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  1. Balfour Beatty Joint Venture Celebrates Delivery of The Southern Gateway Project in Dallas

    December 01, 2022 Balfour Beatty, as part of the design-build joint venture with Fluor Corporation, celebrates the delivery of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Southern Gateway reconstruction and improvement project.

  2. Balfour Beatty Honored with Eagle Awards, Project of the Year by Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas

    November 15, 2022

    The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas honors Balfour Beatty with three 2022 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Eagle Awards for delivering Charlotte Country Day School’s New Cannon Campus, Redline Design Group’s Upfit and The Beach Company’s The Jasper, and names The Jasper as the “General Contractor Project of the Year.” 

  3. Balfour Beatty Begins Construction on Marion Lake Apartment Community in Savannah

    October 24, 2022 Balfour Beatty starts construction on Mariner Group and ELV Associates, Inc.’s newest apartment community on Marion Lake in Savannah, Georgia.

  4. Balfour Beatty Design-Build Team Completes Town of Mooresville’s Police Headquarters

    October 19, 2022 Balfour Beatty as part of the design-build team with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, delivers the Town of Mooresville’s Police Headquarters in North Carolina.

  5. Balfour Beatty Delivers Greenstone Properties’ 14th + Spring Office Tower and Crescent Communities’ NOVEL Midtown

    October 12, 2022 Balfour Beatty completes construction of Greenstone Properties’ and Crescent Communities’ joint development in Atlanta featuring the newly delivered 14th + Spring Office Tower and NOVEL Midtown multifamily community.

  6. Balfour Beatty Hosts Third "Together Allies” Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit

    October 05, 2022 In observance of Global Diversity Awareness Month, Balfour Beatty hosts its third “Together Allies” conference dedicated to the company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) commitment.

  7. Balfour Beatty Completes New AdventHealth Training Center

    August 31, 2022 Balfour Beatty successfully delivers the new AdventHealth Training Center in downtown Orlando which serves as the training site for the Orlando Magic and a destination sports medicine center to Central Florida.

  8. Balfour Beatty, HMC Architects Design-Build Team Awarded $28 Million to Deliver LA County’s San Gabriel Valley Aquatic Center

    August 22, 2022 Balfour Beatty and HMC Architects are awarded a $28 million design-build contract for the construction of Los Angeles County’s San Gabriel Valley Aquatic Center in West Puente Valley, California.

  9. Balfour Beatty, LINXS Constructors Tops Out Sixth and Final LAX People Mover Station with Structural Steel

    August 18, 2022 Balfour Beatty, as part of LINXS Constructors, announces another major milestone on the ongoing modernization of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the placement of the last structural steel beam for the Automated People Mover (APM) train stations.

  10. Balfour Beatty Delivers Kane Realty’s The Eastern Tower, a New Addition to Raleigh’s Skyline

    July 25, 2022 Balfour Beatty has successfully delivered Kane Realty Corporation’s The Eastern residential tower in Raleigh, North Carolina.

  11. Balfour Beatty Awarded More Than $235 Million in Contracts to Deliver Projects in California

    July 20, 2022 Balfour Beatty has been awarded multiple contracts totaling more than $235 million in value to construct essential K-12, correctional/justice and federal projects across California.

  12. Balfour Beatty and Town of Clayton Celebrate the Grand Opening of Municipal Park

    July 19, 2022 Balfour Beatty and the Town of Clayton celebrate the grand opening of the revitalized Municipal Park in Clayton, North Carolina.

  13. Balfour Beatty Completes Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, North Carolina

    July 14, 2022 Balfour Beatty recently completed construction of the Triangle Aquatic Center outdoor pool area in Cary, North Carolina, home of the TAC TITANS, the top-ranked year-round swim team in the country.

  14. Balfour Beatty Selected to Build The Bridge at Calhoun in Waterfront Town of Bluffton, South Carolina

    July 12, 2022 Balfour Beatty has been selected to be a part of the design-build team to deliver The Bridge at Calhoun.

  15. Balfour Beatty Celebrates One Year of Building Sacramento

    June 29, 2022 Balfour Beatty’s industry-leading general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build operations celebrates one year of expanding its footprint in and around Sacramento.

  16. Balfour Beatty, as part of CRC Joint Venture, Successfully Places First Beams to Support Bridge Widening on TxDOT’s Oak Hill Parkway Project

    June 21, 2022 Balfour Beatty, as part of Colorado River Constructors joint venture team, achieves a major milestone during the delivery of Texas Department of Transportation’s $674 million Oak Hill Parkway project. 

  17. Balfour Beatty Joint Venture Celebrates the Grand Opening of North Carolina Central University’s $55.4 Million Student Center

    June 20, 2022 Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Holt Brothers and Structure Building Company, formally celebrates the grand opening of North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) Student Center.

  18. Balfour Beatty Promotes Mark Johnnie to Senior Vice President

    June 08, 2022 Balfour Beatty is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Johnnie to senior vice president and region manager of the company’s Southeast Civils operations.

  19. Balfour Beatty’s US Operations Hires Marla Storm as Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer

    June 06, 2022

    Balfour Beatty is pleased to announce the hiring of Marla Storm as the company’s new senior vice president & chief human resources officer for its Buildings, Civils and Investments operations in the U.S.

  20. Balfour Beatty Continues to Grow its Southeast Buildings Legacy in Savannah, Georgia

    May 24, 2022 Balfour Beatty’s operations continues to grow its presence through specialized and expert services in the delivery of premier projects in the flourishing city of Savannah, Georgia.

  21. Mike Macon Appointed to Board Member of Make-A-Wish® Georgia

    May 17, 2022 Balfour Beatty congratulates Mike Macon for his recent appointment as board member for Make-A-Wish® Georgia.

  22. Balfour Beatty Awarded Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's Overhead Contact System Rehabilitation Phase 3 Project

    May 10, 2022 Balfour Beatty has been awarded approximately $16 million to deliver Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s Overhead Contact System Rehabilitation Phase 3 project.

  23. Balfour Beatty Awarded $698 Million Contract on Behalf of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    April 28, 2022

    Balfour Beatty has been awarded a fixed-price-award-fee contract of $698 million on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  24. Balfour Beatty Donates to One Tree Planted and Plants Nearly Six Thousand Trees Across the Nation for Arbor Day

    April 27, 2022 In observance of Arbor Day, Balfour Beatty’s US Buildings, Civils and Investments operations donates nearly six thousand dollars and plans to plant nearly six thousand trees – representing one tree per teammate – on behalf of One Tree Planted, an organization focused on global reforestation.

  25. Balfour Beatty, as part of LINXS Constructors, Completes LAX Automated People Mover’s 2.25-Mile Train Guideway Superstructure

    April 25, 2022

    Balfour Beatty, as part of LINXS Constructors, celebrates the completion of the Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Automated People Mover’s (APM) 2.25-mile train guideway superstructure.

  26. Balfour Beatty Promotes Sarah Brand to Vice President of National Business Acquisition

    April 05, 2022 Balfour Beatty announces the promotion of Sarah Brand to vice president of business acquisition for its national operations.

  27. Balfour Beatty Appoints Sonya Roberts as Vice President, Human Resources of US Civils Operations

    March 24, 2022 Balfour Beatty announces the appointment of Sonya Roberts to vice president of Human Resources for the company’s U.S. Civils operations.

  28. Balfour Beatty, as part of GLX Constructors, Celebrates the Grand Opening of the MBTA Green Line Extension to Union Square

    March 23, 2022 Balfour Beatty, as part of Green Line Extension Constructors joint venture team, celebrates the grand opening of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Green Line Extension light-rail  project’s Union Square line in Somerville.

  29. Balfour Beatty Honored as No. 2 Top-Performing U.S. Construction Company by ABC

    March 22, 2022

    Balfour Beatty ranks No. 2 on Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) 2022 Top Performers list, which lists commercial and industrial contractor members who build long-lasting high quality construction projects, based on work hours.

  30. Balfour Beatty, JBG SMITH Break Ground on 775-unit 2000 & 2001 South Bell Street Residential Project

    March 08, 2022 Balfour Beatty and JBG SMITH broke ground at 2000 and 2001 South Bell Street, a new 27-story, two-tower residential project in Arlington, Virginia.

  31. Balfour Beatty, C2 Contractors Celebrate the Delivery of North Carolina A&T’s Harold L. Martin Senior Engineering Research and Innovation Complex

    February 25, 2022

    Balfour Beatty, in association with C2 Contractors, successfully delivers the Harold L. Martin Sr. Engineering Research and Innovation Complex for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Engineering.

  32. Balfour Beatty and Samet Corporation Joint Venture Celebrate Topping Out of Forsyth County’s New Modernized Courthouse

    February 21, 2022 Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Samet Corporation, celebrates the topping out of Forsyth County’s new Courthouse in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

  33. Balfour Beatty Completes In-Kind Construction Services for Atlanta Mission’s Restoration House Homeless Shelter

    February 15, 2022 Balfour Beatty successfully delivers Atlanta Mission's Restoration House, a day shelter designed to serve and reimagine the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children (ADS).

  34. Balfour Beatty Appoints Mark Konchar as Head of US Rail Operations

    February 10, 2022 Balfour Beatty announces the appointment of Mark Konchar to senior vice president and managing director of its rail operations in the U.S.

  35. Balfour Beatty Awarded Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority’s Runway 5L/23R Replacement Program

    February 09, 2022 Balfour Beatty has been awarded a contract to deliver the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority’s Runway 5L/23R Replacement Program.

  36. Balfour Beatty and Joint Venture Partner, Branch Civil, Honored by Carolinas AGC with Pinnacle Award for Best Heavy-Highway Project

    February 03, 2022 Balfour Beatty and joint venture partner, Branch Civil, were honored by the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) with its prestigious Pinnacle Award for the successful delivery of North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) US 17 Maysville Bypass project in Maysville, North Carolina. 

  37. Balfour Beatty Awarded $150 Million to Deliver ZOM Living’s Hazel & Azure at National Landing Multifamily Residential Facility

    February 02, 2022 Balfour Beatty has been selected to deliver the $150 million Hazel & Azure at National Landing multifamily residential facility on behalf of the company’s repeat-client, ZOM Living.

  38. Balfour Beatty Announces the Promotion of Nicola Spence to Vice President, Strategic Procurement

    January 31, 2022 Balfour Beatty’s U.S operations announces the promotion of Nicola Spence to vice president of Strategic Procurement. In Nicola’s new role, she will oversee the management of corporate procurement processes which involves sourcing products, materials, goods and services vital to the company’s national Building, Civils and Investments operations.

  39. Balfour Beatty and Caltrain Celebrate Placement of Final Foundation on the Caltrain Electrification Project

    January 31, 2022 Balfour Beatty and Caltrain have successfully laid 3,092 foundations on the Caltrain Electrification Project, with the final foundation of the overhead catenary system set on Friday, January 28, 2022.

  40. The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) Selects Balfour Beatty and Stellar as Joint Venture Construction Manager for MOSH Genesis Project

    January 28, 2022 The Museum of Science & History (MOSH) today announced the selection of Balfour Beatty and Stellar as a joint venture to lead construction management for the MOSH Genesis project.

  41. Balfour Beatty, as part of LINXS Constructors Joint Venture, Completes the Automated People Mover Train Guideway Superstructure Over Century Boulevard

    January 18, 2022 Balfour Beatty, as part of LINXS Constructors, the joint venture team responsible for constructing the Automated People Mover (APM) for LAX Integrated Express Solutions, successfully completes the train guideway superstructure over Century Boulevard during the delivery of Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) APM project.

  42. Balfour Beatty Promotes Leslee Mallinson to Senior Vice President

    January 13, 2022 Balfour Beatty announces the promotion of Leslee Mallinson to senior vice president of Brand and Communications for the company’s national operations.

  43. Balfour Beatty Celebrates the Grand Opening and Completion of Penn Medicine’s New Hospital

    December 08, 2021 Balfour Beatty, as part of the PennFIRST team, recently celebrated the completion of Penn Medicine’s $1.6 billion hospital, the Pavilion.

  44. Balfour Beatty and Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Ratify Construction Contract Amendment for Caltrain Electrification Project Completion

    December 07, 2021 Balfour Beatty and the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board have successfully reached a $347 million contractual agreement to revise and modify the scope of work and project schedule of the Caltrain Electrification project.

  45. Balfour Beatty Awarded $79 Million Contract by LCOR for Multifamily Residential Project, Sage at National Landing

    November 17, 2021 Balfour Beatty has been awarded $79 million by LCOR Incorporated (LCOR) to deliver Sage at National Landing, a luxury residential and multifamily building in Arlington, Virginia.

  46. Balfour Beatty and Charlotte Country Day School Celebrate the Recognition of The Belk Learning Center in American Libraries Magazine

    November 03, 2021 Balfour Beatty and their client, Charlotte Country Day School, celebrate the recognition of the John and Claudia Belk Upper School Learning Center (Belk Learning Center) in American Libraries Magazine’s 2021 Library Design Showcase.

  47. Balfour Beatty Completes Sale of Its US Track Solutions Operations to Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group

    October 29, 2021 Balfour Beatty announces the sale of its U.S. Track Solutions operations to Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group (RSRG) for $7.25 million. 

  48. Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground on Effingham Parkway Infrastructure Project in Rincon, Georgia

    October 27, 2021 Balfour Beatty recently celebrated the start of construction on the Effingham Parkway infrastructure project during a groundbreaking ceremony in Rincon, Georgia.

  49. Balfour Beatty Celebrates the Delivery of Lowest Stemmons, the First Completed Texas Clear Lanes Project in Dallas

    October 27, 2021 Balfour Beatty along with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), federal, state and local officials celebrated the completion of the Interstate 35E (I-35E) Lowest Stemmons project with an official ribbon cutting ceremony in Dallas on Oct. 25.

  50. Balfour Beatty Awarded $57.8 Million to Deliver Air Force Communications Center at Joint Base Andrews

    October 26, 2021 Balfour Beatty has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract of $57.8 million via Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) to deliver an Air Force Consolidated Communication Center at Joint Base Andrews in Camp Springs, Maryland.

  51. Balfour Beatty Substantially Completes the West Expansion of the Multi-Phased Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center Project

    October 20, 2021 Balfour Beatty achieves a major milestone on the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center project by substantially completing the building’s West Expansion in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

  52. Balfour Beatty Delivers Student Housing Project at University of North Carolina, Wilmington

    October 12, 2021 Partnership between Balfour Beatty’s Campus Solutions and US Building operations successfully achieves University’s vision for two-phased, student housing development.
     

  53. Balfour Beatty Named Top General Contractor by Dallas Business Journal and San Diego Business Journal

    October 11, 2021 The Dallas Business Journal (DBJ) and the San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ) has named Balfour Beatty the top ranked general contractor (GC) in North Texas and San Diego.

  54. Balfour Beatty Hosts Annual “Together Allies” Virtual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit for Global Diversity Awareness Month

    October 05, 2021 In observance of Global Diversity Awareness Month, Balfour Beatty is hosting its first annual “Together Allies” conference dedicated to the company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) commitment.

