General contractor Brasfield & Gorrie this week celebrated the addition of a three-story, 28,500-square-foot expansion that sits adjacent to its existing headquarters in Birmingham’s Lakeview District.
The $18.9 million investment in its campus and hometown has already supported the creation of 64 new jobs in the city. The growth project was announced in January 2024.
“I’m energized by the company’s growth, and we’re collectively committed to Birmingham, where we’ve been based since our beginning in 1964,” CEO Rob Blalock said.
“We’re invested in the communities that support our 13 offices across eight states, and it’s important to us to continue to show that commitment in our hometown.”
The company said support from the City of Birmingham, Jefferson County and the state of Alabama were crucial in making this project a reality.
Their investment reflects the contractor’s commitment to add 85 headquarters jobs within five years. Brasfield & Gorrie is ahead of schedule, with 75% of those roles already in place.
“Brasfield & Gorrie’s continued growth in Birmingham is a great example of how Alabama-based companies can lead nationally while staying deeply rooted in their hometowns,” said Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce.
“This expansion not only reflects the company’s long-term vision and investment in its people—it also strengthens Birmingham’s position as a hub for talent, innovation and opportunity in the construction industry,” she added.
Pylon Building Group, wholly owned subsidiary of Brasfield & Gorrie, led the project’s construction.
Brasfield & Gorrie’s Birmingham headquarters now supports 1,400 employees. The headquarters expansion supports growth projected by the company’s long-term strategic plan.
The general contractor has offices in eight states, with a total employee headcount exceeding 4,100.
Its recent projects in Alabama include Southern Research’s new biotech center and campus renovations, several additions to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Protective Stadium, numerous Airbus facilities and HudsonAlpha Discovery Life Sciences and greenhouse.
The headquarters expansion is only one piece of the company’s growth and commitment to both its community and employees.
Brasfield & Gorrie also recently opened a new 9,650-square-foot Field Training Center in Birmingham. The company offers training and classes for employees looking to advance, allowing anyone with the drive to learn the ropes and gain skills regardless of prior experience.
Courtesy of the Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama website.
