Branch Group, Inc. (Branch), a heavy-highway and building contractor headquartered in Roanoke, Va., 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 […]

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. Every Voice Matters: Every idea, every suggestion, every voice matters when it comes to safety. At Branch, “safety culture” aren’t just buzz words. […]

We’ve always known Branch is something special, but now it’s official—Roanoke agrees! In the Roanoker Magazine’s Best of Roanoke 2024 reader poll, Branch has struck GOLD and PLATINUM, earning top honors from our community: Most Innovative Local Company – Platinum Best Place to Work – Gold Best Local Company that Gives Back – Gold Local […]

Work zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever. Some call it spring. But for Branch, a construction firm headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, it’s called “orange barrel season.” Because with warmer weather comes road and bridge repairs. National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of […]

Veteran construction executive brings more than 25 years of infrastructure and operational leadership experience to employee-owned firm Branch, a 100% employee-owned construction company serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, today announced that Josh Goyne has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective August 17, 2026. Goyne brings more than 25 years of experience in the […]

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) has recognized Branch with its 2026 Community Impact Award, honoring our commitment to making a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Following Hurricane Helene, Branch partnered with Yancey-Mitchell Pillars, Inc. to help families in Western North Carolina rebuild their lives. Working alongside local volunteers and […]

Branch has been ranked #150 on the 2026 Top 400 Contractors list by Engineering News-Record (ENR). The company has jumped nearly 100 spots in the rankings since 2023. The prestigious list was created in 1964 to highlight the top-performing contractors in the United States. The rankings are determined by gross revenue collected from various company […]

Branch received a Special Recognition Award in the Greater Than 750,000 Manhours category as part of the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) 2025 Contractor Safety Awards Program. The annual VTCA Contractor Safety Awards recognize transportation construction companies across Virginia that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to workplace safety, employee well-being, and safe jobsite practices. The award […]