13 new million-dollar-plus construction permits approved in Alabama, July 19th

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A rendering of the new Residence Inn by Marriott under construction along Highway 280. Rendering via Bradley & Schmidt Architecture PLLC

We’ve got the inside scoop on 13 new million-dollar-plus construction permits awarded to contractors in Alabama last week, including a new distribution hub for a global company in Cullman. Keep reading for information like contractor names, contracts, permits values, project addresses and much more.

1. Reliance Worldwide Company expands operations

Cullman, Alabama

  • Project Cost: $14,070,000
  • Project Address: 2260 Ege Farm Drive Southwest, Cullman, AL 35055
  • Project: Remodel Commercial, Addition, Permit # 50332 (addition)
  • Owner of Project: RWC
  • Contractor/Builder: Alston Construction

In October 2020, Australian-owned Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) broke ground on a new, 300,000-square-foot distribution hub in Cullman, Alabama. RWC, a worldwide designer & manufacturer of water flow control products and systems, made their first foothold in Cullman almost two decades ago when buying Cash Acme.

Once complete, the project will increase RWC’s already significant presence in Cullman to a total of 1.1 million square feet of manufacturing and distribution space. The manufacturing & distribution center is expected to be finished by the end of 2021.

2. Revere at River Landing

Madison, Alabama

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The new Revere at River Landing apartments in Madison. Photo via Revere at River Landing
  • Project Cost: $6,900,000
  • Project Address: 30 East Revere Boulevard Southwest, Madison, AL 35756
  • Project: Multi Family Dwelling, Apartments
  • Owner of Project: Revere at River Landing
  • Contractor/Builder: Ashburywoods LLC / HGG Ridge LTD

A new apartment community is under construction in Madison, just outside of Huntsville. Managed by Cleveland, Ohio-based Gross Residential, the Revere at River Landing apartments will soon offer additional living opportunities for people in the growing Huntsville area.

Once finished, the Revere at River Landing apartment community plans to offer a variety of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments in 29 buildings. In addition, residents will have access to a number of amenities, including a clubhouse with a game room, a 24-hour fitness center, a saltwater pool and even a pet park!

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The property map of the new Revere at River Landing apartments in Madison. Rendering via Revere at River Landing

3. New Residence Inn by Marriott on Highway 280

Mountain Brook, Alabama

Highway 280, Construction
A rendering of the new Residence Inn by Marriott under construction along Highway 280. Rendering via Bradley & Schmidt Architecture PLLC
  • Project Cost: $17,307,854
  • Project Address: 2790 Highway 280, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
  • Project: New Building, New 120 Unit Hotel
  • Owner of Project: Residence Inn Hotel
  • Contractor/Builder: Bennett Building Inc

Birmingham-based Aum Enterprises is planning to break ground on a 6-story, 120-unit hotel on Highway 280 in Mountain Brook. Although the project was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Aum Enterprises is excited to get started on this new hotel, which will go up next to the BrickTops on Highway 280.

Involved in the project are Dothan-based Bradley & Schmidt Architecture PLLC, Birmingham-based Gonzalez-Strength & Associates and Alabaster-based Bennett Building Inc.

Once complete, the Residence Inn by Marriott will join a long list of Alabama hotels in Aum Enterprises’ portfolio, including:

  • The Homewood Suites in Five Points South
  • The Hampton Suites in Pelham
  • The Fairfield Inn & Suites in Pelham
  • The Hampton Inn & Suites in Hoover
  • The Fairfield Inn & Suites in Fultondale

Learn More About These Construction Projects (And More)

Thanks to our friends at Southern Exposure Information, we’ve got the list of all new million-dollar-plus construction permits approved in Alabama last week. Each week, they pull together information from building permits to get all the details on these projects. You can get access to all of their construction permits right here.

