groceries, housing, utility, transportation, and healthcare costs. Huntsville, Alabama. In Huntsville, located in the Appalachian region of northern Alabama, the overall cost of living has dropped by 3.1%, with housing down 4.8% and transportation costs down 7.4%.
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Video: Drone Records Bridge Section Placement at I-59/20
Construction Equipment
MARCH 18, 2019
Contractors working for the Alabama Department of Transportation continue into the seventh week of construction on the I-59/20 bridges through downtown Birmingham. The bridges are being torn down and rebuilt as part of a $475 million project, requiring the highway to be closed for an estimated 14…
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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds…with with Greg Canfield, Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 2, 2013
Greg Canfield, Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce. plant in the state is already drawing attention to Alabama worldwide; much like the Mercedes-Benz announcement did in 1993. But one look at photos the National Transportation Safety Board took of the battery container from a Jan. By Business Facilities Staff.
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49 Pulse: Project News for the Week of June, 17, 2019
ENR Construction
JUNE 12, 2019
The Alabama Dept. of Transportation is planning to expand University Drive/U.S. Highway 72 in Huntsville from four lanes to six for a 5.5-mile mile segment from County Line Road to Providence Main Road.
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Discover the Country with the Fastest Construction Times in the World
Building Radar
JULY 15, 2024
United States: Shelby County Home, Alabama In Shelby County, Alabama, a single-family home holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest home ever built. They can be transported and installed with minimal environmental impact. The Fastest Building Constructions in the World 1.
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Alabama’s 2017 Exports Set New Record
Business Facilities
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Alabama exports totaled a record $21.7 Read: Alabama’s 2017 Exports Set New Record at BusinessFacilities.com. billion last year, thanks in large part to increased overseas shipments of automobiles, aircraft components, chemicals, paper, and minerals.
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Hanwah L&C Continues To Grow In Opelika, AL
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 8, 2013
Hanwha L&C Alabama is expanding its Opelika facility in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park. Hanwha L & C Alabama began its operation in Opelika in 2005. Alabama Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Automotive Daily News Featured Post Foreign Direct Investment Online Features U.S.
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Koch Foods Investing $50M In New Alabama Feed-mill
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Read: Koch Foods Investing $50M In New Alabama Feed-mill at BusinessFacilities.com. The company will new establish a state-of-the-art grain storage and distribution facility in Attalla, AL.
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Not So Wild A Dream
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 22, 2013
That lack of good road certainly did not help the growth prospects in Northwest Alabama, which historically based its economy on natural resources—coal and pulpwood—and smaller cottage industries. Interstate 22 will open up Northwest Alabama. Following the U.S. That should happen by early next year. Also, some U.S.
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Controlling concrete setting times
GCP Applied Technologies
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Often, contractors need concrete that has an extended set time when concrete is being transported over long distances or when it will be placed during high temperatures. Concrete chemistry is complicated, and the makeup of the mix can impact its behavior – from its workability to the set times.
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144 FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 12, 2014
MADE IN ALABAMA. Alabama is home to award-winning workforce training initiatives that are preparing the next generation for the innovative, highly skilled jobs of tomorrow. During 2013 alone, AIDT delivered recruitment, screening and training services for 159 companies, representing 29,286 new jobs in Alabama.
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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 19, 2014
ALABAMA SITES ARE READY FOR JOB-CREATING GROWTH. million aviation technical school is nearing completion at the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park, designated at an Alabama AdvantageSite. It’s not just southern hospitality and charm that are driving economic growth in Alabama. Coupled with one of the lowest tax burdens in the U.S.,
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Energy Efficiency: California Regains Top Spot, Ties With Massachusetts
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
States are spurring efficiency investment through advancements in building energy codes, transportation planning, and leading by example in their own facilities and fleets. California, Massachusetts, and New York are out in front on energy-efficient transportation policies. Key Findings.
Controlling concrete setting times
GCP Applied Technologies
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Often, contractors need concrete that has an extended set time when concrete is being transported over long distances or when it will be placed during high temperatures. Concrete chemistry is complicated, and the makeup of the mix can impact its behavior – from its workability to the set times.
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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 22, 2016
It provides graduates with the hands-on training they need to begin careers in diverse fields such as aerospace, automotive, building technologies, consumer products, logistics, energy, green technology, manufacturing, materials processing, medical, mining and transportation. AIDT: 700,000 WORKERS AND COUNTING.
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75 Deepwater Horizon: Three Years Later
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 12, 2013
In December, a federal judge approved the Deepwater Horizon Economic and Property Damages Settlement agreement, which covers individuals and businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and certain coastal counties in eastern Texas and western Florida, as well as specified adjacent Gulf waters and bays.
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52 Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 4, 2016
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) also weighed in with an expedited expansion of a major intersection on Interstate 35 (including the installation of a traffic light), which turned out to be the element that sealed the deal. ALABAMA LANDS ‘PROJECT AXLE”. The $127-million plant $1.8 billion in new wages over 15 years.
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“Mitbestimmung” in Tennessee
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 16, 2013
If the UAW succeeds in getting a foothold in Chattanooga, two other German auto facilities in the South–BMW in South Carolina and Mercedes-Benz in Alabama–probably can expect a knock on the door from the autoworkers’ organizers. So the battle lines are drawn and the stakes are high.
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DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 17, 2012
Transportation. Description: Alabama has the largest amount of funds to redeploy, with $51.5 contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill.
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Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Utah, North Dakota, Louisiana Tops In Economic Growth Potential
Business Facilities
AUGUST 4, 2014
“With record investments in education, a commitment to improve its infrastructure with ample transportation funding, an improved business climate and abundant low-cost energy, Pennsylvania’s growth potential is strong,” Rogers said. A bevy of mega-projects have moved to fruition in PA, including Comcast’s new $1.2-billion
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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 28, 2014
KNEV will provide support for companies developing and commercializing products in the following areas: Alternative transportation fuels produced from coal, waste coal, biomass or extract oil from oil shale. Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT); Enterprise Florida. Funds are to be used for business development activities.
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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know
Levelset
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a federal law that governs the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. 9607 , there are four general categories of PRPs: Current owner or operator Past owner or operator Arranger Transporter. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
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H&A Public Incentive Legislation Update
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
The Alabama legislature had a very active 2012 session in terms of economic development initiatives. Understanding the competitive economic climate, legislatures across the country continue to propose new legislation to compete in today’s tenuous economic environment.
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40 Georgia Ports See Surge In Private Investments, Record Cargo Volumes
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 26, 2017
Both the Governor’s and the Legislature’s support of port deepening and transportation projects have helped make Savannah and Brunswick what they are today. Its completion in the fall of 2018 will cut Atlanta truck traffic by 50,000 trips per year, and expand GPA’s reach into Tennessee, Northeast Alabama and parts of Kentucky.
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