Business Alabama Staff
Truland Homes acquired by D.R. Horton
The $100 million cash purchase combines Truland operations with D.R. Horton’s platforms in Baldwin County and Northwest Florida.
UAB receives $15 million for pathology research
The funding helps with research in the Department of Pathology on multiple health conditions.
Merchants Alley in Athens wins design honors
AMBL Studios developed the design to flip derelict space to community delight.
Interior renovations complete at UAB Hospital Highlands
Doster Construction serves as contractor on the 18,000-square-foot renovation project.
Enviva breaks ground for Epes pellet plant
Sumter County plant is expected to be operational next year and will have the capacity to produce 1.1 million metric tons of pellets annually.
New mixed-use community focused on health and wellness coming to Hoover
The city of Hoover, Regions Bank and Healthcare Resources are partnering on the development.
New railroad interchange planned for Alabama
The interchange will create a new freight corridor connecting Mexico, Texas and the U.S. Southeast.
Monopoly taps Birmingham
Classic game will feature Magic City locales. Makers of Monopoly are looking for suggestions of landmarks to feature from residents.
Marshall Medical Center South opens new bed tower
The two-story expansion was built by Robins & Morton and architect TRO Jung|Brannen.
Alabama to receive $1.4 billion to expand broadband access
The state has 180 days to submit plan to the National Telecommunications and Information Adminstration for using the funds.









