The company also ranked amongst ENR’s Top 600 Specialty Contractors List and received ENR’s Award of Merit for Manufacturing in ENR’s Southeast’s 2025 Best Project Awards. BZI was recognized for implementing innovative solutions, including its proprietary tool UniLink, which improved productivity and safety during the construction of an electric vehicle plant
KANARRAVILLE, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Automotive–BZI® (bzi.com), a leading steel and construction company nationally recognized for transformative innovations and project delivery, announced its ranking as a Top 600 Specialty Contractor and No. 6 among the top 20 steel firms by Engineering News Record (ENR). BZI also received an Award of Merit for Manufacturing in ENR Southeast’s 2025 Best Projects Awards. BZI was recognized for developing and implementing innovative solutions, including its proprietary tool, UniLink, specifically designed through lean construction principles for the EV plant construction project, Project Scout.
“BZI’s mission is to revolutionize the steel construction industry through innovation and team performance. These very meaningful forms of recognition by the highly respected industry influencer, ENR, provide a proud moment for our company and team,” said James Barlow, CEO of BZI. “Our focus on innovation, lean principles, team safety, collaboration and performance are demonstrating, through measurable positive results, that BZI’s technology, processes and team are accelerating project delivery, while setting new standards in safety and efficiency. Our company, customers and partners are benefitting, and we believe others in the industry can find significant opportunities in these unique and value-added approaches.”
ENR’s Top 600 Specialty Contractors List highlights the country’s leading specialty contractors across a variety of specialties. According to ENR, companies are ranked based on construction revenue in millions from specialty contracting in a prime or subcontracting capacity.
In addition to its placement on the national list, BZI’s recognition in ENR Southeast’s Best Project Awards underscored the impact of its innovative construction methods. The company was commended for such key innovations as:
- UniLink tool: Optimized workflows, reduced task time for placing beams from 60-90 minutes to 10-15 minutes.
- Wide swivel carriage (WSC) attachment: Streamlined material handling, reducing unloading time from about an hour to 10 minutes and eliminating complex crane operations.
- Panelization process: Reimagined a panelization process to enable easier on-site assembly.
- Project outcomes: The project was completed on time and under budget, with no lost-time accidents.
Alex Henry, Project Manager at Industrial Project Innovation (IPI), and BZI partner in the EV plant project, underscored BZI’s ENR accolades. “BZI has demonstrated strong performance in safety, quality and productivity through the application of innovative methods, technology and leadership,” said Henry.
For more information on BZI and the innovative work and solutions it’s bringing to the industry, visit www.bzi.com.
ABOUT BZI
Considered one of the top steel and construction organizations, the BZI® group of companies headquartered in Kanarraville, Utah, operates through three primary organizations: Building Zone Industries, LLC is responsible for steel erection, while BZI Steel, LLC specializes in steel fabrication. InnovaTech®, LLC specializes in designing, engineering and manufacturing innovative construction equipment and processes to enhance efficiency and safety on the job.
BZI’s partnership with the one-of-a-kind SteelTech Academy™ provides training, certifications and continuing education to all its team members. An exclusive technical, safety, vocational and leadership training center, the academy provides training in OSHA (10) and (30) certifications, equipment operations, fall protection and industry-specific welding certifications. Since 2021, SteelTech Academy has issued thousands of certifications across these disciplines and consistently logs over 33,000 student contact hours annually. As part of this expansive training curriculum, the academy also offers a Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship Program, helping to shape relevant skills and advance careers for those wanting to pursue construction as a vocation.
The company continues to receive numerous industry awards for its exceptional performance and contributions to its industries. The company has been the recipient of:
- The Salt Lake Tribune named BZI No.3 Utah Top Workplaces 2025 for Large Businesses
- BZI®’s affiliate InnovaTech® — First place in the 2025 Utah Business Innovation Awards in the Industrial Manufacturing category
- No. 1 Construction Top Workplaces
- Inc. Best in Business 2024 for Construction: BZI Innovation Park
- USA Today’s Top Workplaces (Second year – Ranked No. 11 in the nation for midsize companies in 2025)
- Utah Business Fast 50 (No. 12 ranking)
- Top Workplaces Construction Industry Award
- Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces for two years (No. 5 ranking in 2024)
- One Utah Summit “Rural Rockstar” Award presented by Utah Governor Cox
- Best Employer by Cedar City Chamber of Commerce
- CEO of the Year by Cedar City Chamber of Commerce
- CEO of the Year 2025 Award – Utah Business
- Trade Partner in Safety Excellence (Layton Construction)
BZI is a proud member of and accredited by AISC, an organization that has recognized BZI with its top safety awards, the “Erector Award of Honor” and “Safety Award of Merit.” CEO James Barlow serves on the Forbes Business Council and is a recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award. BZI’s mission is to revolutionize the steel construction industry through innovation and team performance, while accelerating project delivery and setting new standards in safety and efficiency.
BZI is completing and executing major construction projects across the United States and is recognized as a leading provider of innovative construction solutions nationwide. Its reputation for excellent client and operational performance are attracting premier companies from around the world. These organizations are building with BZI as a trade partner and bringing new economic opportunities across the U.S. through the many BZI projects. Top customer industries include data centers, e-commerce retail, manufacturing facilities for batteries, aerospace, microchips, electric vehicles and food and beverage.
For more information about BZI, visit bzi.com, email office@bzi.com, or call 888.509.2280.
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