Barnhill Contracting Co of Rocky Mount

Barnhill Contracting Co is a construction company in Rocky Mount, NC, located at 1451 Construction Dr. It holds a rating of 4.60 based on customer reviews.

Founded in 1949 by Robert E. Barnhill, Sr., the company began using surplus army equipment and machinery purchased from the government after World War II. The business operates a Civil Group and a Building Group with multiple office, shop, and asphalt plant locations across the Carolinas. Its services include commercial building, site development, asphalt paving, and asphalt manufacturing. The company also performs heavy highway work, airport improvements, utilities, military base projects, and design-build services. Specific capabilities encompass roadway construction, grading, earthwork, storm drainage, and site preparation.

The company’s current leadership includes third-generation CEO Rob Barnhill and Chairman of the Board Bob Barnhill. The firm has been recognized by Engineering News Record as one of the Top 400 Contractors. It has also been identified by the Triangle Business Journal as one of the largest contractors in North Carolina and the Triangle, as well as one of the biggest private companies in the Triangle.

Recent work includes the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Headquarters Campus project. Delivered through a Construction Manager at Risk joint venture with Balfour Beatty and D.A. Everett, the project received the 2026 ENR Texas & Southeast Best Projects Award in the Government/Public Building category. The project involved a 460,000-square-foot office tower, a central utility plant, and a 1,052-space parking deck. The team utilized more than 1,300 prefabricated curtain wall panels and a phased procurement strategy to manage market volatility and a fixed occupancy deadline.

Barnhill Contracting Co has strengthened its paving operations with the addition of a new milling machine, which can mill as narrow as two feet and as wide as five feet. The company also offers competitive benefits packages and safety training videos for its employees.

Barnhill Contracting Co serves public and private clients across the Carolinas with a focus on quality and community development.

Barnhill Contracting Co is located on Construction Dr in Rocky Mount, NC, about a mile from Hornbeam Branch and North Church Street.

BizScoreAI gives the business a Technical score of 91 out of 100, ensuring the website is secure and readable for search engines. A Discoverability score of 75 out of 100 means AI crawlers can find every page, allowing AI assistants to recommend the company. The business ranks number 1 of 3 Construction Company businesses that BizScoreAI has scored in Rocky Mount.