Framework for Efficiency: The Construction Strategy Powering Amazon’s Coastal Virginia Expansion

By Eric S. Cavallo, Editor-in-Chief
Hampton Roads Construction News Network

Across Coastal Virginia, few companies have altered the industrial landscape as rapidly—or as deliberately—as Amazon. From Suffolk’s fulfillment complex to Chesapeake’s last-mile delivery hubs and Virginia Beach’s expanding distribution corridors, the company’s methodical approach to construction has become a defining force in the region’s modern economy. What began as a handful of logistics centers is now a coordinated network designed around one goal: to move goods with greater speed, scale, and precision than any competitor in the field.

Amazon’s Virginia buildout reflects an engineering philosophy rooted in repetition and refinement. Each project begins with a nationally standardized design that is then customized for local codes, topography, and infrastructure requirements. The company partners with national design-build leaders—firms such as Ryan Companies, Clayco, and Gray Construction—while engaging local contractors to navigate the Commonwealth’s stormwater regulations, permitting processes, and site-plan reviews. The result is a sequence as predictable as it is efficient: site grading, tilt-up concrete panels, prefabricated steel framing, and just-in-time material delivery that keeps each schedule on track despite tight labor markets and supply-chain variability.

Behind that rhythm lies a clear construction strategy. Amazon’s architects and engineers rely on data-driven modeling to optimize interior flow and automation. Trade crews work in overlapping phases, compressing timelines without sacrificing safety or compliance. What appears outwardly routine is, in reality, an advanced logistical exercise—an orchestration of people, materials, and machines that mirrors the efficiency of the company’s own fulfillment system.

In Hampton Roads, that precision translates into tangible local impact. The Suffolk fulfillment center alone encompasses more than three million square feet of racked inventory space and represents one of the largest industrial investments in the region’s history. Delivery stations in Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Newport News have introduced upgraded stormwater controls, improved road access, and hundreds of construction and permanent jobs. Each project extends opportunity to regional subcontractors in grading, electrical, fire suppression, and mechanical systems—building capacity within the local trades that will outlast the projects themselves.

City planners have followed closely as Amazon’s facilities test the limits of existing zoning and transportation frameworks. Industrial corridors once defined by shipbuilding and warehousing now accommodate a new generation of logistics architecture. Municipal boards have fielded questions about truck circulation, noise mitigation, and impervious surface area, prompting a broader conversation about how to balance regional growth with neighborhood livability. The dialogue has elevated expectations for buffering, drainage, and multimodal access across every new industrial rezoning.

At the same time, Amazon’s expansion signals a shift in the economic identity of Coastal Virginia. The region’s traditional reliance on defense contracts and port operations is being supplemented by e-commerce logistics, renewable-energy supply chains, and advanced manufacturing. By situating major distribution nodes near the Port of Virginia’s maritime infrastructure and the Interstate 64–58 corridor, Amazon has positioned Hampton Roads as a strategic junction in its East Coast network—a geography where maritime trade meets next-day delivery.

For builders, the lessons are immediate. Design-build firms that once specialized in retail or office construction are now refining workflows to meet the precision standards demanded by modern logistics facilities. Prefabrication, modular assembly, and data-driven scheduling have become industry norms, transforming not just how these projects are built but how local contractors think about efficiency itself. Many view Amazon’s job sites as practical laboratories for the future of industrial construction.

As technology continues to evolve—from robotics and AI-assisted inventory systems to net-zero building targets—Amazon’s construction strategy in Coastal Virginia offers a window into what comes next. The company’s ability to integrate automation with environmental compliance will shape both the form and the function of future facilities. For the region, it represents a chance to capture long-term economic value while setting higher standards for sustainable, code-compliant industrial growth.

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The Hampton Roads Construction News Network delivers accurate, in-depth coverage of construction, infrastructure, zoning, and development throughout Coastal Virginia. Through balanced reporting and technical insight, HRCNN serves as a trusted source for builders, policymakers, and residents seeking a clear view of how the region grows—and the people and projects shaping its future

The Builders’ Table: A Thanksgiving Story of Work, Gratitude, and Community

By Eric S. Cavallo, Editor-in-Chief
Hampton Roads Construction News Network (HRCNN)

As the chill of late November settles across Hampton Roads, the hum of machinery grows softer. Worksites that have echoed all year with the rhythm of progress take a rare pause. In the stillness before Thanksgiving Day, there’s a quiet reminder that every foundation poured, every beam raised, and every street paved has been a shared act of purpose. This is the season when the region’s builders, engineers, and inspectors finally step back to recognize what they’ve helped create—not just structures, but community.

