Heavy Highway and Bridge Construction
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SPS has quickly become a leader in the Design Build arena, having completed 2 design build projects, including the first design build project ever awarded by MassDOT in Grafton, MA, as well as the first MassDOT “heavy lift” design build project in Phillipston, MA which included the removal and replacement of the entire bridge superstructure on mainline Route 2 in less than 6 days.
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The Structures Maintenance division at SPS specializes in performing all types of bridge repairs and maintenance to literally hundreds of bridges in Massachusetts. SPS’ Maintenance division has built a reputation unmatched by any other company in the State for its ability to respond quickly and perform repairs efficiently and safely at any time of day or night to minimize delays to the traveling public while improving the condition Commonwealth’s roads.
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Combining its 20 years of bridge construction experience with a top notch fleet of marine equipment and deep water port facility in Boston Harbor, SPS is capable of taking on the most challenging marine projects.
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Known for its high quality workmanship, innovation, and focus on accelerated construction techniques, SPS specializes in all types of bridge construction, from simple span bridges over land to moveable span bridges over deep water.
Bridge Construction
SPS specializes in all types of bridge construction, from simple span bridges over land to moveable span bridges over deep water.
Design / Build
SPS is a leader in the Massachusetts Design Build Arena, having successfully completed 2 design build projects, with 4 active projects in various stages of construction.
Marine Facility / Services
SPS now operates out of a high quality marine terminal on the Island End River in Everett, MA with a deep water port link direct to Boston Harbor.
SPS to Install Wind Turbine at MBTA Station
SPS is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to install a 100 kilowatt Wind Turbine at the Kingston MBTA Station.
The 120 foot tall wind turbine which includes three 35 foot long blades will generate enough energy to cover 65 percent of the power for the parking lot, platform lighting and plug-ins for locomotives at the Kingston station facility. Construction will begin next month.
SPS is proud to be involved with the advancement of renewable energy technologies in the Commonwealth.
Westminster Project on Track to Finish 1 Year Ahead of Schedule
On November 18, 2011, both Route 2 Eastbound and Westbound traffic was successfully shifted into the projects Phase 2 configuration. This milestone, was part of the of the $11 Million Dollar, twin bridge replacement project on Route 2 over Route 140 and the result of SPS’s innovation and a Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP) that reduced the project duration by one entire year. This was accomplished by redesigning one of the two bridge structures to eliminate an entire phase of bridge work and a large portion of temporary roadway.
SPS Project Voted TOP TEN in Country
SPS New England’s “Heavy Lift” Design Build project in Phillipston, MA has been chosen as one of the top ten projects in the country by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) as part of the 2011 American Transportation Awards competition.
SPS Recognized as One of Only Two Contractors in Massachusetts to Regularly Exceed the Subcontract Minority and Woman Owned Business Participation Goals
SPS has been recognized by MassDOT in the Accelerated Bridge Program September 2011 Update Report for two notable achievements;