Barnhart-Heery is one of the largest builders of schools in the United States and has an award-winning portfolio of diverse projects for local government, the military and healthcare. 

The Associated General
Contractors of America

2008 Grand
Safety Award

Barnhart, Inc. is one of the largest builders of schools in the United States and has an award-winning portfolio of diverse projects for local government, the military and healthcare. We offer a wide range of services including Building Information Modeling, interior design, commissioning, expanded design-build services and integrated project delivery across the western U.S. 

Ranked as the sixth-largest educational builder in the nation in 2009 by Engineering News Record magazine, and founded 27 years ago, Barnhart, Inc. has grown to become the largest full-service general contractor in San Diego, Calif.

The company continues to find success by following the core fundamental principles of integrity, dedication to excellence, trustworthiness and community service. Having successfully managed nearly 1,000 projects with a construction value of more than $2 billion, Barnhart is a recognized leader with a record of delivering on task, on time and on budget.

Barnhart, Inc. enjoys a well-earned reputation for quality service and industry leadership, winning many of the construction industry’s highest awards. The firm was honored with the 2008 Grand Award for Safety Excellence from the Associated General Contractors of America for having the best safety program nationally.

Barnhart, Inc. benefits from the strengths of their parent company Balfour Beatty, a leading international engineering, construction, services and investment group founded 100 years ago. Balfour Beatty’s American companies have ample financial resources, worldwide connections and a wealth of experience supporting them.