Woodward Design + Build, a prominent New Orleans-based firm, has announced its expansion into Alabama and other Gulf Coast markets by appointing Wiley Blankenship as the Gulf Coast market leader. This strategic move comes with the creation of a new senior role aimed at increasing the firm’s regional capacity and competitiveness in industrial, infrastructure, and large commercial projects.

The announcement outlines Blankenship’s responsibilities in leading market growth and aligning client and project teams across the Gulf Coast. As part of this effort, Woodward aims to enhance its construction and design-build operations in the region, signaling a significant push into new markets.

Woodward, a century-old full-service design-build company, has recently completed notable projects such as the Gulf Distributing’s headquarters in Mobile and ongoing work in Huntsville. This regional expansion initiative includes plans for additional projects across the Gulf Coast, although specific timetables and financial details remain undisclosed.

Ken Flower, the president of Woodward, highlighted that the decision forms part of a broader active expansion strategy. The company’s move into the Alabama market marks a new chapter in its efforts to build a stronger presence in neighboring states, impacting competition and capacity in the construction sector.

This development is significant for developers, owners, and brokers who are tracking construction capacity and bid pools. It suggests potential changes in project timelines and pricing, as well as implications for subcontractor pipelines and local labor allocation across the region.

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