Auburn opens new College of Education building
Auburn University has opened its new College of Education building, a 167,000-square-foot, three-story facility. The building includes classrooms, labs, office space and a two-story atrium with skylights. – Business Wire
11 state parks undergoing renovations, new construction
Eleven of Alabama’s state parks are undergoing projects to renovate and expand, with Birmingham-based program management firm HPM and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources managing the projects. These include a boutique hotel at Cheaha State Park and a new pool house at DeSoto State Park. – News 19
Birmingham council approves micro-shelter construction
The Birmingham City Council approved $1.2 million for construction of the Home For All Program at Faith Chapel Care Center. The program will use 15 micro-shelters and provide services for residents experiencing homelessness. – The Birmingham Times