RADO Mechanical Group Expands Operations To Alabama
This week Georgia’s RADO Mechanical Group, a leading electrical and mechanical contracting firm, announced the opening of a new facility in Alabama’s Bibb County Industrial Park conveniently located just southwest of Birmingham and adjacent to I-20.
According to the Bibb County Commission’s official press release, RADO’s new 20,000-square-foot facility on a 22-acre site will “serve as critical operations and service center for the company’s growing footprint.”
Veteran-owned and operated RADO was founded by Edward Spears and Jon Dale in 2004, and specializes in a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, structural, sheet metal, rigging, drafting, water jetting, plasma cutting, and field maintenance services.
By expanding operations to the 564-acre Scott G. Davis Industrial Park, Conyers-based RADO joins the likes of Mercedes Benz, MöllerTech and ThyssenKrupp that have all chosen to expand operations in Bibb County.
For more information, visit radomechanicalgroup.com and bibbchamber.com.
SECO Energy Selects DPR For Major Expansion Project
SECO Energy, the third-largest electric co-op in Florida serving over 500,000 customers across a seven-country region, has selected DPR Construction for a major expansion project spanning four of SECO’s service counties.
The expansion project will address the needs of SECO’s fast-growing service area which is adding 1,500 new members each month. The project will also replace some facilities that date back to the 1930s with modern, efficient structures to meet current and future operational needs.
After a competitive bidding process, SECO Energy selected Orlando-based DPR Construction, a general contractor and construction manager (CM) that specializes in technically complex and sustainable projects like the expansion and modernization of SECO’s facilities in Lake, Marion and Sumter Counties.
SECO Energy CEO Curtis Wynn explains why DPR was the right choice for this project that will break ground in 2026 and span five years:
“DPR Construction brings proven expertise in managing complex projects, but more importantly, they will collaborate closely with our other project partners to ensure every aspect of our project is executed successfully.” – Curtis Wynn
According to the official press release, the project team also includes Gensler Tampa as the architect, Project Management Advisors as the owner’s rep, and Bowman Consulting Group as the civil engineer.
Ti Cold Completes Banks Cold Storage Facility In Georgia
This month Banks Cold Storage, a full service, public refrigerated warehouse operation in Commerce, Georgia, announced the completion of its newest cutting-edge cold storage facility designed by Florida’s Ti Cold.
Ti Cold, an award-winning builder of industrial cold storage facilities, designed and built the new 210,000-square-foot facility which features a 65-foot-clear-height, 35 dock doors and 30,000 pallet positions.
For the new facility, Melbourne-based Ti Cold incorporated an eco-friendly refrigeration system, significantly reducing electricity consumption while maintaining precise temperature ranges from 40°F to -20°F. This system underscores Ti Cold’s dedication to both technological excellence and environmental responsibility.
For more information, visit ticold.com.
JCCG Announces New BTR Near Auburn University
Following the successful rollout of Build-to-Rent (BTR) developments in two of the largest college towns in Florida and Georgia, Jim Chapman Construction Group (JCCG) is ready to expand the winning formula to neighboring Alabama.
Atlanta-based JCCG has announced the land development phase of their next RanchCottagesForRent project at Creekside Cottages in Opelika, Alabama about fifteen minutes northeast of Auburn and Auburn University.
According to the official press release, Creekside Cottages will involve the construction of 225 units over 40 acres during Phase I with a total of 303 units upon completion. Planned amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool and 24/7 onsite emergency maintenance.
For more information, visit jimchapmanconstructiongroup.com.
Taylor Morrison Breaks Ground On New Georgia Resort Community
Taylor Morrison’s Jacksonville Division has announced groundbreaking for The Esplanade at St. Mary’s, a new resort lifestyle community in St. Mary’s, Georgia just north of Jacksonville.
The 1,250-acre development will feature more than 1,300 single-family homes plus a wide variety of resort-style amenities and wellness programs associated with the company’s Esplanade branded communities nationwide.
In February, Chris Wilczynski, ASGCA of C.W. Golf Architecture was appointed by Taylor Morrison to develop the master plan for the 18-hole championship golf course and practice facilities, according to Golf Course Industry.
Taylor Morrison Jacksonville Division president Rick Carruthers says the St. Mary’s community will be the company’s first Esplanade-branded community in the greater Jacksonville area.
Taylor Morrison anticipates opening sales for The Esplanade at St. Mary’s in early 2026.
For more information, visit taylormorrison.com.
Florida Engineering Group Joins Thomas & Hutton
Florida Engineering Group, Inc. (FEG), a leading, Orlando-based civil engineering firm, has joined Thomas & Hutton (T&H), a privately held consulting firm providing consulting services for land development and infrastructure projects across the Southeast.
In the official press release, Thomas & Hutton noted that Orlando becomes the company’s first Florida market which “enhances its opportunities to serve clients across the commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal and residential sectors.”
Sam Sebaali, PE, founder of FEG and now Regional Director for Orlando operations says the T&H alliance benefits both FEG and the clients they serve:
“We’re proud of what we’ve built at FEG and are excited to become part of T&H. Joining T&H allows us to serve our clients with expanded resources and support, while continuing the quality and responsiveness they’ve come to expect.” – Sam Sebaali, PE
For more information, visit thomasandhutton.com.
JFB Construction Announces Largest Contract In Company History
This month Florida-based JFB Construction Holdings announced the commencement of the largest single multi-family development construction contract in company history valued at $21 million.
According to the announcement, JFB will act as the General Contractor for The Preserve at Port Salerno, a 79-unit townhome development with clubhouse, pool and other amenities in Martin County just south of Stuart.
In reflecting on the significance of the new contract, JFB Construction CEO Joseph F. Basile, III expressed his belief that larger multi-family developments like The Preserve “will be the key to our future success.”
For more information, visit jfbconstruction.net.
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