Brasfield & Gorrie has broken ground on a four-story, 88,000 sq ft building that will expand its existing headquarters in Birmingham’s Lakeview District. The general contractor recently completed its headquarters parking deck expansion, adding a fourth level to support the company’s ongoing hiring needs.
“Birmingham has been home to this company for over 60 years, and that’s not something we take lightly,” said Brasfield & Gorrie CEO Rob Blalock. “We’re investing in this city’s future by expanding our workforce, growing our footprint and putting our resources where our roots are. We want Brasfield & Gorrie to be the place where talented people come to build something real, and we’re giving them the space, the tools and the environment to do it.”
The approximately $65 million expansion will offer increased office space and conference rooms that will accommodate both the company’s training needs and those of its partners. With this addition, the company expects to add a minimum of 80 new full-time positions with an average salary of $82,000—growth that builds on Brasfield & Gorrie’s recent recognition as the Birmingham Business Journal’s No. 1 Best Place to Work among extra-large companies. With more than $100 million invested in its headquarters over the past several years, the general contractor is helping shape the Lakeview District.
“Brasfield & Gorrie has been an incredible corporate partner in Jefferson County for over 60 years, providing generations of residents with quality jobs and the opportunity for a better life for their employees’ families. Their work is also seen in ways that many residents may not recognize. Whether it is their continued investments in community workforce development initiatives, or their incredible construction projects across the U.S., their impact is felt in many ways,” said Jefferson County Commission Economic Development Advisor Jefferson Traywick. “We are proud Brasfield & Gorrie calls Jefferson County home and are excited to partner with them on this new headquarters campus expansion.”
The expansion comes as Alabama’s commercial construction industry continues a season of growth. The industry added more than 5,000 jobs between 2021 and 2023, according to a 2026 economic impact study by Economic Research Services, Inc. Brasfield & Gorrie has added more than 600 jobs in Alabama over the last five years, spanning both corporate roles and field positions. Birmingham topped ADP’s ranking of the best U.S. cities for recent college graduates, and the company is expanding its capacity to attract and grow the next generation of talent.
“Birmingham is a city on the move, and projects like this are proof of that momentum. When one of the country’s top construction companies chooses to grow and build here, in the city where it laid its foundation, that creates real opportunity,” said Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin. “This expansion will bring good jobs that set our people and our city up for lasting success. That’s our focus and we’re glad Brasfield & Gorrie is growing with us.”
Brasfield & Gorrie has partnered with the city of Birmingham, Jefferson County and the state of Alabama to bring the project to life, reflecting a shared investment in the city’s continued growth. The Birmingham Business Alliance was proud to facilitate meetings with City of Birmingham and Jefferson County, advocate with the Birmingham IDB, City Council, and County Commission, and provide economic impact analysis to Brasfield & Gorrie throughout this expansion project.
“Economic development is strongest when businesses and communities grow together. Brasfield & Gorrie’s expansion is a great example of that partnership, bringing together a longtime Birmingham employer and public-sector partners to create jobs, expand investment and strengthen our community,” said Birmingham Business Alliance President and CEO Steve Ammons. “We’re proud to celebrate this next chapter for a company that has been part of Birmingham’s story for more than 60 years.”
The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2028.
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