Walsh Construction, Goodwill Kentucky, UK launch Pre-Apprenticeship Program
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Walsh Construction and Goodwill Kentucky, launched a new Pre-Apprenticeship Program on Aug. 1. The initiative, tied to the construction of the UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building, is designed to introduce participants to careers in the skilled trades through an eight-week, hands-on learning […]
VIDEO: The Rebuild Mayfield project is underway to transform a community devastated by tornadoes
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky In December 2021, Mayfield, Kentucky, endured a powerful EF-4 tornado that nearly wiped out the city’s downtown and caused mass devastation to the families who call Mayfield home. All the city’s municipal buildings were damaged beyond repair in the storm, and a massive cleanup effort was immediately underway to clean […]
Berea College’s new Edwards Building forges student connections while paying homage to history
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky Berea College has begun construction on a new building that will replace the recently demolished Edwards Building on Berea College’s campus. The new building, which will be located near the corner of Main Street and Estill Street, will house dedicated student spaces with flexible and modern learning and gathering rooms. […]
CGKY Real Estate Holdings breaks ground on state-of-the-art medical facility at Gateway Office Campus
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky CGKY Real Estate Holdings has officially broken ground on a 3.07-acre site in Gateway Office Campus at River Ridge Commerce Center, marking a significant milestone in the development of a new state-of-the-art medical office and surgical facility. The project will feature a 32,500-square-foot building located directly across the lake from […]
Designing for the Future: Luckett & Farley partners with Trinity High School on new STEM career center
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky Trinity High School in Louisville has announced the plans to build a new STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Career Center to offer new classes and larger, better-equipped lab spaces. The project is being designed by the architecture firm Luckett & Farley. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, […]
Bigelow Tea breaks ground on new 265,000 sq. ft. facility in Louisville
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Bigelow Tea, the 100% woman-owned and operated family tea company founded in 1945, broke ground at the site of its new state-of-the-art facility located at Blankenbaker Road in Louisville. The ceremony, which took place at the site at 2706 Blankenbaker Road, marked the commencement of construction on this significant project. […]
La Grange City Council commits nearly $9 million to support Oldham Reserve development
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky In a 7-1 vote, the La Grange City Council approved its half of the $17.7 million contribution to phases one and two of Oldham Reserve, a development by Hollenbach-Oakley. Funds from the city also include engineering fees for all five phases of the project. Development on Oldham Reserve’s 1,000-acre campus, […]
VIDEO: Transportation officials update public on Mountain Parkway Expansion
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The Mountain Parkway Expansion, a 46-mile transportation improvement project that will create a wider, safer connection between Eastern Kentucky and the rest of the Commonwealth, continues to progress in Wolfe and Magoffin counties. “Since last fall, there has been a lot of work that has been accomplished,” said Aric Skaggs, […]