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November 20 2024 0Comment

RealCold Groundbreaking in East Hanover, New Jersey

November 14, 2024 –RealCold, an operator and provider of cold chain services for the food sector (including manufacturers, grocers, and the food service industry), broke ground on a 380,000 sq ft (18M cu ft), fully-convertible, temperature-controlled facility in East Hanover, NJ. It is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026. The facility will [...]
November 15 2024 0Comment

Microporous’ New Manufacturing Facility Breaks Ground in Southern Virginia

Danville, Virginia - The Alston Ohio team has partnered and broken ground with Microporous, Crawford Hoying, Allied Capital and Development, and design partners on a multi-phase manufacturing project, underscoring Alston Construction's commitment to delivering exceptional results for clients and communities. This endeavor is part of Microporous' $1.35 billion investment in a new manufacturing facility on [...]
October 30 2024 0Comment

Puget Sound Market Update – Fall 2024

After the past couple of years being strong for industrial real estate activity throughout the Puget Sound region, the sluggish economy caught up with the sector. Sales have slowed, rents have stabilized and vacancy has increased, according to data from three separate brokerage reports. The overall industrial vacancy rate has increased to 7.4%, with rates [...]
October 28 2024 0Comment

The Reshoring Renaissance

For the past decade, manufacturing construction and the evolution of supply chains has undergone significant shifts. One trend that has emerged since the pandemic is the “reshoring renaissance”, a movement where companies are bringing their manufacturing, industrial and supply chain operations back to the United States. This means businesses are grappling with the intricacy of [...]
October 23 2024 0Comment

NAIOP I.CON COLD 2024 Key Takeaways

Alston Construction was proud to be a NAIOP I.CON Cold Conference Silver Sponsor. I.CON Cold brought together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in cold storage construction and operations. As this niche sector continues to evolve, it’s clear that flexibility, sustainability, and technology are shaping the future of cold storage facilities. [...]
September 09 2024 0Comment

Kubota WDC Wins SBJ Best Real Estate Project of the Year Award

The Sacramento Business Journal hosted its annual Best Real Estate Projects Awards on September 5, 2024, at The Officer's Club at Lions Gate Hotel. Among the honorees was the Kubota Western Distribution Center (WDC), recognized in the New Industrial category. This project stood alongside other significant developments from 2023-2024 that are driving growth and innovation [...]
September 06 2024 0Comment

State of Florida Awards Infrastructure Grant to Help Space Coast Project

State grant to help space industry job growth at Brevard County airport A grant from the state of Florida is expected to help draw aerospace business and jobs to Space Coast Regional Airport. The regional airport in Titusville got $5.8 million from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to aid the construction a 3,200-foot roadway [...]
August 28 2024 0Comment

Alston Construction Supports and Sponsors NNCCF Tournament of Hope

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation’s (NNCCF) Tournament of Hope, an event Alston Construction has proudly sponsored and participated in since its inception in 2005. We are especially proud to be a recurring Platinum Sponsor. Continuing our tradition of support, team members from our Reno, SoCal, Tacoma, and [...]
August 21 2024 0Comment

Alston Construction’s Dalania LaSorella Hosts CREW Chicago Golfing Network Event at The Glen Club

Dalania LaSorella from our Chicago office hosted a CREW Chicago Golfing Network event at The Glen Club in Glenview, Illinois. With guests from Choose DuPage and Beat the Streets Chicago, it was a day of networking and support for women in commercial real estate. CREW Chicago connects and empowers women in the industry, Choose DuPage [...]