KANARRAVILLE, Utah — BZI® (bzi.com), a national leader in steel erection, fabrication, and construction innovation, has proudly announced its latest honor: the company has secured the #1 ranking in the “Construction Top Workplaces 2025” award for U.S. companies with 500–999 employees. BZI is one of only a few specialty steel erector businesses to be recognized from a competitive field of 137 construction organizations nationwide.

The Top Workplaces recognition program celebrates companies that excel at creating strong cultures where employees feel valued and engaged. Rankings are based entirely on confidential employee feedback collected through an engagement survey administered by Energage, an HR technology company focused on workplace culture.

“BZI has created a people-first culture where employees can thrive,” said Bob Helbig, media partnerships director at Energage. “This award can’t be bought; it’s earned through employee feedback. The message from employees is clear: BZI is a leader in the industry for unleashing the power of people to accomplish great things.”

For BZI’s leadership, the recognition underscores the company’s commitment to putting people at the center of its success. “Knowing the feedback provided by our BZI team members determined our #1 national ranking among construction companies makes this recognition even more rewarding and meaningful,” said James Barlow, CEO of BZI. “It is a core value at BZI to foster a rewarding environment that brings high-value opportunities to our teams and their families. We are honored to be listed alongside other companies who care about building and providing outstanding cultures.”

Founded and headquartered in Kanarraville, Utah, BZI operates through three main companies: Building Zone Industries, LLC (steel erection), BZI Steel, LLC (fabrication), and Innovatech®, LLC (innovative construction equipment and process design). Together, these organizations help BZI deliver transformative construction solutions across the U.S., setting new benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and project delivery.

At the core of BZI’s people-first approach is its unique SteelTech Academy™, a specialized training and certification center that provides OSHA training, equipment operation instruction, fall protection, and industry-specific welding credentials. Since 2021, SteelTech has issued thousands of certifications and recorded more than 30,000 student contact hours annually. Its Department of Labor-certified Apprenticeship Program continues to help develop the next generation of construction professionals.

BZI’s culture of innovation and commitment to its people have earned the company several accolades in recent years, including Inc.’s Best in Business for Construction, USA Today’s Top Workplaces, multiple Utah Business Fast 50 rankings, and recognition from the Salt Lake City Tribune and Cedar City Chamber of Commerce. CEO James Barlow’s leadership has also been honored with the Utah Business CEO of the Year 2025 Award and a place on the Forbes Business Council, reflecting his dedication to driving progress in the construction industry.

BZI’s continued growth, investment in training, and emphasis on safety have also won industry trust. The company holds accreditation from AISC and has received AISC’s top safety honors, including the Erector Award of Honor and Safety Award of Merit.

As BZI celebrates its latest Top Workplaces recognition, the company remains focused on its mission: revolutionizing the steel construction industry through innovation and empowering its people to deliver projects that exceed expectations.

For more information about BZI, visit bzi.com, email office@bzi.com, or call 888.509.2280.

Originally reported by Business Wire.