Brasfield & Gorey, one of the nation's largest privately held construction companies, announced that it plans to invest $18.9 million in a project to expand its national headquarters in Birmingham.

The expansion will add a 28,500-square-foot, three-story building to the Lakeview District campus, creating 85 jobs in the process, the company said.

“Birmingham has been our home since the beginning, and we feel strongly about investing in the community that has supported us over the years,” said CEO Jim Gourley.

“City, county and state support has been key to our steady growth. As we continue to grow and hire across our business areas, we are committed to investing in our employees and the place we call home. It is important.”

Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair praised the company for its role in Birmingham's past, present and future.

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“Brasfield & Gorey is a ground-breaking company that has made a significant contribution to the reshaping of Birmingham through many years of high-profile projects,” Mr McNair said. “It’s great to see this powerful company continue to spread its roots in the city rather than opting for larger markets.”

Steve Ammons, president and CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance, said the company's Birmingham headquarters is an example of leading the way.

“The headquarters will have a synergistic effect on the local economy and signal a thriving business environment to key stakeholders, including business leaders, location selectors and potential talent,” Ammons said.

“Brasfield & Gorey’s continued growth is exciting news for the Birmingham metropolitan area and our team is proud to once again support their expansion of their home business.”

Construction of the expansion will begin soon, with an estimated completion date of summer 2025.

Brasfield & Gorrie provides general contracting, design, construction, and construction management services to a wide range of markets, including healthcare, commercial, scientific and technical, institutional, federal, municipal, industrial, mission critical/data center, infrastructure, and water. I am. Wastewater treatment. The company has completed several notable projects including Protective Stadium, City Walk BHAM, Grandview Medical Center, and Pizitz building and parking deck renovations.

Austin Shipley is a staff writer at Yellowhammer News.