HB NEXT Corporation

What HB NEXT Corporation does

HB NEXT Corporation is a Lawrenceville, Georgia-based compliance-as-a-service company serving construction, industrial, and utility customers across the United States. Founded in 1999 by Tony Middlebrooks, the firm operates seven horizontally integrated business units (Safety, Environmental, Training, Legal, Software, Energy Solutions, EMC Green, plus an Erosion Control unit) that together address OSHA, DOT, EPA, and NPDES regulatory requirements. The company claims to serve over 5,000 clients and protect more than 1,000,000 workers, with named enterprise customers including D.R. Horton, KB Home, Mattamy Homes, Ashton Woods, JB Coxwell Contracting, Georgia Power, Cobb EMC, Walton EMC, Southwire, and project work for Boeing and Lockheed Martin.

The company's core technology is the Sequence XT SaaS platform, a cloud-based compliance management system with modules for resource management, learning management, inspections, hazard analysis, incident and observation tracking, and reporting/analytics. Sequence XT is mobile-friendly with role-based access and real-time dashboards and is marketed as OSHA/DOT/EPA-ready. It is complemented by four subscription-based cloud products: SafetyCloud (safety management), StormCloud (stormwater/NPDES), OSHA 300 Cloud (injury/illness recordkeeping), and CMT Cloud (construction material testing). Supporting tools include QR-code-enabled job box environmental compliance records. The firm also operates Construction Ready, a workforce development program placing trainees into construction jobs, and EMC Green, an energy efficiency renovation subsidiary.

HB NEXT operates a hybrid services-plus-software business model. Revenue is generated through recurring SaaS subscriptions, managed services (the Compliance Partner Program, or CPP, described as growing at nearly 50% annually), consulting engagements, training classes (120+ offerings), safety staffing, and environmental inspections. Pricing is quote-based for most services, with training classes on pay-as-you-go terms. The firm uses a sales-led go-to-market motion combining enterprise field sales, inside sales, complimentary program assessments as lead generation, content marketing via its blog, and a website-led demand generation engine. Geographic coverage is concentrated in the Southeast with claimed nationwide reach plus limited international activity in Bermuda via the workforce development program.

Name

HB NEXT Corporation

Legal name

HB Next Corporation

Website

https://hbnext.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HB NEXT Corporation is a Lawrenceville, Georgia-based compliance-as-a-service company serving construction, industrial, and utility clients with integrated consulting, managed services, training, and the Sequence XT SaaS platform across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Compliance Services

NAICS

Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Site Assessment & Remediation (Phase I/II, Cleanup Oversight) (BPAHAJAC)

Keywords

• Construction compliance services
• Safety management software
• OSHA consulting services
• Environmental compliance inspections
• Workforce safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrenceville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions (Sequence XT): SaaS platform subscriptions for compliance management including SafetyCloud, StormCloud, OSHA 300 Cloud, and CMT Cloud products with role-based access and real-time dashboards
2. Managed Services / Compliance Partner Program: Turnkey outsourced safety programs where HB NEXT virtually manages a company's safety program, bundling software, field services, professional services, legal, and training into an affordable package
3. Consulting Services: Safety consulting including site audits, incident response, program development, OSHA consulting, and environmental consulting
4. Training Services: Over 120 training classes available as self-paced virtual classes, public or private instructor-led classes. Includes OSHA training, NPDES training, DOT training, and workforce development programs
5. Safety Staffing: Providing qualified safety professionals for temporary or permanent placement on construction and industrial projects
6. Environmental Services: NPDES inspections, SWPPP preparation and management, SPCC inspections, pond inspections, and environmental consulting

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HB NEXT Corporation provides Compliance as a Service (CaaS) for construction and industrial companies, integrating consulting, managed services, software (Sequence XT platform and related cloud products) and training into a unified offering. The company delivers OSHA, DOT, EPA/NPDES, and fleet compliance through on-site safety professionals, mock inspections, outsourced safety management, environmental inspections, and more than 120 OSHA/NPDES training classes. Its core value proposition is replacing fragmented in-house compliance functions with a turnkey program that combines talent, technology, and training at a fraction of in-house cost.

