The construction industry closed out the week with several notable contract awards, infrastructure investments and corporate developments across the United States. Highlights include a major bridge rehabilitation project in California, a new military facilities contract for Jacobs, venture capital investments by Balfour Beatty and a data center project awarded to Skanska.
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to undergo $107.5 million rehabilitation
The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in California is set to receive a comprehensive rehabilitation under a $107.5 million contract awarded by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to Certified Coatings Company (CCC).
The Fairfield, California-based contractor said the award is the largest in its history after submitting the lowest bid among five competitors.
The project includes abrasive blasting and repainting of navigation spans and 29 bridge towers along a 5.5-mile section of the bridge. Crews will also perform structural repairs to extend the service life of the heavily traveled crossing, which carries Interstate 580 across San Pablo Bay between Richmond and San Rafael.
Originally opened in 1956, the double-deck cantilever bridge is one of California’s most significant transportation links. The upcoming rehabilitation marks CCC’s third project on the bridge.
Jacobs selected for military facilities modernization
Engineering and professional services firm Jacobs has secured a multiyear contract from the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington to provide architectural and engineering services for military installations throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Working under an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, Jacobs will support the planning and design of new facilities while also overseeing upgrades to existing military buildings and supporting infrastructure.
The scope of work includes improvements to utilities, roadways and site infrastructure serving Navy and Marine Corps installations. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
Balfour Beatty backs construction technology innovation
Balfour Beatty announced a $13.4 million investment in a venture capital fund focused on emerging construction technologies.
The investment is intended to support startups developing innovations in digital construction, automation, sustainability and productivity, while giving the contractor early access to technologies that could improve project delivery and operational efficiency.
Skanska lands Virginia data center project
Skanska has signed a $94 million contract to construct a new data center in Virginia, further strengthening its presence in one of the nation’s fastest-growing technology infrastructure markets.
The project reflects continued demand for data center construction as cloud computing and artificial intelligence drive expansion across Northern Virginia and other major technology hubs.
