Archer Western celebrates opening of 26-mile DART Silver Line in North Texas
Dallas, Texas - Archer Western and design-build joint venture partner Herzog joined city and government officials, dignitaries and community members for a day of celebrations to commemorate the opening of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line Regional Rail service. The transformative 26-mile DART Silver Line connects Plano, Richardson, Dallas, Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, Grapevine and DFW International Airport, reducing congestion, linking residents to jobs and educational opportunities, and expanding travel options and economic mobility across North Texas.
The DART Silver Line features state-of-the-art Stadler trains, fully accessible stations and direct transfers to DART Light Rail, bus routes and DFW terminals and will support the continued growth and needs in North Texas. It introduces 10 new stations, a series of modern pedestrian bridges and the Cotton Belt Regional Trail, enhancing multimodal travel and accessibility for residents, students and commuters across Collin, Dallas and Tarrant Countries.
Walsh Construction tops out Dallas VA Long-Term Spinal Cord Injury Center Facility
Dallas, Texas – Walsh Construction joined the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs to celebrate the topping out of the new Long-Term Spinal Cord Injury (LTSCI) Facility at the Dallas VA Medical Center. This milestone marks the completion of the building’s structural frame, an important step toward delivering a state-of-the-art, 172,000-square-foot facility that will provide long-term residential care, therapy, and rehabilitation services for Veterans with spinal cord injuries.
The new LTSCI facility will connect to the existing acute spinal cord injury building and include 30 patient rooms, therapy spaces, and modern support areas designed to enhance comfort and independence.
Walsh Construction tops out Northwestern's New Ryan Field
Evanston, Illinois – Walsh Construction and Turner Construction crews joined project stakeholders from Ryan Sports Development, Northwestern University, City of Evanston and the Ryan Family to place the final structural beam atop the New Ryan Field stadium. Being built by the joint venture of Walsh Construction and Turner Construction, the new 35,000-seat, privately funded stadium is set to produce thousands of jobs for residents and have a great community impact on the City of Evanston.
The 740,000-gross-square-foot stadium will feature an open-air multi-level seating bowl, high-tech video and scoreboards, updated sound systems, administrative and event staff offices and lockers, broadcast facilities and locker rooms. The facility will also serve as a vibrant venue for hosting community-oriented events and will include a community park and public greenspaces for residents to enjoy year-round. The project is anticipated to be complete in 2026.
“It’ll be the most intimate stadium in America. That’s because of the incredible engineering that went into it, but also the incredible craftsmanship.” - Pat Ryan Jr., CEO Ryan Sports Development
San Francisco’s oldest wastewater treatment plant modernized with new $717 million headworks facility
San Francisco, California - Walsh Construction, along with joint venture partner Sundt Construction, is celebrating the new Headworks Facility at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Southeast Treatment Plant. The completed project marks a major milestone in the city’s ongoing modernization of its wastewater infrastructure.
This new facility represents a transformative step forward in protecting San Francisco’s waterways, improving neighborhood air quality, and ensuring the city’s resilience for decades to come. The new Headworks Facility achieves:
- Enhanced reliability - Consolidates operations from two outdated facilities into one modern, efficient system.
- Greater protection - Removes grit with 95% efficiency (a 45% improvement), safeguarding downstream treatment systems.
- Resilient by design - Built to withstand a magnitude 7.8 earthquake and accommodate 36 inches of sea level rise.
- Cleaner air - Advanced odor control technology improves air quality for the Bayview community.
- Sustainable performance - Treats nearly 80% of the city’s wastewater, up to 250 million gallons during wet weather events.
Walsh Construction completes structural milestone for Memorial Hospital's New Patient Tower
South Bend, Indiana – Walsh Construction joined Beacon Health System officials for a topping out ceremony to celebrate the placing of the final steel beam atop Beacon Health System’s new Memorial Hospital Patient Tower. The $250 million expansion will deliver a 10-story, 300,000-square-foot adult care tower featuring 55 new patient rooms and an expanded Intensive Care Unit.
Once complete, the new tower will feature seven floors dedicated to patient care, along with a renovated and expanded Intensive Care Unit and additional renovated departments across the hospital campus. The project will expand hospital capacity from 249 to 302 beds and will provide the latest technology to best care for the growing health care needs of South Bend community and allow patients to remain close to home for high acuity care.
Hyperion Advanced Water Purification Facility gives major boost to Los Angeles' water recycling goals
Los Angeles, California - The Hyperion Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) is a major component in the City of Los Angeles’ journey toward a more resilient and sustainable water future. This design-build project with LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) showcases what’s possible when collaboration and innovation align. Walsh Construction and Brown and Caldwell’s teamwork and technical expertise helped bring this groundbreaking facility to life, and is a key step toward the city’s goal of recycling 100% of its wastewater by 2035.
The new facility leads the way in water security, sustainability, and environmental protection. It treats primary effluent from the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant to produce high-quality, advanced-treated recycled water for use at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and within Hyperion’s own industrial systems, significantly reducing potable water demand. As LASAN’s first progressive design-build project, the Hyperion AWPF fostered constant coordination, helping to deliver the project successfully.
