construction

The renovation of the Arkansas Arts Center in downtown Little Rock is boosting Central Arkansas’ economy through construction initiatives and beyond.   The construction of the reimagined Arkansas Arts Center in MacArthur Park is on schedule and creating local opportunities amidst…

There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has rapidly changed the world we live in. And, that’s no different for the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. There have been dramatic decreases in architecture billing nationwide, some architects are working to quickly…

Construction work on I-555 in Jonesboro is slated to begin Thursday, March 26. This work had been delayed for two weeks as a result of adverse weather. The beginning work will include strengthening a 10-foot paved shoulder and extending it…

Construction is ongoing at the new Tacos 4 Life location on Cantrell Road in Little Rock. The popular tacos chain was announced in mid-January and projected to open in mid-2020. It is unclear how the coronavirus pandemic will affect this…

by Mark Carter   Staying “lean” helped Charles Nabholz guide the family business to the top of the construction industry in Arkansas.   Now chairman emeritus at Nabholz Corp., he oversaw growth that expanded the firm’s reach across the country.…

A new member has been elected to the Baldwin & Shell board of directors. Nick Copas, the president of Baldwin & Shell’s Industrial Services Division, is the newest member of the board. Copas has been employed at Baldwin & Shell…

Associated Builders and Contractors of Arkansas  Contributing to an in-state construction boom and helping prepare its members for the future is the mission of the Arkansas chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors of America. Bill Roachell, ABC Arkansas chapter president,…

by Tyler Hale Walmart has selected an architecture firm to execute its plans for a new home office in Bentonville. The retail giant has tapped Gensler, a global architecture firm that is was recognized as the top firm in the…

A towering figure in the Arkansas construction industry died this week. Former Baldwin & Shell Chairman Bob Shell died Tuesday at the age of 88. Born Oct. 16, 1930, Robert James “Bob” Shell was the son of Roscoe and Gladys…

The Quapaw Nation is returning to Arkansas on August 5 for the new Saracen Casino Resort’s groundbreaking ceremony in Pine Bluff, bringing a much-needed industrial influx to Jefferson County. The $350 million development will create an estimated 1,000 jobs during…