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Considered one of the top steel and construction organizations, the BZI® group of companies 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.

BZI’s partnership with the one-of-a-kind SteelTech Academy™ provides training, certifications and continuing education to all its team members. An exclusive technical, safety, vocational, and leadership training center, the academy provides training in OSHA (10) and (30) certifications, equipment operations, fall protection, and industry-specific welding certifications. Since 2021, SteelTech Academy has issued thousands of certifications across these disciplines and consistently logs over 30,000 student contact hours annually. As part of this expansive training curriculum, the academy also offers a Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship Program, helping to shape relevant skills and advance careers for those wanting to pursue construction as a vocation.

The company continues to receive numerous industry awards for its exceptional performance and contributions to its industries. The company has been the recipient of:

  • Inc. Best in Business 2024 for Construction: BZI Innovation Park
  • USA Today’s Top Workplaces (Second year – Ranked #11 in the nation for midsize companies in 2025)
  • Utah Business Fast 50 (#12 ranking)
  • Top Workplaces Construction Industry Award
  • Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces for three years (#3 ranking in 2025)
  • 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 awards, the “Erector Award of Honor” and “Safety Award of Merit.” CEO James Barlow serves on the Forbes Business Council and is a recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award. 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.

Products:

A few proprietary and patented advanced approaches and equipment developed by BZI’s InnovaTech division, established in 2017, include:

  • Panel Table® – Transforms the assembling and transporting of joists, bridging, frames and deck
  • MezzMaster® – Improves the traditional means of lifting roofs and mezzanines
  • WallMaster® – Brings more efficient, simpler, and safer wall system installations
  • SkyBrace® – Provides an innovative bracing solution that ensures structural stability
  • BeamChamp® – Allows for a more efficient and much safer way to rotate steel beams for welding and inspection applications

Services:

  • Steel Erection
  • Steel Fabrication
  • Wall Systems
  • Nautilus Core and Shell

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Press Releases

  • BZI Announces BZI Innovation Park, Welcomes First Tenants, and Marks 600 Railcars Delivered via RailSync

    BZI announced that its affiliate development company, BZI Innovation Park, located near Cedar City, Utah, is open for business.
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  • BZI Brings Construction Jobs, Training and Safety Programs to Salinas, California, and Introduces Its Community Contributions Initiative

    BZI's Salinas, California construction project and Bakersfield office are bringing economic opportunities to regional businesses and communities.
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