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  Branch gets the job done throughout the mid-Atlantic. Our projects have impacted communities throughout the mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States. Highways, hospitals, schools, government centers, fire and safety hubs, and multi-family homes. Branch touches the communities where we live and serve.
  
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From the ground up,

Branch Gets it Done.

Branch has over 60 years of experience in heavy/highway construction, site development, alternative delivery, design-build, construction management, general contracting, specialty metal fabrication, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.

Employee directing another worker in a dozer

Cooper Daffan wearing safety gear, smiling

Welder working on project

People smiling while holding a check for Habitat for Humanity

Nighttime exterior shot of Reston Fire Station No. 25

aerial shot of freeway

Vents in warehouse

Exterior view of Tyler Building at sunset

We are relentless in our pursuit of building our community. Our employee-owners are deeply invested in the communities we serve. We build relationships, solve problems, and meet challenges head on. Our knowledge, expertise, and passion are unparalleled.

FOUNDED IN

1963

With a collective history of over 100 years, Branch is experienced in civil and highway construction, site development, and building construction. Include our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fabrication divisions, and you have a contractor that can practically do it all.

OVER

1,200

EMPLOYEE OWNERS

Branch is 100% owned by the employees, which provides an exceptional benefit to both the employees and our clients. No one cares more about your success than an owner-and we are all invested.

RANKED

17

MID-ATLANTIC BY ENR

Engineering News and Record ranks us among the best in the Mid-Atlantic! We are the 8th largest contractor in Virginia, ranking 4th in Transportation, 12th in Multi-Unit Residential building, and 13th in the Public Sector.

Ranked #7

Virginia by ENR

Ranked #20

Washington Business Journal
Book of Lists

Ranked #15

Mid-Atlantic Speciality Contractors by ENR

HOPKINS | LACY

WORK WE DO

Transportation

Municipality / Government

Education

Healthcare

General Commercial

Renovation

Industrial / Manufacturing

Multifamily

WHAT WE DELIVER

Roanoke College Cregger Center

The Cregger Center is a 155,000sf athletic and events facility for Roanoke College, in Salem, Virginia.

VMI SCOTT SHIPP HALL

A 28,000-square foot expansion and a complete renovation of the previously existing 68,000-square foot space.

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport

Upgrades to runways, taxiways, deep storm drainage, and demolition of old terminal building.

Virginia Western Community College STEM Building

State-of-the-art, high-tech STEM Building located in Roanoke, Virginia.

UVA Hospital Expansion

A 425,000 square-foot expansion of the University of Virginia’s emergency department.

US 17 Maysville Bypass

More than 15 miles of new roadway that allows for smoother flow along Rt. 17 corridor in eastern North Carolina.

BRANCH
IS GROWING

Our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe in finding talented individuals and working with them to develop their professional and personal goals.

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Mar 17

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A brand-new Net-Zero-Energy school for the middle and high schools in Lancaster County, Virginia?

Yes, please!

The new middle/high school (7th – 12th grades) will hold 700 students and will be a Net-Zero-Energy building.

The new school will allow Lancaster County Public Schools to offer an outstanding educational environment, consolidate resources, and reduce overall operating expenses.

Look at the progress! ...

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Mar 14

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Big things are happening with the Fayetteville I-295 Outer Loop. The 34-mile bypass is set to transform travel around western Fayetteville. The project will cut congestion, link major routes, and boost access to Fort Liberty.

Big things are happening with the Fayetteville I-295 Outer Loop. The 34-mile bypass is set to transform travel around western Fayetteville. The project will cut congestion, link major routes, and boost access to Fort Liberty. ...

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Mar 13

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When your child is diagnosed with cancer, your world crashes. Everything changes. Instead of play dates, it's doctor appointments. Instead of the playground, it’s the waiting room.

Our employee-owners at Branch worked with @rocsolidfoundation. Their mission is to build hope for families fighting pediatric cancer. Roc Solid provides families with a Ready Pack on the day of diagnosis. It includes everything a family may need in those first few months – a Fire tablet, deck of cards, games, and activities that will keep the child engaged and entertained as mom and dad talk to doctors and nurses.

We’re moms and dads, too. And we want to give families facing pediatric cancer the hope and care they deserve.

When your child is diagnosed with cancer, your world crashes. Everything changes. Instead of play dates, it`s doctor appointments. Instead of the playground, it’s the waiting room.

Our employee-owners at Branch worked with @rocsolidfoundation. Their mission is to build hope for families fighting pediatric cancer. Roc Solid provides families with a Ready Pack on the day of diagnosis. It includes everything a family may need in those first few months – a Fire tablet, deck of cards, games, and activities that will keep the child engaged and entertained as mom and dad talk to doctors and nurses.

We’re moms and dads, too. And we want to give families facing pediatric cancer the hope and care they deserve. ...

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Mar 12

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We had an incredible time sponsoring the @jaswva 40th Annual Bowlathon!

We rolled strikes and raised money for this important organization.

Junior Achievement empowers young minds with financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.

We had an incredible time sponsoring the @jaswva 40th Annual Bowlathon!

We rolled strikes and raised money for this important organization.

Junior Achievement empowers young minds with financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness. ...

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Mar 10

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We continue our work on the Complete 540 project in North Carolina. This vital extension of the Triangle Expressway will be safer, ease congestion, and connect communities. Check out the progress our employee-owners are making this winter.

We continue our work on the Complete 540 project in North Carolina. This vital extension of the Triangle Expressway will be safer, ease congestion, and connect communities. Check out the progress our employee-owners are making this winter. ...

