In Charlotte, North Carolina, Balfour Beatty Construction US, in joint venture, has been awarded the $293m Mecklenburg County Jail expansion project. The facility will contain an estimated 1,300 to 1,700 beds, with a new utility plant and expansion or renovation of existing support areas. In addition, the project includes associated site work and infrastructure expansion and improvements. Pre-construction will start in spring 2009 and construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2010.

Heery International has won two contracts totalling $187m.

In Texas, it has been awarded a construction management contract by Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District for its new high school, stadium and career technology facility located north-west of Fort Worth. The three components of the project will be constructed on a single site of approximately 124 acres. Pre-construction services will commence immediately.

In California, it has been awarded a contract by Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for the Wounded Warrior barracks for marines and sailors stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The two-storey structure, which is to be built to LEED gold standards, is to be completed in 24 months.