Balfour Beatty Tapped to Build New Forres Academy in Moray, Scotland

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Balfour Beatty was awarded an £83-million contract by Hub North Scotland to construct the new Forres Academy school in Moray, Scotland, on behalf of the Moray Council. Through the contract, the project team will be responsible for the construction of the new 12,143-square-meter secondary school campus, which will include facilities such as a new 3G artificial grass sports pitch and car park. The new facility, which will be delivered in line with the Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Investment Program Phase 3 criteria, will replace the existing school and accommodate 1,120 students — marking a significant investment in the local area. … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Celebrates Demolition Milestone at Brooklyn & Church Site

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Balfour Beatty celebrated the completion of demolition activities at the Brooklyn & Church project, on behalf of Asana Partners in partnership with MRP Realty and Rockefeller Group, during a milestone event held May 28 at the project site. City officials and community stakeholders joined the project team to recognize the achievement and highlight the role of adaptive reuse projects in supporting sustainable growth and long-term investment in Charlotte as the transformation of one of Uptown Charlotte’s most prominent developments moves forward. To complete this phase of construction, project teammates reduced the existing building by 250,000 square feet through detailed structural … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Joint Venture Breaks Ground on I-95 Bridges over Lake Marion Replacement Project

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Balfour Beatty, in joint venture with McLean, joined the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Transportation to mark the groundbreaking of the Interstate 95 bridges over Lake Marion replacement project, one of the most significant infrastructure investments in South Carolina. The project will replace the existing northbound and southbound bridges over Lake Marion, originally constructed in the 1960s, with modern structures designed to improve safety, reliability and mobility along the I‑95 corridor. This critical route serves as a major artery for freight and passenger travel along the East Coast. The project is supported by a significant … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Reaches Milestones on NCDOT Highway, Bridge Works

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Balfour Beatty announced the official openings of two major transportation projects for the North Carolina Department of Transportation. In December, the Havelock Bypass project officially opened to vehicular traffic, a significant achievement in reducing congestion and improving hurricane evacuation routes along a portion of U.S. 70. Balfour Beatty’s scope of work included constructing approximately 9.2 miles of four-lane, divided highway with interchanges, bridges and environmental features designed to protect the Croatan National Forest. The Fayetteville Outer Loop project is also fully open to traffic, providing improved regional connectivity and reduced travel times through the newly accessible interstate that directly connects … Read more

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Balfour Beatty Completes The Charles in Charleston

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Balfour Beatty announced the completion of The Charles, a premier multifamily development located in Charleston’s waterfront district. Developed by The Beach Company, the 66,250-square-foot development features 15 three-story townhomes and eight residential flats across three buildings, each designed with mahogany entry doors, quartz countertops and oversized windows. The façade showcases historically detailed cast stone, brick and decorative wrought iron railings — elements that pay homage to Charleston’s architectural heritage. Amenities include dedicated parking, landscaped gardens and community spaces such as a rooftop terrace with sweeping views. Interiors range from 1,600 to 3,400 square feet.

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