Company Description:
Barnhill Contracting Company was founded in 1949 by the late Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. who started the business by purchasing surplus government equipment after World War II. Recognizing the potential for business growth with the post-war concentration in the farming industry, Mr. Barnhill and partner, RW Long, began clearing land, ditching and building irrigation ponds for local farmers. Three years later, Mr. Barnhill bought out Mr. Long's interest in Barnhill & Long and started one of the most successful contracting companies in the country, Barnhill Contracting Company. Today the company is led by Robert E. Barnhill, Jr. who has embraced his father's philosophies and led Barnhill Contracting Company to even greater levels of success. Bob Barnhill guides the company with a clear vision for the future and embraces our corporate philosophies as the backbone of our business: We treat our employees and clients with respect and fairness; protect and enhance the reputation of our company; manage for the long-term viability of our company and always capitalize on opportunities to improve our clients' investment. Widely recognized as a leader in the construction industry, Barnhill Contracting Company is the recipient of numerous awards including four Pinnacle Awards from the Carolinas Associated General Contractors Best Highway Project (Highway 168, 1997), Best Building Project (Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2001), Best General Contractor (2002) and Best Building Project (Imperial Centre for the Performing Arts, 2006). Barnhill employs more than 1,300 people and has 20 asphalt plants and 13 offices located throughout eastern North Carolina. Our headquarters remain in Tarboro, North Carolina and the company has nine operating divisions and offers three areas of service: site development, commercial building and heavy highway construction.
Barnhill Contracting Company was founded in 1949 by the late Robert E. Barnhill, Sr. who started the business by purchasing surplus government equipment after World War II. Recognizing the potential for business growth with the post-war concentration in the farming industry, Mr. Barnhill and partner, RW Long, began clearing land, ditching and building irrigation ponds for local farmers. Three years later, Mr. Barnhill bought out Mr. Long's interest in Barnhill & Long and started one of the most successful contracting companies in the country, Barnhill Contracting Company. Today the company is led by Robert E. Barnhill, Jr. who has embraced his father's philosophies and led Barnhill Contracting Company to even greater levels of success. Bob Barnhill guides the company with a clear vision for the future and embraces our corporate philosophies as the backbone of our business: We treat our employees and clients with respect and fairness; protect and enhance the reputation of our company; manage for the long-term viability of our company and always capitalize on opportunities to improve our clients' investment. Widely recognized as a leader in the construction industry, Barnhill Contracting Company is the recipient of numerous awards including four Pinnacle Awards from the Carolinas Associated General Contractors Best Highway Project (Highway 168, 1997), Best Building Project (Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2001), Best General Contractor (2002) and Best Building Project (Imperial Centre for the Performing Arts, 2006). Barnhill employs more than 1,300 people and has 20 asphalt plants and 13 offices located throughout eastern North Carolina. Our headquarters remain in Tarboro, North Carolina and the company has nine operating divisions and offers three areas of service: site development, commercial building and heavy highway construction.