New $1M+ building permits include Southern Energy Credit Union branch

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Southern Energy Credit Union is building a new branch in Gardendale. (Southern Energy Credit Union)

New high-dollar construction projects are plentiful here in Alabama, with 16 new building permits approved this past week for projects exceeding $1 million.

These permits include a new Southern Energy Credit Union branch in the Birmingham metro, a 250+ unit apartment complex in Shelby County and other projects in Athens, Auburn, Opelika, Cullman, Madison County and the Birmingham metro.

Southern Energy Credit Union’s new Gardendale branch

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A new Southern Energy Credit Union branch is being built in Gardendale. (Southern Energy Credit Union)

Southern Energy Credit Union is building a new Gardendale branch, located off Mt. Olive Road. The new branch will replace the current Gardendale location on Main Street.

The new branch will be larger, provide drive through service and include capacity for future growth. The new branch is scheduled to open by the end of the year.

A $3.5 million building permit was pulled for Sykes Weaver General Contractors for this project.

Apartment complex on Highway 280 in Birmingham

Four permits totaling nearly $50 million were approved for Arlington Construction Services for an apartment complex at 4641 Highway 280. This complex will include between 250 and 300 units.

The development will be located behind the Courtyard by Marriott hotel and is expected to be a luxury apartment complex aimed at young professionals. Features include:

  • Resort-style pool and sundeck
  • Fitness center
  • Shared co-working lounge
  • Dedicated pet park

More high-dollar Alabama building permits

Thanks to our friends at Report Construction LLC, we have the list of all of the new million-dollar-plus construction projects approved in Alabama last week. Each week, they pull together information from building permits issued to get all the details on these projects. You can get access to all of their construction permits right here.

Here’s more on these new building permits in Alabama this week (Pro tip for mobile users: turn phone sideways for best viewing experience):

DateCityBuilderOwnerof ProjectProjectAddressAmount
09/09/2026AthensStewart/Perry Company IncRichard Fisher21130 Cool Springs Dr suite 500$4,818,426
09/09/2026AthensStewart/Perry Company IncRichard Fisher21130 Cool Springs Dr suite 300$4,818,426
09/11/2026AuburnDaniel ChoiDaniel Choi2550 Riley St$1,150,000
09/07/2026BirminghamPylon Building GroupThe Salvation Army1900 N 25th Ave$1,254,500
09/07/2026BirminghamArlington Construction Service LLCowner not listed4641 Highway 280 building 1$12,540,200
09/07/2026BirminghamArlington Construction Service LLCowner not listed4641 Highway 280 building 3$13,421,400
09/07/2026BirminghamArlington Construction Service LLCowner not listed4641 Highway 280 building 4$14,645,200
09/07/2026BirminghamArlington Construction Service LLCowner not listed4641 Highway 280 building 5$8,454,100
09/07/2026CullmanFyffe Construction Company IncAshford Gardens LTD1655 County Rd 770$1,873,710
09/07/2026CullmanAllred Contracting & Framing IncChristopher Witcher1818 Oxford Dr NW$2,200,000
09/07/2026GardendaleSykes Weaver General ContractorsSouthern Energy Credit Union1051 Mount Olive Rd$3,572,044
09/11/2026Madison CountyArrwel Construction LLCowner not listed2607 Jeff Rd$1,432,219
09/07/2026Mtn BrookShearer Building CoTracey Anderson32 Beechwood Rd$1,491,098
09/11/2026OpelikaHarrelson HomesHarrelson Homes2090 Mourning Dove Lane$1,249,424
09/07/2026OpelikaMichael H Homebuilders LLCMichael H Homebuilders LLC1194 Arrowhead Court$1,040,000
09/07/2026Shelby CountyKen Underwood Development IncKen Underwood Development Inc180 Lokey Lane$2,000,000

Want to catch up on previous permit reports?

Here are some previous reports on high-dollar building permits across the state:

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