Category: News

DSV Ribbon Cutting in Lancaster, Texas

Lancaster, TX — DSV recently celebrated the official opening of its newest multi-client distribution center located in Lancaster, Texas, near the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. When combined with the resources of DSV’s existing "Big Tex" facility, which opened in 2022, bringing this Solutions facility online doubles the size of the Lancaster campus. To mark this [...]

Alston Construction Moves to New Office in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WA (June 10, 2024) – Alston Construction Company, a national general contractor with 23 offices across the country, announces the move to its new office location in Tacoma, Washington. The newest Alston office is located at 1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1700 Tacoma, WA 98402. Under the leadership of Kevin Kaczynski, Vice President/Regional Manager, the [...]

Alston Construction Celebrates Two Award Wins for Central 9 Logistics Park

Alston Construction announces that we have received two prestigious awards for our work on the Central 9 Logistics Park in Old Bridge, NJ. We have been honored with both the NAIOP New Jersey Industrial Deal of the Year Award and the United Way of Northern New Jersey 2024 Industrial Impact Award. The Central 9 Logistics [...]

Ice-Cold Innovation

Chicago Ramps Up Cold Storage Infrastructure Driven by a confluence of factors including a booming population, e-commerce expansion and aging infrastructure, the Chicago area is experiencing a surge in cold storage development. These state-of-the-art facilities are crucial for storing and preserving temperature-sensitive goods, ensuring a steady supply of fresh food and vital products to consumers. […]

Q & A with Alston Construction’s Cold Storage Expert

Evolution of Cold Storage Q & A with Our Industry Expert Q: What factors contribute to the recent demand for cold storage facilities? A: Several factors are contributing to the high demand: 1. Aging Buildings: The average age of cold storage facilities in the U.S. is over 40 years old, leading to a supply-demand imbalance, [...]

Alston Construction Completes Three-Building Columbus Castings Industrial Redevelopment in Ohio

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Alston Construction has completed Castings Commerce Park, a three-building speculative industrial park developed on the site of the former Columbus Castings steel foundry. The project team included developer and owner Stonemont Financial and architect and interior designer Ware Malcomb. The project totals 862,000 square feet with 171 loading positions. The 71-acre site […]

Alston Construction Celebrates Eight Employees Winning AGC Georgia Amerson Supervisor Safety Awards

Alston Construction is proud to announce eight of its employees have been honored with the AGC Georgia Amerson Supervisor Safety Awards. These awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to safety leadership and practices in the construction industry. It is awarded to those who exemplify outstanding safety performance, leadership, and dedication to creating a […]

Alston Construction Expands Expertise with Cold Storage Team, Breaks Ground on New Project in Illinois

Alston Construction, a nationwide leader in construction and design-build services, announces the construction of a new 389,880 SF freezer storage facility in Plainfield, Illinois with Barber Partners. Alston Construction has extensive expertise in cold storage and climate-controlled construction and a dedicated Cold Storage team. They focus on delivering innovative solutions and unparalleled quality in cold […]

2024 Economic Outlook from Paul D. Little

In 2023 the overall economy and new construction slowed as predicted. As we suggested last year, many developers and Owners took a “Wait and See”, approach. While most “waited” some took advantage of the economic uncertainty and continued to develop in hot geographic markets near our borders with Mexico and areas around major U.S. ports. [...]