  55. Balfour Beatty Awarded Two Merit Awards by ENR Southeast for Projects in Charlotte and Atlanta

    September 28, 2021 Balfour Beatty receives two merit awards from Engineering News-Record Southeast (ENR) for the Parker Poe interior buildout project in Charlotte, NC, and the Osprey project in Atlanta, GA.

  56. Balfour Beatty Successfully Completes Construction of The Jasper in Charleston

    September 27, 2021 Balfour Beatty has successfully completed construction for The Jasper, a new luxury 12-story mixed-use building located in Charleston’s iconic Harleston Village neighborhood.

  57. Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground on New $180 Million Luxury Senior Living Residence on Kiawah Island

    September 20, 2021 Balfour Beatty has broken ground on the $180 million Seafields at Kiawah Island project, a luxury senior living residence located in the Kiawah and Seabrook Island area.

  58. Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground on Harkers Island Bridge Replacement Project for North Carolina Department of Transportation

    September 13, 2021 Balfour Beatty breaks ground on the $60 million Harkers Island Bridge Replacement project on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).

  59. Balfour Beatty V2R Team Selected for Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s Bay Street Innovation Project, as part of the Ultimate Urban Circulator Program

    August 26, 2021 Balfour Beatty Vision 2 Reality (V2R) team has been selected to deliver the Bay Street Innovation Corridor project on behalf of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.

  60. Balfour Beatty Delivers Additions & Renovations to Atlanta Public School’s West Manor Elementary Nine Weeks Early

    August 25, 2021 Balfour Beatty has completed construction on Atlanta Public School’s West Manor Elementary School, located in the Lynhurst community of Atlanta, nine weeks ahead of schedule.

  61. Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground on Alfond Inn Hotel Expansion

    August 16, 2021 Balfour Beatty has broken ground on the much-anticipated Alfond Inn at Rollins expansion and renovation project on behalf of Rollins College.

  62. Balfour Beatty Announces New Vice President of Operations in Georgia

    August 09, 2021 Balfour Beatty announces the promotion of Russ Brockelbank to vice president of the company’s Georgia operations.

  63. Balfour Beatty Hires Justin Garrett as Vice President in Central Texas

    August 06, 2021 Balfour Beatty is pleased to announce the hiring of Justin Garrett as the company’s vice president and market leader in Austin.

  64. Balfour Beatty and Town of Cary Celebrate the Groundbreaking of Downtown Cary Park

    August 05, 2021 Balfour Beatty recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Town of Cary’s new Downtown Cary Park at a local ceremony with citizens and community leaders of Cary, North Carolina.

  65. Balfour Beatty Begins Rehabilitation and Restoration of Downtown Atlanta’s Historic Hotel Row

    July 14, 2021 Balfour Beatty has started construction on NEWPORT RE’s $6.4 million Hotel Row project in Downtown Atlanta.

  66. Balfour Beatty Joint Venture Breaks Ground on Oak Hill Parkway Infrastructure Project in Austin

    July 13, 2021 Balfour Beatty, as part of a joint venture with Fluor Corporation, breaks ground on the Oak Hill Parkway infrastructure project in Austin, Texas.

  67. Balfour Beatty’s US Operations Hires Daniel LaFrance as Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer

    July 12, 2021

    Balfour Beatty is pleased to announce the hiring of Daniel LaFrance as the company’s vice president & chief compliance officer for its Buildings, Civils and Investments operations in the US.

     

  68. Balfour Beatty, as part of LINXS Joint Venture, Successfully Installs Steel Structure for First Pedestrian Bridge on Automated People Mover Project

    June 28, 2021 Balfour Beatty, as part of the LINXS Constuctors joint venture team, announces the successful placement of four steel trusses in the delivery of Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Automated People Mover (APM) project.

  69. Balfour Beatty Announces Executive Leadership Promotions for California Operations

    June 22, 2021 Balfour Beatty announces the promotion of three executive leadership in California: John Bernardy is promoted to executive vice president and business unit leader; Tim Berry is promoted to senior vice president and business unit leader; and Gil Fullen is promoted to senior vice president of business acquisition.

  70. Balfour Beatty Starts the Redevelopment of The Krog District

    June 16, 2021 Balfour Beatty has started construction activities as part of The Krog District redevelopment in Atlanta, Georgia.

  71. Balfour Beatty Celebrates the LGBTQ+ Community During Pride Month

    June 01, 2021 In observance of Pride Month, Balfour Beatty is joining companies across the globe in celebrating and recognizing the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and others (LGBTQ+) community.

  72. Balfour Beatty Hosts Virtual Fireside Chat and Panel Discussion for AAPI Heritage Month

    May 26, 2021 In observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Balfour Beatty hosts a virtual, fireside chat to discuss important issues and challenges facing our AAPI employees. 

  73. Balfour Beatty, as Part of CRC Joint Venture Team, Substantially Completes 183 South Project

    May 05, 2021 Balfour Beatty, as part of Colorado River Constructors joint venture team, substantially completes Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority’s US 183 South project with the official opening of the entire length of the 183 Toll Road.

  74. Balfour Beatty Donates Six Thousand Dollars to Arbor Day Foundation and Commits to Plant Thousands of Trees Nationwide

    April 30, 2021 In observance of National Arbor Day, Balfour Beatty’s US operations will donate six thousand dollars to benefit Arbor Day Foundation’s Community Tree Recovery program. Additionally, the company will plant 4,500 trees, representing one tree per team member, furthering the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability within its national footprint.

  75. Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground on Icon Marina Village Project

    April 12, 2021 Balfour Beatty has been awarded by Related Group to deliver Icon Marina Village, a two-tower, 24-story luxury residential and mixed-use development in West Palm Beach.

  76. Balfour Beatty Awarded Contract to Deliver Southwestern Community College’s New Instructional Building, University Center and Student Union Complex

    March 24, 2021 Balfour Beatty to deliver Southwestern Community College's Instructional Building No.1/University Center and Student Union Complex.

  77. Balfour Beatty and Samet Corporation Joint Venture to Deliver Modernized Courthouse in Forsyth County

    March 24, 2021 Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Samet Corporation, is partnering to deliver the new Forsyth County Courthouse in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

  78. Balfour Beatty is ranked No. 1 on Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) 2021 Top 200 Performers and Top 100 General Contractors lists

    March 23, 2021 Balfour Beatty is ranked No. 1 on Associated Builders and Contractors’  2021 Top 200 Performers and Top 100 General Contractors lists.

  79. Balfour Beatty Celebrates Junior Achievement’s New Discovery Center at Georgia Southern University

    February 23, 2021 Balfour Beatty celebrates the start of construction on the Junior Achievement (JA) of Georgia’s new JA Colonial Group Discovery Center at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Atlantic campus in Savannah, Georgia.

  80. Balfour Beatty Joint Venture Partners with Healthcare Foundation of Wilson and Wilson Family YMCA to Provide Construction After School Program and New YMCA Facility

    January 25, 2021 Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with Holt Brothers, is partnering with Healthcare Foundation of Wilson and the Wilson Family YMCA to create a Construction Academy afterschool program for middle school students, and to deliver a YMCA facility for the new Wilson Middle School After School programs.

  81. Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground on Morrison Yard Corporate Office Tower

    January 13, 2021 Balfour Beatty has been awarded $42 million to deliver Morrison Yard, a new 10-story Class A office space located in downtown Charleston.

  82. Balfour Beatty Announces New President in the Northwest

    December 28, 2020 Balfour Beatty, who operates in the Northwest as Howard S Wright, announces the promotion of Portland-based executive, Troy Dickson, to president in the Northwest

  83. Balfour Beatty Completes Construction on $298M River Landing Project in Miami

    December 10, 2020 Balfour Beatty completes construction on River Landing Shops and Residences, a 2.5 million-square-foot, mixed-use development along the Miami River.

  84. Balfour Beatty Receives EIC Eagle Award for Parker Poe Interior Buildout Project

    November 23, 2020

    Balfour Beatty has been recognized by The Assoicated Builders & Contractors, Carolinas Chapter with its Excellence in Construction Eagle Award for Parker Poe law firm’s interior buildout project.

  85. Balfour Beatty Awarded $127 Million to Renovate Historic Randall School in Southwest DC

    November 18, 2020

    Balfour Beatty has been awarded $127 million for the delivery of Museum Place on behalf of JV MPDC, LLC, a joint venture comprised of Lowe Enterprises Real Estate Group and Mitsui Fudosan American, Inc.

  86. Balfour Beatty, as Part of CRC Joint Venture Team, Achieves Major Milestone on Mobility Authority’s $743 Million US 183 South Project

    November 10, 2020 Balfour Beatty, as part of Colorado River Constructors joint venture team, celebrates opening a majority of the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority’s new US 183 South tolled expressway in Travis County.

  87. Balfour Beatty to Deliver Jacksonville University’s New Basketball Performance Center

    October 14, 2020 Balfour Beatty has been awarded by Jacksonville University (JU) to construct its new Basketball Performance Center that will serve as the future home of the institution’s men’s and women’s basketball program and day-to-day operations.

  88. Balfour Beatty’s Surf City Project Awarded MOBI Award by North Carolina Department of Transportation

    October 07, 2020 Balfour Beatty’s Surf City Bridge project awarded Most Voted Project and named honorable mention in the “rural” category by NCDOT's 2020 MOBI Awards.

  89. Balfour Beatty Hosts Inaugural "Together Allies" Virtual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit for Global Diversity Awareness Month

    October 06, 2020 In observance of Global Diversity Awareness Month, Balfour Beatty is hosting its inaugural all-employee conference dedicated to the company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiative.

  90. Balfour Beatty Completes $429 Million Construction of Regional Transportation District’s N Line

    September 28, 2020 Balfour Beatty, a part of the RRP joint venture team, completes the first phase of design, construction and commission of Regional Transportation District's North Metro Rail Line.

  91. Balfour Beatty, as part of LINXS Joint Venture, Completes Major Milestones on the LAX Automated People Mover Project

    September 23, 2020 Balfour Beatty, as part of the LINXS Constructors joint venture team, completed an important milestone in the delivery of LAX Automated People Mover by placing concrete for the first segment of the 2.25-mile elevated guideway and completing structural steel erection activities for the Maintenance and Storage Facility.  

  92. Balfour Beatty Steps Back for Safety for Construction Safety Week 2020

    September 14, 2020 Balfour Beatty is launching its “STEP Back for Safety” Construction Safety Week 2020 campaign as part of its never-ending Zero Harm commitment to anyone coming in contact with its work.

  93. Dallas Business Journal Honors Balfour Beatty Among Best Places to Work of 2020

    September 02, 2020 The Dallas Business Journal names Balfour Beatty's US Buildings team as an honoree for its Best Places to Work of 2020 in the large company category.

  94. Balfour Beatty Celebrates Completion of JRTC at LaVilla and ABC Project of the Year, Eagle Award Recognition

    August 18, 2020 Balfour Beatty has been recognized by ABC of Florida, First Coast Chapter, with its “Project of the Year” and Eagle Award for the recent completion of Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s (JTA), Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center (JRTC) at LaVilla. 

  95. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, Projects Receive National Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Merit Awards

    August 07, 2020 The Design-Build Institute of America has recongized Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, with two 2020 Design-Build Project/Team National Merit Awards

  96. Balfour Beatty US Civils Southeast Region Delivers Milestone Safety Record

    July 30, 2020 Balfour Beatty’s US Civils team safely achieves more than four million hours without a lost time incident in the southeast operating region.

  97. Balfour Beatty's Seattle Team Celebrates the Opening of Alaska Airlines’ “The Hub” in SeaTac, Washington

    July 29, 2020 “The Hub,” Alaska Airlines’ new 128,000-square-foot corporate office by general contractor Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, recently opened in SeaTac.

  98. Balfour Beatty Ranked No. 1 Top Southeast Education Contractor by Engineering News-Record

    July 28, 2020 Engineering News Record (ENR) has named Balfour Beatty the Southeast’s No. 1 contractor in the education market sector for 2020.

  99. Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground on In-Kind Construction Services for Atlanta Mission’s Restoration House Homeless Shelter

    July 16, 2020 Balfour Beatty has started demolition and construction activities for the Atlanta Mission's Restoration House, the first low-barrier day shelter designed to serve Atlanta-area women and children battling homelessness.

  100. Balfour Beatty Promotes Michelle Reiner to Vice President

    July 10, 2020 Balfour Beatty announces the promotion of Michelle Reiner to vice president for the company’s California operations.

  101. Balfour Beatty Joint Venture Selected for Oak Hill Parkway Infrastructure Project in Austin, Texas

    May 04, 2020 Balfour Beatty joint venture has been conditionally selected to deliver the Oak Hill Parkway infrastructure project for the Texas Department of Transportation.

  102. Balfour Beatty Promotes Emily Kay to Vice President

    April 06, 2020 Balfour Beatty announces the promotion of Emily Kay, project executive to vice president in California.

  103. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Honors Balfour Beatty’s Atlanta Office, Among Top Workplaces of 2020

    April 03, 2020

    The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) names Balfour Beatty’s Atlanta office, among Atlanta’s Top Workplaces of 2020 in the Small Company category.

  104. Balfour Beatty Awarded Over $100 Million Contract by Kane Realty Corporation for Residential Project

    March 19, 2020 Balfour Beatty was contracted over $100 million by Kane Realty Corporation to construct the Walter Tower, a premier luxury residential tower and one of the tallest residential buildings in Raleigh, North Carolina.

  105. Balfour Beatty U.S. Buildings Celebrates 20 Years of Building Austin

    March 18, 2020 This year, Balfour Beatty’s U.S. Buildings team announces its 20th anniversary of providing construction management services to Austin and Central Texas clients. This celebration marks two decades of service to one of the fastest-growing cities in America and the company’s role in delivering construction needs to the Texas economy.

  106. Balfour Beatty Completes Construction of Two New Footbridges in Rwanda

    February 21, 2020 In partnership with Bridges to Prosperity, a team of twenty dedicated Balfour Beatty employees completed the construction of two new footbridges in Rwanda in December 2019. 

  107. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, Project Honored with National DBIA and NAIOP Washington State Awards

    November 15, 2019 Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, and its project known as International Software Developer Buildings 121 & 122 in Redmond, Wash., have been honored with multiple awards by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and NAIOP Washington State Chapter.

  108. Balfour Beatty’s Ed Littleton Honored with Words of Wisdom Award at IRMI Construction Risk Conference

    November 13, 2019 Ed Littleton, senior vice president of risk management for Balfour Beatty’s U.S. operations, has been honored by the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) with its Words of Wisdom Award at the IRMI Construction Risk Conference.

  109. American Heart Association Recognizes Balfour Beatty for Workplace Health Achievement

    October 30, 2019 The results of the American Heart Association 2019 Workplace Health Achievement Index were recently announced and Balfour Beatty’s U.S. buildings operating unit achieved the Bronze level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in its workplace.  

  110. BPM Real Estate Group Selects Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, to Deliver Landmark Block 216 Project

    October 16, 2019 BPM Real Estate Group has selected Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, to build its 1.1 million-square-foot, mixed-use Block 216 development in downtown Portland, Ore. The 35-story, high-rise tower will be anchored by a Ritz-Carlton hotel, bringing the luxury hospitality brand to Portland and Pacific Northwest for the first time.

