From the ground up,
Branch Gets it Done.
Branch has over 60 years of experience in heavy/highway construction, site development, alternative delivery, design-build, construction management, general contracting, specialty metal fabrication, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
We are relentless in our pursuit of building our community. Our employee-owners are deeply invested in the communities we serve. We build relationships, solve problems, and meet challenges head on. Our knowledge, expertise, and passion are unparalleled.
FOUNDED IN
1963
With a collective history of over 100 years, Branch is experienced in civil and highway construction, site development, and building construction. Include our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fabrication divisions, and you have a contractor that can practically do it all.
OVER
1,400
EMPLOYEE OWNERS
Branch is 100% owned by the employees, which provides an exceptional benefit to both the employees and our clients. No one cares more about your success than an owner-and we are all invested.
RANKED
31
ENR EastTop Contractors
Engineering News and Record ranks us among the best in the Mid-Atlantic! We are the 8th largest contractor in Virginia, ranking 4th in Transportation, 12th in Multi-Unit Residential building, and 13th in the Public Sector.
Ranked #8
Virginia by ENR
Ranked #20
Washington Business Journal
Book of Lists
Ranked #15
Mid-Atlantic Speciality Contractors by ENR
HOPKINS | LACY
WORK WE DO
Transportation
Municipality / Government
Education
Healthcare
General Commercial
Renovation
Industrial / Manufacturing
Multifamily
WHAT WE DELIVER
BRANCH
IS GROWING
Our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe in finding talented individuals and working with them to develop their professional and personal goals.
Engineered for safety: EMAS System at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport proves its purpose
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, a United Airlines flight overshot the runway while landing in heavy rain at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Unable to stop on the pavement, the aircraft came to rest in the Engineered Materials Arresting...
Branch Group awarded Community Impact Award from Carolinas AGC
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Western North Carolina, Branch was awarded the Community Impact Award from the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (AGC). The organization recognized Branch for our extraordinary efforts...
Branch Named BEST IN ROANOKE by Roanoker magazine
Once Southwest Virginia’s best kept secret, Branch is now celebrated as a growing and innovative company, earning multiple platinum and gold awards in The Roanoker magazine’s Best of Roanoke reader poll. Roanoke awarded Branch with top honors: Best...
Engineered for safety: EMAS System at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport proves its purpose
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, a United Airlines flight overshot the runway while landing in heavy rain at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Unable to stop on the pavement, the aircraft came to rest in the Engineered Materials Arresting...
Branch Group awarded Community Impact Award from Carolinas AGC
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Western North Carolina, Branch was awarded the Community Impact Award from the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (AGC). The organization recognized Branch for our extraordinary efforts...
Branch Named BEST IN ROANOKE by Roanoker magazine
Once Southwest Virginia’s best kept secret, Branch is now celebrated as a growing and innovative company, earning multiple platinum and gold awards in The Roanoker magazine’s Best of Roanoke reader poll. Roanoke awarded Branch with top honors: Best...
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Oct 31
Who wore it best?
Our employee-owners went all in for Halloween this year. The creativity was on-point. ...
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Oct 30
What an inspiring afternoon at the Power of Pink Luncheon last week. Thank you to the @vabreastcancerfoundation for supporting survivors and advancing education and advocacy across Virginia. ...
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Oct 27
The FALL Line Trail lives up to its name. Go visit this fabulous stretch of trail in Ashland, Virginia. ...
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Oct 24
Today, @rkecoschools officials and community members dedicated the recent renovations of Glen Cove Elementary School – a modern, inspiring space built to support the next generation of students. We’re proud to have played a part in creating a facility that will serve this community for decades to come. ...
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Oct 24
Good Morning.
📍 Top of the mountain - Route 58 Lovers Leap in Stuart, VA. ...
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Oct 18
The GIRL Construction Experience inspires young women to choose careers in the construction industry. It reminds them that they are capable of anything. They can build bridges, roads, hospitals, schools, and homes.
The event shows that the construction isn’t just for boys. Women can be in construction. It’s a safe and lucrative career.
She can do it, too. ...
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Oct 17
The Grand Lodge of Virginia, in cooperation with Sandy Valley Masonic Lodge, set the Cornerstone of Southern Gap High School in Grundy, Virginia.
We’re proud to celebrate this historic moment. This Cornerstone is a lasting symbol of craftsmanship, education, and community.
It’s an honor to build spaces where future generations will learn and grow. ...
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Oct 13
Today, is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. We wear PINK for the people we love the most who are fighting this terrible disease. They are showing us how to fight with grace and courage.
We stand with you in your fight. ...
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Oct 11
WOW – Hundreds of inspired girls later, we could not be more grateful for this event. Thank you to all our partners and the participants who made today amazing! ...
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Oct 10
It’s not just a building; it’s a promise.
The soaring steel frames, strong masonry, and sturdy roof are taking shape. This new space for learning and community will serve the community of Grundy, Virginia, well. And we can’t wait for it to be open to students, faculty, staff, and the community. ...
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Oct 9
We live here. We give here.
Our employee-owners packed 10,000 pounds of food that will feed 8,500 families at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
Giving where we live and work makes our community stronger, better, and more resilient. ...
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Oct 7
We’re making progress on the Popes Head Road project in Fairfax County, Virginia.
We’ll soon mark a key milestone as we complete the traffic circles and open the new overpass bridges to the public. This will be a major step toward improving connectivity and easing congestion along the Fairfax Parkway. ...
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Oct 6
Less than 1 week away from the most exciting Saturday of the year! ...
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Oct 5
Construction on the new Augusta County Courthouse in Verona, Virginia, is moving right on schedule, with visible progress taking shape every week. Roof is complete. Windows done. Interior is getting drywall and primer.
Soon, this building will be open to service justice and peace to the entire community. ...
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Oct 3
We joined our trade partners, state and local officials, and area outdoor advocates for a ribbon cutting and celebration of a 4.8-mile segment of the Fall Line trail.
The Fall Line Trail is a vital East Coast Greenway connection in Virginia that connects the Town of Ashland and Hanover County to Henrico County. The paths are wide and are welcome to pedestrians, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts. ...