DATECITYCONTRACTOR/BUILDEROWNER OF PROJECTTYPE OF PROJECTCODERES/ COMMPROJECT ADDRESSZIPLOTCOSTSQ FT
7/16/21CullmanAlston Construction, , , Alabama, , RWC, 2260 Ege Farm Drive SW, Cullman, Alabama, , Addition, Permit # 50332 (addition)Remodel CommercialCOMM2260 Ege Farm Drive SW, City of Cullman, 14070000
7/15/21HomewoodBennett Building Inc, 120 Shady Acres Road, Alabaster, Alabama, 35213, 205-403-6511Residence Inn Hotel , 2790 Highway 280, Homewood, Alabama, 35209, New Building, New 120 Unit HotelNew CommercialCOMM2790 Highway 280, Homewood, 352091730785488822
7/15/21HuntsvilleAshburywoods LLC / HGG Ridge LTD, 14300 Ridge Road suite 100 North, Royalton, Ohio, 44133, 440-237-1681Revere at River Landing, , Huntsville, Alabama, , Multi Family Dwelling, ApartmentsRES1 East Revere Boulevard Southwest, Huntsville, 1150000
7/15/21HuntsvilleAshburywoods LLC / HGG Ridge LTD, 14300 Ridge Road suite 100 North, Royalton, Ohio, 44133, 440-237-1681Revere at River Landing, , Huntsville, Alabama, , Multi Family Dwelling, ApartmentsRES3 East Revere Boulevard Southwest, Huntsville, 1150000
7/15/21HuntsvilleAshburywoods LLC / HGG Ridge LTD, 14300 Ridge Road suite 100 North, Royalton, Ohio, 44133, 440-237-1681Revere at River Landing, , Huntsville, Alabama, , Multi Family Dwelling, ApartmentsRES5 East Revere Boulevard Southwest, Huntsville, 1150000
7/15/21HuntsvilleAshburywoods LLC / HGG Ridge LTD, 14300 Ridge Road suite 100 North, Royalton, Ohio, 44133, 440-237-1681Revere at River Landing, , Huntsville, Alabama, , Multi Family Dwelling, ApartmentsRES7 East Revere Boulevard Southwest, Huntsville, 1150000
7/15/21HuntsvilleAshburywoods LLC / HGG Ridge LTD, 14300 Ridge Road suite 100 North, Royalton, Ohio, 44133, 440-237-1681Revere at River Landing, , Huntsville, Alabama, , Multi Family Dwelling, ApartmentsRES13 East Revere Boulevard Southwest, Huntsville, 1150000
7/15/21HuntsvilleAshburywoods LLC / HGG Ridge LTD, 14300 Ridge Road suite 100 North, Royalton, Ohio, 44133, 440-237-1681Revere at River Landing, , Huntsville, Alabama, , Multi Family Dwelling, ApartmentsRES11 East Revere Boulevard Southwest, Huntsville, 1150000
7/15/21HuntsvilleTurner Construction Company, 239 Mesa Verde Drive, Decatur, Alabama, 35603, 256-606-4330Sameer Singhal, , Huntsville, Alabama, , New Building, New CommercialCOMM6820 Moquin Drive Northwest unit A, Huntsville, 6390953
7/15/21HuntsvilleFite Construction Company, 3116 Sexton Road Southeast suite A, Decatur, Alabama, 35603, 256-353-5759Scott Edwards, , Huntsville, Alabama, , Alterations, Remodel CommercialCOMM2 Parade Street Northwest, Huntsville, 1364600
7/15/21Jefferson CountyD L Acton Construction Company, 193 Cahaba Valley Parkway, Pelham, Alabama, 35124, 205-985-7378Michael M Arnold, 5000 Cahaba River Road, Vestavia Hills, Alabama, 35243, New Building, Construct 50X70 Medical ClinicMedicalCOMM5000 Cahaba River Road, Vestavia Hills, 3524317000003886
7/13/21MontgomeryLee Ingram, 1775 Taliaferro Trail, Montgomery, Alabama, 36110, 334-244-1440Meresam LLC, 3140 Hayneville Road, Montgomery, Alabama, 36110, Addition, Accessory StructureCOMM3140 Hayneville Road, , 361172760000
7/14/21TuscaloosaWAR Construction Inc, 4300 Black Warrior Parkway, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35401, 205-758-4723Indian Hills Country Club, 1650 McFarland Blvd North, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35406, 205-349-1500Remodel, Remodel CommercialCOMM1650 McFarland Boulevard North, Tuscaloosa, 354062800000

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Nathan Watson
Nathan Watson

Tennessee native who fell in love with Birmingham during college. Graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2019. Passionate about Birmingham and its continued growth.

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