Construction Partners makes Georgia acquisition
Construction Partners Inc., based in Dothan, has acquired Sunbelt Asphalt Surfaces, headquartered in Auburn, Georgia. The acquisition includes facilities in Auburn and Commerce, Georgia. – Construction Partners Inc.
Plane built by Alabama high-schoolers takes flight
A plane built by students at the Gulf Shores High School Aviation Academy successfully completed its first flight. Phin Force 1 has been a project of students at the academy for a few years. They built it from scratch as part of the aviation career-track program at Gulf Shores High School. – Bama Buzz
Alabama Power names Birmingham VP
Ralph Williams Jr. has been named vice president of Alabama Power’s Birmingham division. He will oversee the company’s economic and community development initiatives, as well as external affairs in the Birmingham area. – AL.com
Robins & Morton tops out Florida facility
Homewood-based Robins & Morton has topped out the Gloria Drummond Patient Tower at Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Florida. Topping out means the placement of the final steel beam, signaling the structural completion of the project. Robins & Morton is general contractor on the project. – Robins & Morton
California jewelry brand opening first Alabama store
Gorjana, a Southern California-based jewelry brand, is opening its first Alabama store at the Summitt in Birmingham. The store will open June 1.– Bham Now