  111. Balfour Beatty Awarded $203 Million Contract by North Carolina Department of Transportation for U.S. 70 Improvement Project

    October 15, 2019 Balfour Beatty has been awarded a $203 million design-build contract by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to improve traffic on a 5.1-mile stretch of U.S. 70 in James City in Craven County.

  112. Balfour Beatty Honored by Engineering News Record with Excellence in Safety Award for Surf City Bridge

    September 23, 2019 Engineering News-Record (ENR) Southeast has honored Balfour Beatty with an Excellence in Safety Award for its Surf City Bridge Replacement project on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in Surf City, N.C.

  113. Puget Sound Business Journal Honors Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, Among Washington’s Best Workplaces

    September 10, 2019 The Puget Sound Business Journal has honored Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, among Washington's Best Workplaces in the Large Company category. The annual survey and awards program honors the area's leading employers by highlighting companies that go beyond the norm to foster an enjoyable and meaningful work environment for their employees.

  114. Balfour Beatty Awarded $167 Million Contract by North Carolina Department of Transportation to Construct U.S. 70 Havelock Bypass

    August 15, 2019 Balfour Beatty has been awarded a $167 million contract by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to construct the U.S. 70 Havelock Bypass. The project will consist of a four-lane, median-divided highway that provides a safer, faster alternative to traffic congestion in the area.

  115. The Orlando Sentinel Names Balfour Beatty a Winner of the Orlando Top Workplaces 2019 Award

    August 09, 2019 Balfour Beatty has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Orlando Sentinel. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

  116. Balfour Beatty Ranked Top Southeast Interior/Tenant Improvements Contractor by Engineering News-Record

    August 05, 2019 Balfour Beatty has been ranked the top interior/tenant improvements contractor in the Southeast by Engineering News-Record (ENR). The industry publication’s annual Top Contractors list ranks general contractors based on national, regional and market sector-specific revenue.
     

  117. Balfour Beatty Signs $780 Million Construction Agreement to Deliver Broward County Convention Center Expansion and Headquarters Hotel

    August 01, 2019 Balfour Beatty has signed a $780 million construction agreement with Matthews Southwest to serve as design-build lead for the expansion of the Broward County Convention Center and new construction of an 800-room, four-diamond Omni Hotel.

  118. Osprey Tops Out in West Midtown Atlanta

    June 26, 2019 Osprey, Toll Brothers Apartment Living’s newest Atlanta community, tops out in West Midtown by general contractor Balfour Beatty. The 13-story, mixed-use development is designed to maximize project density by leveraging the Prescient modular construction technology and off-site manufacturing platform to construct the project’s entire tower structure. Osprey is the first Atlanta project with the Prescient system to go vertical and top out.  

  119. Jacksonville Aviation Authority Selects Balfour Beatty as Construction Manager for Terminal Expansion Project

    June 25, 2019 The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) has awarded Balfour Beatty its terminal expansion project at Jacksonville International Airport (JIA). To meet the airport’s surge in passenger traffic, including a 16 percent increase in 2018, the project includes construction of the new Concourse B that will add six gates.

  120. Balfour Beatty Joint Venture Awarded $1.7 Billion Interstate Highway Contract by Texas Department of Transportation

    May 31, 2019 Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces it has been selected, in joint venture, to deliver the $1.7 billion (c. £1.3 billion) Interstate 635 LBJ East project, on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation. Balfour Beatty has a 45 percent share in the joint venture with Fluor Corporation holding 55 percent.

  121. Balfour Beatty Completes Construction of Denver Regional Transportation District’s Southeast Rail Line Extension

    May 20, 2019 Balfour Beatty has completed construction and opened the 2.3-mile extension of the Denver Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) E, F and R light rail lines. Known as the Southeast Rail Extension during construction, the project adds three new stations: Sky Ridge Station, Lone Tree City Center Station and Ridgegate Parkway Station.

  122. Balfour Beatty Kicks Off Construction Safety Week 2019 with “One Second, One Choice” Campaign

    May 06, 2019 Balfour Beatty has kicked off its “One Second, One Choice” Construction Safety Week 2019 campaign as part of its never-ending Zero Harm commitment to anyone coming into contact with its work. Balfour Beatty joins over 80 construction firms from across the United States and Canada with the collective mission of promoting the industry’s dedication to eliminating injury, and fostering a shared culture of care, concern and the belief that every week must be Safety Week.     

  123. Balfour Beatty Completes Construction of Denver Regional Transportation District’s Gold Line

    May 03, 2019 Balfour Beatty and the Denver Transit Partners (DTP) joint venture team have completed construction and opened the 11-mile Gold Line (G Line) connecting Union Station in downtown Denver to Wheat Ridge Station in the city’s western suburbs.

  124. Balfour Beatty Honored by Los Angeles Black Business Leaders with Public Works Contractor of the Year Award

    April 23, 2019 The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) has honored Balfour Beatty with its Public Works Contractor of the Year Award as part of its annual Economic Leadership Awards program. The GLAAACC awards program recognizes individuals, small businesses and corporations who have contributed to the economic growth and development of the African American small business community.  

  125. Balfour Beatty Joint Venture Breaks Ground on $4.9 Billion Los Angeles International Airport Automated People Mover

    March 20, 2019 Balfour Beatty and its LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) joint venture team recently broke ground on the Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Automated People Mover (APM) project for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Scheduled for completion in 2023, the LINXS team will design, build, finance, operate and maintain the $4.9 billion project over the next 30 years.

  126. Balfour Beatty Honored by Carolinas AGC with Pinnacle Award for Best Highway-Heavy Project

    March 18, 2019 The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) recently honored Balfour Beatty with its prestigious Pinnacle Award for the successful delivery of the Wilmington Bypass Segment B project for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in Wilmington, N.C.

  127. Hoffman-Madison Waterfront Selects Balfour Beatty to Start Phase 2 Land-side Construction at The Wharf

    March 07, 2019 Hoffman-Madison Waterfront (HMW) has selected Balfour Beatty to initiate Phase 2, land-side construction at The Wharf. Balfour Beatty’s role in Phase 2 consists of work contracts for all horizontal and public spaces, including site work, utilities, hardscape and parks. It also includes construction of office buildings in Parcels 6 and 7, in addition to below-grade parking garages.

  128. Balfour Beatty Bridges to Prosperity Team Celebrates Completion of 430-foot Suspended Footbridge Project in Bolivia

    February 11, 2019 In coordination with Bridges to Prosperity (B2P), Balfour Beatty recently celebrated the completion of a 430-foot suspended footbridge in the isolated rural Espiritu Santo community near Cochabamba, Bolivia. Planned for months and constructed by Balfour Beatty’s 10-member, volunteer team over two weeks, the new footbridge helps support B2P’s dedication to building footbridges over impassible rivers so that isolated communities can access healthcare, education and economic opportunities.    

  129. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, Promotes Chris Martindale to Vice President of Healthcare in Washington

    January 17, 2019 Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, has promoted Chris Martindale to vice president of healthcare for the company’s Washington state operations.

  130. Balfour Beatty Joins North Carolina Department of Transportation to Commemorate Opening of Surf City Bridge

    December 17, 2018 Balfour Beatty recently joined the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to commemorate the official opening of the new Surf City bridge. Delivered nine months ahead of schedule, the new high-rise bridge connects the mainland of Surf City, N.C. to the popular tourist destination of Topsail Island, N.C.   

  131. Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground on $150 million Sterling Natural Resource Center for East Valley Water District

    December 12, 2018 Balfour Beatty recently joined the East Valley Water District to commemorate the groundbreaking of the Sterling Natural Resource Center. A state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility, the SNRC will recharge the natural groundwater aquifer by treating up to 8 million gallons of water per day with the ability to expand to 10 million gallons daily.

  132. Balfour Beatty Honored with Eagle Award, Project of the Year by Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida, East Coast Chapter

    November 09, 2018 The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Florida, East Coast Chapter recognized Balfour Beatty with its Eagle Award in the Mega-Projects category at the recent 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards ceremony. Honored for delivering the Solitair Brickell luxury residential tower for ZOM Living in Miami, the Balfour Beatty project was also named “Project of the Year” by the chapter. 

  133. Balfour Beatty Selected to Build First Phase of Mixed-use Portion of The Grove at Shoal Creek in Austin, Texas

    November 01, 2018 The owners of The Grove at Shoal Creek and their development partner Trammell Crow Company have selected Balfour Beatty to build the first phase of The Grove’s mixed-use portion of the project. The 402,553-square-foot development situated on 4.14 acres will include a Class A commercial office building, a separate mixed-use Class A office building and a 538-car parking garage.

  134. Balfour Beatty Announces Florida Promotions

    October 31, 2018 Balfour Beatty has promoted Neal Ernest to operations director and Amy Kennedy to project executive supporting the company’s U.S. buildings operations in Florida. The Florida market leadership updates support the company’s continued focus on operational excellence, client advocacy and investment in talent.

  135. Toll Brothers Apartment Living Selects Balfour Beatty for Atlanta Mixed-use Project Leveraging Off-site Modular Construction Technology

    October 15, 2018 Toll Brothers Apartment Living has contracted Balfour Beatty as construction manager for its mixed-use, multifamily Osprey project located in West Midtown Atlanta. Designed to maximize project density and accelerate schedule, Balfour Beatty is leveraging Prescient’s modular construction technology and off-site manufacturing platform to build the project’s entire tower structure.

  136. ZOM Senior Living Selects Balfour Beatty to Build Mixed-use Wellington Green Senior Living Community in South Florida

    October 03, 2018 ZOM Senior Living has contracted Balfour Beatty as construction manager for the first phase of Wellington Green Senior Living, its mixed-use senior housing community located in Wellington, Fla. Situated on a 46-acre lakefront site in Palm Beach County, the development will offer residents a resort-style community with significant green space in close proximity to popular retail and dining options. 

  137. Balfour Beatty Names Jared Wayne Vice President and Chief Legal Officer in California and Arizona

    September 10, 2018 Balfour Beatty has named Jared Wayne as vice president and chief legal officer for its buildings operations in California and Arizona.

  138. Howard S. Wright Announces Seattle Leadership Promotions

    August 13, 2018 Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, has announced leadership promotions in Seattle to support the company’s continued focus on innovation, operational excellence and talent investment.

  139. Balfour Beatty Names DeLoach Division Counsel, Smith Marketing Director in Florida

    August 08, 2018 Balfour Beatty has named Earnest DeLoach division counsel and promoted Haley Smith to marketing director for its U.S. buildings operations in Florida.

  140. NP International Selects Balfour Beatty to Build 1.3-million-square-foot, Mixed-use Gables Station Development

    July 19, 2018 Balfour Beatty has been contracted by NP International (NPI) to build the 1.3-million-square-foot, mixed-use Gables Station development located in the heart of Coral Gables, Fla.

  141. Balfour Beatty Honored with Design-Build Institute of America’s Southeast Region Excellence Award for Best Educational Facility

    July 05, 2018 The Southeast Chapter of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has recognized Balfour Beatty with its Design-Build Excellence Award for Best Educational Facility for its work on the Luther F. Carter Center for Health Sciences at Francis Marion University (FMU) in Florence, S.C.

  142. Balfour Beatty Reaches Financial Close of the Los Angeles International Airport Automated People Mover Project

    June 11, 2018 Balfour Beatty's LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) joint venture team has successfully reached financial close of the approximately $4.9 billion, 30-year design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM) Automated People Mover (APM) project.

  143. Dallas Business Journal Ranks Balfour Beatty Top General Contractor in North Texas for Third Year Running

    June 04, 2018 The Dallas Business Journal (DBJ) has named Balfour Beatty the top ranked general contractor in North Texas. The DBJ’s Top Contractors list, published annually, ranks both publicly and privately held general contractors based on construction revenue.

  144. Balfour Beatty Honors Outstanding Employees and Project Teams with Build to Last Awards

    May 30, 2018 Balfour Beatty has honored five exceptional employees and project teams as part of the company’s annual Build to Last Awards. The highest honor the company can bestow upon its employees, the peer-nominated awards program honors the contributions of high-performing teammates from across the country who most embody the company’s Build to Last vision centered on operating Lean, Expert, Trusted and Safe.

  145. Balfour Beatty Names Beverly Hill Vice President of Corporate Risk Management for U.S. Buildings Operations

    May 08, 2018 Balfour Beatty welcomes back Beverly Hill, names her vice president of corporate risk management for its U.S. buildings operations.

  146. Balfour Beatty US Kicks Off Construction Safety Week 2018 with “One Second, One Choice” Campaign

    May 07, 2018 As part of the company’s never-ending commitment to accepting nothing less than Zero Harm for anyone coming into contact with its work, Balfour Beatty has kicked off its Safety Week 2018 campaign.

  147. Balfour Beatty Honored by Construction Management Association of America for the Wellness & Aquatics Complex at Southwestern College

    May 04, 2018 Balfour Beatty has been honored by the Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) San Diego chapter with the "Program Management Buildings Award” for its work to deliver Southwestern College’s new Wellness & Aquatics Complex.

  148. Balfour Beatty Awarded Contract by Perseus TDC for Adaptive Reuse Project in Washington, D.C. Metro Area

    May 03, 2018 Balfour Beatty has been awarded a contract by Perseus TDC for the conversion of the 200 Stovall St. office building in Alexandria, Va.

  149. Balfour Beatty Teammates Partner with the Associated Builders and Contractors to Judge National Construction Management Student Competition

    April 19, 2018 Balfour Beatty teammates from Florida and Southern California recently joined construction management experts from across the industry to participate as judges for the Associated Builders and Contractors Association’s (ABC) National Construction Management Competition.

  150. Balfour Beatty Promotes Steve Dillon to Vice President of Business Development in North Texas

    March 27, 2018 Balfour Beatty has promoted Steve Dillon to vice president of business development for its buildings operations in North Texas. In his new role, Dillon oversees client relations and business development for large commercial, education and interiors clients across the region.

  151. Balfour Beatty Honored with Pro Patria Award for Exemplary Support of National Guard and Reserve Employees

    March 22, 2018 The Texas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an official office of the U.S. Department of Defense, has recognized Balfour Beatty with its prestigious Pro Patria Award. 

  152. Balfour Beatty Announces U.S. Leadership Updates

    March 12, 2018 Balfour Beatty has named David Hodnett senior vice president and chief legal officer for its U.S. buildings operations and promoted Sonya Roberts to vice president of compensation and benefits for Balfour Beatty’s U.S. buildings and civils operations.

  153. Balfour Beatty Announces Leadership Appointments in Carolinas

    March 06, 2018 Balfour Beatty has named David Simonton vice president of operations in Charleston, S.C. and promoted Greg Kendrick to vice president of operations in Charlotte, N.C. The leadership appointments in Balfour Beatty’s Carolinas buildings operations align with the company’s continued commitment to investing in talent to meet the needs of its clients in strategic growth markets. 

