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New CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park to Serve Gun Enthusiasts By Cindy Riley
Despite moving massive amounts of dirt, work appears to be on schedule for a $20 million outdoor shooting range in northeast central Alabama. When complete, the 500-acre CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park will feature a rifle range and multiple-bay pistol and shotgun ranges, equipped with sophisticated electronic targets. The park, located in Talladega County, will serve gun enthusiasts in the state and throughout the United States. “The location is rural, but close enough to the interstate for easy access,” said Mark Johnson, deputy chief operating officer of the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), which maintains permanent centers in Camp Perry, Ohio, and Anniston, Ala. “The county’s namesake, Talladega, is recognized throughout the country, due to all of the NASCAR advertisements of the track since 1970.” Initial work began in late September 2013. The project is being carried out in stages, according to Johnson. “The amount of dirt being moved on the site is incredible, especially when you realize the cut and fill for the site balances. Phase I is the major earthmoving portion, while phase II will focus on the construction portion. The two overlap each other by about four months. Our project manager structured the
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Phase I is the major earthmoving portion, according to Mark Johnson, deputy chief operating officer of the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
ABC of Alabama Recognizes Brasfield & Gorrie, CEO
Brasfield & Gorrie announced that the company and its chief executive officer have been honored by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alabama.
Brasfield & Gorrie announced that the company and its chief executive officer have been honored by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Alabama. During an awards ceremony, Brasfield & Gorrie CEO Jim Gorrie received the organization’s highest individual honor, the Cornerstone Award. “Each year ABC of Alabama and Alabama Construction News pause to recognize one individual who has made a positive impact on the commercial construction industry in Alabama,” said Jay Reed, president, ABC Alabama. “The commitment to excellence, workforce development and community involvement demonstrated by Jim and his team
make him an ideal recipient. I can truly say our industry and our association are better because of Jim Gorrie and Brasfield & Gorrie, which is now in its 50th year of operation.’” “ABC of Alabama is honored to present Jim Gorrie with our highest level of recognition,” said Tim Hightower, ABC Alabama board chairman. “Jim and his firm have consistently played an instrumental role in ensuring that our association and our industry have what we need to succeed. Without exception, Jim and his team step up readily any time they are called upon to assist. The commercial construction industry in Alabama is seen as a major player worldwide, and Brasfield & see ABC page 6