Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center Special Roofing Replacements
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
LOCATION: Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center
SIZE: $4.99 Million
PRIME: AACON General Contractors
AWARD DATE: September 2024
COMPLETED: January 2026
AACON General Contractors completed the Special Roofing Replacements project at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, delivering phased roof replacements across eight buildings on an active medical campus. Working in an occupied healthcare environment requires careful planning, daily coordination, and disciplined execution to protect patients, staff, visitors, and ongoing operations. Our team approached each building as its own work zone, sequencing activities to maintain safety, access, and continuity of care.
This project included multiple roof types and building conditions across the campus. AACON replaced low-slope roof areas with new TPO membrane roofing systems and completed additional replacements where existing roofs required different solutions, including slate and asphalt shingle systems. Each building presented unique access and staging constraints, and several areas required crane-assisted material placement to support safe, efficient installation. Throughout the work, our crews managed transitions between buildings and roof elevations while maintaining watertight protection and minimizing disruptions.
As with many older facilities, field investigations confirmed building-specific conditions that required added coordination. AACON addressed lead-based paint at historic perimeter roof-edge wood elements in accordance with VA requirements, and where asbestos-containing material was identified in localized roof components, it was tested and confirmed as non-friable, allowing work to continue without the delays associated with abatement. These findings were incorporated into the work plan while keeping the focus on long-term roof performance and protection of occupied spaces below.
Safety and quality were maintained through disciplined planning and oversight. AACON implemented campus-aware controls for overhead work, fall protection, controlled access zones, and crane operations. Quality control was applied consistently across the different roof systems, with a focus on durable flashing details, clean transitions, and watertight installation.
The VA’s interim performance evaluation reflected strong outcomes for the project, including Very Good ratings for Quality and Management, confirmation that key milestones were met, and no documented discrepancies identified in the Contracting Officer’s file. The Tuscaloosa project highlights AACON’s ability to deliver complex roofing replacements on active federal healthcare campuses with steady coordination, safety-first execution, and consistent quality.
