Aging water infrastructure and dam safety requirements continue to create demand for specialized civil construction capabilities, particularly on projects involving difficult site conditions and environmental constraints. Ames Construction is participating in the 2026 Dam Safety Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, where the contractor is presenting its experience in dam and water resources construction.
The conference participation brings Ames into discussions with owners and industry professionals involved in dam safety and water infrastructure. Brian Kirwan, business development manager, and Mark Swenson, federal project manager, are representing Ames at the event.
Ames' water resources portfolio includes new dam construction, flood control work, reservoir expansions and repairs. The contractor also works on projects requiring specialized construction methods, including cofferdams for underwater activities and work in remote locations.
These projects can require extensive coordination around environmental requirements, site access, water management and construction sequencing.
Ames performs a range of construction activities directly, including excavation, dewatering, grouting, pile driving and pipeline installation. Its capabilities also include zoned embankments, on-site concrete production and aggregate processing.
For dam and water infrastructure projects, the ability to self-perform multiple scopes can help construction teams coordinate work involving earthwork, concrete, water control and structural components.
Ames also constructs intake, outlet, pump and spillway structures as part of its water resources work.
Dam and reservoir projects require contractors capable of working within stringent safety, environmental and conservation requirements. Specialized construction methods can also be necessary where projects involve underwater work, remote locations or complex existing infrastructure.
Ames' participation at the ASDSO conference places its water resources capabilities within a broader industry focus on dam safety and infrastructure construction. For public agencies, infrastructure owners and contractors, specialized expertise remains important when planning projects involving major water-control structures and rehabilitation work.
Source: Ames Construction.
