Articles from Balfour Beatty

Ahead of Construction Safety Week 2025, Balfour Beatty announces a groundbreaking safety initiative recognizing live traffic as a fifth fatal risk in construction which expands beyond OSHA's long-established Fatal Four. The initiative acknowledges the unique and substantial hazards posed by vehicles traveling through work zones and Balfour Beatty’s national commitment to eliminating live traffic risks, so everyone goes home safely at the end of each day.

Balfour Beatty has been honored with a 2024 Pinnacle Award from Carolinas AGC (CAGC) for its exceptional delivery of North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) $60 million Harkers Island Bridge Replacement project. The award was presented during CAGC's 104th Annual Convention in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), together with the Balfour Beatty Vision 2 Reality (V2R) team, including Beep, Inc., today announces their groundbreaking launch of the Autonomous Innovation Center (AIC) at LaVilla, a vibrant hub centered around an advanced command-and-control center that will store, service, monitor and maintain the city’s electric, autonomous mobility system.

The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) honors Balfour Beatty with its Public Works Contractor of the Year Award as part of its annual Economic 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.

Balfour Beatty announces the appointments of Jeff Sandeen to president of the company’s Carolinas operations and Emily Kay to incoming president of California operations. Jeff and Emily will provide strategic, operational oversight in their respective geographies, build on Balfour Beatty’s commitment to meeting the expanding needs of clients and partners in high-growth markets, as well as work alongside local leadership teams to help leverage collaboration, innovation and best practices.

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

Balfour Beatty announces the appointments of Richard Ryan to senior vice president, National Safety and Sustainability and Jenni Kelley to senior vice president, chief financial officer of the company’s US Civils business. Additionally, Richard and Jenni serve as members of Balfour Beatty's national executive leadership team where they join leaders who manage companywide functions that provide strategic oversight and support to teammates, clients and partners.

Balfour Beatty, announced today that it has acquired a 168-unit/592-bed student housing community in Tallahassee, Florida. The acquisition expands the company’s overall Florida footprint to 12 residential properties. The property will be managed by the Company’s internal residential management division, Balfour Beatty Communities.

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).

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 for aviation in the Research Triangle region.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 nationwide.

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.

Within the last six weeks, 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. The project awards on behalf of local Unified School Districts (USD), San Diego County and Marine Corps exemplifies Balfour Beatty’s reputation for exceptional service and operational excellence, and the company’s ongoing commitment and expertise in providing state-of-the-art facilities that meet the growing needs of local communities throughout the state.

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.

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.

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 within existing Balfour Beatty geographies.

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.

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 Pressley, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Barker, Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, and community partners.

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 authorities market. Additionally, Mark will all continue to lead Balfour Beatty’s Strategic Procurement program in the U.S.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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. The virtual summit takes place throughout October and includes a series of guest speakers and panel discussions on DE&I topics to further Balfour Beatty’s efforts towards a more inclusive workplace for its 4,300 employees nationwide.

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. The $11 million additions and renovations project began in June 2020 to improve functionality and the overall appearance of the school’s interior and exterior structures, further enhancing the learning experience for district students and staff.

Balfour Beatty, as part of a joint venture with Fluor Corporation, recently broke ground on the Oak Hill Parkway infrastructure project in Austin, Texas. The design-build project was awarded to Balfour Beatty in April 2020 by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to reconstruct and widen seven miles of the US 290 and State Highway (SH) 71 in Travis County to improve long-term mobility, safety and reduce traffic in one of the most congested roadways in the state of Texas.

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.