BZI® Ranked One of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Companies in the 2026 Inc. 5000 List

Company Ranked #1 in Cedar City; #49 in Utah and #118 in the Construction Industry

KANARRAVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BZI® (www.bzi.com), a leading steel and construction company nationally known for transformative innovations in its industries and highly rated performance, today announced it has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for 2026. The coveted list of the country’s best entrepreneurial companies and based on revenue growth during the last three years, also included BZI as top ranking in its Utah region and vertical business segment: #1 in Cedar City; #49 in Utah and #118 in the construction industry.

The Inc. 5000 is one of the best-known rankings of America's fastest-growing private companies. Beyond the ranking itself, the recognition serves as a strong indicator of a company's momentum, financial performance, and market leadership.

“We are thrilled to be highlighted in such a prestigious list among some of the country’s most successful and revered organizations,” said Thomas Harker, President of BZI. “BZI and its team members focus on making a positive and significant impact in everything we do, every day and in every project. Our growth, accomplishments and recognition from such leading organizations can only be attributed to our team’s consistent hard work and dedication.”

The Inc. 5000 recognition comes on the heels of incredible growth for BZI and ground-breaking innovations brought to the industry by the company. The year has brought many forms of performance and culture recognition from customers and its industries.

BZI continues to deliver high-value impact on team member, organizational revenue and customer growth, as well as bring game-changing industry innovations. Additionally, the company is setting new standards in company culture and community contributions – all while working with some of the world’s most recognized brands.

As of early 2026, the company announced its cumulative revenue since 2017 has now exceeded $2 billion. According to BZI, the trajectory of revenue is increasing in speed, taking several years for its first billion, to just over two years for the generation of its second billion dollars in revenue, and the momentum continues to accelerate.

BZI partners and fellow industry leaders agree that BZI’s achievements are impressive and signify meaningful offerings to the industries and customers the company serves, thus, helping to drive BZI’s expansion of existing accounts and the company’s entry into many new industry segments.

“BZI’s mission is to revolutionize the steel industry through innovation, team performance and accelerated project delivery while setting new standards for safety,” added James Barlow, CEO of BZI. “The BZI team’s excellence toward quality work, connection to our mission and outstanding skills are the strong foundation of BZI and its continued healthy growth trajectory.”

About BZI

Considered one of the top steel and construction organizations, the BZI® group of companies (BZI Group, Inc.), 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.

The company continues to receive numerous industry awards and accolades for its exceptional performance and contributions to its industries, including:

• BZI’s VP of Safety, Jesus Cadena, honored with the Utah Business 2026 Executive Excellence Award
• USA TODAY 2026 Top Workplaces Leadership Award to CEO James Barlow
• USA TODAY 2026 #1 Top Workplaces for Frontline Workers
• USA TODAY 2026 #7 Top Workplaces for companies 500–999
• Seven Top Workplaces Excellence in Culture awards in 2026
• Top Workplaces 2026 Construction Industry Award
• BZI’s President Thomas Harker honored in the 2026 Utah Business Forty Under 40
• BZI named No. 6 in ENR’s List of Top 20 Steel Companies
• The Salt Lake Tribune named BZI No. 3 Utah Top Workplaces 2025 for Large Businesses
• 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)
• 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 award, the “Erector Award of Honor,” multiple times. CEO James Barlow serves on the Forbes Business Council and Inc. Leadership Forum and is a recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award. Jakob Harker, President of InnovaTech, is a member of the Fast Company Executive Board, an organization of select senior executives, founders, business owners, and industry experts who are defining the future of business.

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 is 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 e‑commerce retail, manufacturing facilities for batteries, aerospace, microchips, electric vehicles, and food and beverage.