Press Release

Balfour Beatty announces the groundbreaking of The Salvation Army of North Texas' Dallas Social Services Campus, a landmark project that will revolutionise the delivery of integrated social services across the region. The ceremonial groundbreaking took place on May 13 at the 21-acre project site, marking the beginning of construction on this transformative facility that will address poverty, homelessness and addiction in North Texas.

As construction manager at-risk for the project—the cornerstone of The Salvation Army's $212.7 million One Army, Many Fronts Campaign—Balfour Beatty will deliver a state-of-the-art campus that will more than double the organisation's capacity to lift individuals and families out of homelessness each year.

Damon Maldonado, Balfour Beatty Vice President in North Texas said: “We are honoured to bring our expertise in complex, community-focused facilities to a project that will transform thousands of lives across North Texas.

“The Salvation Army of North Texas has entrusted us with bringing their vision to life and we take that responsibility very seriously. Our construction approach prioritises efficiency, sustainability and creating spaces that preserve human dignity while fostering recovery and growth."

The first-of-its-kind campus will feature emergency shelter facilities, inpatient and outpatient addiction recovery programs, shelter for survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking, veterans housing, family services and housing with onsite childcare and an integrated medical, dental, and behavioural health clinic—all designed to create a seamless support system for those in need.

Lt. Col. William Mockabee, Executive Officer for One Army, Many Fronts Campaign said: “This isn’t just about building new facilities. It’s about transforming lives by breaking the cycles of poverty, homelessness and addiction.

“The vision for this campus has been shaped by the voices of those we serve and the urgent need for comprehensive, dignified support. We’re grateful to partner with a team that not only understands that vision but shares our commitment to making it a reality.”
The campus design emphasizes accessibility, safety and a holistic approach to care—priorities that the construction team will maintain throughout the building process. The project represents a significant step toward addressing the critical issues of homelessness, addiction and poverty. In Dallas County alone, more than 3,500 individuals are without homes on any given night.

Balfour Beatty will work closely with its industry partners and The Salvation Army of North Texas and donors to deliver the Dallas Social Services Campus, which is scheduled for phased completions. The first facilities are expected to open in late 2027.

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About Balfour Beatty

• Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group with over 27,000 employees driving the delivery of powerful new solutions, shaping thinking, creating skylines and inspiring a new generation of talent to be the change-makers of tomorrow. 
• We finance, develop, build, maintain and operate the increasingly complex and critical infrastructure that supports national economies and deliver projects at the heart of local communities. 
• Over the last 116 years we have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world. Currently, we are working to deliver Hinkley Point C, the first UK nuclear power station in a generation; constructing the world-class arts and cultural facility, the Lyric Theatre, in Hong Kong; and designing, building, financing, operating and maintaining the Automated People Mover superstructure at one of the busiest airports in the world, Los Angeles International Airport

About Balfour Beatty US

• Balfour Beatty’s US construction business is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the United States. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company performs heavy civil, rail and a broad variety of vertical construction, and part of  Balfour Beatty plc a leading UK listed international infrastructure Group with interests in the UK, US and Hong Kong. Balfour Beatty’s US construction business is ranked among the top domestic building contractors in the United States by Engineering News-Record. To learn more, visit www.balfourbeattyus.com.