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Balfour Beatty has been awarded to deliver a new state prison in Georgia valued at approximately $320 million on behalf of Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), in association with Georgia Building Authority (GBA) and the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). The modern facility will support GDC’s operations in providing a highly efficient, state-owned and operated prison system that meets the evolving needs of correctional services for decades to come. The facility...

Balfour Beatty’s Building operations and joint venture partner Metcon Inc., in association with Right Build and Varnedoe Construction, have been selected by Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority to deliver an approximately $650 million phased construction program at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). As part of its Vision 2040 Master Plan , the construction program at RDU will support growth in passenger volume and the ability for airport facilities to meet the current and future demand...

Balfour Beatty announces senior leadership changes within its US Civils business appointing Mark Johnnie to chief operating officer (COO) and Kelly Phariss to vice president of West operations. The appointments support intentional and strategic planning of the company’s highways and bridges, rail and water businesses to expand Balfour Beatty’s Civils operations across the company’s chosen geographic footprint. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:...

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has awarded Balfour Beatty a $242.35 million design-build contract to deliver improvements to Interstate U.S. 70 between the Havelock Bypass and east of Thurman Road in Craven County. The project will upgrade the 6.4-mile section of U.S. 70 to improve mobility and military interconnectivity, support economic development and increase safety along the corridor. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:...

Balfour Beatty, as part of Green Line Extension (GLX) Constructors joint venture team, celebrates the grand opening of the Medford Branch, the last line completed during the construction of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) GLX project. The opening was commemorated during a ribbon cutting ceremony with Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), MBTA, Tufts University officials and federal, state and local officials. This press release features multimedia. View...

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. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Nov. 30 to commemorate the completion of the $666 million project which is now open to traffic along Interstate 35E (I-35E) and U.S. 67 in Dallas, Texas. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:...

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. The virtual summit takes place throughout October and includes a series of panel discussions on the positive impact DE&I initiatives have on operational improvement and advancement, fostering Balfour Beatty’s people-first culture and furthering the company’s efforts towards more inclusive workplaces...

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. This achievement signifies substantial progress in revolutionizing how travelers get to and from the fifth busiest airport in the world. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:...

Balfour Beatty, as part of Colorado River Constructors (CRC) joint venture team, achieves a major milestone during the delivery of Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) $674 million Oak Hill Parkway project . On the night of June 16, the project team successfully set the first bridge beams that support widening activities east of US 290 and SH 71 “Y” interchange in Austin, Texas. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:...

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. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220606005801/en/ Marla Storm, Balfour Beatty US Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer (Photo: Business Wire) This executive role will oversee the development and...

Balfour Beatty announces the promotion of Sarah Brand to vice president of business acquisition for its national operations. In this role, Sarah is responsible for the development and support of strategic pursuits. Working in cooperation with various teams her primary focus is with Federal acquisition. Sarah also supports Public-Private Partnership (P3) programs with the company's Buildings and Investments operations, and she is active in researching U.S. Rail opportunities and partnerships...

Balfour Beatty announces the appointment of Sonya Roberts to vice president of Human Resources for the company’s U.S. Civils operations. Formerly the vice president of Total Rewards for Balfour Beatty’s Buildings, Civils and Investments business lines, Sonya’s new role will oversee Human Resources for its national Civils business. Additionally, she will join the Civils executive leadership team and continue to serve on Balfour Beatty’s national Human Resources leadership team. This press...

Balfour Beatty, as part of Green Line Extension (GLX) Constructors joint venture team, celebrates the grand opening of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line Extension light-rail project’s Union Square line in Somerville. The completion was celebrated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), MBTA, federal, state, local officials including U.S. Senators Edward Markey and Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna...

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Balfour Beatty announces the appointment of Mark Konchar to senior vice president and managing director of its rail operations in the U.S. Formerly the senior vice president and chief innovation officer overseeing integrated and alternative delivery project pursuits, Mark’s new role will oversee national operations for Balfour Beatty’s rail sector and deliver expert client services in the Class 1 and regional/short line railroads, industrial railroads, traction power and rail transit...

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. A Balfour Beatty team member for more than 10 years, Nicola has served in procurement roles for the business’ U.S. and U.K. operations and is a...

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. Balfour Beatty and Stellar will oversee all vertical construction for the $85 million project, which will bring a new Museum to the Shipyards East area on the Northbank of Downtown Jacksonville. Plans for the new Museum comprise 130,000 square feet for exhibitions, programs and events along with a new-and-improved...

Balfour Beatty announces the promotion of Leslee Mallinson to senior vice president of Brand and Communications for the company’s national operations. In her role, Leslee serves on the company’s executive leadership team and leads the delivery of strategic communications counsel and brand management across the Balfour Beatty’s U.S. Buildings and Civils businesses. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220113005707/en/...

Balfour Beatty today announces the sale of its U.S. Track Solutions operations to Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group (RSRG) for $7.25 million. The Track Solutions operations, which have an annual revenue of $10 million, provide niche services for the rail sector including track inspection, ballast cleaning and subgrade management and equipment and technology for private and public rail clients. This aligns with RSRG’s technology and services focus throughout Canada and the U.S. Balfour Beatty’s U.S....

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. The milestone signifies the successful turnover of the first major phase of construction that will significantly increase Broward County’s meetings, convention and exhibition capacity. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:...