BZI® CEO, James Barlow, has recently been recognized for his outstanding leadership with multiple awards. BZI (bzi.com), a leading steel and construction company nationally known for transformative innovations in its industries, celebrated with other top CEOs from across Utah on March 27, when Barlow was among executives who received a “CEO of the Year 2025” award. The event was sponsored and award presented by Utah Business. Barlow was also named CEO of the Year by Cedar City Chamber of Commerce, who honored his leadership at a 75th annual Best of Cedar City awards event hosted by the organization last week.

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James Barlow, CEO of BZI, was among CEOs from across Utah who were winners of the "CEO of the Year 2025" award, which was presented at an event sponsored by Utah Business on March 27, 2025.

As cited in the article featured in the Utah Business March 2025 issue: “James Barlow has transformed BZI into a national leader in steel erection and fabrication since becoming CEO in 2016. Under his team-centered leadership, the company reached $1 billion in accumulated revenue in 2024, grew from 80 to over 800 employees and erected 139.7 million square feet of steel.

“His innovative vision established Innovatech, which developed revolutionary construction equipment like WallMaster200™ and MezzMaster™. BZI expanded into new industries including battery plants and microchip manufacturing while launching the 820-acre BZI Innovation Park and RailSync transportation hub. The company’s SteelTech Academy has delivered over 100,000 training hours, supporting BZI’s recognition as a top workplace in America and recipient of numerous industry awards.”

“It is an honor to serve and lead the team members at BZI, a hardworking, committed group that makes me proud every day,” said James Barlow, CEO of BZI. “These CEO awards are a reflection of our entire organization. I am pleased to accept them on behalf of the collective accomplishments that represent our values of Teamwork, Innovation and Action.”

For more information about BZI, visit bzi.com, email office@bzi.com, or call 888.509.2280.

About BZI

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. To support its workforce and maintain high safety and quality standards, BZI partners with SteelTech Academy™, an exclusive technical, safety, vocational, and leadership training center offered to all team members. 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 10,000 student contact hours annually. The company continues to receive numerous industry awards for its exceptional performance and contributions to its industries. Just in 2024, the company was bestowed with:

• 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 two years (#5 ranking in 2024)
• One Utah Summit "Rural Rockstar" Award presented by Utah Governor Cox
• Best Employer by Cedar City Chamber of Commerce
• Best CEO by Cedar City Chamber of Commerce
• 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 award, the "Erector Award of Honor”. CEO James Barlow serves on the Forbes Business Council and is a recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award. BZI is now completing and executing major construction projects across the United States and is recognized as a leading provider of innovative construction solutions for companies worldwide.

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