BZI® (bzi.com), a leading steel and construction company nationally recognized for transformative innovations in its industries and its general contractor affiliate, VISCO®, announced today the companies have been recognized in the 2026 Utah Business Fast 50 Award list.
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BZI® and its affiliate VISCO® Receive the 2026 Utah Business Fast 50 Award. The companies were honored with other Fast 50 Utah businesses at a recent celebration event sponsored by the media group, Utah Business. BZI makes the list for the third year in a row; VISCO is highlighted in the emerging elite for tremendous company growth, market expansion and industry performance.
The Utah Business award honors the top 50 companies, based on a combination of revenue growth and revenue generation. BZI and VISCO are featured in the publication’s September 2026 addition.
BZI has been a consistent recipient of numerous awards over the past several years, with particular recognition for its industry leadership in innovation, company culture, and team performance. The Utah Business Fast 50 listing holds special meaning for the company due to its commitment to contributing to a vibrant business landscape in Utah.
“BZI’s driving purpose is to create high-value opportunities and thriving communities. We are grateful for this recognition and for the support we’ve consistently received from Utah’s business community,” said James Barlow, CEO of BZI. “Our strategic and exponential growth can only be credited to the exceptional BZI front-line craft workers, team members and leaders who ensure we deliver wholistically to our clients. I am proud our growth is not simply tied to volume and numbers but is also generated by the results of exceptional team performance.”
This marks the first year for VISCO (Visco Construction), a general contractor based in Cedar City, Utah, that specializes in office, industrial, hospitality, retail and infrastructure projects. VISCO provides vision-driven construction led by experienced industry leaders. Due to its unique approach demand for its differentiated services and stellar reputation, the company has experienced impressive growth in just three years.
The company is known for providing active-site logistical expertise, deep multidisciplinary leadership, and an emphasis on risk-reducing technology integration.
“Recognition from the Utah Business Fast 50 Award is such an incredible honor for the VISCO team,” said Ryan Obray, president of VISCO. “It’s rewarding to see our vision-driven approach to construction is resonating with companies across numerous vertical industries. We look forward to our continued strategic growth.”
Affiliated with BZI, VISCO is notably recognized as the preferred general contractor for major regional developments like the acclaimed industrial complex, BZI Innovation Park.
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 premier global companies. Top customer industries include aerospace, data centers, warehouse & distribution, battery manufacturing facilities, microchips, electric vehicles, cold storage, and industrial food and beverage.
About BZI
Considered one of the top steel and construction organizations, the BZI® group of companies (BZI Group, Inc.), 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.
The company continues to receive numerous industry awards and accolades for its exceptional performance and contributions to its industries, including:
- BZI Ranked One of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2026 Inc. 5000 List
- BZI’s VP of Safety, Jesus Cadena, honored with the Utah Business 2026 Executive Excellence Award
- USA TODAY 2026 Top Workplaces Leadership Award to CEO James Barlow
- USA TODAY 2026 #1 Top Workplaces for Frontline Workers
- USA TODAY 2026 #7 Top Workplaces for companies 500–999
- Seven Top Workplaces Excellence in Culture awards in 2026
- Top Workplaces 2026 Construction Industry Award
- BZI’s President Thomas Harker honored in the 2026 Utah Business Forty Under 40
- BZI named No. 6 in ENR’s List of Top 20 Steel Companies
- The Salt Lake Tribune named BZI No. 3 Utah Top Workplaces 2025 for Large Businesses
- InnovaTech – First place in the 2025 Utah Business Innovation Awards in the Industrial Manufacturing category
- No. 1 Construction Top Workplaces
- Inc. Best in Business 2024 for Construction: BZI Innovation Park
- USA Today’s Top Workplaces (Second year – Ranked No. 11 in the nation for midsize companies in 2025)
- Utah Business Fast 50 (No. 12 ranking)
- Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces for two years (No. 5 ranking in 2024)
- One Utah Summit “Rural Rockstar” Award presented by Utah Governor Cox
- Best Employer by Cedar City Chamber of Commerce
- CEO of the Year by Cedar City Chamber of Commerce
- CEO of the Year 2025 Award – Utah Business
- 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,” multiple times. CEO James Barlow serves on the Forbes Business Council and Inc. Leadership Forum and is a recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award. Jakob Harker, President of InnovaTech, is a member of the Fast Company Executive Board, an organization of select senior executives, founders, business owners, and industry experts who are defining the future of business.
BZI’s mission is to revolutionize the steel construction industry through innovation and team performance, while accelerating project delivery and setting new standards in safety and efficiency.
For more information about BZI, visit bzi.com, email office@bzi.com, or call 888.509.2280.
About VISCO
VISCO (Visco Construction) is a general contractor based in Cedar City, Utah, that specializes in commercial, industrial, office, hospitality, and infrastructure projects. Affiliated with BZI, VISCO is notably recognized as the preferred general contractor for major regional developments like the BZI Innovation Park.
Core Focus and Services
- Specialties: Office spaces, industrial facilities, hospitality builds, and infrastructure developments.
- Technology & Standards: Uses Procore construction management software and holds ISN Network safety certification.
- Notable Work: Major national retailers, Nautilus 1 building and serves key build-to-suit roles within the large-scale BZI Innovation Park logistics development in Iron County, Utah.
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