What B & I Contractors Inc. does

B & I Contractors Inc. is a Florida-headquartered mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and refrigeration contractor founded in 1960 in Fort Myers by Gordon Harbuck. The firm provides design-assist, pre-construction, fabrication, installation, and 24/7 service and maintenance across healthcare, education, government, hospitality, industrial, commercial, and sports facility end-markets throughout Florida. It has completed more than 4,800 projects over a 60+ year operating history and operates from four regional offices in Fort Myers, Tamarac, Sarasota, and Tampa, supported by 1,100+ personnel including 35 in-house degreed engineers. The company is 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) established in 1986 and is led by CEO Brian Kelly, COO Mike Novo, CRO Brian Mumme, and Chairman Gary Griffin.

The company's technical stack centers on an in-house prefabrication platform spanning 10,000 sq ft of pipe fitting capacity, 3,850 sq ft of plumbing fabrication, 19,000 sq ft of sheet metal production (over 2 million pounds of duct annually), and 3,000 sq ft of electrical assembly, layered with BIM/VDC pre-construction coordination. Revenue is generated primarily through fixed-price and design-build construction contracts on commercial and institutional projects, supplemented by recurring service-and-maintenance agreements. External recognition includes ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractor rankings, ENR Top 20 Sheet Metal Firms (2021 and 2022), and SNIPS Sheet Metal Fabrication Contractor of the Year (2022).

B&I has accumulated approximately $3.1 billion in cumulative revenue over roughly 30 years and disclosed $188 million in revenue for 2023 per Chairman Gary Griffin's biography. Customer concentration spans multiple named enterprise accounts across diversified verticals - including Lee Health and Sarasota Memorial in healthcare, USF, FGCU, and FIU in higher education, Arthrex, Hertz, and Amazon in industrial/commercial, and Marriott in hospitality - alongside Florida state and local government work. The 2024 corporate restructure, regional VP additions, and manufacturing scale-up suggest the firm is actively expanding its addressable footprint and prefabrication throughput.

Name

B & I Contractors Inc.

Legal name

B&I Contractors, Inc.

Website

https://bandiflorida.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

B & I Contractors Inc. is a 100% employee-owned Florida MEP and refrigeration contractor serving healthcare, education, government, hospitality, industrial, and commercial clients statewide via four regional offices and in-house prefabrication.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Contracting

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Building Equipment Contractors (2382)

SIC

Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700), Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC & Refrigeration Contracting (IMAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC), MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAE), Hard Services (MEP/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing) (BPABAAAA)

Keywords

• Commercial mechanical contracting
• HVAC installation services
• Electrical contracting services
• Plumbing contracting services
• Building information modeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Myers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Project Revenue: One-time project-based revenue from installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. Revenue is generated through fixed-price contracts, time-and-materials arrangements, and design-build delivery methods.
2. Service and Maintenance: Recurring revenue from 24/7 emergency service, preventative maintenance agreements, and repair/replacement services for HVAC and mechanical systems. Customers include commercial facilities, healthcare, education, and property management.
3. Pre-construction Services: Fees for pre-construction services including cost estimation, design assist, design-build, and integrated project delivery (IPD) consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

B & I Contractors, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned commercial specialty contractor that self-performs mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration (MEP) systems for healthcare, education, government, hospitality, industrial, and commercial buildings across Florida. Its offering spans pre-construction services (estimating, design-assist, design-build, IPD), BIM/VDC-driven construction, large-scale off-site prefabrication of pipe, duct, plumbing and electrical assemblies, and 24/7 service, repair, and preventative maintenance for installed HVAC and mechanical systems.

