Defining The Skyline
August 2010
Recently, buildings such as The Legacy and The Blue Cross Blue Shield Headquarters, which Walsh Construction was contracted to build, have received some very positive reviews.
Record Breaking Project In Alabama
July, 2010
Construction is expected to begin around August 1 on the most expensive highway contract ever awarded by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
VDOT I-95 Project
July, 2010
The reconstruction of 11 I-95 bridges in Richmond and Henrico County is expected to cost $15 million less than the original estimate, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
The Walsh Group Acquires CA Contactor
July, 2010
America’s 17th largest general contractor continues to grow. The Walsh Group has officially acquired California-based Heavy-Highway contractor R&L Brosamer.
Interstate 4/Crosstown Connector
July, 2010
The $389.5- million Interstate 4/Crosstown Connector in Tampa was another long-awaited Florida Dept. of Transportation project kick-started into life by roughly $100 million in stimulus funding.
HPW Complex Ahead of Schedule
June, 2010
Construction of the new 711th Human Performance Wing complex is progressing so well it now appears likely to be complete months earlier than initial projected.
Met Council Awards $205.1 Million Contract
June, 2010
The Metropolitan council awarded its first heavy construction contract for the Central Corridor light rail transit project to Walsh Construction Wednesday.
Texas Contractor of the Year Awarded
April, 2010
Texas Construction magazine recently announced its selection of Archer Western Contractors Ltd. of Arlington as its 2010 Contractor of the Year.
Contractor of the Year Awarded
May, 2010
After narrowing the field to 8 qualified finalists, Midwest Construction magazine has chosen Walsh Construction Company of Chicago as 2010 Contractor of the Year.
Walsh Volunteers at Boys and Girls Club
January, 2010
Walsh Construction offered to help the Cascade County, Montana club renovate space in its building to accommodate the growing number of students.
Captivating Add-On Architecture
December, 2009
Walsh Construction's vertical expansion of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Headquarters at 300 E. Randolph is the most extensive piece of vertically expanded architecture ever done in Chicago.
John's Creek Wins Safety Award
November, 2009
Liberty Mutual Group proudly recognizes the employees of Archer Western Contractors for exceptional safety performance in the completion of John's Creek Environmental Campus Wastewater Treatment Facility.
$1.13 Billion Upgrade Approved at LAX
October, 2009
The Walsh Austin Joint Venture was awarded two contracts to build two new concourses and upgrade the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Walsh Wins $230M Rainbow Dam Upgrade
October, 2009
Walsh Construction has been hired to oversee a $230 million upgrade to 99-year-old Rainbow Dam, which will almost double its electricity output while reducing threats to fish.
Construction Begins on Dallas Park
September, 2009
Construction is expected to begin next month on a 5.2-acre deck park that will create an urban green space spanning over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway and provide a pedestrian link between downtown Dallas and Uptown.
Shedd Aquarium Wins Bronze
April, 2009
BD+C Magazine awarded bronze to The Shedd Aquarium, which was a technically challenging project with tight site conditions that was completed on time while addressing all the owner's demands.
AGC Unveils Construction Recovery Plan
October, 2009
The Associated General Contractors of America unveiled a new plan today designed to revive the hardest hit sector of the economy, the nation's construction industry. The plan, "Build Now for the Future: A Blueprint for Economic Growth," is designed to reverse predictions that construction activity will continue to shrink through 2010, crippling broader economic growth.
RDU Celebrates Topping Off Terminal 2
August, 2009
The Raleigh Durham International Airport celebrated construction progress on Terminal 2 with a topping off ceremony on Friday, August 7th. About 200 hard-hat workers joined guys with ties to autograph the 31-ton ceiling beam before it was hoisted into place 40 feet over the entrance hall floor.
Metl-Span Panels add Strength to Fitness Center
July, 2009
Walsh Construction served as the design/builder for the Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center II. The facility contains administrative offices, indoor and outdoor pools, locker rooms, indoor tennis courts, indoor track and workout areas, and fitness/exercise studios.
Athletic Business 2009 Architectural Showcase
June, 2009
Walsh’s 120,000 SF Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center was highlighted in this year's Athletic Business’ 22nd annual Architectural Showcase.
Matthew M. Walsh Elected CIRT Chairman
May, 2009
We are pleased to announce the election of Matthew M. Walsh as National Chairman of the Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT) for a term of one year. CIRT is a national business trade association comprised of approximately 100 CEOs.
Students Tour Chicago Area Job Sites
April, 2009
As part of our mission to promote careers in construction, Walsh hosted 17 students from the Ferris State University Associated Schools of Construction Club on April 17, 2009. The group toured the following jobs:
Midwest Construction Ranks Walsh #1 '08
April, 2009
Midwest Construction magazine names Walsh Construction #1 Contractor with 2008 revenues over $1.5 Billion from projects completed in Illinois, Indiana, East Missouri, and Wisconsin.
Gate Improvements at U.S. Cellular Field
April, 2009
Walsh Construction completed an extensive renovation to the Gate 5 entryway on the north side of U.S. Cellular Field in time for Opening Day, Monday, April 6. The new building houses a series of elevators and escalators for quicker access for fans.
Walsh Sponsors Student Competition
April, 2009
Walsh sponsored the Wastewater Treatment Competition at the 2009 ASCE Great Lakes Regional Conference at Notre Dame where students designed, built and operated a water treatment system using only commonly available household items.
Texas’s Top 130 Contractors
April, 2009
Archer Western Contractors of Arlington, TX tops the list in the sewage/ waste disposal and water categories ranked by Texas Construction magazine. The publication also ranked them in the top 15 Texas contractors list.
Archer Western Contractors ranked by Southeast Construction Magazine
April, 2009
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA with regional offices in Jacksonville, FL; Raleigh, NC; and Charlotte, NC Archer Western's 2008 revenues in the Southeast totaled $794,450,144. This ranked them as the seventh largest contractor in the region (up one spot from the previous year) by Southeast Construction Magazine.
The Southwest’s top 140 Contractors
April, 2009
Southwest Construction Magazine reports record revenues in the region in 2008, totaling $20.3 billion. The publication's 13th year of ranking the top general contractors of the Southwest placed Archer Western Contractors at #34 of 140.
It's Takeoff for RDU's New Terminal
April, 2009
The first phase of Raleigh-Durham International Airport's Terminal 2 opened for business this weekend. WRAL covered the grand opening.
Archer Western Contractors ranked as top Design-Builder
September, 2008
With $71.5M in Design-Build revenue, Southeast Construction ranked Archer Western at #12 on their 2007 list of top Design-Builders in the region.
Southeast Construction ranks Archer Western as the #1 Highway Contractor
July, 2008
Southeast Construction Magazine, which covers the industry in the states of Georgia, Florida and North and South Carolina, ranked Archer Western as the top Highway Contractor in the region.
Midwest Construction Ranks Walsh #1 '07
April, 2008
Midwest Construction magazine names Walsh Construction #1 Contractor with 2007 revenues of $1,845,373,000 from projects completed in Illinois, Indiana, East Missouri, and Wisconsin.