  154. Balfour Beatty Promotes Ed Prendergast, Jr. to Vice President, Business Unit Leader for Central Texas

    February 26, 2018 Balfour Beatty has promoted Ed Prendergast, Jr. to vice president and business unit leader for its buildings operations in central Texas. Having previously served as vice president of business acquisition for Texas operations, Prendergast’s promotion is aligned with Balfour Beatty’s commitment to meeting the expanding needs of its clients in the high-growth central Texas market.

  155. Balfour Beatty Joint Venture Awarded $1.95 Billion Contract by Los Angeles World Airports for Automated People Mover

    February 20, 2018 Balfour Beatty Joint Venture has been awarded a $1.95 billion design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM) contract by the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) for the construction of the Automated People Mover (APM) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

  156. Balfour Beatty Selected to Build the Epic Office Tower in Dallas’ Deep Ellum Neighborhood for Westdale and KDC

    February 13, 2018

    Balfour Beatty was selected by Westdale and KDC to build The Epic, a 16-story office tower located in Dallas’ historic Deep Ellum neighborhood.

  157. Balfour Beatty Announces Executive Leadership Promotions for U.S. Operations

    February 12, 2018 Balfour Beatty has announced executive leadership updates, including the promotion of Leon Blondin to chief executive officer of U.S. buildings operations and the promotion of John Rempe, PE, to president and chief executive officer of U.S. civils operations. 

  158. Balfour Beatty Receives National and Regional Recognition for Exemplary Work Furthering Diversity and Women in the Industry

    January 08, 2018 Four industry organizations have recognized Balfour Beatty for outstanding leadership and contributions that promote diversity and the advancement of women in the industry. 

  159. Balfour Beatty Joint Venture Awarded $1.08 Billion Design-Build Contract for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

    December 27, 2017 Balfour Beatty has been awarded a $1.08 billion design-build contract by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for the Green Line Extension project serving Greater Boston. 

  160. Balfour Beatty Honored by COMTO Southern California Chapter with Member of the Year Award

    December 18, 2017

    The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials’ (COMTO) Southern California Regional Chapter has honored Balfour Beatty with its Member of the Year award.

  161. Balfour Beatty, Ledcor Joint Venture Completes BC Women’s and BC Children’s Teck Acute Care Center

    November 21, 2017 Balfour Beatty, with joint venture partner Ledcor, recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Teck Acute Care Center (TACC) located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The center delivers state-of-the-art, specialized healthcare solutions for children and women. 

  162. Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground on Performing Arts and Recreation Center for Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA)

    November 16, 2017 Balfour Beatty recently broke ground on a new performing arts and recreation center for Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA), a non-profit organization that provides underserved youth with free programs in academics, arts and athletics in a nurturing environment.

  163. Balfour Beatty Bridges to Prosperity Team Celebrates Completion of Suspended Footbridge Project in Remote Bolivian Community

    November 15, 2017 In coordination with Bridges to Prosperity (B2P), Balfour Beatty recently celebrated the completion of a 100-meter, suspended footbridge in the rugged and remote community of Tetillas, Bolivia. The new footbridge is now helping support B2P’s dedication to building footbridges over impassible rivers so that isolated communities can access healthcare, education and economic opportunities.  

  164. Balfour Beatty Promotes Mike Macon to Senior Vice President and Business Unit Leader in Georgia

    November 13, 2017 Balfour Beatty has announced the promotion of Mike Macon to senior vice president and business unit leader for the company’s Georgia operations. In this expanded role based in Atlanta, Macon is responsible for executive oversight, project acquisition and the company’s business growth across Georgia. 

  165. Texas Facilities Commission Names Balfour Beatty Construction Manager Agent on $581 Million State of Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan Phase One

    November 08, 2017 Balfour Beatty has been selected by the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) as the construction manager-agent (CMA) for the first phase of the $581 million State of Texas Capitol Complex Master Plan. 

  166. Balfour Beatty US Names Ed Prendergast, Jr. Vice President of Business Acquisition in Texas

    October 30, 2017 Balfour Beatty US has named Ed Prendergast, Jr. vice president of business acquisition for its Texas vertical construction operations. Prendergast brings to Balfour Beatty 37 years of construction industry expertise in business development, preconstruction and operations. 

  167. Lean Construction Institute Honors Balfour Beatty US’ Bevan Mace with Chairman’s Award

    October 19, 2017 The Lean Construction Institute (LCI) has recognized Balfour Beatty US’ Bevan Mace, Ph.D., with its 2017 Chairman’s Award in recognition of his significant contributions to LCI and the industry as a whole. 

  168. Balfour Beatty Reaches Agreement to Sell Its Professional Services Business, Heery International

    October 05, 2017 Balfour Beatty announces that it has reached an agreement with a subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc. to sell Heery International (Heery), its full-service US engineering and program management, architecture and interior design firm. 

  169. Balfour Beatty US’ Jeff Sandeen Honored Among Building Design+Construction’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2017

    October 02, 2017 Building Design+Construction magazine has named Balfour Beatty US’ Jeff Sandeen to its prestigious “40 Under 40” Class of 2017. 

  170. Balfour Beatty US' Tony Stewart Appointed to University Child Development School Board of Trustees

    August 29, 2017 The University Child Development School (UCDS) in Seattle has appointed Tony Stewart to its board of trustees. Stewart serves as vice president of business acquisition for Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company. 

  171. Balfour Beatty US Honored with ENR Regional Best Project Award of Merit for Ray Braswell High School

    August 08, 2017 ENR Texas & Louisiana has recognized Balfour Beatty US and Denton Independent School District’s Ray Braswell High School with a regional Best Project Award of Merit in the “K-12 Education” category. An integrated project delivery approach brought together people, business structures and practices that harnessed the talents and insights of all participants to deliver on Denton ISD’s vision.

  172. Balfour Beatty US Completes its Largest Continuous Concrete Pour in California at 500 Folsom St. in San Francisco

    June 28, 2017 The Balfour Beatty US California Division has successfully completed a concrete pour consisting of 8,218 cubic yards of concrete at the 42-story Transbay Block 9 residential tower project site at 500 Folsom St. in San Francisco. The amount of concrete poured is equivalent to 32 miles of a four-foot-wide sidewalk. The non-stop pour started at 1:59 a.m. on Saturday, June 17 and concluded at 1:56 a.m. on Sunday, June 18. The milestone marks the largest concrete pour on record for the company’s California vertical construction business unit. 

  173. Balfour Beatty US Breaks Ground on $39 Million Skyline School in Solana Beach

    June 12, 2017 Balfour Beatty US recently joined the Solana Beach School District to kick off the reconstruction of the district’s oldest school, Skyline School in Solana Beach, Calif., at a ground breaking ceremony. Together with the project architect, Davy Architecture, Balfour Beatty also presented a donation to the Solana Beach Schools Foundation to help pay for a future garden shed located on the school’s property.

  174. Balfour Beatty US Breaks Ground on $39 Million Skyline School in Solana Beach

    June 12, 2017 Balfour Beatty US recently joined the Solana Beach School District to kick off the reconstruction of the district’s oldest school, Skyline School in Solana Beach, Calif., at a ground breaking ceremony. Together with the project architect, Davy Architecture, Balfour Beatty also presented a donation to the Solana Beach Schools Foundation to help pay for a future garden shed located on the school’s property.

  175. Balfour Beatty US Marks First Anniversary of the Successful Integration of Civil and Vertical Construction Operations

    June 01, 2017 Marking the first anniversary of the integration of its heavy civil and vertical construction operations in the United States, Balfour Beatty is building on its solid 2016 performance with U.S. revenue of $4.6 billion and a 10 percent order book increase achieved in combination with improved processes, bidding discipline and project selectivity. 

  176. Balfour Beatty US Names Scott Skidelsky COO in Florida, Pat Dean COO in the Carolinas and Georgia

    May 11, 2017 Balfour Beatty US has announced the promotion of Scott Skidelsky to chief operating officer in Florida, and the promotion of Pat Dean to chief operating officer for the Carolinas and Georgia operations. 

  177. North Carolina Central University Selects Balfour Beatty US, Holt Brothers and Structure to Build New $36 Million Student Center

    May 10, 2017 North Carolina Central University has selected Balfour Beatty US, Holt Brothers and Structure to build a new student center on the university’s main campus. NCCU's new $36 million student center facility is an important step toward meeting the school’s current and future needs in alignment with its strategic priorities.

  178. Balfour Beatty US Joint Venture Awarded $625 Million Design-Build Project for Texas Department of Transportation

    May 04, 2017 Balfour Beatty US has been selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to undertake the $625 million Southern Gateway reconstruction and improvement project as part of a design-build joint venture with Fluor Corporation. 

  179. Balfour Beatty US Kicks Off Construction Safety Week 2017 with ‘See Something, Say Something’ Campaign

    May 01, 2017 As part of the company’s never-ending commitment to accepting nothing less than Zero Harm for anyone coming into contact with its work, Balfour Beatty US has kicked off its Safety Week 2017 activities. 

  180. Balfour Beatty US Names John P. Carpenter Chief Legal Officer in California

    April 28, 2017 Balfour Beatty US has named John P. Carpenter chief legal officer for its California operations. Carpenter brings to Balfour Beatty nearly 30 years of legal and construction industry expertise, and will support the company’s civil and vertical construction business units. 

  181. Balfour Beatty US Receives Texas Instruments’ Highest Level of Supplier Recognition

    April 26, 2017 Balfour Beatty US’ North Texas special projects group has been selected to receive Texas Instruments’ (TI) highest level of supplier recognition, the 2016 Texas Instruments Supplier Excellence Award. 

  182. Balfour Beatty US Names George Kreis Mid-Atlantic Vice President of Business Development

    April 05, 2017 Balfour Beatty US has named George Kreis as vice president of business development and a member of its leadership team in the Mid-Atlantic. 

  183. Balfour Beatty, K12 MindShift Introduce New Book Humanizing the Education Machine

    March 27, 2017 Knowing the many challenges facing public education in America today, Balfour Beatty US joins the K12 MindShift project to introduce the new book Humanizing the Education Machine. Co-authored by Balfour Beatty’s Brian Cahill, the book explores learning as a uniquely human experience, provides insight into what’s working at some high-performing schools across the country and offers a plan of action for enabling schools to thrive in the 21st century. 

  184. Balfour Beatty US Honored with AGC’s Community Award

    March 09, 2017 Balfour Beatty US has been honored with the “AGC in the Community” special recognition award by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and its charitable arm during the organization’s annual convention in Las Vegas. 

  185. Balfour Beatty US Promotes Anna-Lisa Brown to Vice President of Human Resources in the Mid-Atlantic

    March 07, 2017 Balfour Beatty US has promoted Anna-Lisa Brown to vice president of human resources in the Mid-Atlantic. In this role, Brown leads the Mid-Atlantic office’s organizational and people-related responsibilities, including recruiting, training and talent development.

  186. Balfour Beatty US Selected for $100 Million Update and Expansion of Cleburne Independent School District’s Comprehensive High School

    February 15, 2017 Balfour Beatty US has been selected to serve as construction manager for Cleburne Independent School District’s (CISD) $100 million, 500,000-square-foot update and expansion of Cleburne High School (CHS). 

  187. Balfour Beatty US, WELBRO Joint Venture Complete Iconic Marriott Marquis Hotel in Houston’s Convention District

    February 01, 2017 Balfour Beatty US, with joint venture partner, WELBRO Building Corporation, Inc., recently celebrated the grand opening of the $360 million Marriott Marquis Houston hotel located in the heart of the city’s convention district. 

  188. The Related Group Selects Balfour Beatty US to Build Flagship Whole Foods Market in Midtown Atlanta

    January 31, 2017 The Related Group has selected Balfour Beatty US to build Whole Foods Market’s new multi-level flagship store in Midtown Atlanta. The second phase of The Related Group’s new luxury, mixed-use residential tower located at West Peachtree and 14th Street and currently under construction by Balfour Beatty, the new store will anchor the 39-story tower and has already become a source of excitement among nearby residents and businesses.  

  189. Balfour Beatty Names Jason C. Tomasulo Mid-Atlantic Vice President of Legal

    January 10, 2017 Balfour Beatty has named Jason C. Tomasulo as vice president of legal and a member of its leadership team in the Mid-Atlantic. With nearly two decades of legal experience and construction industry expertise, Tomasulo is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.    

  190. Holder Properties Selects Balfour Beatty Construction to Build New Blackbaud Corporate Campus in Charleston, S.C.

    December 12, 2016 Holder Properties, a privately held full-service commercial and residential real estate developer, has selected Balfour Beatty Construction to build a new corporate campus for Blackbaud in Charleston, S.C. Headquartered in Charleston since 1989, Blackbaud is a high-growth provider of software and services for the global philanthropic community. 

  191. Balfour Beatty Construction Wins 2016 ENR Southwest Best Project Award

    December 07, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction has been recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) Southwest in the 2016 Best Project Awards competition for the IRIS USA manufacturing facility. The Phoenix-based project team received the award in the manufacturing category at ENR Southwest Best Projects Awards ceremony recently held at the Renaissance Phoenix Hotel. 

  192. Lean Construction Institute Names Balfour Beatty’s Mark Konchar Board Chairman

    November 07, 2016 The Lean Construction Institute (LCI) has named Balfour Beatty Construction's Chief of Innovation Mark Konchar as the incoming chairman of its board of directors. With a vision to transform the built environment through lean implementation, LCI is a non-profit organization that operates as a catalyst to transform the industry.   

  193. Balfour Beatty Construction Selected by Mainstreet to Build New Transitional Care Properties in Arizona

    November 01, 2016 Mainstreet, the nation’s largest developer of post-acute health care properties, has selected Balfour Beatty Construction to build two new transitional care properties located in Tucson and Chandler, Ariz. With a total project value of $24 million, the properties will provide post-acute care, short-stay rehabilitation and therapy for patients in a service-rich environment.   

  194. Balfour Beatty Volunteers Lead Improvement Projects at Encinitas USD Farm Lab for 5th Annual Green Apple Day of Service

    October 31, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction employees recently teamed up with the Encinitas Union School District (EUSD), San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) and supporting industry trade partners for the 5th Annual Green Apple Day of Service.

  195. Balfour Beatty Construction Honors Senior Superintendent Mike Ross with 2016 Relentless Ally Award

    October 13, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction has named Mike Ross its 2016 Relentless Ally – the highest honor the company can bestow upon its employees. Balfour Beatty’s Relentless Ally Award recognizes and honors the contributions of high-performing individuals who most embody the company’s vision centered on Zero Harm, Zero Waste, Client Advocacy and Employee Inspiration. 

  196. Balfour Beatty Construction Takes High Honors at 2016 AGC Houston APEX Awards

    October 12, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction has been recognized by the Houston Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) with a Silver APEX Award in the GC-4 Interiors category. The APEX Award honors AGC members who build Houston’s most impressive construction projects and celebrates the industry’s finest builders.

  197. Balfour Beatty Awarded $110 Million Bond Construction Program for Highland Park ISD

    October 04, 2016 Balfour Beatty has been selected by Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD) to serve as the district’s construction partner for a $110 million elementary construction and renovation program. A result of HPISD’s 2015 bond election to transform the district's schools over the next five years, the program includes the construction of four new elementary schools and renovation of a fifth elementary school. 