The “Builders’ Table” isn’t a single place. It’s wherever men and women in hard hats gather for coffee before dawn, where project managers review drawings under the glow of a job-trailer light, and where city inspectors shake hands with contractors after another safe, code-compliant completion. It’s a table built on mutual respect and endurance—a place where gratitude is measured not in words, but in the day’s honest work.

Across the construction landscape of Hampton Roads, that spirit of thankfulness runs deep. The crews who build our schools, hospitals, and homes know the weight of the work they carry and the trust the community places in them. The surveyors, engineers, and planners who guide each project understand that their precision shapes the safety of our neighborhoods. Together they represent an ecosystem of effort—one that seldom pauses long enough to celebrate itself, yet deserves recognition from every citizen who drives the roads, crosses the bridges, and lives in the homes they’ve made possible.

This Thanksgiving, we honor that entire community. From the field teams battling the elements to the public-sector partners who review, inspect, and approve each milestone, their collective commitment forms the backbone of progress. They remind us that infrastructure isn’t only concrete and steel—it’s integrity, collaboration, and the quiet pride of knowing you’ve built something that will outlast you.

There is gratitude, too, in the resilience of this industry. Through economic shifts, supply shortages, and storms, Hampton Roads’ builders have kept the region moving. Their work doesn’t stop when the headlines fade; it continues before sunrise, after deadlines, and through every challenge. Theirs is the kind of perseverance that binds a community together—the steady belief that tomorrow’s stability is worth today’s effort.

And behind every project are the mentors, apprentices, and families who give this industry its heart. Thanksgiving is as much for them as it is for those on the jobsite—the spouses who hold things together when the hours run long, the children who look up to parents who build the world around them, and the teachers and trades programs that light the spark for the next generation. The Builders’ Table extends to all of them.

In that sense, Thanksgiving is more than a meal. It’s a moment of collective recognition—a table wide enough for every trade, every craft, and every dream built with purpose. Whether gathered around a dinner table or standing shoulder to shoulder on a project site, the people of Hampton Roads’ construction community share something profound: the satisfaction of knowing that their work matters, and that gratitude is built one beam, one plan, and one day at a time.

From all of us at Earthly Infrastructure® and the Hampton Roads Construction News Network, thank you to the men and women who build, inspect, design, and plan the places we call home. May your Thanksgiving be filled with rest, reflection, and the pride of knowing that the communities you’ve helped raise stand as lasting testaments to your craft.

The Rise of Industrial Condominiums: A New Chapter in American Manufacturing Space

By Eric S. Cavallo, Editor-in-Chief

Hampton Roads Construction News Network

In markets once dominated by sprawling single-tenant warehouses, a new model of industrial ownership is quietly reshaping America’s commercial landscape: the industrial condominium. From California’s Antelope Valley to Virginia’s port corridor, developers and small manufacturers alike are rediscovering the economic logic of ownership over perpetual leasing—a shift that signals both entrepreneurial confidence and structural change in how the nation builds and distributes.

The premise is simple but revolutionary. Industrial condominiums divide large warehouse or flex-industrial buildings into smaller, deeded units—spaces that can be owned rather than rented. For local contractors, machinists, fabricators, and logistics companies, that means a predictable mortgage instead of escalating rents—an appreciating asset instead of a sunk cost. What began as a post-recession niche in western states has become a nationwide trend, driven by e-commerce demand, post-COVID reshoring, and the chronic scarcity of light-industrial inventory in metro markets.

Developers such as Cypress Palmdale L.P. in California and regional players in Virginia’s Tidewater corridor have shown that these projects can thrive when planned with precision. The model favors flexibility: shared infrastructure, modern loading docks, and utility specifications that accommodate diverse tenants. In many cases, design teams are merging Class A standards—tilt-wall concrete, 28-foot clear heights, and advanced fire protection—with the scale of ownership previously reserved for small business parks. The result is a product that feels custom-built for a new generation of owner-operators.

