Major Piggly Wiggly Renovation Among 15 High-Dollar Building Permits in Alabama

Grocery store redevelopment leads list of million-dollar construction projects across the state.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:39pm

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A minimalist, photorealistic studio still life photograph featuring a polished, geometric shopping cart made of brushed metal and chrome, floating on a clean white background to represent the modernization of a classic neighborhood grocery store.A gleaming, high-end shopping cart symbolizes the major renovations and upgrades coming to a beloved local Piggly Wiggly store.Homewood Today

A $5.3 million permit was issued for a major redevelopment of a Piggly Wiggly grocery store in one of Birmingham's oldest suburbs, part of 15 new high-dollar building permits issued across Alabama this past week. The projects, valued at over $1 million each, were spread across several cities including Auburn, Cullman, Gadsden, Huntsville, and the Birmingham metro area.

Why it matters

The Piggly Wiggly renovation is a significant investment in one of Birmingham's oldest communities, signaling continued economic activity and infrastructure updates in the region. The broader list of million-dollar permits indicates robust construction and development activity across Alabama, reflecting the state's growing economy and population.

The details

The Piggly Wiggly project, approved with a $5.3 million permit, will bring a larger and updated store, additional parking, a safer route for children using a nearby tunnel, better traffic flow, and new green space. Other high-dollar permits were issued for projects in Auburn, Cullman, Gadsden, Huntsville, and the Birmingham metro, including a $3.7 million permit for a commercial development in Gadsden and a $3.5 million permit for a research facility in Pelham.

  • On March 24, 2026, a $5.3 million permit was issued for the Piggly Wiggly redevelopment project.
  • The Piggly Wiggly project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

The players

Bradford Building Co.

The construction company that was issued the $5.3 million permit for the Piggly Wiggly redevelopment project.

Bama Buzz

The local news publication that reported on the new high-dollar building permits issued across Alabama.

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What’s next

The Piggly Wiggly redevelopment project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, providing the community with an updated and modernized grocery store.

The takeaway

This series of high-dollar building permits across Alabama, led by the major Piggly Wiggly renovation, demonstrates the state's continued economic growth and investment in infrastructure, signaling a robust construction and development landscape.