  198. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, Builds Broadway Tower for BPM Real Estate Group in Downtown Portland

    September 19, 2016 BPM Real Estate Group has selected Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, to build its Broadway Tower project in downtown Portland. With construction underway, the 19-story, 430,000-square-foot office and hotel development will be home to a 180-room Radisson RED hotel, and offer 175,000 square feet of office space and over 2,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

  199. Balfour Beatty Construction Honored with 2016 Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisiana Regional Best Project Award

    August 31, 2016 Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisana has recognized Balfour Beatty's Noble Energy Center 2 project in Houston with its ‘Best Project’ award in the Interiors category. The use of Lean construction principles and technology helped guide the impressive design, value engineering and construction of this award-winning project. 

  200. Balfour Beatty Awarded $196 Million North Block at Capitol Crossing Contract

    August 24, 2016 Property Group Partners has selected Balfour Beatty to build the North Block phase of its Capitol Crossing development that will span a three-block elevated deck over I-395 in the heart of Washington, D.C.

  201. Balfour Beatty Construction Honored with Two 2016 National Design Build Institute of America Project/Team Awards

    August 02, 2016 The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has recognized Balfour Beatty Construction with two 2016 Design-Build Project/Team Awards. The awards program showcases design-build best practices and celebrates the achievements of owners and design-build teams in ten categories across the spectrum of horizontal and vertical construction. 

  202. Engineering News-Record Ranks Balfour Beatty US No. 1 Southeast Contractor in 2016

    July 25, 2016 Engineering News-Record (ENR) has named Balfour Beatty US the Southeast’s No. 1 contractor for 2016. 

  203. Balfour Beatty Construction Promotes Jay McQuarie to Vice President

    July 14, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction announces the promotion of Jay McQuarie, LEED AP® to vice president in the California Division, which includes projects in Arizona. In his new role, McQuarie will manage the successful delivery of all projects managed from the company’s Scottsdale, Ariz. office.

  204. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, Hires Bryan Kelley as Vice President of Legal for its Northwest Division

    June 16, 2016 Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, has hired Bryan Kelley as its new vice president of legal for its Northwest Division. 

  205. Balfour Beatty Construction Elevates Two Florida Leaders

    June 13, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction has promoted Mike Carlin to senior vice president and Brian Prebenda to vice president for the company’s Florida Division. In their elevated roles, the two recognized construction executives will drive operational excellence for Balfour Beatty clients across the state of Florida. 

  206. The Related Group Selects Balfour Beatty Construction to Build High-rise Residential Tower in Midtown Atlanta

    May 31, 2016 The Related Group has selected Balfour Beatty Construction to build its new luxury, mixed-use residential tower in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Located at West Peachtree and 14th Street, the 39-story tower will become the tallest residential tower project built in Atlanta since 2009. Consistently ranked by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as a top 5 commercial contractor in Atlanta based on Georgia contract revenue, Balfour Beatty Construction is well established in the market with deep experience serving the commercial office, K-12, higher-education, hospitality, and multi-family markets.         

  207. Balfour Beatty Construction Named Construction Management Firm of the Year by the Construction Management Association of America – San Diego

    May 27, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction has been named the 2016 Construction Management Firm of the Year by the Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) San Diego Chapter. 

  208. Balfour Beatty Construction Makes a Stand for Safety, Kicks Off Safety Week 2016

    May 02, 2016 As part of its Zero Harm commitment to making safety personal, Balfour Beatty Construction is set to launch its Safety Week 2016 campaign May 2 – 6. Joining forces with over 40 national and global construction firms to sponsor the week-long campaign, Balfour Beatty teams and trade partners across the country will make a stand for safety and reflect on what’s most important – going home safe to their families every day.

  209. Balfour Beatty Construction's Golf Outing Raises Over $110,000 to Support the 13th Annual Sharefest Workday

    April 27, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction and Sharefest recently raised over $110,000 at their fourth annual Golf Outing in support of Sharefest’s 13th annual Workday – an event that mobilizes thousands of volunteers throughout Los Angeles County to complete tangible work projects that will change the quality of life for its residents.   

  210. Balfour Beatty Construction, Ledcor Joint Venture Achieves Major Topping-Out Milestone at Teck Acute Care Centre

    April 13, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction recently joined with joint venture partner Ledcor, and the Province of British Columbia and the Provincial Health Services Authority to celebrate the topping-out of the Teck Acute Care Centre (TACC) at the BC Children’s and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre in Vancouver, BC. 

  211. Balfour Beatty Construction Announces New Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Organization Development

    March 28, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction congratulates Eric Stenman on his promotion to chief operating officer and John Tarpey on his promotion to chief of organization development. These changes to the company’s leadership team are in support of its strategy to continue a focus on operational excellence, innovation and investing in talent.

  212. Balfour Beatty Construction Completes MV-22 Double Hangar Project at Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton

    March 21, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction has completed the $38 million design-build MV-22 Double Hangar project located at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Camp Pendleton in California. The two maintenance hangars each accommodate six MV-22 Osprey, which are tiltrotor military aircraft and the primary assault support aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps.  

  213. Balfour Beatty Construction Takes High Honors at 2016 AGC Alliant Build America Awards Ceremony

    March 16, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction has been recognized by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) with the Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award and the Alliant Build America Award in the Construction Management Renovation category. The Alliant Build America awards honor AGC members who build the nation's most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, utility infrastructure, and federal and heavy divisions.

  214. Balfour Beatty Construction and San Diego Union High School District Celebrate Completion of Pacific Trails Middle School

    March 14, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction announces the completion of the $32 million Pacific Trails Middle School for the San Dieguito Union High School District. The 74,200-square-foot middle school project includes the construction of six buildings, landscaping and site improvements. The buildings include a two-story, 22-room classroom building, administration building, gymnasium, food service building, library/media arts building, and a multi-purpose art and music building. 

  215. Balfour Beatty's Cornish Commons Project Named “Building of the Year” by Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce

    March 11, 2016 The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce has recognized Cornish College of the Arts’ new 20-story Cornish Commons high-rise residence hall as its 2015 “Building of the Year”. Completed by Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, in the summer of 2015, Cornish Commons is the school’s first ground-up project since 1921 and allows students to live, learn, create, and play within steps of other campus facilities in South Lake Union in Seattle. 

  216. Balfour Beatty Construction Names Russ Brockelbank Project Executive in Georgia Division

    March 07, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction has hired industry veteran Russ Brockelbank as project executive in its Georgia Division’s Atlanta office. In this role, Brockelbank will have management oversight of several high-profile projects, while also helping lead the company’s efforts to expand its portfolio in the commercial office and hospitality markets.

  217. Balfour Beatty Construction’s Jamie Qualk Named to Engineering News Record California’s Top 20 Under 40

    March 04, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction congratulates Jamie Qualk, operations director of MEPs (mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems) in its Oakland office for being named one of Engineering News Record (ENR) California’s 2016 Top 20 Under 40 winners.  The publication’s annual regional competition recognizes 20 individuals under the age of 40 who represent the “Best-of-the-Best" in their construction and design careers by giving back to their industry and communities. 

  218. Balfour Beatty Construction’s Kyle Frandsen Named to Engineering News Record California’s Top 20 Under 40

    March 04, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction congratulates Kyle Frandsen, sustainability project manager in San Diego for being named one of Engineering News Record (ENR) California’s 2016 Top 20 Under 40 winners.  The publication’s annual regional competition recognizes 20 individuals under the age of 40 who represent the “Best-of-the-Best" in their construction and design careers by giving back to their industry and communities.  

  219. Wood Partners Selects Balfour Beatty Construction to Build Residential High-rise in Washington, D.C.’s NoMa Neighborhood

    February 24, 2016 Wood Partners has selected Balfour Beatty Construction to build its new residential tower in Washington’s fast-growing NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue) neighborhood. Located at 33 N Street NE within walking distance of the U.S. Capitol and Union Station, the 13-story residential development will complement the continued revitalization of D.C.’s urban core that has transformed the NoMa neighborhood into a thriving entertainment, retail and employment district.    

  220. Wood Partners Selects Balfour Beatty Construction to Build Residential High-rise in Washington, D.C.’s NoMa Neighborhood

    February 24, 2016 Wood Partners has selected Balfour Beatty Construction to build its new residential tower in Washington’s fast-growing NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue) neighborhood. Located at 33 N Street NE within walking distance of the U.S. Capitol and Union Station, the 13-story residential development will complement the continued revitalization of D.C.’s urban core that has transformed the NoMa neighborhood into a thriving entertainment, retail and employment district.    

  221. Balfour Beatty Construction Completes One South Market Residential Tower in Fast-growing Downtown San Jose, California

    February 11, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction has completed construction at One South Market, an apartment tower located in downtown San Jose, Calif. for developers Essex Property Trust. Leveraging Lean construction and green building practices, Balfour Beatty met the 23-story project’s aggressive 18-month schedule, while successfully diverting 3 million pounds of construction material for recycling.

  222. Balfour Beatty Construction and BARC Joint Venture Team Honored with 2015 Engineering News-Record National ‘Best of the Best Projects’ Award

    February 08, 2016 Balfour Beatty Construction and its BARC joint venture partners, including Azteca Enterprises, H.J. Russell & Company, and CARCON Industries, have been honored with a prestigious national award for the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Terminal A Phase II Renovation and Improvement Program.

  223. Balfour Beatty Construction Selected to Build Marquee Park District Project at Doorstep of Klyde Warren Park in Dallas

    January 20, 2016 The evolution of Uptown Dallas continues with Park District, a one-of-a-kind project that will further connect the Arts District, downtown and Uptown, providing tenants, residents and the public a unique way to experience Klyde Warren Park and the city. Balfour Beatty Construction was chosen by joint venture partners Trammell Crow Company and Met Life, Inc., to provide preconstruction and construction services.

  224. Balfour Beatty Construction's Ryan O'Donnell Named to Engineering News Record Southwest's Top 20 Under 40

    January 12, 2016 PHOENIX - Balfour Beatty Construction congratulates Ryan O’Donnell, project manager in Phoenix for being named one of Engineering News Record (ENR) Southwest’s 2015 Top 20 Under 40 winners.  The publication’s annual regional competition recognizes 20 individuals under the age of 40 who represent the “Best-of-the-Best in their construction and design careers by giving back to their industry and communities.
     

  225. Balfour Beatty Construction Awarded $28 Million Contract for New Detention Facility in Imperial County, California

    December 18, 2015 The Imperial County Board of Supervisors in California has selected Balfour Beatty Construction to design and build its new $28 million Oren R. Fox Detention Facility. The conditional award of the design-build contract was approved by the Imperial County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 8, 2015.

  226. Balfour Beatty Construction Selected to Build Fareground at One Eleven Congress in Downtown Austin

    December 17, 2015 AUSTIN, Texas – The transformation of downtown Austin continues with the reinvention of public space at One Eleven Congress – an integral part of the Capitol City skyline since 1987. Balfour Beatty Construction was chosen by owner Parkway Properties, Inc., to deliver the project alongside landscape architecture firm dwg. and Michael Hsu Office of Architecture. 

  227. Balfour Beatty Construction Honors Eric Garcia with the 2015 Robert C. Van Cleave Relentless Ally Award

    December 09, 2015 Balfour Beatty Construction has named Eric Garcia as its 2015 Relentless Ally – the highest honor the company can bestow upon an employee. Created to honor the legacy of retired chairman and CEO Robert C. Van Cleave, Balfour Beatty’s Relentless Ally Award is presented to the individual who most embodies one or more pillars of the company’s Creed – Zero Harm, Zero Waste, Client Advocacy and Employee Inspiration.

  228. Balfour Beatty Construction, Anthracite Realty Partners and Bennett Benner Partners to Make First Change to Fort Worth Skyline in Six Years

    November 16, 2015 Balfour Beatty Construction to provide preconstruction and construction services for a landmark high-rise in downtown Fort Worth. Balfour Beatty is engaged in shaping the project’s final scope and contract, which includes the core, shll and interior finish-out of the new 25-story, 323,415-square-foot Class-AA commercial office tower at 640 Taylor St., which will be known as 640 Taylor.

  229. AGC San Diego Honors Balfour Beatty Construction with "Best of the Best" Build San Diego Award

    November 12, 2015 SAN DIEGO – November 12, 2015 – Balfour Beatty Construction has been presented with a Build San Diego Award by the San Diego Chapter of the Associated General Contractors, Inc. (AGC). The honor recognizes the company’s Las Colinas Women’s Detention and Reentry Facility (phase I) project as a “Best of the Best” construction project in the Unique Special Project category. The award was recently presented during the AGC Awards Banquet in San Diego and marks the 12th industry award bestowed upon this project.

  230. Balfour Beatty Construction Advances Lean Journey at LCI Congress 2015

    November 05, 2015 DALLAS – Lean design and construction champions from Balfour Beatty Construction joined industry peers, building owners and trade partners to collaborate and share ideas at the recent 17th Annual Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Congress 2015 in Boston. With an expanded presence at this year’s conference, Balfour Beatty is advancing its own Lean journey and intentional commitment to continuous improvement and respect for people working smarter to maximize value for clients.

  231. Balfour Beatty Construction Chief of Innovation Presents at Design-Build Conference & Expo

    November 05, 2015 DALLAS – Balfour Beatty Construction’s Chief of Innovation Mark Konchar recently joined fellow research partners to present findings from their report “Maximizing Success on Integrated Projects: An Owner’s Guide” at the Design-Build Conference & Expo in Denver. The conference is the Design-Build Institute of America’s annual conference that brings together industry professionals spanning the A/E/C community, including owners who are both new to and experienced in design-build project delivery.       

  232. Balfour Beatty Construction and BARC Joint Venture Team Honored with National and Regional Project Awards

    October 29, 2015 DALLAS – Balfour Beatty Construction and its BARC joint venture partners, including Azteca Enterprises, H.J. Russell & Company, and CARCON Industries, have been honored with two prestigious project awards for the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Terminal A Phase II Renovation and Improvement Program.

  233. Balfour Beatty Construction Leaders Honored as "2015 Women in Construction" by Constructech Magazine

    September 30, 2015 DALLAS – Constructech magazine recently named Balfour Beatty Construction’s Kasey Bevans and Nancy Novak to its “2015 Women in Construction” list at the publication’s 2015 Technology Day event. The Women in Construction list is comprised of some of the most successful women working in the construction industry who are driving innovation with technology and represent the leading construction companies in the country. At Balfour Beatty Construction, Bevans serves as senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO) and Novak is vice president of operations.   

  234. Grosvenor Americas selects Balfour Beatty Construction to build new mixed-use "Central" development in Downtown Silver Spring

    September 22, 2015 SILVER SPRING, Md. – Grosvenor Americas has selected Balfour Beatty Construction to build its new 231,000-square-foot, mixed-use Central development. Located in revitalized downtown Silver Spring, the five-story development will be comprised of 243 residential units above 16,000 square feet of retail space and two levels of underground parking.   

