Awards & Affiliations V2

Best CEO 2025 – Utah Business | CEO

James Barlow, CEO of BZI, was named one of Utah Business’s 2025 CEOs of the Year. Since becoming CEO in 2016, James has led BZI through extraordinary growth, from 80 to over 800 employees, $1B in accumulated revenue, and over 164 million square feet of steel erected. His visionary, team-centered leadership continues to shape BZI into a national leader in steel construction and innovation.

Best Employer by Cedar City Chamber of Commerce | Culture

BZI is honored to have been recognized as the Best Employer at the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce’s 75th Annual Best of Cedar City Awards Gala. This community-driven award is based on nominations and votes from residents and Chamber members, highlighting businesses that contribute to Cedar City’s growth, vitality, and unique character. Being acknowledged by our community underscores our commitment to fostering a workplace where we provide high-value opportunities and build thriving communities. 

One Utah Summit "Rural Rockstar" Award presented by Utah Governor Spencer Cox | CEO

The Rural Rockstar award is given to an individual each year who has made an immediate impact as a recognized leader, rolling up their sleeves and taking the lead on visionary projects that are shaping the future of economic development in rural Utah.

Top Workplaces Construction Industry Award | Culture

BZI has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace in Construction, an honor powered by the voices of our team members. This recognition is based on company-wide surveys and validated by an independent research partner. Being named a Top Workplace is a meaningful reflection of BZI’s culture, leadership, and continued investment in our people, specifically as a measure of excellence within the construction industry.

Utah Business Fast 50 #12 | Business

BZI was ranked #12 in Utah Business magazine's 2024 Fast 50, recognized as one of the state's fastest-growing companies. This prestigious ranking is based on a combination of total revenue and percentage revenue growth over the past five years. This acknowledgment reflects BZI's sustained growth and commitment to excellence in the construction and steel industries. 

USA Today's Top Workplaces 2025 #11 | Culture

For the second year in a row, BZI has been named a USA Today Top Workplace, a national ranking based on feedback received directly from our team through an annual survey conducted by and verified through Energage, an independent third-party. This award reflects the voices of our team members and stands as a credible measure of workplace culture, engagement, and excellence. We're proud to continue building a company where people thrive.

Inc. Best in Business 2024 for Construction: BZI Innovation Park | Innovation

Solidifying BZI as a leader in the construction space, this prestigious global award was awarded for its innovation, impact, significance, and inspiration it has on the industry segments it serves. The consideration for this award comes from BZI’s exceptional execution, significant achievements and core business wins, like customer expansion, key product launches, increased market share, and industry-defining accomplishments.

Malcolm Baldrige Leadership Award | CEO

At NASCC in Charlotte, N.C., BZI received AISC's "Erector Award of Honor" Safety Award — honoring fabricators and erectors whose efforts demonstrate their commitment to placing safety for their employees first.

Fast Company World Changing Ideas 2023 | Innovation

The WallMaster from BZI and Innovatech was announced as a finalist in the Architecture category of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards. The World Changing Ideas is one of Fast Company’s major annual awards programs and is focused on social good, seeking to elevate finished products and brave concepts that make the world better.

#1 Rated Top Large Workplace in Utah | Culture

BZI was named #1 in The Salt Lake Tribune’s Top Workplaces 2023 Awards for large businesses and was also recognized for its positive growth, inspiration and vision with the “Direction Award”

Malcolm Baldrige Leadership Award | CEO

BZI's CEO, James Barlow received the Malcolm Baldrige Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence in Business during the 34th Quest for Excellence Conference at the National Harbor in Maryland. This award was established to recognize leaders who embody the Baldrige values and principles and have provided exceptional service to the community and beyond.

AISC Safety Award "Steel Erector of Honor" | Safety

At NASCC in Charlotte, N.C., BZI received AISC's "Erector Award of Honor" Safety Award — honoring fabricators and erectors whose efforts demonstrate their commitment to placing safety for their employees first.