ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – Barnhill Contracting Company has been recognized by the National Safety Council with a 2026 Excellence in Traffic Safety Award through its Our Driving Concern North Carolina Employer Traffic Safety Awards program. The award honors organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, employee engagement, innovation and measurable results in roadway safety. Barnhill was recognizedContinue reading “Barnhill Receives 2026 National Traffic Safety Award”
Barnhill Contracting Company welcomed Congressman Greg Murphy on September 9th, 2026 to its Kinston Asphalt Plant for an opportunity to discuss asphalt production, transportation infrastructure, our operations, workforce and more. During the visit, Congressman Murphy toured the plant and learned more about the process of producing the asphalt that helps build and maintain roads andContinue reading “Congressman Greg Murphy Visits Kinston Asphalt Plant”
Barnhill Contracting Company has taken another step forward in strengthening its paving operations with the addition of a new milling machine, supporting the company’s continued focus on self-perform capabilities and long-term, smart growth. While Barnhill previously acquired a milling machine through the APAC acquisition in 2006, this marks the first new milling machine purchased byContinue reading “Barnhill Contracting Company Expands with Milling Services”
Despite extensive night work, heavy traffic, and even a tornado nearby, Barnhill Contracting Company successfully completed the I-95 Interchange at Gold Rock in Battleboro, North Carolina. Construction began in August 2021 and included the removal and replacement of four aging bridges, transforming the interchange to improve safety and traffic flow. Partnering with Sanford Contractors, BarnhillContinue reading “Goldrock I-95 Interchange Recieves 2024 CAGC Construction Excellence Award”
At Barnhill, we know that our people are our greatest asset, so we wanted to shine a spotlight on our vital field positions. These hands-on roles are the backbone of our civil group, where grit and expertise come together to build success from the ground up. Check out these videos to see the power ofContinue reading “Behind the Vest: Civil Group Video Series”
Tech Talk with Jonathan Keeny, GPS Manager at Barnhill Technology is an important tool in the Barnhill toolbox. It is critical to the work we do and helps increase precision on the job. Many are unaware of how GPS technology is used in our Civil Group, so we had a sit down with Jonathan Keeny,Continue reading “GPS in Civil Construction at Barnhill”
With new data showing work zone crashes on the rise, we can only hope that these extra measures will add another layer of protection for our workers and the traveling public. “We can’t continue to ask the families of construction workers who have died or have been injured to bear the burden any longer ofContinue reading “CAGC, NCDOT, and AGC of America Release Results of 2024 Work Zone Safety Survey”
May 2nd – 6th is recognized across the country as the National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction. Fatalities by falls continue to be a leading cause of death in the industry. Participation in this week raises needed awareness and encourages important conversations. Barnhill Contracting Company and many others have spent the week sharingContinue reading “Barnhill Contracting Company Hosts Safety Stand-Down with Visit from NCDOL Commissioner, Josh Dobson”
Barnhill Contracting Company was recently awarded at the Carolinas AGC’s 101st Annual Convention the weekend of January 21, 2022. Long in history and in matters of the heart, Barnhill’s project for the Greg Poole, Jr. All Faiths Chapel received a Pinnacle Award for “Best Building Project.” Pinnacle Awards were presented to twelve construction projects whichContinue reading “Barnhill Receives Carolinas AGC Awards”