  235. Balfour Beatty Construction Completes Downtown Phoenix Inc.'s First "Space Between" Project

    September 02, 2015 PHOENIX – Balfour Beatty Construction recently celebrated the completion of the Space Between, a new community gathering space and temporary park designed to bring activity and vitality to a vacant lot in downtown Phoenix. A pro bono project built in collaboration with Downtown Phoenix Inc. and design partner Logan Simpson Design, the new Space Between park brings shade, grass, tables, benches and other sustainable landscaping features to a parcel of land spanning First and Second streets, nestled between the Valley Youth Theatre and Taylor Place. 

  236. Balfour Beatty Construction Promotes Leaders in California

    September 01, 2015 OAKLAND, Calif. – Balfour Beatty Construction announced today that Oakland-based executive Sean Holliday will take on an expanded leadership role as vice president and business unit leader of the company’s Northern California office. The Northern California office is now part of Balfour Beatty’s California Division that includes both Northern and Southern California, as well as Arizona.

  237. Building Design & Construction Magazine Ranks Balfour Beatty Construction US No. 6 in 2015 Giants 300 Report

    August 31, 2015 DALLAS – Building Design + Construction (BD+C) magazine has ranked Balfour Beatty Construction the No. 6 general contractor based on 2014 U.S. revenue in its annual Giants 300 Report, which ranks the leading firms in the AEC industry for building-type revenue, green building work, BIM revenue, and more. Based on a year in which the company completed 549 projects in North America totaling over 27 million square feet, the report reinforces Balfour Beatty’s strong commitment to client advocacy and continuous innovation that has resulted in an 82 percent repeat customer rate over the past five years.

  238. Balfour Beatty Construction Awarded $62 Million Luxury Condominium Project in San Diego

    August 20, 2015 SAN DIEGO – Zephyr has awarded Balfour Beatty Construction its $62 million, 14-story The Park Bankers Hill luxury condominium tower project. Located adjacent to Balboa Park in the upscale neighborhood of Bankers Hill in San Diego, California, the project builds on Balfour Beatty’s commitment to support the development of the growing multi-family marketplace in Southern California.

  239. Balfour Beatty Construction Selected by The JBG Companies to Build Mixed-use Development in Washington D.C.'s U Street Corridor

    July 22, 2015 WASHINGTON – The JBG Companies has selected Balfour Beatty Construction to build its latest project in Washington D.C.’s vibrant U Street corridor. Named 13|U, the new mixed-use project will feature 129 residential units, 15,750 square feet of retail and 48 below-grade parking spaces near the U Street/Cardozo Metro station. Balfour Beatty is providing construction manager at risk services for the new development and began demolition of the existing building in June.  

  240. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, Expands Leadership in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest

    July 20, 2015 SEATTLE and PORTLAND, Ore. – Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, announced today that Portland-based executive Troy Dickson will take on an expanded leadership role as senior vice president and Oregon manager. Additionally, the company announced its Oregon office is now part Balfour Beatty’s newly formed Northwest Division, including Oregon and Washington State.  The announcement follows the scheduled retirement of 20-year company executive and Oregon Division president, John Bullwinkel. 

  241. Balfour Beatty Construction Diversity Leaders Share Knowledge at White House Forum on Excellence and Innovation through Diversity in the STEM Workforce

    June 25, 2015 WASHINGTON – Balfour Beatty Construction diversity leaders recently joined senior leaders from academia, industry, professional societies and government at the White House Forum on Excellence and Innovation through Diversity in the STEM Workforce in Washington, D.C. Hosted by Megan Smith, U.S. Chief Technology Officer of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Tina Tchen, executive director of the White House Council on Women and Girls, the forum facilitated a discussion on how to change the conversation round inclusion of under-represented groups in STEM to focus on achieving greater excellence, productivity and innovation through diversity. 

  242. Balfour Beatty Construction and BARC Joint Venture Team Honored with TEXO Distinguished Building Awards

    June 18, 2015 DALLAS –  Balfour Beatty Construction and its BARC joint venture partners, including Azteca Enterprises, H.J. Russell & Company and CARCON Industries, have been honored with the prestigious TEXO Distinguished Building Award for the Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport Terminal A Phase II project in the over $75 million category. TEXO is the largest commercial contractors association in Texas and one of the largest affiliated with the national Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).  

  243. Balfour Beatty Construction Wins buildingSMART Hong Kong International BIM Award 2015

    June 16, 2015 SAN DIEGO – Balfour Beatty Construction has been honored with the buildingSMART Hong Kong International BIM Award 2015 in the “Best BIM Application in Education” project category. The awards program recognizes outstanding performance and project team excellence with the use of building information modeling (BIM) technology in problem solving, decision making, productivity, and operation management. buildingSMART is an international organization developing and maintaining open international standards for BIM.

  244. New Parkland Hospital Honored as Project of the Year by the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association

    June 15, 2015 DALLAS – The new Parkland Acute Care Hospital was named Project of The Year by the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA) during the association's recent Pillar Awards. The RHCA promotes and supports the advancement and economic growth of the Hispanic contractors in Texas. The new $1.3 billion, 1.9 million-square-foot LEED silver certified Parkland Hospital features 862 patient rooms, 120 emergency department rooms and provides world-class healthcare to the citizens of Dallas County.

  245. Engineering News-Record Names Balfour Beatty Southeast Contractor of the Year

    June 08, 2015 DALLAS – Balfour Beatty has been named Southeast Contractor of the Year by Engineering News-Record (ENR), the preeminent magazine for the construction industry. The recognition is based on the combined performance of Balfour Beatty’s U.S. business units in the Southeast region, including Balfour Beatty Construction Services US, Balfour Beatty Infrastructure and Balfour Beatty Investments. ENR recently recognized Balfour Beatty with an announcement on its website.

  246. Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Selected as Preferred Bidder for Bergstrom Expressway in Joint Venture

    May 27, 2015 Balfour Beatty Infrastructure and Fluor to reconstruct eight miles of US 183 for one of Austin’s most important arterial roadways.

  247. Balfour Beatty Construction's Dawn Landry Honored by the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce

    May 26, 2015 Houston, TX - Balfour Beatty Construction’s Dawn Landry has been recognized by the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce (GHWCC) as one of its 2015 Breakthrough Women. As vice president of business development for Balfour Beatty Construction’s Houston Division, Landry was recognized among a select group of Houston women who were honored for their outstanding professional achievements and contributions to the community as leaders.

  248. Balfour Beatty Construction's Michael Blount Named President-elect of the Society of American Military Engineers Society's Board of Direction

    May 20, 2015 WASHINGTON – The Society for American Military Engineers (SAME) has appointed Balfour Beatty Construction’s Michael Blount as president-elect for its board of direction. Blount serves as a vice president of operations in Balfour Beatty Construction’s Washington, D.C. office. SAME unites architecture, engineering, construction, facility management and environmental entities and individuals in the public and private sectors across the United States to prepare for - and overcome - natural and man-made disasters and to improve security at home and abroad.  

  249. Balfour Beatty Construction Honored as Contractor of the Year by the American Institute of Architects Orlando

    May 14, 2015 ORLANDO – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Orlando recently honored Balfour Beatty Construction with its 2015 Contractor of the Year award at their annual Design Awards Gala held at the Country Club of Orlando. This award recognizes a company or firm in Florida that has exemplified a sincere and genuine interest in effecting outstanding craftsmanship and workmanship in the performance of work. 

  250. Balfour Beatty Construction Wins "Project of the Year" Award for Construction Management at Devore Stadium Project

    May 11, 2015 SAN DIEGO – Balfour Beatty Construction has been honored by the Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) San Diego Chapter with the "Project of the Year” award for its Devore Stadium improvement project at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, Calif. The project was recognized in the “Buildings/New Construction/Greater than $25 million” category.

  251. Balfour Beatty Construction Wins Cobb Chamber Cutting EDGE Green Technology Award

    April 30, 2015 ATLANTA – Balfour Beatty Construction’s Georgia Division has been recognized for its use of 
    sustainable technologies and awarded the Green Tech/Clean Tech award by Cobb County’s Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented at a recent Cobb Chamber First Monday Breakfast, where the chamber presented its Cutting EDGE Technology Awards to three Cobb businesses. Balfour Beatty’s Georgia Division has been a resident of Cobb County for over a decade.

  252. Balfour Beatty Construction Launches New Safety Orientation Video Focused on Making Safety Personal, Going Home Safe

    April 29, 2015 DALLAS – Balfour Beatty Construction US has launched its new Zero Harm safety orientation video designed to help make safety personal by featuring trades professionals on a live construction site and following team members at home with their families to reinforce what’s most important – going home safe every day. With 828 U.S. construction worker fatalities in 2013, according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Balfour Beatty’s new video campaign aligns with its commitment to accepting nothing less than zero harm for anyone coming into contact with its work.

  253. Balfour Beatty Construction Awarded Design-build Contract for New Correctional Facility for Kern County

    April 28, 2015 SAN DIEGO – Kern County has selected Balfour Beatty to design and construct a new $100.5 million addition to the Kern County Justice Facility located in Bakersfield, Calif. The 215,000-square-foot facility is expected to create 350 to 400 jobs for the local community, including a contractual target goal to subcontract 25 percent of design and construction services to local businesses with 35 percent of the labor supplied by local workers. The project team will leverage lean construction practices and the latest technologies to efficiently deliver the facility.

  254. Balfour Beatty Construction's Golf Outing Raises Over $100,000 To Support the 12th Annual Sharefest Workday

    April 23, 2015 TORRANCE, Calif. - Balfour Beatty Construction and Sharefest recently hosted 160 golfers at their third annual Golf Classic raising over $100,000 in support of Sharefest’s 12th annual Workday. Participants included Balfour Beatty Construction employees and industry partners who played the Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach, Calif. on April 17. Sharefest’s Workday is an annual event that mobilizes thousands of volunteers throughout Los Angeles County to complete tangible work projects that will change the quality of life for its residents.

  255. Balfour Beatty Construction Honored by AGC of Georgia for 131 Ponce Project with Zero Lost Time Accidents

    April 22, 2015 ATLANTA – Balfour Beatty Construction’s 131 Ponce Apartments project has been awarded first place honors in the General Contractor Building category and earned merit honors in Best Sustainable Building Practices in the 2015 Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Georgia Build Georgia Awards Program. An annual awards program, AGC Georgia’s Build Georgia Awards recognize general contractor members and their construction teams for outstanding performance on some of the state’s most remarkable projects.   

  256. Balfour Beatty Construction Honored by AGC of Georgia for 131 Ponce Project with Zero Lost Time Accidents

    April 22, 2015 ATLANTA – Balfour Beatty Construction’s 131 Ponce Apartments project has been awarded first place honors in the General Contractor Building category and earned merit honors in Best Sustainable Building Practices in the 2015 Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Georgia Build Georgia Awards Program. An annual awards program, AGC Georgia’s Build Georgia Awards recognize general contractor members and their construction teams for outstanding performance on some of the state’s most remarkable projects.   

  257. Balfour Beatty Construction Honored as Contractor of the Year by the American Institute of Architects Dallas

    April 20, 2015 DALLAS – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Dallas recently honored Balfour Beatty Construction with its Contractor of the Year award at the CELEBRATE ARCHITECTURE 2015 event at Klyde Warren Park. Benefiting the Dallas Center for Architecture (DCFA) Foundation, the AIA Dallas CELEBRATE ARCHITECTURE event recognizes Community Honor Award Recipients as the city’s champions of architecture. 

  258. Balfour Beatty Construction's Nancy Novak Honored with the Women Construction Owners and Executives' 2015 Mobius Award

    April 06, 2015 DALLAS - The Women Construction Owners and Executives, USA (WCOE) has honored Balfour Beatty Construction’s Nancy Novak with its 2015 Mobius Award. The Mobius Award is given each year to a select group of individuals, companies and members of Congress who support and further WCOE’s mission and goals. Novak serves as vice president of operations at Balfour Beatty Construction and brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the organization.  

  259. Balfour Beatty Construction's net-zero modular classroom project for Oak Park Unified School District honored with Green School Award

    March 11, 2015 SAN DIEGO – Balfour Beatty Construction’s net-zero modular classroom project completed on behalf of the Oak Park Unified School District has been honored with the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) California Central Coast Chapter’s Green School Award. Comprised of seven classroom buildings installed at Oak Park High School, the USGBC California’s Central Coast Chapter annual Green Awards celebrates outstanding green projects throughout the region.

  260. Balfour Beatty Construction moves to a new Northern California headquarters in Oakland's Uptown District

    March 02, 2015 OAKLAND – Balfour Beatty Construction has moved its Northern California Division headquarters to a new location in Oakland’s Uptown District. The collaborative 14,000-square-foot workspace is located in the Hive at 2335 Broadway. Balfour Beatty’s Northern California move coincides with its strong growth across the state in which Engineering News-Record ranks it as the state’s top educational builder and a top 10 general contractor.    

  261. Balfour Beatty Construction's Eric Stenman Named Most Admired CEO by the San Diego Business Journal

    February 03, 2015 SAN DIEGO – Balfour Beatty Construction is proud to announce that Eric Stenman, CEO of the company’s West Region and head of its National Mission Critical business unit, has been recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as winner of the “Most Admired CEO” in the medium public company category. Stenman joins 13 other CEOs who also were acknowledged as winners in other categories at the publication’s 8th Annual Most Admired CEO Awards.  The annual event ceremony, held at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center on January 28, honored 131 finalists for their outstanding professional achievements and contributions to the community.

  262. Balfour Beatty Construction Cuts $21 Million from Total Project Cost in Completion of 22-story Luxury Residental High-rise Tower in Hollywood

    January 27, 2015 LOS ANGELES – Balfour Beatty Construction’s Southwest Division announces the completion of the $76.2 million, 22-story “Sunset and Gordon” luxury high-rise residential apartment building in Los Angeles. Built for real estate and infrastructure investment firm CIM Group, Balfour Beatty performed the design-assist project leveraging its cast-in-place, technology and market expertise to lower the project’s total cost from $98 million to $76.2 million. Balfour Beatty’s latest Los Angeles project reinforces its strength serving Southern California’s high-density residential market, in addition to the hospitality and higher education sectors. 

  263. Balfour Beatty Construction Names David Holland Project Executive in Northern California Division

    January 14, 2015 EMERYVILLE, Calif. – Balfour Beatty Construction has appointed David Holland as project executive in the company’s Northern California Division. With over 25 years of experience and expertise in preconstruction, operations and risk management, Holland joins Balfour Beatty as the company continues to grow in Northern California.    

  264. Balfour Beatty Construction Celebrates 35 Years in Houston

    January 12, 2015 HOUSTON – Starting in 2015 and in partnership with the community, Balfour Beatty Construction is celebrating 35 years of history in Houston. The company marks this significant milestone at a time of strong momentum in the market thanks to the support of its clients, trade partners and the community.

  265. Balfour Beatty Construction Hires Deren Wilcox as Vice President of Business Acquisition

    January 05, 2015 DALLAS – Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce that Deren Wilcox has joined the company as vice president of business acquisition for the North Texas market. Wilcox joins Balfour Beatty as the company completed 2014 with significant new projects in the commercial construction, healthcare and education sectors.

