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Newly Completed Facilities at Swayze Field
Progress Report: Tri-State Truck Center Remodel
White River Bridge Demolition
Our Century Demolition team is in Clarendon, Arkansas and are 6 months into an 18 month project. We are demolishing over two miles of existing roadway, previously Arkansas Highway 79. In the video you can see the demolition of the bridge that includes a 772 foot continuous steel truss over the White River. There is another section of the bridge over the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge.
Fairpark Plaza : The Grand Opening
Thursday May 9th, 2019 Fairpark Plaza officially opened to the public
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There is a motto at Century Construction, “Building Partnerships. Building The Future.” and that’s exactly the mindset behind the development of Fairpark Plaza. Since the very early stages of this project, Century CEO, Colin Maloney, had a vision of partnership with the City of Tupelo to make this dream a reality. Once the first two tenants, Ross & Yerger and BankPlus were confirmed, Fairpark Plaza took off and the rest is history.
Adding to the tenant roster, Fairpark Plaza welcomed the first restaurant to the mix with Oxford based Southern Craft Stove + Tap; announcing just weeks before the grand opening.
The ceremony was filled with family, friends, and Tupelo professionals all with a passion for the growth of this city.
“So many people didn’t believe, but there were enough of you that did believe.”
Members of the Community Development Foundation, Century Construction, Ross & Yerger Insurance, BankPlus and local dignitaries all spoke before the ribbon was cut. Once the ceremony was finished, Fairpark Plaza opened its doors for a nightlong celebration.
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Being the newest and only “Class A” full-service office building in Tupelo, Fairpark Plaza is a driving economic force in this community. As announced during the ceremony, there will be two buildings , each having 4 stories consisting of a total of 40,000 square feet. More details on the second building are hoped to be announced in June.
Colin Maloney via the Daily Journal
“We have the first floor pretty much spoken for, but we’re going to have to get to 50 percent (occupancy) before we can pull the trigger to build it. “
There is still space available in the current building. Duke Loden, Century Commercial Real Estate Broker, is the listing agent on the space.
To see more photos and recap from the night, follow Century Construction on Instagram. You can also read The Daily Journal’s published recap of the event. To read the full article, please visit their website.
About Century Construction Group, Inc.
Century Construction Group was formed in 1997 as a two truck / one employee general contracting firm. Century Construction has steadily diversified with additional divisions including Heavy (Civil) Construction, Demolition and Trucking.
#BuildingTheFuture
The Building The Future campaign was created as a “golden standard” within Century. What does it mean to be Building The Future? It means contributing to something bigger than ourselves. It’s a sense of accountability, not just to Century, but to the people that live, work and coexist in the spaces we proudly bring to life. In order to build for the future, we must build with the mindset that we are construction to stand the test of time. To us, that’s a lot of responsibility. We created the Building the Future slogan as a promise to our current and future clients that when you choose to work with Century, you are choosing a partnership that goes beyond the beginning and end of a project. We are committed to quality, excellence and the future.
You’re Invited! Fairpark Plaza Grand Opening
Please join Century Construction Group for the Grand Opening of Fairpark Plaza in Downtown Tupelo, Mississippi
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DOT Truck Driver Job Application
Century Logistics is Hiring CDL Trucking Drivers in the Gulf States
Apply Online via DOT Application
Century takes pride in our professional drivers, our equipment, and providing the best customer service on the job.
Are you interested in a trucking job with Century Logistics? Our drivers operate throughout the Southeastern United States in Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana.
If you encounter any errors during this process, please contact us at (662) 844-3331.
To read full details of this position, please visit the detailed job listing where you may also submit your resume and history of work.
400 West Parkway Place Featured in MS Business Journal
Carr Riggs & Ingram, 400 West Parkway Place tenant, Featured in MS Business Journal
With an eye on future Carr Riggs moves into new digs
Read below original article as it appeared on the Mississippi Business Journal website. Written by Nash Nunnery
The notion of accountants as ‘bean counters’ huddled together in a cramped office crunching numbers and preparing tax returns is an antiquated stereotype.
