Our Process

Barnhill has built thousands of miles of runways and highways throughout the state of North Carolina. They call us the “Good Roads State” and we are proud of the designation. Our team fuses speed, efficiency and extensive knowledge to deliver some of the most complicated transportation projects ever undertaken in our region. We lead by building a sense of consensus on the project to deliver practical and innovative transportation solutions that meet the long-term needs of our communities.

With more than 65 years of experience, we’ve conquered almost every construction challenge. We do it faster and better than anyone in the business. That experience saves our clients time and money. With a broad range of capabilities that include working as a traditional prime contractor and as a design/builder, we have built strong relationships with our design partners, local municipalities and regulatory agencies. These relationships work to our clients’ advantage, ensuring schedule and budget remain a top priority.

Our Innovation

Transportation construction has come a long way since Barnhill built the state’s first farm-to-market road in1952. Today, agencies are expected to do more with less. We believe that embracing technology gives us an advantage in today’s market. Combining 3D modeling with GPS machine control allows us to complete projects faster with improved quality and safety. Gone are the days of pulling stringline. Using 3D model data, GPS-enabled equipment achieves accurate grades on the first pass, reducing waste and eliminating the need for costly rework.

It’s all about efficiency. We estimate that 3D modeling and GPS machine control can increase productivity by up to 50% for some operations and cut survey costs by up to 75%. Reducing downtime of equipment and rework reduces fuel consumption and associated green house gas emissions by some 40%. We’ve run the numbers and we like them.

Project Filter

Albert J. Ellis Airport Runway

Albert J. Ellis Airport Terminal

Daniel Street Extension

East Wake Expressway Design-Build

Elizabeth City Regional Airport

Fayetteville Outer Loop Design-Build

Fayetteville Outer Loop

Fire Tower Road Extension

Goldsboro Bypass Design-Build

High Point Bypass Design-Build

McCrimmon Parkway Extension

McNair Road Extension

NC210 in Spring Lake

NC24 in Sampson County

NC87/US701 Interchange

Pope Army Airfield Runway

Rocky Mount Streetscape

Southwest Greenville Bypass

US17 Beaufort County

Wilmington Bypass Design-Build

Wilmington Bypass - II

Wilmington International Airport

Windsor Bypass Design-Build

Winstead Avenue

Transportation Services