The Hyperion AWPF is also designed as a visitor-friendly and educational space, and serves as a model for future water reuse initiatives and an inspiration for the next generation of water industry leaders.
Archer Western breaks ground on Pensacola International Airport terminal expansion and modernization project
Pensacola, Florida - Archer Western and the City of Pensacola broke ground on the Pensacola International Airport Terminal Expansion and Modernization Project. The expansion is set to meet the airport's rising demand and will include a new five-gate terminal with expanded gate areas, upgraded security and added concessions, aiming to support up to 5 million passengers by 2040 and attract additional airlines. Project Manager Michelle Martucci spoke about what makes these projects meaningful:
“There is something so powerful about that moment, when the first passenger walks through a new terminal or the first aircraft pulls into a new gate. It’s a feeling that never gets old, and that’s what makes today so special because what we are breaking ground on here today in Pensacola, it’s not just the building, it’s a statement,” - Michelle Martucci, Archer Western Project Manager
Opening Soon: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital
Columbus, Ohio - The OSU Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital is quickly approaching its opening date as it has reached substantial completion, marking a major milestone.
“Substantial completion means the project is essentially finished and ready to be used for its intended purpose, even if there are still several things left to finish,” said Kristin Poldemann, associate vice president of Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) on the most recent episode of the City of Ohio State Podcast.
“One of the critical aspects that’s ongoing is the ‘fit-up’,” said Ragan Fallang, FDC executive project manager for the inpatient hospital. “We’re working to install equipment, IT and furniture into the building. That includes about $250 million worth of work. Its 175,000 plus items that they’re tracking.”
On track to open in late February, the 1.9 million-square-foot inpatient hospital is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State.
Archer Western selected to deliver South Selmon Capacity Project
Tampa Bay, Florida - Archer Western has been selected by the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) to deliver the $362 million South Selmon Capacity Project.
This major infrastructure upgrade will expand capacity along one of Tampa Bay’s most vital transportation corridors, modernize 26 bridges (including a signature gateway span), and incorporate state-of-the-art Intelligent Transportation Systems to improve safety and reliability for motorists. Guided by extensive community input, the project will also integrates neighborhood-focused enhancements such as new noise barriers, upgraded underpasses, and safer pedestrian connections, creating a more welcoming, connected environment alongside improved mobility. Construction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026 and be completed in 2030.
Walsh Construction brings enhancements to Clayton Valley Farms
Clayton, California - Walsh Construction volunteers spent a day at Clayton Valley Farms, a hands-on educational farm that connects people, animals and nature through therapeutic and agricultural learning experiences. More than a dozen volunteers rolled up their sleeves to complete a wide range of enhancements, including the installation of new fencing, borders, and shade structures; leveling and compacting gravel in the round pen; welding repairs; and constructing new features such as mounting blocks, planter benches, a goat play structure, a bridge, and sensory steps.
Clayton Valley Farm’s mission is to provide meaningful interactions between students and animals in a safe, engaging environment that promotes growth, confidence, and care. These upgrades will help create a safer, more interactive learning environment for both animals and students; improving functionality, durability, and the overall experience.
Walsh Construction continues support for Goodwill Kentucky and job-readiness training
Louisville, Kentucky - Walsh Construction is proud to invest in the success of our local communities through a recent $50,000 donation to Goodwill Kentucky, made possible in collaboration with the Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District’s (MSD) Community Benefits Program. The Walsh team was happy to present this donation at Goodwill’s West Louisville Opportunity Center, celebrating the shared commitment to helping Kentuckians find pathways to stable, sustainable futures.
These funds will directly support Goodwill Kentucky’s mission to provide career training, job placement, and essential support services that empower individuals across the Commonwealth to overcome barriers and achieve economic independence.
“Our team is proud to join Goodwill Kentucky’s efforts to remove workforce barriers through their job-readiness training program, RISE. This workforce development initiative empowers our neighbors as they pursue gainful employment and opens the door of opportunity for a brighter future that strengthens individuals, families, and our community at large.” - Kendra Simon, Community Relations Manager
Archer Western completes new bridge into DFW Airport's Terminal B
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas - Dallas Fort Worth International Airport opened the final configuration of the new access into Terminal B, which includes new right-hand exits from International Parkway, a new bridge into the terminal and all associated roadway infrastructure to support the improved access. Built by Archer Western, this marks the completion of the first of three construction phases to complete the new bridges and right-hand access into Terminal A, B and C as part of the International Parkway Project.
This first phase to open the new access into Terminal B was completed two weeks ahead of schedule, allowing the airport to advance the start of the next phase to complete the new bridge into Terminal A.
Crews clear final obstacle for the new Brent Spence companion bridge approach
Cincinnati, Ohio - Walsh-Kokosing Project Manager Mark Hedrick explains, in the video below, how the successful demolition of the former ARTIMIS Building in downtown Cincinnati clears the way for construction of the new Brent Spence companion bridge approach. The structure, once home to the Advanced Regional Traffic Interactive Management and Information System, sat tightly between I-75 and I-71, presenting complex access and safety challenges. With coordination led by Renascent Demolition, crews executed the initial work under nighttime restrictions to maintain public safety, later completing the remainder in daylight without further traffic disruptions. The cleared site now paves the way for the next phase of this transformative infrastructure effort.