In Hampton Roads, where maritime logistics, defense manufacturing, and green-tech fabrication converge, industrial condos could become a defining asset class of the next decade. As land values rise and vacancy rates tighten, the ability for small enterprises to purchase their own workspace near major corridors—Interstate 64, Route 58, or the Port of Virginia—offers a tangible path to economic permanence. Local builders note that every square foot sold becomes a foothold for long-term reinvestment, not just a line item in someone else’s portfolio.

Yet the model’s expansion is not without hurdles. Industrial condominium developments must navigate complex zoning overlays, shared-use easements, and evolving interpretations of subdivision law. Municipalities accustomed to single-owner sites are learning to regulate multi-title industrial projects—an adjustment that requires coordination between planning departments, building officials, and legal counsel. Financing, too, demands a tailored approach: lenders must underwrite not only construction costs but also the unique association structures that govern maintenance and insurance.

Still, the macroeconomic drivers are difficult to ignore. The shift toward near-shoring and regional manufacturing has reignited demand for smaller, technologically adaptable spaces. At the same time, federal investment in infrastructure and supply-chain resilience is creating downstream demand for fabrication and logistics staging sites. Industrial condominiums answer both needs—offering equity ownership for the small-scale fabricator and stable, diversified absorption for the developer. The model is being quietly tested in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Chesapeake, where port-proximate zoning and shovel-ready tracts make the economics viable.

Critics contend that the condominium form complicates future redevelopment, locking land into fragmented ownership that can stymie consolidation. Supporters counter that local ownership promotes accountability, upkeep, and community continuity—qualities often missing from absentee-held industrial parks. In an age when regional economies crave resilience, the ability of local business owners to control their physical footprint may outweigh the potential drawbacks of long-term parcelization.

The broader narrative is unmistakable: industrial condominiums are transforming the relationship between small business and industrial real estate. As national builders eye the Hampton Roads market, local planners will need to decide how to integrate this hybrid asset into comprehensive plans that balance growth, mobility, and environmental stewardship. Done right, industrial condos could anchor a new era of distributed manufacturing—one that keeps ownership, opportunity, and prosperity rooted at home.

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The Hampton Roads Construction News Network (HRCNN) is a regional publication dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and in-depth reporting on the people, projects, and policies shaping Virginia’s built environment. From zoning and infrastructure to code reform and commercial development, HRCNN provides trusted, independent coverage for builders, planners, and civic leaders across Hampton Roads and the Commonwealth.

Saltwater Intrusion Spurs Regional Action to Protect Virginia Beach’s Water Supply

By HRCNN Staff Writer, Eric S. Cavallo

Saltwater intrusion, long regarded as a quiet threat beneath the Coastal Plain, has moved to the forefront of public concern in Hampton Roads. For decades, heavy withdrawals have lowered groundwater levels across the region, allowing salty water from the coast to slowly press inland. The result is a creeping risk of contamination in aquifers that once provided reliable fresh water. Today, officials and contractors alike are treating the issue as an urgent challenge with long-term consequences.

Although Virginia Beach households receive most of their drinking water from Lake Gaston through a regional pipeline, the health of the aquifers beneath the city still matters greatly. Those underground reserves remain essential for private wells, agriculture, and industry. State officials caution that even if tap water is secure today, the resilience of the region tomorrow depends on keeping saltwater at bay. Protecting the aquifer, they say, is central to ensuring Hampton Roads can sustain growth without sacrificing its water security.

The most ambitious response so far has come from the Hampton Roads Sanitation District. Its Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow, widely known as SWIFT, is designed to restore balance underground by taking highly treated wastewater, purifying it further to meet drinking water standards, and then returning it to the Potomac Aquifer. The process helps replenish pressure in the system, keeping saltwater from advancing and even slowing land subsidence that threatens roads, buildings, and utilities in low-lying communities.

Construction has been at the heart of the program. Firms including Garney Construction, MEB, Hazen & Sawyer, Tetra Tech, Carollo Engineers, and Crowder Construction have been responsible for everything from design to delivery. Their combined efforts represent one of the nation’s largest managed aquifer recharge programs. The scale is considerable: injection wells, advanced treatment trains, and continuous monitoring systems must all work in tandem to ensure that the project delivers safe water while stabilizing the aquifer.