  266. Balfour Beatty Construction Wins Engineering News-Record’s Southwest 2014 Best Green Project Award for the North Scottsdale Park & Ride

    December 30, 2014 PHOENIX – December 30, 2014 – Balfour Beatty Construction’s North Scottsdale Park and Ride project in Scottsdale, Ariz. has been recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) Southwest as the 2014 Best Green Project. A leading example of sustainability, the project incorporates many features designed to achieve net-zero energy use, including solar panels that also provide shade for vehicles, LED site lighting, and pervious concrete pavement that helps mitigate the heat island effect and better manages storm water.   

  267. Balfour Beatty Construction Wins National 2014 NAHB/Builders Mutual Insurance Company Safety Award for Excellence

    December 01, 2014 DALLAS - Balfour Beatty Construction’s Multifamily Housing team in Dallas took top honors in safety as winners of the 2014 NAHB/Builders Mutual Insurance Company Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE). This National Association of Home Builders award acknowledges leadership and commitment to improve construction safety, and to ensure that builders, trade contractors and workers in the multifamily construction industry return home safely to their families and friends each day. 

  268. Balfour Beatty Construction appoints three new directors in Northern California

    November 20, 2014 EMERYVILLE, Calif. - Balfour Beatty Construction announces the appointments of three new directors in their Northern California division.

  269. Balfour Beatty Construction’s Northern California headquarters is moving to a new office location

    November 17, 2014 EMERYVILLE, Calif. - Balfour Beatty Construction’s Northern California Division will be moving its headquarters office to a new location in Oakland’s Uptown District in early 2015. The new home will be located in the Hive building located at 2335 Broadway, and will foster an interactive work environment. Construction has begun, with a late February, 2015 move-in date.

  270. Balfour Beatty Celebrates Opening of $95.5 Million Fort Worth Hospital

    November 12, 2014 Fort Worth, TX - Balfour Beatty Construction recently celebrated the opening of its latest project in
    conjunction with Neal Richards Group on behalf of Forest Park Medical Center, a Texas-based physician-owned hospital system. On November 3, 2014, Forest Park Medical Center Fort Worth officially opened to patients after conducting a grand opening ceremony the week prior attended by Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, along with project developer Neal Richards Group, general contractor Balfour Beatty Construction, project architect Perkins + Will, and the facility’s physicians, nurses and staff.

  271. Two Howard S. Wright Construction Projects win 2014 ENR Northwest Best Project Awards

    November 05, 2014 Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, has been recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) Northwest in the 2014 Best Project Awards competition.  Both the Washington State and Oregon divisions of Balfour Beatty Construction submitted award- winning projects. 

  272. Howard S. Wright moves to new office location in Seattle’s Uptown neighborhood

    November 03, 2014 SEATTLE - Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, moved into their new office headquarters located in the Queen Anne Station building at 415 1st Avenue North, in Seattle’s Uptown neighborhood.

  273. Two Balfour Beatty Construction Projects in the Southwest win 2014 ENR California Best Project Awards

    October 30, 2014 SAN DIEGO - Balfour Beatty Construction’s Southwest division has been recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) California in the 2014 Best Project Awards competition. 

  274. Change Your Space, Change Your Culture Explores the Workplace of the Future, Creating Spaces that Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation

    October 28, 2014 DALLAS - Can space serve as a tool to produce a culture of innovation in the workplace? Finding answers to questions like this inspired the new book Change Your Space, Change Your Culture that explores the workplace of the future and how workspace design can produce a culture of innovation. Available now, the book’s authors lay out strategies for businesses to transform their organizations by creating spaces that help stimulate ideas, energize people and transform culture. 

  275. Balfour Beatty Construction Features LEED® v4 Expertise at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo

    October 23, 2014 Balfour Beatty Construction, administrator and design-build manager of the LEED® v4 certified Canon U.S.A. distribution center, is presenting lessons learned from the construction of the project in an education session at the 2014 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo. A leader in digital imaging solutions, Canon U.S.A.’s Norcross, Ga. distribution center was recently recognized as the first-ever LEED v4 distribution center in the “Building Design and Construction – Warehouses and Distribution Centers” category.

  276. McGraw-Hill Construction Report Finds 40 Percent of U.S. BIM Building Owners Expect to Increase Use to 75 Percent of Projects in Next Two Years

    October 22, 2014 DALLAS - Building owners increasingly are embracing building information modeling (BIM) as a powerful technology benefitting the design process, managing project schedules, controlling costs and minimizing project errors, according to the recent McGraw-Hill Construction SmartMarket Report “The Business Value of BIM for Owners.”

  277. Balfour Beatty Construction awarded $533 million Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center Campus Master Plan Implementation Project

    October 16, 2014 Memorial Hermann Healthcare System (MHHS) has selected Balfour Beatty Construction to provide preconstruction and construction services for a major renovation and expansion of the Texas Medical Center campus. These improvements support MHHS’ commitment to provide the latest technology and procedures for the growing healthcare needs of the Houston metro-area.

  278. Howard S. Wright golf tournament raises $45,500 for CHI Franciscan Health Systems

    October 15, 2014 SEATTLE – Howard S. Wright, the Washington state division of Balfour Beatty Construction, helped raise $45,000 for the CHI Franciscan Health System through the division’s 11th annual golf tournament. The tournament was held on September 25 at The Golf Course at Newcastle, and was attended by 144 golfers plus 15 employee and business partner volunteers.

  279. More than 75 volunteers spruced up John J. Montgomery Elementary School as part of the 3rd Annual Green Apple Day of Service

    October 14, 2014 SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) and Balfour Beatty Construction partnered with the Chula Vista Elementary School District to host the 3rd Annual Green Apple Day of Service. This annual day of service takes place on the same day at different schools around the world, held locally this year at John J. Montgomery Elementary School in Chula Vista, Calif. 

  280. Balfour Beatty Construction team successfully completes third project for Muscogee County School District

    October 08, 2014 ATLANTA – Balfour Beatty Construction/Freeman & Associates, a joint venture partnership, announces the completion of Dorothy I. Height Elementary School for the Muscogee County School District in Columbus, Ga.

  281. Balfour Beatty awarded expansion of the National Museum of the Marine Corps

    October 02, 2014 Fairfax, Va. – Balfour Beatty Construction has been selected by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF) to provide preconstruction and construction services for the final phase of the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC). This project is the second Balfour Beatty Construction engagement with the NMMC. The company completed the first phase of the NMMC in 2006.

  282. Nancy Novak moderates Constructech Magazine’s Women in Construction Panel

    September 29, 2014 Charlotte, N.C. – Nancy Novak, national vice president of operations at Balfour Beatty Construction, will moderate the Women in Construction discussion panel at Constructech magazine’s Technology Day event on October 3, 2014, at the Sofitel San Francisco Bay Hotel. Novak will moderate an elite panel of women that represent some of the top construction firms in the industry.

  283. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, hires Salone Habibuddin, AIA as Project Solutions Manager in Washington State

    September 25, 2014 SEATTLE – Balfour Beatty Construction’s Washington State division, locally known as Howard S. Wright, hired Salone Habibuddin, AIA as project solutions manager.

  284. Sarah Thorson is named one of Daily Journal of Commerce’s 2014 Women of Vision

    September 25, 2014 Portland, Ore. –  Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, announces Oregon Division SPG Manager, Sarah Thorson, is one of The Daily Journal of Commerce’s 2014 Women of Vision. The Women of Vision Awards honors women who are positively contributing to the construction industry through leadership, mentoring, community involvement, and promoting diversity.

  285. Balfour Beatty Construction Hackers Create Productivity and Safety Apps, Take Top Honors at Seattle AEC Hackathon 1.2

    September 25, 2014 SEATTLE – Teams from Balfour Beatty Construction took top honors at the recent Seattle AEC Hackathon 1.2. Hacking apps built on virtual reality, 3D modeling and productivity technologies, the two teams combined to take first place overall and win the ‘Unreal Challenge’ with solutions designed to solve real-world “pain points” in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. The hackathon took place at the Pacific Northwest Center for Construction Research and Education at the University of Washington.     

  286. Howard S. Wright Washington State project wins National Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) Merit Award

    September 18, 2014 SEATTLE – September 18, 2014  Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, is pleased to announce that the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building Modernization Project in Seattle, Washington has won a national Award of Merit in the Rehabilitation/Renovation/Restoration category from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) in their annual Design-Build Award Competition.

  287. 14-year partnership between Denton ISD and Balfour Beatty Construction begins a new chapter with $116 million award

    September 11, 2014 DALLAS – Balfour Beatty Construction has signed a contract with Denton Independent School District (ISD) to construct the new $116 million comprehensive high school.

  288. Balfour Beatty Construction’s Dallas office hosts 4th Annual Night of Comedy and brings big smiles to local nonprofit

    September 10, 2014 DALLAS – Dallas employees unleashed their comedic genius on August 20-21, 2014, during the 4th Annual Dallas Night of Comedy held at Hyena’s Comedy Club at Mockingbird Station. The event was attended by more than 400 guests and raised over $25,000.00 for PediPlace, a local not-for-profit pediatric clinic, bringing the total contribution to $40,000.00 over the past two years.

  289. Balfour Beatty Construction installs the first of its kind net-zero classroom buildings for Oak Park Unified School District

    August 28, 2014 SAN DIEGO – In collaboration with the Oak Park Unified School District, Balfour Beatty Construction installed seven net-zero modular classroom buildings made of single use containers used for ocean shipping at Oak Park High School. The project marks the first use of this type of modular building approved by the California Division of State Architect.

  290. Balfour Beatty Construction completes Las Colinas Detention and Re-entry Facility – Phase 1

    August 26, 2014 SAN DIEGO – Balfour Beatty Construction has completed the first phase of a two-phase contract for design-build services to construct the new $221.5 million Las Colinas Detention and Re-entry Facility in Santee, Calif.

  291. Big laughs for Houston charities at Balfour Beatty Construction’s 9th Annual Night of Comedy

    August 26, 2014 HOUSTON –  By day, Balfour Beatty Construction comics are mild-mannered construction professionals but by night, they emerge as comedic warriors, determined to get laughs. On August 5-6, 2014, Balfour Beatty held its 9th Annual Night of Comedy at Houston’s Improv Comedy Showcase and Restaurant. This event was attended by more than 900 guests and raised a record breaking $110,000.00 for local charities.

  292. Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Federal Building is named Sustainable Project of the Year by the Better Bricks awards program

    August 25, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. – The Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Federal Building, built by Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, was recently named the 2014 Sustainable Project of the Year by the Portland Business Journal. The LEED Platinum project boasts sustainable features like the conversion of a firing range into a 170,000 gallon rainwater collection tank, a roof canopy with 180kw photovoltaic array which doubles as a rainwater collection surface, dedicated outside air supply used for ventilation, radiant heating/cooling, and six passenger elevators that generate electricity as they descend.

  293. Balfour Beatty Construction expands focus on energy market in Houston

    August 20, 2014 HOUSTON –  According to the Greater Houston Partnership, Houston is the U.S. energy headquarters and a world center for virtually every segment of the oil and gas industry including exploration, production, transmission, marketing, supply and technology. To meet the growing demand in this market, Balfour Beatty Construction is expanding its Houston Division to include a group focused solely on construction and renovation for the oil and gas industry: Energy and Technical Facilities.

  294. 12th annual clay shoot scores big for Texas Health Resources Foundation

    August 13, 2014 Fort Worth, TX –  Balfour Beatty Construction’s Fort Worth office recently presented Texas Health Resources Foundation with a $60,000 donation with proceeds from the 12th Annual Balfour Beatty Sporting Clay Shoot Classic. The clay shoot, held at the Alpine Shooting Range, was the largest event to date with 40 teams and 200 shooters.

  295. Balfour Beatty Construction, Holt Brothers Construction selected to build New Residence Hall – Freshmen Living/Learning for Winston-Salem State University

    August 13, 2014 Raleigh, N.C. –  Balfour Beatty Construction/Holt Brothers Construction, a joint venture partnership, has been selected as the construction manager at-risk for Winston-Salem State University’s new 288-bed, 75,000-square foot New Residence Hall – Freshmen Living/Learning project. This $16.7 million project represents a continued step forward in the University’s long-term plan of expanding and improving on-campus housing in a manner conducive to student success.

  296. Balfour Beatty awarded Virginia Treatment Center for Children at Virginia Commonwealth University

    August 12, 2014 Fairfax, Va. –  Balfour Beatty Construction’s Washington, D.C. Division is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a preconstruction agreement by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to provide preconstruction services for the new Virginia Treatment Center for Children project in Richmond, Va. under VCU’s Construction Management-at-Risk procurement system.

  297. Balfour Beatty Construction starts new student housing renovation project at San Diego State University

    August 07, 2014 San Diego – Balfour Beatty Construction has started construction on San Diego State University’s (SDSU) $53 million Zura residence hall renovation project. The design-build project will provide upgrades and enhancements to the student housing facility that will improve accommodations.

  298. Balfour Beatty Construction begins construction on new state-of-the-art fitness center at Mesa College

    August 06, 2014 San Diego –  Balfour Beatty Construction has started construction on a new $11.4 million fitness center building located at San Diego Community College District’s Mesa College campus. The design-build project will replace the existing fitness facility and provide a new venue for the exercise science and athletic programs, as well as access to improved fitness amenities for use by all Mesa College students.

  299. Balfour Beatty Construction awarded The Wharf Parcel 11B - 625 Water Street at Waterfront Park

    July 30, 2014 Fairfax, Va. – Balfour Beatty’s Washington division has been selected to provide construction management at risk services for The Wharf Parcel 11B – 625 Water Street at Waterfront Park project. The approximately $30 million project marks the company’s first with owner PN Hoffman & Associates, Inc. 

  300. Balfour Beatty Construction hosts Houston Independent School District teacher externship week

    July 28, 2014 HOUSTON – In partnership with Houston Independent School District (HISD), Balfour Beatty hosted five teachers for HISD’s teacher externship week. The week long externship is designed to connect classroom teachers with business professionals in order to make students’ learning experiences more relevant to the workplace. The goal of the program is to engage teachers with industry based practices in their field of study, thereby enhancing their ability to craft career-focused curriculum.

  301. Balfour Beatty Construction awarded $39 million Republic Square project

    July 24, 2014 Fairfax, Va. – Balfour Beatty Construction’s Washington, D.C. division has been selected to provide general contracting services for Republic Properties Corporation’s new 660 North Capitol Street, NW project in Washington, D.C. The $39 million project consists of an eight-story, 199,000-square-foot core and shell office building near Union Station.

  302. DALLAS - Can space serve as a tool to produce a culture of innovation in the workplace? Finding answers to questions like this inspired the new book Change Your Space, Change Your Culture that explore

    June 26, 2014 SEATTLE - Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, congratulates Washington State Division President, Dan Peyovich, for being named one of ENR Northwest’s Top Young Professionals. The second-annual competition features young professionals who have distinguished themselves as innovative thought leaders in the Northwest construction community.

  303. Dan Peyovich is named one of ENR Northwest's Top Young Professionals

    June 26, 2014 SEATTLE - Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, congratulates Washington State Division President, Dan Peyovich, for being named one of ENR Northwest’s Top Young Professionals. The second-annual competition features young professionals who have distinguished themselves as innovative thought leaders in the Northwest construction community.

