Goodwyn Mills Cawood adds coastal engineering with addition of South Coast Engineers
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is further expanding its services through the strategic acquisition of South Coast Engineers (SCE) in Fairhope, Alabama. SCE was formally established in 2007 and is nationally known for its expertise in coastal engineering, resilience, and nature-based solutions. Bringing SCE on board fortifies GMC’s engineering team and enhances […]
Junior Achievement of Alabama breaks ground on McWane Economic Education Center in Birmingham
Imagine standing on a construction site, closing your eyes and picturing the sounds of 200+ students engaged in experiential learning in a soon-to-be-built education facility. That is what Chip Reed, president of Junior Achievement of Alabama, had guests do at the Junior Achievement McWane Economic Education Center’s groundbreaking ceremony. This $17.3 million facility will offer […]
The surprising impact of airports in smaller communities
It’s no myth that airports have a direct impact on a community’s economic growth and vitality. Airports in smaller communities are no different, as they serve many vital functions. While these local airports may seem inconsequential to some, they can unlock economic growth and turn a grass field into a driving force of the local […]
Fairhope airport expanding with new terminal
Recently, the H.L. “Sonny” Callahan Airport in Fairhope, Alabama held a ribbon cutting to officially open the east terminal. As one of the busiest airports in the state, the new 4,148-square-foot building is a much-needed addition for the growing airport. The Fairhope Airport serves Baldwin County, the second-fastest growing county in the state and surrounding […]
A New Era for Progress – Empowering Every Learner
By Shawn Hamlin, AIA, NCARB Excerpted from School Business Affairs November 2024 Issue, which can be found in full below. “Neurodiversity” refers to the concept that individuals process information and experience the world around them in different ways. The term is often used in reference to individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, dyslexia, and […]
City of Talladega kicks off Vision Zero to provide safe streets for all
“One life lost is one too many.” This simple, yet firm, belief is one the City of Talladega feels very strongly about when it comes to street safety. According to research compiled by GMC’s Planning team, traffic accidents are the 10th leading cause of death in Alabama, with 46,000 fatalities statewide in 2022. Alabama […]