At HRSD’s Nansemond Treatment Plant, Garney is leading the design-build team constructing a full-scale SWIFT facility. Hazen & Sawyer serves as overall program manager, guiding the multi-phase effort. Tetra Tech and Carollo Engineers are handling advanced treatment design, while MEB is engaged in critical construction roles. Crowder Construction, for its part, built the demonstration facility that proved the approach was viable. Each of these firms has contributed expertise that makes the program possible, and their work highlights the close partnership between public utilities and the private construction sector.

Meanwhile, state regulators continue to track conditions underground. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, working alongside the U.S. Geological Survey, monitors aquifer levels and saltwater movement to inform future permitting and planning. These data points shape the pace and scale of projects like SWIFT and provide policymakers with the evidence needed to justify major infrastructure investments.

For now, Virginia Beach residents can turn on their taps without worry. But the experts leading this effort agree that security depends on staying ahead of the threat. The SWIFT program, which is expanding across multiple facilities in Hampton Roads, is widely regarded as the region’s best defense against the slow but steady march of saltwater into fresh groundwater. It is a defense built not only on science, but also on the skill of the contractors and engineers who are turning plans into lasting infrastructure.

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Pembroke Mall Transforms into Pembroke Square: A New Chapter for Virginia Beach

By HRCNN – Hampton Roads Construction News Network Managing Editor

The redevelopment of Pembroke Mall into Pembroke Square marks one of the most ambitious urban renewal projects Virginia Beach has seen in decades. Long known as a central retail hub, the site is now being reshaped into a mixed-use destination that combines housing, office, hospitality, and community amenities—all designed to meet the needs of a growing and evolving city.

At the heart of this transformation is Core 22 Design Build, the Virginia Beach–based firm entrusted with bringing the vision to life. Founded with a commitment to delivering high-quality, locally grounded projects, Core 22 has steadily built a reputation for combining innovative design with deep knowledge of regional development patterns. The firm’s role at Pembroke Square underscores its growing importance in shaping the urban fabric of Hampton Roads.

The project will introduce a blend of uses that go well beyond retail. Plans call for new residential units, modern office space, dining, and a hotel component—creating a 24/7 environment that supports both economic vitality and community engagement. For Virginia Beach, Pembroke Square is intended not only to replace the aging mall but also to anchor the broader Town Center district as the city’s signature urban core.

City leaders have framed the project as a model for future redevelopment efforts. By transitioning from single-purpose retail toward a mixed-use framework, Pembroke Square reflects national trends in commercial real estate while responding to local demand for housing, walkability, and sustainable infrastructure. The shift also signals how municipalities are rethinking suburban commercial corridors to meet 21st-century needs.

Core 22’s involvement ensures that the project is not simply about construction, but about long-term community integration. With a track record in residential and commercial development, the firm brings expertise in both vertical building and local site considerations—from zoning compliance to stormwater management. Their approach positions Pembroke Square as more than a redevelopment; it’s an investment in a resilient, livable future for Virginia Beach.

The economic impact of Pembroke Square is expected to be significant. Beyond the immediate construction jobs, the project will generate ongoing employment through retail, office, and hospitality operations. It also promises to expand the city’s tax base, contributing to infrastructure and services that benefit residents across Virginia Beach.

As Pembroke Square takes shape, it embodies a larger story unfolding in Hampton Roads: the reinvention of aging spaces into mixed-use anchors that support both growth and sustainability. With Core 22 Design Build at the helm, this redevelopment represents not just a new chapter for Town Center but a blueprint for how cities across Virginia can navigate the challenges—and seize the opportunities—of modern urban development.

About HRCNN The Hampton Roads Construction News Network (HRCNN) provides independent coverage of infrastructure, housing, zoning, and environmental policy across Virginia. By highlighting the intersection of local development and national trends, HRCNN delivers fact-driven reporting for industry professionals, policymakers, and the communities they serve.