  304. Balfour Beatty Construction celebrates completion of Solana Ranch Elementary School

    June 25, 2014 SAN DIEGO – Balfour Beatty Construction is proud to announce the completion of Solana Ranch Elementary School for the Solana Beach School District. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the completion of the new $28 million school located at 13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch Parkway in San Diego, Calif. The school will welcome new students this fall.

  305. Balfour Beatty reaches financial close on $104M student housing project at Texas A&M University

    June 20, 2014 Dallas - Balfour Beatty, an infrastructure group operating in construction services, infrastructure investments, professional and support services, announced it has reached financial close on a new student housing project at Texas A&M University's main campus in College Station, Texas. Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, a developer and operator of infrastructure projects for the college and university market, is the lead developer and Balfour Beatty Construction, based in Dallas, is the design/build partner on the project.

  306. Balfour Beatty Construction expands into multifamily market in Houston

    June 11, 2014 HOUSTON – According to the 2014 Houston Employment Forecast, Greater Houston Partnership, Houston’s population growth is forecasted at 625,000 new residents and 325,000 additional jobs over the next five years. Balfour Beatty Construction is expanding the company’s Texas multifamily group in the burgeoning Houston market to meet this growing demand.

  307. Rhonnda Parsons Edmiston earns the 2014 Oregon Small Business Champion award by the U.S. Small Business Administration

    June 03, 2014 Portland, OR – Rhonnda Parsons Edmiston has been recognized as a 2014 Oregon Small Business Champion by the Portland District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Small Business Champion honor is awarded to individuals or organizations that promote, assist, and aid local small businesses.

  308. Allan Wakeling Appointed to Mayoral Construction Codes Advisory Board

    May 28, 2014 SEATTLE - Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, congratulates Allan Wakeling for his recent appointment to the City of Seattle’s Mayoral Construction Codes Advisory Board (CCAB). The CCAB, which falls under the Department of Planning and Development, is a volunteer board comprised of 13 members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The CCAB advises the city about proposed rules and amendments relating to city construction codes. Allan will serve a three-year term as the single appointed general contractor position on the Board.

  309. Balfour Beatty Construction confirms commitment to Texas market with key promotions

    May 16, 2014 DALLAS – Balfour Beatty Construction is pleased to announce the recent promotions of several members of its Houston Division. The division has seen a 60 percent increase in volume in the past year, with major project wins in the commercial construction and education markets. Over the past three years, Balfour Beatty has made a significant investment to increase service to its Houston clients, and these promotions are a result of continued plans for strategic growth.

  310. Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Awarded Second Charlotte LYNX Blue Line Extension Project

    May 12, 2014 Balfour Beatty Infrastructure continues strong relationship with City of Charlotte after being awarded second Charlotte LYNX Blue Line Extension project. 

  311. Jacqueline Chen joins Balfour Beatty Construction as Executive in charge of national brand and communications

    May 05, 2014 DALLAS - After an extensive search, Balfour Beatty Construction recently selected Jacqueline Chen to lead the company's national brand and communications strategy in partnership with marketing/communications teams across the country as vice president of corporate brand and communications.

  312. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, annuonces the completion of the Pearl District's first hotel

    May 01, 2014 PORTLAND - Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company is thrilled to announce the completion of the Pearl District’s first hotel, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District.

  313. Balfour Beatty Construction Golf Outing helps to raise over $80,000 to support Sharefest's 11th Annual Workday

    April 29, 2014 TORRANCE, CA - On Saturday, May 3, four school campuses in the Redondo, Torrance, Culver City and Wiseburn School Districts will receive much needed improvements, thanks to more than 350 Balfour Beatty Construction employees, contractors, vendors, site staff, students, family, and community members. The annual Sharefest Workday mobilizes thousands of volunteers throughout Los Angeles County every year to complete tangible work projects that will change the quality of life for its residents. In addition, the improvements are provided at no cost to the schools.

  314. LEED® Platinum Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building takes home Top Ten AIA COTE Award

    April 22, 2014 PORTLAND – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) has named the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt (EGWW) Federal Building one of the nation’s top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The LEED Platinum EGWW Federal Building is owned by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and was constructed by Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company. The project architect is SERA Architects and the design excellence architect is Cutler Anderson Architects.

  315. Balfour Beatty Construction recognizes Stephen Hulston for 25 years of service

    April 21, 2014 PHOENIX – Balfour Beatty Construction recently recognized Stephen Hulston, vice president of Balfour Beatty Construction’s Arizona office for 25 years of service with the company; 18 of which have been in the local Phoenix market. 

  316. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, breaks ground on new Residence Hall and Learning Center at Cornish College

    April 10, 2014 SEATTLE - Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, celebrated the start of construction on the new Residence Hall and Learning Center at Cornish College of the Arts, located in Seattle, Washington. A ground breaking ceremony was held on March 18, 2014, for the new 120,000-square-foot project located at 2025 Terry Avenue (the corner of Lenora Street and Terry Avenue).

  317. Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Federal Building earns a national AGC Award

    April 09, 2014 PORTLAND - Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, recently received a national award of merit for the Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Federal Building in the Building Renovation category from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). 

  318. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, moving to new office location

    April 07, 2014 SEATTLE - Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, will be moving to a new office in Lower Queen Anne this fall. The new home will be located in the Queen Anne Station building at 415 1st Ave North, and will foster an interactive work environment. Construction is expected to begin this summer with an early November, 2014 move-in.

  319. Seattle’s Pine Minor apartment building receives LEED® for Homes Platinum Certification

    March 31, 2014 SEATTLE – Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, announced that the Pine + Minor apartment building in Seattle, Washington, received a LEED® for Homes Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

  320. Balfour Beatty Construction wins Sustainability Circle of Excellence Award from Waste Management

    March 13, 2014 Yesterday, Waste Management awarded Balfour Beatty Construction the 2013 Sustainability Circle of Excellence Award, a recognition given to the top customers in the construction industry whose various projects achieved outstanding sustainability milestones. This is the third year in a row that Balfour Beatty has been so recognized.

  321. Bob Barlish promoted to Project Executive serving Special Projects Group

    March 06, 2014 SEATTLE - Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, announces the promotion of Bob Barlish to project executive. Barlish formerly served as senior project manager for the company. In his new role, he will oversee a variety of project types in the company’s Special Projects Group.

  322. Seattle's EMP Administrative Office Building earns LEED® Platinum

    March 05, 2014 SEATTLE – Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, announced that the EMP Administrative Office Building for the EMP Museum in Seattle, Washington, received a LEED® Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Developed by Vulcan, Inc. and owned by Cedar Strands Properties the project is also the first Salmon-Safe certified urban in-fill project to date and the first Salmon-Safe certified office building in Seattle.

  323. Central Florida division office moving to new downtown Orlando location

    February 14, 2014 ORLANDO – Balfour Beatty Construction, one of Florida’s largest construction managers, announced today it is moving its Central Florida office to The Citrus Tower at 255 South Orange Avenue in the heart of Downtown Orlando.

  324. Balfour Beatty selected to renovate University of North Carolina at Charlotte Holshouser residence hall

    February 13, 2014 Charlotte, NC – Balfour Beatty Construction has been selected as the construction manager at-risk for renovations to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s (UNC Charlotte) 100,135-square-foot, high-rise Holshouser residence hall located in the South Village area of campus. Holshouser Hall was originally constructed in 1973.

  325. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, awarded fifth project with Cabela’s

    February 12, 2014 Portland – Furthering a growing partnership, Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, has been selected by Cabela’s to build a 100,000 square foot, ground-up retail store in Tualatin, Oregon. This will be the second Oregon store for the Nebraska-based chain, and the fifth store built by Howard S. Wright nationwide. 

  326. Balfour Beatty set to build Houston Energy Center Four

    February 10, 2014 HOUSTON – Trammell Crow Company and Principal Real Estate Investors have selected Balfour Beatty Construction as general contractor for Energy Center Four, located in Houston’s Energy Corridor at the southwest corner of Interstate 10 and North Eldridge Parkway.

  327. Two senior project managers hired in Washington State

    February 10, 2014 SEATTLE – Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, hired Eldon Kiel and Andy Brown as senior project managers for the Washington State Division. Kiel will be working with Howard S. Wright’s Healthcare Executive, Chris Martindale, to service clients in the Pacific Northwest. Brown will be responsible for leading preconstruction and construction projects through-out the region.

  328. Jim West appointed safety director in Washington State

    February 10, 2014 Seattle – Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, announced the appointment of Jim West as safety director for the Washington State Division. As part of his senior management role, West will be responsible for maintaining and implementing safe work practices. 

  329. Balfour Beatty Construction leads the way for diversity in Central Florida

    January 14, 2014 ORLANDO – Balfour Beatty Construction received high honors at the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida’s (AACCCF) annual Eagle Award Ceremony held on January 11. At the ceremony, the AACCCF honored Balfour Beatty Construction with a Corporate Recognition Award. This award is given to an organization or corporation that has made exceptional contributions and connections to the African American business community in Central Florida.

  330. John Harris earns spot on ENR Southeast’s Top 20 Under 40 list

    January 13, 2014 ORLANDO – John Harris, senior vice president and business unit leader for Balfour Beatty Construction, has been named to the “Top 20 Under 40” list by Engineering News-Record (ENR) Southeast magazine. The annual “20 Under 40” program recognizes those visionaries and trailblazers in the construction industry who have built extraordinary portfolios in just a few short years. Individuals are selected based on their professional and educational achievements, contributions to the community, as well as industry affiliations and involvement. All 20 recipients will be profiled in an upcoming issue of ENR Southeast.

  331. Balfour Beatty Construction Services US appoints new Chairman and CEO

    January 02, 2014 DALLAS – With almost 25 years of company service, executive leader Mark Layman has been named chairman and chief executive officer for Balfour Beatty Construction Services US.  The promotion comes on the heels of the retirement of Robert Van Cleave, outgoing chairman and CEO, who closed out his 17 years with the business at the end of 2013.

  332. North Carolina projects receive three industry awards for Excellence in Construction

    November 06, 2013 Three Balfour Beatty Construction projects earned 2013 Excellence in Construction awards from the Carolinas Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The winning buildings are high-profile new construction and renovation projects in North Carolina’s institutional, commercial, and higher education markets.

  333. Balfour Beatty Construction golf benefit raises more than $48,000 for arts education

    October 21, 2013 The second annual Balfour Beatty Construction Golf Benefit in Orlando raised over $48,000 to benefit arts education partnerships through the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The tournament was held on Oct. 7 at The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes with 139 golfers participating in the event. Balfour Beatty Construction actively supports arts education as an essential part of a comprehensive education for our children and youth in the Central Florida area.

  334. Balfour Beatty Construction selected as joint venture partner on $324 million Houston Convention Center Hotel

    August 23, 2013 RIDA Development Corporation selected Balfour Beatty Construction as a joint venture partner with WELBRO Building Corporation to build the new, $324 million Houston Convention Center Hotel in downtown Houston.

  335. 10,000th Military Housing Unit Completed by Balfour Beatty

    June 07, 2013 On June 6, the nation’s 4th largest general construction contractor celebrated a milestone achievement at Ft. Bliss Army Installation. Since the late 1990’s, Balfour Beatty has established one of the largest inventory of completed privatized military housing in the country and is paying tribute to their 10,000th unit which has been turned over at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, TX. The unit also represents one of 1,861 homes built for military service men and women and their families by Balfour Beatty at Ft. Bliss.

  336. Florida Congressman John Mica Tours Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

    March 19, 2013 The Balfour Beatty Construction team on the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (DPAC) project in Orlando rolled out the red carpet on March 11 for the on-site tour of U.S. Rep. John Mica from Florida’s 7th District. 

  337. Balfour Beatty Construction awarded $38 million 1200 17th Street project

    January 15, 2013 Balfour Beatty Construction has been awarded the $38 million 1200 17th Street office building project by Akridge, one of Washington, D.C.’s top real estate services companies. Balfour Beatty is providing Construction Management at Risk services for the demolition of an existing, eight-story building, and will provide new construction of an 11-story trophy office building in its place.

  338. Volunteers spruce up Pepper Drive K-8 School as part of Green Apple Day Service

    October 09, 2012 SAN DIEGO -  More than  60 volunteers completed several school improvement projects at Pepper Drive K-8 School in the Santee School District as part of Green Apple Day of Service on Saturday, September 29, 2012.  Balfour Beatty Construction partnered with the San Diego Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (SDGBC) to host the inaugural Green Apple Day of Service, which is part of the U.S. Green Building Council Green Apple Day of Service movement happening on the same day at schools around the world. 

  339. SUHSD and Balfour Beatty Construction hold groundbreaking for Montgomery Middle School

    September 04, 2012 The Sweetwater Union High School District and Balfour Beatty Construction broke ground August 14 on new additions to Montgomery Middle School.

  340. Balfour Beatty Construction breaks ground on 1700 New York Avenue, NW

    May 24, 2012 Dirt is moving at the site of the new 1700 New York Avenue, NW office building in Washington, D.C. Balfour Beatty Construction and Carr Properties broke ground on the property last month. Balfour Beatty was selected by Carr Properties to provide both preconstruction and construction services for the new building, which is located less than two blocks from the White House and directly adjacent to the world-renowned Corcoran Gallery of Art. The 1700 New York Avenue, NW, project was designed by SmithGroup of Washington, D.C.

  341. Balfour Beatty Construction breaks ground on 1700 New York Avenue, NW

    May 24, 2012 Dirt is moving at the site of the new 1700 New York Avenue, NW office building in Washington, D.C. Balfour Beatty Construction and Carr Properties broke ground on the property last month. Balfour Beatty was selected by Carr Properties to provide both preconstruction and construction services for the new building, which is located less than two blocks from the White House and directly adjacent to the world-renowned Corcoran Gallery of Art. The 1700 New York Avenue, NW, project was designed by SmithGroup of Washington, D.C.

  342. Balfour Beatty Construction selected for iconic renovation project

    May 21, 2012 Balfour Beatty Construction has been selected as the general contractor for the renovation of Red Hat, Inc.’s (“Red Hat”) new global corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

  343. Balfour Beatty Construction credited with helping Oak Park Unified School District win Green award

    November 23, 2011 Balfour Beatty Construction played a key role in helping the Oak Park Unified School District win a Green Schools Leadership Award. The award, presented at the Green Schools California Summit, recognizes outstanding accomplishments in environmental sustainability at California K-12 schools.

  344. Balfour Beatty Construction recevies two national DBIA project awards

    November 07, 2011 Balfour Beatty Construction received two 2011 national Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) awards, one each for the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia and The Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. The winners were announced at the Design-Build Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida.

  345. Balfour Beatty / Barnhart awarded $221.5 Million women's detention facility in San Diego County

    September 16, 2011 The County of San Diego has awarded Balfour Beatty / Barnhart the first phase of a two-phase contract for design-build services to construct the new $221.5-million San Diego County Women’s Detention Facility in Santee, Calif.  The joint venture is a partnership between Balfour Beatty Construction and Barnhart Balfour Beatty.