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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 is a master in providing construction solutions including alternate delivery, engineering, preconstruction, heavy civil, construction management, fabrication, MEP, public-private partnerships, site development, and real estate development.
  
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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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Oct 14

Leadership and accountability are the cornerstones of our industry – no matter the role or title. Leadership is about influencing others towards a common goal. Accountability is owning our actions and holding each other to the highest standards.

Each of our employee-owners have a part to play. We hold each other accountable in building a creative, welcoming, and supportive environment in the construction industry.

#ConstructionInclusiveWeek

Leadership and accountability are the cornerstones of our industry – no matter the role or title. Leadership is about influencing others towards a common goal. Accountability is owning our actions and holding each other to the highest standards.

Each of our employee-owners have a part to play. We hold each other accountable in building a creative, welcoming, and supportive environment in the construction industry.

#ConstructionInclusiveWeek ...

Oct 12

Together with community leaders, educators, and students, we participated in an important groundbreaking for the new Stafford Elementary School.

When completed, the school will be premium learning space for over 1,000 students. It will be designed to maximum classroom space and will be energy efficient.

Together with community leaders, educators, and students, we participated in an important groundbreaking for the new Stafford Elementary School.

When completed, the school will be premium learning space for over 1,000 students. It will be designed to maximum classroom space and will be energy efficient. ...

Oct 10

Here in Western North Carolina, in the wake of Hurricane Helene, we have something to say:

We’re not leaving.

We grew up here. Our families have a long history of living and working in these mountains. Our ancestors built this community. We care deeply about this place, our history, and our future.

Within hours of the rain stopping and the water receding, we began working with Yancey County Emergency Management, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, first responders, social service agencies, and our neighbors to clear debris, stabilize bridges, and repair the roads.

In the two weeks since the storms, we’ve made incredible progress. But we still have a long way to go.

We’re not giving up.

We built this community. We’re here to rebuild it, too.

We’re not leaving.

#YanceyStrong #GetTheJobDone #We’reNotLeaving

Here in Western North Carolina, in the wake of Hurricane Helene, we have something to say:

We’re not leaving.

We grew up here. Our families have a long history of living and working in these mountains. Our ancestors built this community. We care deeply about this place, our history, and our future.

Within hours of the rain stopping and the water receding, we began working with Yancey County Emergency Management, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, first responders, social service agencies, and our neighbors to clear debris, stabilize bridges, and repair the roads.

In the two weeks since the storms, we’ve made incredible progress. But we still have a long way to go.

We’re not giving up.

We built this community. We’re here to rebuild it, too.

We’re not leaving.

#YanceyStrong #GetTheJobDone #We’reNotLeaving ...

Oct 5

We dreamed big today.

Thank you to all our partners, parents, girls, and sponsors for making today so special! #GIRL

@cartermachinery @trane @united.rentals @advanceddrainagesystems @centralcarolinaseeding @youngconstructionco

We dreamed big today.

Thank you to all our partners, parents, girls, and sponsors for making today so special! #GIRL

@cartermachinery @trane @united.rentals @advanceddrainagesystems @centralcarolinaseeding @youngconstructionco ...

Oct 5

Look at these girls busting the myth that construction careers are just for boys!

Our GIRL Construction Experience is underway. Hundreds of girls are exploring future careers in the construction industry.

Thank you to our sponsors:
@trane @cartermachinery @united.rentals @centralcarolinaseeding @advanceddrainagesystems @youngconstructionco

Look at these girls busting the myth that construction careers are just for boys!

Our GIRL Construction Experience is underway. Hundreds of girls are exploring future careers in the construction industry.

Thank you to our sponsors:
@trane @cartermachinery @united.rentals @centralcarolinaseeding @advanceddrainagesystems @youngconstructionco ...

Oct 3

Building a Fire Station, wbu? 🚒 #construction #firestation #building #bluecollar #contractor #fyp #foryoupage #constructionlife

Building a Fire Station, wbu? 🚒 #construction #firestation #building #bluecollar #contractor #fyp #foryoupage #constructionlife ...