EPA Suspends 2025 WaterSense® Awards, Raising Questions for Industry

By HRCNN – Hampton Roads Construction News Network Staff Writer

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has quietly suspended its annual WaterSense Awards for 2025, leaving water efficiency advocates and industry partners without one of the nation’s most visible platforms for recognizing leadership in conservation. The decision, confirmed in an email from Acting WaterSense Program Manager Veronica Blette, has sparked uncertainty about the future of the program’s recognition initiatives.

For more than a decade, the WaterSense Awards have been a cornerstone of EPA’s efforts to highlight best practices in water efficiency. Utilities, builders, manufacturers, and nonprofits competed annually for recognition, with winners often leveraging the award to strengthen partnerships, market products, or demonstrate compliance with sustainability standards. The pause in 2025 raises concerns that the momentum built around conservation recognition may be losing ground at a critical moment.

In her communication, Blette explained that the decision stemmed from “program resource constraints” and the need to reassess priorities. She emphasized that the WaterSense label itself remains unchanged, and that EPA continues to view water efficiency as a national priority. Still, the suspension of awards creates a vacuum in industry acknowledgment, at a time when communities face mounting challenges from drought, flooding, and climate-driven water stress.

The WaterSense program, established in 2006, has long served as a voluntary but highly influential label for plumbing fixtures, appliances, and homes that meet strict efficiency standards. Over the years, award recognition extended beyond products, showcasing the leadership of local governments and builders in advancing water-smart development. By putting the awards on hold, EPA is signaling that recognition may take a back seat to maintaining core labeling and verification functions.

Industry response has been cautious but concerned. Builders and manufacturers note that awards offered more than prestige—they provided a competitive edge in demonstrating commitment to conservation. For utilities and municipalities, WaterSense Awards were often used to highlight partnerships and validate public investments in efficiency programs. Without this recognition, stakeholders may struggle to maintain visibility for initiatives that save both water and money.

For Hampton Roads, where sea-level rise and stormwater management remain pressing concerns, the suspension lands at an awkward time. Regional utilities and builders have increasingly turned to WaterSense specifications as part of their strategy for resilience. The loss of a high-profile award program reduces opportunities to showcase local innovation in water stewardship, even as demand for such solutions continues to grow.

EPA has not announced whether the WaterSense Awards will return in 2026. For now, industry professionals are left to navigate without the recognition program that, for nearly two decades, helped set benchmarks for leadership. Whether the pause proves temporary or permanent, the change underscores a broader truth: as water challenges mount nationwide, the need for innovation and accountability in conservation is greater than ever.

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Quarterra’s Arrival Could Reshape Virginia’s Housing Landscape

By HRCNN — Hampton Roads Construction News Network

In the Hampton Roads housing market, where inventory remains tight and prices continue to climb, the arrival of a national multifamily builder such as Quarterra carries consequences worth examining. While most headlines around housing tend to focus on interest rates or local rezonings, the deeper question is whether new players in the market can disrupt the longstanding supply-and-demand imbalance that keeps many entry-level buyers on the sidelines.

Quarterra, once part of Lennar and now a stand-alone multifamily powerhouse, has been steadily expanding its presence across Virginia. Its projects in Northern Virginia, such as the Lumen development at Tysons Corner, showcase a blend of scale, capital, and design that few local firms can match. And while Quarterra’s portfolio has traditionally been concentrated in larger metro areas, its national strategy and recent property management consolidation with Alfred’s RKW Residential signal an intent to broaden its footprint. For Hampton Roads, this could mean new development energy in cities like Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.

The significance is not only that new buildings would rise on local skylines, but that a company with Quarterra’s resources has the ability to deliver hundreds of units at once. In markets long dominated by a handful of builders, such capacity matters. Local firms often manage growth carefully, limiting inventory to maintain price strength. By contrast, a national multifamily developer is incentivized to build at scale, creating new supply that filters across price points. Even luxury apartments can relieve pressure on the overall market by drawing households upward and opening opportunities in more affordable segments.

This is particularly relevant in Hampton Roads, where buyers and renters alike face constrained options. For many young families, the price of new single-family homes has been pushed beyond reach, as builders hold pricing power in a market short on alternatives. The presence of a national builder with the ability to deliver volume may weaken that grip, easing scarcity and giving buyers relief from what has too often felt like a controlled market.