Product overview

HB NEXT Corporation offers a comprehensive Compliance-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution that integrates talent, technology, and training. The company's portfolio consists of a platform-plus-modules architecture centered around the Sequence XT SaaS platform, complemented by four subscription cloud products (SafetyCloud, StormCloud, OSHA 300 Cloud, CMT Cloud), and a full suite of professional services including Safety (consulting, staffing, managed services, legal), Environmental (NPDES/SWPPP inspections, consulting, plans), DOT/Fleet compliance, Training (OSHA classes, virtual training, workforce development), and Energy Solutions. The integrated approach ensures consistent, real-world compliance solutions across the full compliance lifecycle for construction and industrial companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sequence XT: All-in-one compliance management platform for safety, training, and regulatory compliance including resource management, learning management, inspections, hazard analysis, incident management, and reporting/analytics.
• SafetyCloud
• StormCloud
• OSHA 300 Cloud
• CMT Cloud
• Construction Ready
• HB NEXT Energy Solutions
• EMC Green

Products and services

• Sequence XT All-in-one cloud-based SaaS compliance management platform for safety, training, and regulatory compliance, built for construction and industrial operations with mobile-friendly, OSHA/DOT/EPA-ready functionality, role-based access, and real-time dashboards.
• SafetyCloud Cloud-based safety management subscription software for construction and general industry companies.
• StormCloud Multi-tenant cloud software platform for construction stormwater compliance management, supporting NPDES and SWPPP compliance tracking.
• OSHA 300 Cloud Electronic recordkeeping solution for OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 injury and illness forms with API transmission capabilities.
• CMT Cloud Subscription-based cloud product for construction material testing firms of all sizes.
• Outsourced Safety Management (Compliance Partner Program) Managed services offering where HB NEXT virtually manages a company's complete safety program, bundling software, field services, professional services, legal, and training into an affordable turnkey package.
• Safety Consulting Expert safety consulting services including site audits, mock OSHA inspections, program development, and implementation support for construction and industrial clients.
• Safety Staffing Provides qualified safety professionals for temporary or permanent placement at construction and industrial job sites.
• Safety Manuals Custom safety manual development and documentation services tailored to company-specific safety programs and requirements.
• Onboarding Orientations Safety onboarding and orientation services including automation solutions for new employee safety training.
• Safety Legal Solutions Legal support services for OSHA citations, compliance disputes, and defense preparation, including contesting citations and OSHA representation.
• NPDES / SWPPP Inspections Environmental inspection services for NPDES compliance and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), including weekly and daily inspections.
• On-Site Environmental Consultants Environmental consulting services with certified professionals providing boots-on-the-ground support for environmental compliance across job sites.
• Routine Pond Inspections Regular environmental inspections for stormwater ponds and retention facilities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Substation SPCC Inspections Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) inspections for utility substations and power infrastructure.
• SWPPPs Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan development and documentation services, including site-specific SWPPP writing for construction projects.
• DOT / Fleet Compliance Department of Transportation compliance services including driver qualification management, vehicle inspections, and recordkeeping for fleet operations.
• Training Solutions Comprehensive training services including OSHA classes, virtual training, NPDES environmental training, and workforce development programs delivered as 120+ self-paced virtual and instructor-led classes.
• Construction Ready Program Workforce development training program providing construction industry-recognized credentialing and certifications, placing trainees into full-time construction jobs with over 95% job placement rate.
• HB NEXT Energy Solutions Specialized utility services for power companies, EMCs, municipal utilities, and telecommunications companies including meter deployment, testing, load management, and location audits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% fewer safety incidents for Baldwin Paving with 400+ workers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Procore: Dominant construction management SaaS platform with an integrated safety/quality module. Represents the broader platform risk to Sequence XT, as safety workflows can be absorbed into the project management suite.
• J.J. Keller & Associates: Established compliance and regulatory services firm with deep DOT/fleet and OSHA expertise. Overlaps with HB NEXT's DOT/fleet, training, and managed services, but at a much larger, multi-decade scale.
• Wolters Kluwer Enablon: Enterprise-grade EHS and operational risk management suite owned by Wolters Kluwer. Overlaps in environmental, safety, and compliance modules but is positioned for larger enterprise buyers than HB NEXT typically serves.

Direct peers

• SafetyCulture: Mobile-first safety inspection and EHS SaaS platform serving construction and industrial customers globally. Closest software-native analogue to Sequence XT, with similar inspection, training, and reporting workflows.
• VelocityEHS: Mid-market EHS software platform covering safety, ergonomics, and chemical management for industrial customers. Competes head-to-head with Sequence XT for software budget in shared accounts.
• Cority: Enterprise EHS software suite (safety, environmental, compliance) used by industrial and construction firms. Comparable in target market and product surface area to Sequence XT.
• EHS Insight: Cloud EHS platform offering safety, training, and incident management modules for mid-market industrial and construction customers. Direct Sequence XT competitor on core compliance workflows.
• KPA: Compliance and safety management SaaS with strong DOT/fleet and HR compliance offerings. Most directly comparable to HB NEXT's DOT/Fleet + safety services combination.
• Avetta: Contractor prequalification and compliance network for construction and industrial buyers. Targets the same GC-owner relationship that HB NEXT services, with overlap in safety and insurance verification.
• BGIS: Facility management and workplace services provider with a substantial safety, environmental, and compliance consulting practice. Comparable to HB NEXT in delivering outsourced safety/environmental staff and managed programs to large asset owners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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