What B&F Contracting does

B&F Contracting, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned underground utilities construction company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 1990 by CEO Bruce Balls. The company self-performs turn-key installation, rehabilitation, and emergency repair services across five core divisions: Wet Utilities (water, sewer, storm drain), Dry Utilities (power, fiber optic, communications), Utility Rehabilitation (CIPP lining, manhole rehab, bypass pumping), Pump Solutions (specialty equipment rentals), and Traffic Signals & Street Lights. Technical capabilities include trenchless methods such as HDPE slip-lining using what the company describes as Arizona's only large constant tension static winch, HDPE fusion from 0.5 to 42 inches, and integrated bypass pumping systems. The company operates a fleet of 35+ specialized underground crews and maintains contractor licenses ROC089744 A and ROC111282 B-4 in Arizona.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based construction contracts awarded via competitive public procurement, using four delivery methods: Job Order Contracts (JOC), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting municipal governments (cities, counties, towns), airports, universities, data center operators, and commercial developers across Arizona and the Southwestern US. A secondary revenue stream comes from third-party equipment and pump rentals through the Pump Solutions division, billed on a usage basis with 24/7 availability. The customer base includes City of Phoenix, Pima County, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona State University, NTT Data Center, and Comarch Inc.

The company employs 380-400+ personnel across three Arizona locations (Phoenix corporate headquarters, Phoenix equipment yard, Tucson regional office) and has completed 3,000+ projects since inception. Notable contract awards include the North Rillito Interceptor Rehabilitation (53,000+ LF), the Sabino Creek Pump Station for Pima County, and Lift Station 40 for the City of Phoenix, the latter winning AZ Water 2021 Wastewater Project of the Year. Operational safety metrics include a 0.75 EMR (Experience Modification Rate) in 2023 and a 0.93 Lost Day Case Rate for 2021-2023. Ownership remains closely held with no disclosed private equity, venture capital, or institutional investor involvement.

Name

B&F Contracting

Legal name

B&F Contracting, Inc.

Website

https://bfcontracting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

B&F Contracting is a privately held Phoenix-based underground utilities contractor founded in 1990, self-performing wet and dry utility installation, rehabilitation, traffic signal, and equipment rental services for municipalities, airports, universities, and data center operators across Arizona and the Southwestern US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underground Utility Construction Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Site Preparation Contractors (23891), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Building Equipment Contractors (2382)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cable Installation & Construction Services (trenching, duct banks, HDD, pulling, cable laying) (EUADADAI), Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

Keywords

• Underground utility construction
• Wet utility installation
• Utility rehabilitation services
• Municipal infrastructure contracting
• Traffic signal installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based revenue from installation, construction, repair, and rehabilitation of underground utilities including wet utilities, dry utilities, traffic signals, and street lights. Contracts awarded through competitive procurement including CMAR, JOC, DBB, and Design-Build delivery methods. Revenue is project-based and typically earned over multi-month construction timelines.
2. Equipment and Pump Rentals: Rental revenue from specialized equipment including pumps, bypass systems, HDPE fusion equipment, vactor trucks, vacuum trailers, and other specialty equipment. Available 24/7 with technicians for project support.
3. Utility Rehabilitation Services: Specialized rehabilitation services including CIPP lining, manhole rehabilitation, pipe cleaning, and sewer plugging. Often delivered as part of comprehensive turn-key project contracts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

B&F Contracting is a turn-key underground utilities contractor that self-performs installation, repair, and rehabilitation of water lines, sewer lines, storm drains, fiber optic, power, traffic signals, and street lighting. The company delivers projects across five service divisions (Wet Utilities, Dry Utilities, Utility Rehabilitation, Pump Solutions, and Traffic Signals & Street Lights) through JOC, CMAR, Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build delivery methods for municipal and commercial clients in the Southwestern US.

Product overview

B&F Contracting is a turn-key underground utilities contractor offering comprehensive services across the utility lifecycle from preconstruction through construction to final closeout. The company operates five core service divisions: Wet Utilities (water, sewer, storm drain installation), Dry Utilities (power, fiber optic, communications), Utility Rehabilitation (CIPP lining, bypass pumping, pipe cleaning), Pump Solutions (equipment rentals and bypass services), and Traffic Signals & Street Lights. The company also provides emergency response services and operates through multiple delivery methods including CMAR, JOC, Design-Bid-Build, and Design-Build. Founded in 1990, B&F serves both public and private clients across the Southwestern US with over 380 employees and 3,000+ projects completed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ wet utility pipeline projects completed in 10 years
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• InEightcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 February 2026B&F Contracting selected InEight's project controls software to support utility and infrastructure projects in the Southwestern US. The software provides integrated modules for project visibility, forecasting, and control across the project lifecycle.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Haydon Building Corp: Arizona-headquartered heavy civil and utility contractor active in water, sewer, and roadway infrastructure across the Southwest — overlapping with B&F on municipal underground and CMAR/JOC delivery.
• Achen-Gardner Construction: Arizona-headquartered heavy civil / underground utilities contractor performing water, sewer, and storm drain work for municipalities across the Southwest. Most direct comparable competitor to B&F in the Phoenix/Tucson market.
• Hunter Contracting: Arizona-based heavy civil and underground utility contractor with strong municipal relationships in the Phoenix metro area, competing with B&F on CMAR, JOC, and design-build public works projects.
• Felix Construction: Southwest-focused underground utilities and pipeline contractor offering water, sewer, and storm drain installation with self-perform crews — a closely comparable niche peer to B&F.
• Rummel Construction: Long-standing Arizona-based general engineering contractor specializing in underground utilities, heavy civil, and site development — overlapping directly with B&F's wet utility, dry utility, and rehabilitation services.
• KE&G Construction: Tucson-based underground utility and general engineering contractor serving southern Arizona municipalities, providing direct competition to B&F's Tucson office and its wet utility / sewer rehabilitation work.

Regional players

• Pulice Construction: Southwest-based heavy civil and underground utility contractor with shared exposure to Arizona municipal work but a broader geographic footprint than B&F — useful as a regional benchmark.

Broad incumbents

• Ames Construction: Heavy civil contractor doing large water, sewer, and infrastructure projects across the western US — competes with B&F on larger CMAR and design-build municipal assignments.
• McCarthy Building Companies: Large national general contractor with significant Southwest presence and self-perform utility capability — competes with B&F as a subcontractor/partner on large mixed-use and aviation projects (e.g., Hensel Phelps partnership at Sky Harbor).
• Garney Construction: National water and wastewater pipework contractor that competes with B&F on large-diameter pipeline and treatment plant projects; materially larger and geographically diversified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bfcontractinginc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bfcontractinginc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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 →

Frequently asked questions about B&F Contracting