Product overview

B & I Contractors Inc. is a specialty construction contractor offering integrated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) services for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. The company operates a unified service model centered on core MEP contracting supplemented by specialized Building Solutions (including BIM/VDC, prefabrication, and pre-construction services), 24/7 Service & Maintenance, and Special Projects divisions. Key offerings include Commercial HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing contracting; prefabrication and manufacturing of pipe spools, ductwork, and electrical assemblies; Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design Construction (VDC) services; pre-construction estimating and design-assist; design-build project delivery; and ongoing service/maintenance contracts. The company also provides green building consulting supporting LEED certification and energy efficiency retrofits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mechanical Contracting Services Commercial HVAC services including piping, sheet metal, and startup warranty operations providing comprehensive mechanical system solutions for commercial, institutional, and industrial construction projects in Florida.
• Electrical Contracting Services Electrical contracting services for commercial and industrial projects including installation, backup power solutions, and complete lighting control systems.
• Commercial Plumbing Services Full-service commercial plumbing including domestic water systems, sanitary drainage, medical gas systems, and backflow prevention for various facility types.
• Refrigeration Services Refrigeration system installation and maintenance services for commercial applications.
• Pre-Construction Services Cost estimation, scope definition, scheduling, engineering support, and building solutions including BIM modeling for project planning on commercial and institutional projects.
• Prefabrication & Manufacturing Off-site fabrication of pipe spools, ductwork, plumbing assemblies, and electrical racks in controlled facilities — including a 10,000 sq ft pipe fitting facility, 19,000 sq ft sheet metal facility producing over 2 million pounds of duct annually, a 3,850 sq ft plumbing manufacturing operation, and a 3,000 sq ft electrical component facility.
• Building Solutions (BIM/VDC) Building Information Modeling and Virtual Design Construction services including 3D modeling, clash detection, energy compliance, cooling/heating load calculations, ventilation rates, and schematic HVAC design using Revit and Navisworks, executed by engineering graduates and CAD specialists.
• Service & Maintenance 24/7 commercial HVAC and mechanical maintenance including preventative maintenance agreements, emergency repairs, predictive analysis, and lifecycle analysis; active service-agreement customers receive priority scheduling.
• Special Projects Equipment change-outs, minor remodels, major renovations, and energy/IAQ retrofits delivered by skilled crews with in-house prefabrication capabilities.
• Design-Build Services Integrated project delivery including design-assist, design-build, and IPD approaches for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on commercial construction projects.
• Green Building & LEED Services LEED-certified project support and energy-efficient building solutions including energy upgrades, retrofits, and life cycle cost analysis, delivered by LEED AP BD+C professionals on staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sheet metal division ranked nationally on ENR's Top Sheet Metal Firms and earned Sheet Metal Fabrication Contractor of the Year from SNIPS Magazine in 2022
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB&I is an active member of Associated Builders and Contractors, participating in ABC Florida, ABC Florida East Coast, ABC Florida Gulf Coast, and ABC National chapters. The company serves on ABC committees including the National Craft Competition Committee and holds leadership positions such as Chair-Elect 2021 and Board of Directors since 2010.
• CORE ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerB&I has worked with CORE Construction on multiple projects, including educational facilities. CORE's Director of Preconstruction noted that B&I provided important guidance that helped create better school designs with significant savings and better constructability.
• DeAngelis Diamond ConstructionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeAngelis Diamond Construction has completed multiple difficult and challenging projects with B&I. Their Vice President Dave Kovalik stated that each project went exceptionally well from scheduling, management, and cost standpoint, with manpower to meet any deadline and supervision to ensure minimal issues.
• Stevens Construction, Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStevens Construction Division Manager Michael Waskiewicz stated that the B&I team is professional, reliable, innovative, and sensitive to the goals of their clients, expressing anticipation for future projects together.
• Lend Lease (US Construction)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLend Lease's Senior Superintendent David Humerickhouse praised B&I's management as outstanding, proactive, and responsive, noting they analyze, plan, implement and follow through on plans while offering expertise regardless of responsibility ownership.
• CAM, Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAM, Inc. President Paul T. Boudreaux P.E. described B&I as a strategic business partner over 20+ years, noting their integrity, consistency, and professionalism reflected in quality of installed mechanical systems and positive community impact.
• Gilbane Building CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGilbane Building Company's Senior Project Manager Mike Murzynski stated B&I was the main contributor to their success on complex projects, with crews doing outstanding work in the field and office.
• SuffolkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuffolk Project Manager Edon Alkalay praised B&I as exceptional throughout their project, noting outstanding work from both field crews and office staff.
• Habitat for Humanity Lee, Hendry, GladesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerB&I supports Habitat for Humanity through volunteer labor and hurricane restoration efforts. Employees participate in home builds and the company has sponsored signage at build sites.
• American Heart AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerB&I actively supports the American Heart Association through executive leadership team participation, event chairmanship, and corporate sponsorships. Multiple team members serve in leadership roles.
• United Way of Lee, Hendry, GladesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerB&I supports United Way through corporate donations and employee volunteer programs.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerB&I serves as Title Sponsor for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County, participating in fundraising events including An Evening at the Ballpark.
• March of DimesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerB&I participates in March for Babies 5K Walk to support healthier futures for moms and babies. The company's Director of Marketing serves as March of Dimes Champion.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Limbach Holdings: Nationally traded MEP specialty contractor (NASDAQ: LMB) focused on commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical with in-house prefabrication and design-build capabilities — direct functional mirror of B&I across service mix, prefabrication strategy, and integrated project delivery.
• Kirlin Company: Mechanical contracting firm operating across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast with MEP, design-build, and prefabrication offerings. Comparable to B&I in service mix, design-assist delivery, and commercial institutional customer base.
• Mark III Construction: Multi-region MEP specialty contractor serving commercial, healthcare, and industrial customers with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and prefabrication services. Closely comparable in services, customer mix, and use of prefab/BIM technology.
• Southland Industries: National MEP design-build and prefabrication firm with significant healthcare, education, and commercial focus. Compares directly to B&I on integrated prefab+BIM delivery, healthcare vertical exposure, and engineering-led pre-construction services.
• Haynes Mechanical Systems: Mechanical and plumbing specialty contractor serving healthcare, education, and commercial customers with prefabrication capabilities. Comparable to B&I on multi-trade service mix and healthcare vertical concentration.

Broad incumbents

• Comfort Systems USA: Large multi-regional mechanical and electrical services consolidator (NYSE: FIX) operating across U.S. commercial and industrial markets. Overlapping HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contracting model, but at national scale rather than Florida-concentrated.
• API Group: Public safety, specialty services, and industrial asset solutions platform (NYSE: APG) with significant mechanical and specialty contracting exposure. Overlaps B&I on HVAC/R and facility services at the building level, though at much greater scale and breadth.
• EMCOR Group: Largest publicly traded mechanical and electrical construction, building, and industrial services firm (NYSE: EME). Overlaps B&I's MEP commercial contracting, service, and energy retrofit offerings as part of a much broader multi-billion-dollar portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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