Roads and Politics
A permanent solution for dried up road funding includes a gasoline tax increase. But the spark of public support is essential.
Water Works
In 12 years, the Alabama Scenic River Trails have developed into the longest river trail within one state — 5,300 miles. As tourism infrastructure, it has grown from eight outfitter companies to over 50 — some 300 employees helping to launch and serve paddlers.
Worth the Risk
Birmingham-based insurer Infinity carved a nationwide niche among big city Hispanics. Bilingual agents and in-house lawyers were keys to a success that led to a $1.6 billion acquisition by Kemper.
Meet the 2018 AGC Alabama 40 Under 40 in Construction
40 individuals who demonstrate an incredibly high level of leadership, professional excellence and commitment to the construction industry throughout the state of Alabama.
Untreated Overflow
In affluent and poor communities alike, untreated sewage overflows into streams as many as 30 times a day across Alabama. Improvements to wastewater utilities usually only follow a problem, including a trip to the hospital after a summer swim.
Alabama’s Largest Commercial Insurance Agencies 2018
Ranked by 2017 Policy Volume Written by Alabama Offices
Engineering Marvels Become Old Workhorses
Most of Alabama’s locks and dams are past their 50-year design life. But they’re not as ancient as other U.S. waterways, so they aren’t in line for federal funding.
Alabama’s Largest Subcontractors 2018
Ranked by value of contracts awarded in 2017
Alabama’s Largest General Contractors 2018
Ranked by Value of Contracts Awarded in 2017
Alabama’s Largest Architectural Firms 2018
Ranked by total design fees in 2017