J.F. Shea Construction

is nearing completion on the largest desalination plants in the western hemisphere. Located in Carlsbad, California, when completed, it will provide 54 million gallons of drinking water each day to the San Diego area. Way to go, Shea!

takes pride in tackling complex projects and completing them on time, on budget, and without claims. What’s better than that?

: The excavation and straightening of existing Highway 299, widening of travel lanes and bridge, new bridge, and new asphalt concrete road section, was completed by one year ahead of schedule and on a budget.

What’s more frustrating than an elongated road closure disrupting a daily commute? Shea understands the importance of time, and when completely reconstructing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, demolitions were completed in a single 4-hour closure to limit the impact to the surrounding community and owner’s revenue stream.

Did you know has a Redding, CA division? Redding’s main construction focus has been on the highways, bridges, paving, and earthwork that many Northern California residents use every single day.

: Shea was essential in the Highway 101 landslide mitigation, removing one million cubic yards of mud. Shea began clearing within 12 hours, and the highway opened to one-way traffic in seven days, instead of the anticipated three weeks.

Ever been late to the airport because of traffic? The Los Angeles Metro Crenshaw to LAX, a joint venture between , and three other companies, will help LA residents and visitors avoid just that. This new 8.5-mile light rail will run directly through southwest Los Angeles and include 8 stops.

Did you know the tunneling industry is essential in helping avoid disturbances to day-to-day life during construction? has become a leader, innovator, and pioneer in the development of rapid underground excavation and tunnel lining methods.

Fun Fact: worked on many of the country’s largest and most challenging engineering projects – The Hoover Dam, the Golden Gate Bridge, and California Aqueduct to name a few.

In its fourth generation of family leadership, J.F. Shea Construction Inc. has continued its portfolio of milestone projects, including the development of underground public transit systems in three major cities. Next time you are in San Francisco, Washington D.C. or New York City, make sure to utilize these systems!

“Tireless effort, good management, and a close conformity to a high standard of ethics is the key to our success” – founder John F. Shea.

Did you know the roots of J. F. Shea Construction go back to 1881 when its founder, John Francis Shea, started an ambitious plumbing company in Portland, Oregon? As Portland grew, so did the plumbing company.