It certainly doesn’t apply to the Ridgeland office of Carr Riggs & Ingram CPAs and Advisors.
The array of services that CRI and many nationally-known CPA firms offer is growing exponentially. Beyond audits and tax returns, today’s certified public accountants are delving into other areas of the financial world, including business development, estate planning, management consulting, retirement and college planning, and investment counseling.
CRI partner-in-charge Elton Sims says that along with becoming more diversified in its business model, solidifying client relationships is a ‘job-one’ priority with the firm.
“One thing that distinguishes us (from other CPA firms) is we give critical attention to our clients’ needs,” he said. “The days of just doing tax returns are a thing of the past.”
David McIntosh, CRI’s business development executive, concurred with Sims’ assessment.
“In Mississippi, people expect personal relationships in business. We have the technology to have interactive meetings and we do, but an in-person visit with a client makes a better environment all around,” McIntosh added.
Last October, the firm moved into a sparkling new building just off Steed Road near Highland Colony Parkway.
“In our former location, we had no room and no visibility,” he said. “We have 70 team members now and clients and employees are in a comfortable and more enjoyable setting.”
Headquartered in Enterprise, Alabama, CRI was founded in 1997 and maintains offices in 10 states across the Southeast. With over 1,800 professionals employed, the firm provides a plethora of services, including tax management, wealth management strategies and planning estates.
The Ridgeland office remains CRI’s only location in Mississippi.
Recruiting and retaining top-flight talent is a huge issue in the accounting industry, according to the Journal of Accountancy. As business has picked up in public accounting, so has the competition for talent.
“Part of our challenge is getting people that want to be here,” said Larry May, a CRI partner. “If you want to work for a larger firm that has progressive leadership, CRI is a great place. And, say, if your spouse is transferred to another city out-of-state, we likely have an office in that city where there’s a place for you.
“Having all the resources for both employees and clients is vital to a CPA firm in 2018.”
Sims added that relocating the Ridgeland office to newer and spacious digs brought the firm brand recognition that it hadn’t experienced in the past.
“For a long time we flew under the radar and the move is a benefit to attract the best and the brightest (talent),” he said. “We have areas in the office that were designed specifically for millennials – even a ‘mother’s room’ for female employees to nurse their children.”
As with most larger CPA firms, CRI is laser-focused on helping clients with the overall success of their business, as opposed to offering only deliverables such as a financial statement or tax return.
The old idea of the CPA as a trusted business advisor has been resurrected, says McIntosh.
“Our clients expect us to be a ‘one-stop shop’ and we have that here,” he said. “CRI has experience in data analytics and do lots of work in the automotive and health care industries. We also have investment banker and merger acquisition groups within the firm.”
Sims believes that despite all the talk about niche-driven trends, certified public accounting boils down to nurturing a strong bond with the client.
“Big data and technology is important, but for our group in Mississippi, it’s about relationships – we are in the relationship business.”
Featured Project: State Route 178
An emergency project to repair a landslide on State Route 178 has been awarded to Century Construction & Realty Inc. for $980,157. A portion of highway between State Route 371 and Treeside Drive near Mooreville was closed February 25 after heavy rains saturated the shoulder slope and caused a landslide.
To repair the highway, MDOT plans to drive piles along the slide to help stabilize the shoulder slope. Once the soil is stabilized, crews will repair the roadbed and apply a new lift of asphalt. A four-mile detour will remain in place from State Route 371 to Interstate 22 to Eason Boulevard throughout the duration of this emergency repair project.
Groundbreaking: Lafayette County Business Center
Century Construction Breaks Ground on New Mississippi Project
The Lafayette County Business Center is the newest project to break ground for Century Construction. Coming Spring of 2019, this business center will consist of three separate buildings.
“The center will include spaces for several county offices, including Child Protective Services, Department of Human Services, Coroner’s Office and Justice Court, all of which need updated facilities and more space. It will also include the Oxford Municipal Court, which is currently located in City Hall but has outgrown the space,” via Anna Gibbs’ article in the Oxford Eagle.
The Lafayette County Arena also broke ground today as a part of this development, but will be built by Flagstar construction out of Pontotoc, MS.