Moving ahead

Third 'Stack' phase becomes one of largest MDOT projects in history
Kenneth Collins recalled working on designs for the four phases of "The Stack" in Jackson, Miss., when he first joined Michael Baker Engineering some 20 years ago, a telling commentary on the longevity of the Mississippi Department of Transportation project. Full Story >>


Arrested development

Precast panels become cost-efficient choice for new Fayetteville prison
County jail construction has become a profitable niche for Smith-Doyle Contractors Inc. of Cordova, Tenn., and the $20.5 million Washington County Correctional Facility in Fayetteville, Ark., is shaping up to be one of its showcase projects. Full Story >>


Crossing Corridor X

Crews traverse coal country to build vital interstate links
Land that once held economic promise for generations of coal mining families is quickly becoming a countryside view for car passengers traveling fast between Memphis and Birmingham. Full Story >>


EMJ Corp.

Contractor gets involved early to meet client demands
In the deadline-driven world of retail construction, EMJ Corp. of Chattanooga, Tenn., has built its reputation on working closely and early with clients. Full Story >>


Duplicated design

School builds on success by cloning, refining campus drawings
A $24 million high school under construction on 80 acres of farmland in Tennessee's fastest-growing, most affluent county is the latest element of a thriving building program for Williamson County School District in Franklin, Tenn. Full Story >>