There are 25 article(s) tagged construction:

• April 2021

  • Construction takes longer, costs more as supplies grow scarce

    Construction firms and suppliers describe the effects created by the tight supply and rising costs of lumber and steel.

    By Tom Bailey April 12, 2021

• March 2021

  • MyCityRides hires like-minded Nickson contractors to build headquarters

    MyCityRides has raised about 85% of the $3 million it will spend to establish a new, larger headquarters at 3155 Summer Ave. The nonprofit still must raise about $400,000.

    By Tom Bailey March 31, 2021

• October 2020

  • Real estate experts, leaders take on Memphis’ major projects

    Principals involved in major developments (and redevelopments) in South City, the Fairgrounds and Poplar Plaza will talk about their projects as well as trends in real estate and construction as a whole.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 14, 2020

• July 2020

  • Senior living, warehouse projects will total $85M, documents show

    Building permit applications have been filed for a $35 million senior living facility in southeast Memphis and a $50 million warehouse near the airport.

    By Tom Bailey July 09, 2020

• May 2020

  • Builders can now go online for construction permits

    The new online convenience is part of a new approach, called "Develop901," to make it easier to proceed through the planning, construction and development process. 

    By Tom Bailey May 01, 2020

• April 2020

  • Farm/lawn equipment dealer building in Eads

    A new building document shows plans for a new Kubota tractor dealership in Eads on U.S. 64, near the Fayette County line.

    By Tom Bailey April 29, 2020

• February 2020

  • Black-owned dance company could have moved from Binghampton

    Collage Dance Collective's new facility on the intersection of Sam Cooper Boulevard and Tillman Street will be 10 times the size of its current location on Broad Avenue.

    By Omer Yusuf February 29, 2020

• December 2019

  • Renasant Bank seeks permit for E. Memphis headquarters

    The Tupelo-based bank will build a 45,000-square-foot building at 5574 Poplar, where Executive Square offices have been razed.

    By Tom Bailey December 05, 2019

• September 2019

  • New Starbucks embraces Union Ave. pedestrians

    ArchInc designed the soon-to-open Starbucks on busy Union Avenue to be like none other in the Memphis area. The building is especially friendly to pedestrians.

    By Tom Bailey September 03, 2019

• August 2019

  • U of M celebrating new, iconic bridge and much more

    The University of Memphis finally bridges a divided campus, and in a soaring way. 

    By Tom Bailey August 22, 2019

  • Changes approved for seniors’ subdivision

    The Land Use Control Board approved applications Aug. 8 for a new senior-living subdivision southeast of Memphis and a Cordova apartment complex that could have up to 460 units.

    By Tom Bailey August 08, 2019

  • The Citizen apartments in Midtown filling up

    Construction crews are finishing the exterior of the $35 million development of apartments and commercial space in the heart of Midtown while residents move in.

    By Tom Bailey August 07, 2019

• July 2019

  • How should ‘Crosstown Mound’ be redeveloped?

    Two options will be presented at a public meeting for developing a long-vacant, nine-acre mound created for a section of Interstate 40 that was never completed.

    By Tom Bailey July 29, 2019

  • Nearby properties change hands with Square’s revival

    The revival of Overton Square, coupled with its parking garage, has made nearby properties the target of acquisition by developers.

    By Tom Bailey July 15, 2019

  • Eastgate Shopping Center to undergo renovation

    The space Burlington Coat Factory vacated, plus the T.J. Maxx store, will undergo a $2 million renovation.

    By Tom Bailey July 08, 2019

  • Retail center’s demolition tied to future Poplar Viaduct project

    This week's demolition of a small shopping center is attributed to the future project to replace the Poplar Viaduct. 

    By Tom Bailey July 04, 2019

  • 13 home sites proposed next to Loflin Yard

    The planning cases to be heard in August include a new single-family subdivision south of Downtown and three proposed sites for automobile sales.

    By Tom Bailey July 02, 2019

  • Demolition won’t raze a family and its memories

    The Francis family takes one last look at their old home place before it's razed for the expansion of the University of Memphis' parking lot.

    By Tom Bailey July 02, 2019

• June 2019

  • Saia takes another step toward new $15M truck terminal

    Saia Motor Freight seeks building permit to build 200-door cross dock just east of Memphis International Airport.

    By Tom Bailey June 24, 2019

  • Shelby Farms’ staff building being enlarged

    Shelby County is adding 3,535 square feet to a building that houses Shelby Farms Park's operations and development staff.

    By Tom Bailey June 04, 2019

• May 2019

  • First homes of Ellsworth Place near completion

    The 22-lot Ellsworth Place faces the historic homes of the East Buntyn neighborhood and backs up to the large, mixed-use Highland Row development.

    By Tom Bailey May 30, 2019

  • University of Memphis pedestrian bridge takes shape

    Cables have been installed for the University of Memphis’ soaring, pedestrian bridge over railroad tracks and streets. 

    By Tom Bailey May 14, 2019

  • Germantown leaders get early look at new Forest Hill Elementary School

    Forest Hill Elementary is two months from completion. City and school system leaders toured it recently. 

    By Abigail Warren May 12, 2019

  • Business rocks: Venerable stone company plans to double in size

    Christie Cut Stone Co. proposes to expand its main location by 7 acres now that the addition of brick sales has boosted the company.

    By Tom Bailey May 10, 2019

  • Middle Memphis: City Cottages starts filling in the blanks with new houses

    A new residential development company focuses on infill development in the Memphis core and is listing its first two houses for sale, both under $300,000.

    By Tom Bailey May 03, 2019