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Mar 6

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Here’s to the women who show up to do the hard things. The construction industry is better because of you.

Here’s to the women who show up to do the hard things. The construction industry is better because of you. ...

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Mar 5

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During Women in Construction Week, we celebrate the women who are breaking barriers and shaping the future of our industry. Women make up just 10-14% of the construction workforce, but that number is growing. We’re committed to creating opportunities for women to lead, innovate, and bring fresh perspectives to every job site. Diverse teams build stronger projects, and we’ve seen the impact firsthand.

During Women in Construction Week, we celebrate the women who are breaking barriers and shaping the future of our industry. Women make up just 10-14% of the construction workforce, but that number is growing. We’re committed to creating opportunities for women to lead, innovate, and bring fresh perspectives to every job site. Diverse teams build stronger projects, and we’ve seen the impact firsthand. ...

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Mar 4

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Celebrating Women in Construction Week starts with one powerful idea: GIRLS CAN DO IT, TOO! A study in the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering shows that early exposure to STEM boosts confidence, breaks down stereotypes, and opens doors to rewarding careers in construction. Let’s keep inspiring the next generation of women to build, lead, and innovate in this industry.

Celebrating Women in Construction Week starts with one powerful idea: GIRLS CAN DO IT, TOO! A study in the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering shows that early exposure to STEM boosts confidence, breaks down stereotypes, and opens doors to rewarding careers in construction. Let’s keep inspiring the next generation of women to build, lead, and innovate in this industry. ...

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Mar 3

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It’s Women in Construction Week, and we’re kicking off five days of celebrating the future of the construction industry and the women who will build our future!

From heavy equipment operators to project managers, there’s a role in the construction industry for you and your girls.

It’s Women in Construction Week, and we’re kicking off five days of celebrating the future of the construction industry and the women who will build our future!

From heavy equipment operators to project managers, there’s a role in the construction industry for you and your girls. ...

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Feb 23

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Branch was a proud sponsor of the 2025 Roanoke American Heart Association Heart Ball. The American Heart Association helps to fund the science and improve health outcomes for everyone throughout our community.

Branch was a proud sponsor of the 2025 Roanoke American Heart Association Heart Ball. The American Heart Association helps to fund the science and improve health outcomes for everyone throughout our community. ...

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Feb 22

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It’s not a mound of dirt. It’s the birthplace of big dreams! The site work for the @rkecoschools Career and Technology Center is coming along – despite the snow, ice, and freezing temps. Our employee-owners are working hard to prep the site. Hopefully soon, foundations will be poured, and walls will go up.

It’s not a mound of dirt. It’s the birthplace of big dreams! The site work for the @rkecoschools Career and Technology Center is coming along – despite the snow, ice, and freezing temps. Our employee-owners are working hard to prep the site. Hopefully soon, foundations will be poured, and walls will go up. ...

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Feb 21

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This week, during National Engineers Week, we honor the innovators who shape our world through problem-solving and creativity.

This week, during National Engineers Week, we honor the innovators who shape our world through problem-solving and creativity. ...

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Feb 18

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“Skills are the currency of the 21st Century” — Mike Rowe, host of Dirty Jobs and founder of MikeRoweWorks Foundation.

The future will depend on those with knowledge, skills, and talent. Career and Technical Education is where it all begins.

“Skills are the currency of the 21st Century” — Mike Rowe, host of Dirty Jobs and founder of MikeRoweWorks Foundation.

The future will depend on those with knowledge, skills, and talent. Career and Technical Education is where it all begins. ...

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Feb 17

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Progress makes us proud! We are working to ease congestion and accommodate future growth for traffic, economic development, and safety. Take a look at the progress we’ve made on I-95 near Fayetteville, NC.

Progress makes us proud! We are working to ease congestion and accommodate future growth for traffic, economic development, and safety. Take a look at the progress we’ve made on I-95 near Fayetteville, NC. ...

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Feb 14

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If done right – and safely – love is built to last.

If done right – and safely – love is built to last. ...

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BRANCH IN THE NEWS

BRANCH EXPANDS NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH YOUNG & MCQUEEN ACQUISITION

Jun 3, 2024

Branch has announced the acquisition purchase of Burnsville, N.C.-based Young & McQueen, a contractor specializing in heavy civil, highway, site work, bridges, and structures construction. The 37-year-old contracting firm was founded by Sam and Kim Young, who wanted to transition the business to employee-ownership. The Youngs are local entrepreneurs and have other holdings that were not part of this sale.

Safety Month 2024

May 30, 2024

The numbers are staggering: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 1 in 5 workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry. This is a number that Branch takes seriously. Very seriously.

Work Zone Safety

April 15, 2024

National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. This year, NWZAW is recognized April 15-19.

BRANCH WAS HONORED BY THE VIRGINIA ASLA FOR THE QUILLEN SPIRIT PLAZA

Feb 20, 2024

Branch was recognized by the Virginia ASLA for its design on the Quillen Spirit Plaza on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia.

LEAH KINDER PROMOTED TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER AT BRANCH

Jan 30, 2024

Kinder will lead the employee-owned company’s philanthropic strategies in Virginia and North Carolina.

Branch, one of the largest construction contractors in the mid-Atlantic, announces the promotion of Leah Kinder to Community Engagement Manager.

Branch, one of the largest construction contractors in the mid-Atlantic, announces the promotion of Leah Kinder to Community Engagement Manager.

Branch Builds: Accredited Quality Contractor for a second year

Jan 19, 2024

Branch Builds, a Branch business unit, and a premier construction firm headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, was named a 2023 Accredited Quality Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors (AB) for the second year in a row.