Griffin gets Victoryland Greyhound Park electrical project

Wayne J. Griffin Electric Inc. of Pelham, Ala., was recently awarded the electrical installation work for the Victoryland Greyhound Park project in Shorter, Ala.

The project requires the expansion of Victoryland Greyhound Park to include bingo gaming in addition to dog racing. When complete, the project will include 90,000 sq. ft. of renovation and growth to the existing structure.

Electrical work consists of new lighting installation, a 2000 KW generator, fire alarm, power distribution and tele/data systems. The facility will maintain its normal operation of 24 hours a day, seven days a week while the six-month project is underway.

"It has always been a challenge to perform installation work while a facility remains in operation," said Wayne J. Griffin, president of Griffin Electric.

Griffin Electric's project partners include architect Evan Terry & Associates and electrical engineer Jackson, Renfro & Associates Inc., both of Birmingham.

LBX announces new distributor in Snead

LBX Company, makers of Link-Belt earthmoving, forestry and material handling equipment, recently announced that Snead Ag Supply & Service of Snead, Ala., is a new authorized distributor of Link-Belt excavators, articulated trucks, wheel loaders and material handlers.

Snead has been serving the Southeast since 1993 and was awarded the Blount County/Oneonta Small Business of the Year award in 1999. Snead provides sales, service and parts support.

"Link-Belt excavators have had a strong presence in Alabama and have built a loyal customer base through the years," said Mike Davis, LBX director of sales & marketing. "We are pleased to have the experienced team at Snead representing our products in this market."

Magazine puts Brasfield & Gorrie at top of healthcare list

Modern Healthcare Magazine has named Brasfield & Gorrie LLC of Birmingham the top healthcare general contractor in the nation in its 2004 Construction and Design Survey issue.

The ranking was based on healthcare construction dollar volume for 2003. Brasfield & Gorrie's healthcare volume for the year was $487.13 million. The magazine has consistently ranked Brasfield & Gorrie as one of the top three contractors for the past six years.

Brasfield & Gorrie is a regional general contractor and a Forbes 500 company serving the Southeast from offices in Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville, Orlando and Raleigh.