Brasfield & Gorrie’s new addition celebrates investment in Birmingham

May 14, 2025

A group of people stand behind a ribbon labeled “Brasfield & Gorrie” as one man prepares to cut it at an indoor ribbon-cutting ceremony with blue and white balloons, celebrating the company's headquarters expansion.

This week Brasfield & Gorrie celebrated the addition of a three-story, 28,500 sq ft expansion that sits adjacent to its existing headquarters in Birmingham’s Lakeview District. The investment in its campus and hometown has already supported the creation of 64 new jobs in the city.

“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,” said CEO Rob Blalock. “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.”

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.”

Pylon Building Group led the project’s construction.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to work on this important project for Brasfield & Gorrie,” said Pylon President Reggie Torbor. Founded in 2023, Pylon is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brasfield & Gorrie. “As we continue to grow and move toward establishing ourselves as an independent company, our team is honing our skills. Building on an active campus for a knowledgeable client has been an invaluable experience, and we’re excited about the path ahead for our company.”

Brasfield & Gorrie’s Birmingham headquarters now supports 1,400 employees. The $18.9 million 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, HudsonAlpha Discovery Life Sciences and greenhouse, and the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility.

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 sq ft Field Training Center in Birmingham near Irondale. 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. The accredited training programs offer several NCCER certifications and serve employees across the company. Pylon also built the Field Training Center.