Theodore boatbuilder gets Navy, Coast Guard contracts; 30 communities chosen for Economic Development Academy; Hargrove partners with Precision Construction Management; Brasfield & Gorrie tops out Atlanta office tower

Theodore boatbuilder receives Navy, Coast Guard contracts

Silver Ships Inc., headquartered in Theodore, has received an $8.2 million contract for construction and delivery of up to 110 Naval Special Warfare Surface Support Craft and U.S. Coast Guard Special Purpose Craft law enforcement vessels. The contract, with options that can be exercised, could be worth $51.6 million. – Silver Ships

League of Municipalities chooses 30 for economic development academy

The Alabama League of Municipalities has chosen 30 communities to participate in its new Economic Development Academy. The academy lasts a year beginning Nov. 1, and graduation requirements include an economic vitality survey of each community. – The Southeast Sun

Hargrove partners with Precision Construction Management

Mobile-based Hargrove Engineers + Constructors has partnered with Precision Construction Management, a general contractor and custom fabrication company in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors. The agreement offers industrial clients full-service engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, startup and plant operations services.  – Hargrove

Brasfield & Gorrie tops out Midtown Atlanta office tower

Brasfield & Gorrie, with headquarters in Birmingham, has topped out the 26-story, 612,000-square-foot Midtown Union office tower in Atlanta. The building will be anchored by the future headquarters of Invesco. – Brasfield & Gorrie