Public Works
Leading the Charge in Public Works
The leader in concrete construction, Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. delivers proven public works success, including bridges, overpasses, roads and seismic retrofits.
Functioning as a general contractor or as a sub-contractor, we deliver multi-scope capabilities with the experience and expertise to get the job done safely, on time and on budget.
Why Choose Us for Your Public Works Project
We Function as Your General Contractor
Functioning as your general contractor, we deliver a one-stop shop to get your job done.
We can also function as a sub-contractor.
One-Stop Shop of Multiple Capabilities from a Single Source
From excavation and demolition, grading, paving, structural concrete, bridge construction to minor structures, we deliver all the capabilities you need – from a single source – to get your job done on time and on budget.
We Have the Skilled Manpower
Our workforce gets it done right. We have the skilled manpower to get your job done safely with high quality.
In fact, many of our team members have been with us for 20–30 years.
We Own Our Own Equipment
We have a huge fleet with a variety of equipment to perform all the work you need to complete the project. Our fleet includes excavators, dozers, motor-graders, scrapers, pavers, concrete pumps and more – everything that’s needed for your project.
Safety Is in Our DNA
Safety is rooted into our culture. It is our top priority on every single job, day in and day out.
We care for our employees by planning and providing the right tools needed for a safe work environment.
This also means that we are more productive with higher quality deliverables.
We Are Technologically Advanced
We use advanced technology both in the office and on the jobsite.
In the office, our virtual construction capabilities, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D modeling and Global Positioning System (GPS), help us ensure that the job is done right.
On the jobsite, we use advanced wearable technologies, including Ekso-skeleton and ErgoArm, for safer, stronger workers.
“With more than 65 years in all facets of concrete work, we deliberately leverage our vast experience to safely and efficiently build public works structures that are both beautiful and functional.”
— Marlin Murray, Project Manager, Joseph J. Albanese, Inc.
Phase 1 - Featured Projects
Buck Avenue Bridge
Vacaville, California
Services: Demolition, grading, structural , site concrete and bridge construction
Highlights:
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Functioned as the general contractor for this project, oversaw 20 subcontractors
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Delivered multi-scope capabilities, giving the city a single point of contact
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Ensured safety for the area, including public access and traffic control
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Coordinated and managed all underground utility installations
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Worked efficiently, completing the job safely, on time and on budget
For more, visit: https://www.jjalbanese.com/buckavebridge
Delivered Multi-Scope Public Works Project to Improve the Community
Fair Oaks Bridge
Sunnyvale, California
Services: Seismic Retrofit: Bridge Construction, Excavation, Demolition, Grading & Paving, Structural Concrete, Site Concrete, Sawcutting & Core Drilling
Highlights:
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Served as the general contractor overseeing 20 sub-contractors
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Self-performed 60 percent of the job; subcontracted 40 percent of the job
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Provided efficient coordination and management with the client and sub-contractors
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Delivered multi-scope capabilities, delivering seismic retrofitting and bridge safety, widening the bridge for traffic flow and adding a pedestrian walkway
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Performed excavation shoring to provide temporary falsework utilizing steel and timber platforms to support new concrete placement
For more, visit: https://www.jjalbanese.com/fairoaksbridge
Delivered Seismic Retrofit for Earthquake Resiliency on 60 year-old Bridge
Phase 2
Redwood Road Bridge,
Coralitas, CA (Santa Cruz Mountains)
Client: County of Santa Cruz
Services: Seismic Retrofit: Demolition, Grading & Paving, Structural Concrete, Sawcutting & Core Drilling, Virtual Construction and Bridge Construction
Highlights:
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Built a two-lane bridge into a narrow canyon to meet state specifications
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Delivered multi-scope capabilities, giving the county a single point of contact
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Ensured safety for the area, including public access and traffic flow
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Coordinated with utility companies for underground utility installations
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Operated carefully in an environmentally sensitive area
Built New Two-Lane Bridge to Provide Access in a Narrow Canyon
Redwood Lodge Road & Bridge
Laurel, CA (Santa Cruz Mountains)
Client: County of Santa Cruz
Services: Seismic Retrofit: Excavation, Demolition, Grading & Paving, Structural Concrete, Site Concrete, Sawcutting & Core Drilling, Virtual Construction and Bridge Construction
Highlights:
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Repaired roads and built a new bridge after three landslides, including a 5,000-cubic yard-landslide that blocked access to both sides of the old bridge
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Replaced the damaged10-foot culvert bridge with a temporary Acrow two-lane bridge to allow traffic flow while construction was taking place
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Built a new bridge off-site and then put in into place using rollers as there was not enough room to build the bridge on site
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Utilized Virtual Construction GPS to model a 5,000-yard landslide removal and repair
Built New Bridge and Repaired Roads After Severe Landslide
Valencia Road
Aptos, California (Santa Cruz Mountains)
Client: County of Santa Cruz
Services: Bridge Construction, Excavation, Demolition, Grading & Paving, Structural Concrete, Site Concrete, Shotcrete, Concrete Pumping, Sawcutting & Core Drilling and Virtual Construction
Highlights:
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Provided emergency repair to road due to storm damage
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Built dewatering system to eliminating flooding
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Excavated 50-foot-deep hole to build new road and culvert
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Built a temporary bridge for traffic flow for residents and school
Implemented Emergency Storm Repairs and Built Temporary Bridge for Traffic Flow
Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. delivers multi-scope capabilities from demolition and excavation to grading, paving, structure and site concrete. Through proactive and flexible coordination with general contractors and other project stakeholders, our team gets it done safely, on time and on budget.
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