Construction activities signifying growth in Alabama's building sector.
Alabama, August 12, 2025
Alabama has recently issued 16 new building permits for construction projects exceeding $1 million each, indicating significant growth in the state’s construction sector. With projects in both North Alabama and the Birmingham metropolitan area, these permits highlight strong investments in real estate development and infrastructure. Noteworthy projects include the expansion of Grace Community Church in Huntsville and new residential homes in Hoover. The total value of new construction projects in key counties has reached nearly $350 million, showcasing a vibrant development landscape.
Key takeaway: State officials issued 16 new building permits for projects valued at more than $1 million each, with the biggest concentration in the Birmingham metro area and several large projects in North Alabama.
This past week yielded 16 permits statewide for construction projects that exceed $1 million. The permits break down geographically with 8 in the Birmingham metropolitan area and 6 in North Alabama. Among the permissions issued are three new single-family home builds in the Glasscott neighborhood at Ross Bridge in Hoover, all located on Glasscott Trail.
The largest permit granted covers an expansion of a community church in Huntsville that includes a new Children’s Ministry Wing. This expansion is the most expensive project among the recent permits and is scheduled for completion by October 2026. Work on that site will be multi-year and will likely shape traffic and activity in the surrounding neighborhood.
Since June 5, the combined value of new projects in Madison, Morgan, and Limestone counties has reached nearly $350 million. Significant undertakings in that cluster include a new housing development in Decatur, a hotel project in Huntsville, and an expansion of a solar manufacturing facility, also in Huntsville. Those large investments point to continued growth in residential, hospitality, and clean-energy manufacturing sectors in North Alabama.
Three homes in the Glasscott neighborhood at Ross Bridge stand out among residential permits because they are clustered on the same street and all surpass the million-dollar threshold. The mix of projects this week ranges from private residential builds to religious facilities, hospitality projects, and industrial expansions tied to manufacturing and energy.
A construction data firm compiles the weekly list of new projects based on building permits issued each week. The firm provides the permit summaries and location details that feed local planning awareness and industry tracking.
Project lists and detailed permit tables are best viewed in landscape orientation on mobile devices. Rotate a phone for easier reading of side-by-side columns and long addresses when reviewing full permit entries.
Large building permits are an early indicator of local investment, job creation, and future change to neighborhoods. A concentrated total approaching $350 million in three counties signals ongoing development momentum that could affect housing availability, local traffic patterns, and demand for services in the coming months and years.
Follow upcoming permit weeks for more details on timelines, contractors, and any new large-scale projects. Watch for finalized construction schedules for the Huntsville church expansion and the solar facility growth, since those will be among the longest-running projects in the current group of permits.
A: Sixteen permits were issued this week for projects valued at more than $1 million each.
A: Eight are in the Birmingham metro area and six are in North Alabama; other projects are scattered across nearby counties.
A: The expansion of a community church in Huntsville, including a new Children’s Ministry Wing, is the largest and is scheduled for completion by October 2026.
A: The total value of new projects in those three counties since June 5 is nearly $350 million.
A: A construction reporting firm compiles the list each week from newly issued building permits.
A: For long permit tables, rotate your device to landscape orientation for better viewing of all columns and long addresses.
| Birmingham metro | 8 permits |
| North Alabama | 6 permits |
| Glasscott (Ross Bridge) | 3 homes |
| Other (statewide) | 1 permit |
Notes: Total = 16 permits. Bar widths are proportional to permit counts.
| Total permits this week | 16 |
| Most expensive single project | Church expansion in Huntsville (completion Oct 2026) |
| Cluster investment since June 5 | Nearly $350 million in Madison, Morgan, and Limestone counties |
| Notable project types | Residential homes, hotel, solar facility expansion, community building |
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