Oct 2

Some new drone footage of our Progress Park Connector Rd in Wytheville, VA. Take a look at our progress! #drone #construction #civil #constructionlife #bluecollar #dirt #roadwork #fyp #foryoupage

Some new drone footage of our Progress Park Connector Rd in Wytheville, VA. Take a look at our progress! #drone #construction #civil #constructionlife #bluecollar #dirt #roadwork #fyp #foryoupage ...

Oct 1

Some of our favorite people live in the small cities, towns, and villages across the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. Through the years, we've helped build the schools, hospitals, highways, and roads in these beautiful places. We are heartbroken to see the devastation that has affected this beautiful area of our country.

We are working with local and state governments and social service agencies to see how we can most help the people affected. We are also working with our Branch Young & McQueen employee-owners (based out of Burnsville, North Carolina) to see what help or aid they may need.

Some of our favorite people live in the small cities, towns, and villages across the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. Through the years, we`ve helped build the schools, hospitals, highways, and roads in these beautiful places. We are heartbroken to see the devastation that has affected this beautiful area of our country.

We are working with local and state governments and social service agencies to see how we can most help the people affected. We are also working with our Branch Young & McQueen employee-owners (based out of Burnsville, North Carolina) to see what help or aid they may need. ...

Sep 30

The Berry Hill Industrial Park in Danville, Virginia, will soon be more accessible and reduce travel times for employees and freight with the construction of the Route 311 Connector Road.

The Berry Hill Industrial Park in Danville, Virginia, will soon be more accessible and reduce travel times for employees and freight with the construction of the Route 311 Connector Road. ...

Sep 29

What do Field Engineers do?? #construction #maninthedirt #fieldengineer #engineer #constructionlife #bluecollar #fyp #foryoupage

What do Field Engineers do?? #construction #maninthedirt #fieldengineer #engineer #constructionlife #bluecollar #fyp #foryoupage ...

Sep 28

In just one week, GIRLS will bust the myth that construction is just for boys.

They’ll learn engineering and construction. They’ll build and climb. They’ll get a feel for what it takes to operate the big equipment.

The GIRLS will build confidence and become empowered. They’ll expand their thinking and realize that they have a place in this industry; that they can build their careers on their own terms.

We can’t wait!

In just one week, GIRLS will bust the myth that construction is just for boys.

They’ll learn engineering and construction. They’ll build and climb. They’ll get a feel for what it takes to operate the big equipment.

The GIRLS will build confidence and become empowered. They’ll expand their thinking and realize that they have a place in this industry; that they can build their careers on their own terms.

We can’t wait! ...

Sep 27

We started an exciting project in US 421 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina!

The improvements will make US 421 a “reduced conflict intersection corridor” between the US 421 Bypass/US 421 Business Intersection to the four-way intersection of NC 16 North and Browns Ford Road with US 421.

We started an exciting project in US 421 in Wilkesboro, North Carolina!

The improvements will make US 421 a “reduced conflict intersection corridor” between the US 421 Bypass/US 421 Business Intersection to the four-way intersection of NC 16 North and Browns Ford Road with US 421. ...

Sep 27

Progress is an understatement 💪 Our employee-owners are getting the job done at our Arnett Hills Elementary School build in Danville, VA. #construction #school #building #contractor #fyp #foryoupage #generalcontractor #bluecollar

Progress is an understatement 💪 Our employee-owners are getting the job done at our Arnett Hills Elementary School build in Danville, VA. #construction #school #building #contractor #fyp #foryoupage #generalcontractor #bluecollar ...

Sep 26

Biggest challenges in construction? 🦺 #construction #maninthedirt #foryoupage #fyp #bluecollar #builidng #contractor #constructionlife

Biggest challenges in construction? 🦺 #construction #maninthedirt #foryoupage #fyp #bluecollar #builidng #contractor #constructionlife ...

Sep 25

It's ALWAYS a team effort. #employeeowned #Construction

It`s ALWAYS a team effort. #employeeowned #Construction ...

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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 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.