Still, the implications are complex. Local builders who have long set the terms of development may view Quarterra’s presence as unwelcome competition, especially if land values rise and project standards shift upward. Others may see opportunity in partnership, leveraging Quarterra’s capital and management infrastructure to pursue larger-scale developments together. Either way, the entry of a firm with national reach forces a recalibration of the region’s housing dynamics.

Quarterra’s recent financial moves underscore this potential. The company has engaged in multi-billion-dollar transactions, selling large portfolios to investors such as KKR and QuadReal, while reinvesting in select markets. With a management platform now overseeing more than 50,000 units nationwide, Quarterra has both the balance sheet and the operating infrastructure to scale quickly in regions where demand is strong. If Hampton Roads becomes a focus, local builders and policymakers will need to adapt to an environment where the pace of delivery is no longer set solely by local interests.

For buyers, that adaptation may be long overdue. Housing affordability in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and the broader region has become a persistent challenge. Introducing a new supply stream at scale could soften demand pressures, break through price locks, and open doors that have been closed for too many entry-level households. In the end, the presence of Quarterra in Virginia should be viewed less as a threat to established players and more as an opportunity for the market to reset — toward balance, toward competition, and, most importantly, toward relief for the families who simply need a place to call home.

About HRCNN The Hampton Roads Construction News Network (HRCNN) delivers independent, fact-based coverage of development, zoning, and infrastructure issues shaping Virginia. Our reporting provides residents, policymakers, and industry professionals with clear insight into how growth is managed across the region. By highlighting both local builders and national firms, HRCNN is committed to transparency, accountability, and advancing public understanding of the forces that are reshaping Hampton Roads.

Leading with Purpose: Kyle Larkin’s Vision for Granite Construction’s Next 100 Years

By Staff Writer, Hampton Roads Construction News Network

Granite Construction Incorporated, founded in 1922, has spent more than a century building America’s infrastructure—from highways and rail systems to dams and environmental restoration. Today, the company stands as one of the nation’s largest diversified heavy-civil contractors and vertically integrated materials producers, publicly traded and employing thousands across the country. Its projects reflect a legacy of craftsmanship, resilience, and innovation. As Granite moves into its second century, the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Kyle Larkin will define how that legacy evolves for the next hundred years.

Larkin joined Granite in 1996 as an estimator in the Reno, Nevada office after graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in Construction Management. Over the years, he advanced through the company’s operational and executive ranks, serving as project engineer, chief estimator, manager of construction, regional manager, and president of subsidiary Intermountain Slurry Seal. In September 2020, he was named president, and in June 2021, chief executive officer. Along the way, he earned an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, pairing real-world construction experience with strategic business insight.

Under Larkin’s leadership, Granite has sharpened its competitive edge through vertical integration—owning both the construction and materials sides of the business—and embracing “best value” procurement models like progressive design-build. These approaches allow the company to control cost, ensure consistent quality, and deliver on complex, high-value projects that demand innovation and collaboration.

Growth through mergers and acquisitions has been another cornerstone of Larkin’s strategy. In 2024, Granite acquired Dickerson & Bowen, expanding its Southeast operations. In 2025, the company made two major acquisitions—Warren Paving and Papich Construction—for a combined $710 million. These strategic moves are expected to generate hundreds of millions in additional annual revenue, expand aggregate reserves, and strengthen Granite’s vertically integrated model.

The results have been tangible. In the second quarter of 2025, Granite achieved a record-high project backlog of $6.1 billion. The materials segment saw double-digit revenue growth, gross profit rose significantly, and annual revenue guidance for the year was increased. Larkin attributes these gains to disciplined operations, strong market positioning, and the early contributions from recent acquisitions.

Still, Larkin’s vision is about more than financial performance. He has consistently emphasized the importance of safety, workforce development, and building high-performance teams. In his view, sustaining Granite’s success into the next century depends on cultivating talent, fostering relationships, and empowering teams to perform at their best.

For Virginia’s builders and infrastructure leaders, Granite’s trajectory under Larkin offers an instructive example of how legacy, innovation, and people-first leadership can work together to meet the demands of a changing industry. As the Commonwealth undertakes major investments in transportation, flood protection, and renewable energy infrastructure, Larkin’s approach offers a model for growth that is both ambitious and sustainable.

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