Alabama Associated General Contractors Announces 2026 Construction Hall of Fame Inductees.
Ben Nevins has been a driving force behind the national growth of BL Harbert International. Throughout his career, Nevins has led complex, large-scale construction projects across multiple markets, earning a reputation for integrity, innovation, and strategic leadership. His commitment to excellence and professionalism has strengthened BL Harbert’s standing as a global construction leader while maintaining deep roots in Alabama.
The Alabama Associated General Contractors (Alabama AGC) has announced the 2026 inductees into the Alabama Construction Hall of Fame: Jeff Stone of Brasfield & Gorrie and Ben Nevins of BL Harbert International. The honorees will be formally inducted during the BuildSouth Awards ceremony (March 12th, 2026), held at The Club in Birmingham, as part of Alabama AGC’s annual celebration recognizing outstanding member projects and leadership in the construction industry.
“These two individuals represent the very best of Alabama’s construction industry—visionary leadership, professional excellence, and a lasting commitment to building our state,” said Mike Scarborough, President of Alabama AGC and Rabren General Contractors of Auburn. “Jeff Stone and Ben Nevins have each made an extraordinary impact on their companies, their communities, and the industry as a whole.”
“The Hall of Fame honors individuals whose careers have elevated the construction profession and left a lasting legacy,” said Alex Whaley, Sr., Chair of the Alabama Construction Hall of Fame Committee and Whaley Construction of Troy. “Jeff Stone and Ben Nevins exemplify those values through decades of leadership, service, and dedication to building opportunities for others.”
The Alabama Construction Hall of Fame induction is a featured component of the BuildSouth Awards, Alabama AGC’s premier annual event recognizing excellence in member construction projects, safety, innovation, and leadership across the state.
Since January 1, 1920, Alabama Associated General Contractors has brought together qualified construction contractors and industry-related companies dedicated to skill, integrity and responsibility. The Association provides broad influence and a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, partners and the industry, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest. Find out more at www.alagc.org.