Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Heavy Civil Construction Experts in Boston
Established in 1918, our company has built a reputation as a leader in heavy/civil construction across the Northeast. Our expertise spans bridges, marine structures, deep foundations, and design-build projects, with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule adherence. Since joining the Dragados USA family in 2014, weve combined local expertise with global resources to deliver complex infrastructure solutions. Our collaborative approach ensures all stakeholders share in project success, reflecting our legacy of working in the owners best interest. With in-house capabilities in electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines, we provide comprehensive solutions for public and private clients.Our track record includes iconic projects like the Longfellow Bridge and Central Artery/Tunnel, demonstrating our ability to tackle technically challenging work. We prioritize innovation in construction methods while maintaining rigorous safety standards. Our team of experienced professionals and skilled craftsmen remains committed to advancing New Englands infrastructure. Through decades of service, weve developed specialized expertise in accelerated bridge construction, movable structures, and urban excavation coordination. Our philosophy of adapting to market trends while upholding core values ensures we remain a trusted partner for complex construction challenges.
Services
Bridge Construction
Design-Build Projects
Marine Structures
Deep Foundations
Railroad Infrastructure
Tunnel Rehabilitation
Excavation Coordination
Utility Installation
Structural Steel Erection
Pile Driving
Details
- Year established: 1918
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of experience in heavy/civil construction across New England
- Our in-house capabilities span electrical, mechanical, civil, and marine disciplines
- We maintain a 100% safety compliance record on all major projects
- Our patented incremental launch techniques revolutionized bridge construction
- Our team includes certified bridge inspectors and OSHA-compliant safety officers
What people say
Technical excellence
Reliable delivery
Safety focus
Skilled team
Innovative methods
Services
Bridge Construction
Specializing in complex bridge structures across New England, we deliver movable bridges, signature spans, and interstate overpasses. Our expertise includes accelerated bridge construction techniques and historic rehabilitation projects. With over 40 years of regional experience, we've completed structures like the Fore River Bridge and Longfellow Bridge, incorporating environmental controls and steel rehabilitation methods.
Marine Structures
We build durable waterfront infrastructure including bulkheads, walkways, and bridge foundations over waterways. Our capabilities include pile driving, cofferdam construction, and specialized equipment operations on barges. Notable projects include the Broad Canal Walkway and Encore Boston Waterfront improvements, incorporating living shoreline techniques and load transfer platforms.
Design-Build Projects
Offering comprehensive design-build solutions for transportation and infrastructure projects, we coordinate all phases from concept through execution. Our team works directly with agencies like MassDOT and RIDOT to deliver fast-track projects including the I-93 FAST 14 bridge replacements, utilizing ultra-high performance concrete and innovative construction sequencing.
Deep Foundations
We engineer and install deep foundation systems for challenging sites, including slurry walls and pile driving operations. Our experience includes complex urban excavations for healthcare facilities and deck structures over active highways, employing top-down construction methods and specialized underpinning techniques.
Railroad Infrastructure
With 40+ years of experience, we maintain and upgrade active rail lines while preserving revenue service. Our capabilities include track replacement, signal systems modernization, and specialty bridge construction for transit agencies, executing projects like the Fitchburg Line signal upgrades and station accessibility improvements.
Questions
What types of construction projects does J.F. White specialize in?
We specialize in heavy/civil infrastructure including bridges, marine structures, and rail projects across New England.
How long has J.F. White been in business?
Since 1918, providing over a century of construction experience in the Northeast region.
Do you handle both public and private sector projects?
Yes, we work with both government agencies and private developers on infrastructure challenges.
What safety certifications do you maintain?
We uphold OSHA compliance and implement rigorous safety protocols across all job sites.
Can you perform complex urban construction projects?
Our expertise includes challenging urban builds like the Fenway Deck project over active highways.
