Civil Construction

Bruce Howard Contracting is a heavy civil contractor specializing in excavation and grading for utility, infrastructure, industrial, and large-scale site development projects. Our work focuses on projects where precision, environmental compliance, and coordination are just as critical as production.

Our heavy civil operations are planned with a methodical, engineered approach. Prior to mobilization, our team evaluates site conditions, access, material movement, drainage, erosion and sediment controls, and safety. This proactive planning allows us to execute efficiently while minimizing risk to workers, the public, and the environment.

Civil construction capabilities include:

• Mass grading and large earthwork operations
• Utility corridors and structure pads
• Environmentally sensitive sites
• Access roads and staging areas
• Permit-driven excavation and grading

Underground Utility Infrastructure

Bruce Howard Contracting specializes in underground utility construction supporting electrical transmission, distribution, and communications systems across Virginia. Our work plays a vital role in keeping communities powered, connected, and resilient.

We provide full-service underground utility installation for electric and fiber systems, working in active utility corridors, congested rights-of-way, and environmentally sensitive areas where precision and coordination are essential.

To support safe installation, BHCI utilizes vacuum excavation (vac truck) services for potholing and utility verification. This non-destructive approach improves accuracy, reduces the risk of utility damage, and enhances overall job site safety.

Underground utility capabilities include:

• Electrical and communications conduit installation
• Duct banks, manholes, vaults, and pull boxes
• Vacuum excavation and utility verification
• Utility coordination and protection
• Restoration and surface improvements

Construction Access & Roads

Bruce Howard Contracting provides temporary and permanent access solutions for heavy civil, utility, and infrastructure projects. From challenging terrain to permanent roadways constructed to VDOT standards, we deliver safe, durable access that supports project success.

Our teams specialize in access construction for steep terrain, wetlands, flood-prone areas, and environmentally sensitive sites, ensuring compliance with permits and environmental requirements.

Bruce Howard Contracting is a VDOT Prequalified Contractor, allowing us to construct permanent roadway improvements that meet state and local standards.

Construction access & road capabilities include:

• Temporary and permanent access roads
• Roads built to VDOT standards
• Timber matting and temporary bridges
• Pre-engineered bridge structures
• Roadway maintenance and restoration

Erosion & Sediment Controls

Erosion and sediment controls are a critical first step on any construction site. Bruce Howard Contracting installs and maintains erosion and sediment control systems that protect waterways, adjacent properties, and downstream infrastructure.

Our team includes Virginia DEQ–certified Responsible Land Disturbers (RLDs) and certified erosion and sediment control inspectors, enabling us to proactively manage compliance on complex heavy civil and utility projects.

In recognition of our commitment to environmental stewardship, Bruce Howard Contracting was awarded the John Schied Erosion Control Award for outstanding E&S installation and maintenance.

Erosion & sediment control services include:

• E&S installation and maintenance
• SWPPP compliance support
• VSMP compliance monitoring
• Environmental support for utility projects

High-Level Security Fencing

Bruce Howard Contracting installs high-level security fencing systems for critical infrastructure, utilities, and industrial facilities. We are an approved installer of the Guardian 7000 high-security fencing system, ensuring installations meet manufacturer and owner specifications.

Our crews are experienced working in active facilities and restricted-access environments, coordinating closely with owners, engineers, and security teams throughout construction.

High-security fencing capabilities include:

• Guardian 7000 high-security fencing
• Fence foundations and concrete placement
• Grounding and bonding integration
• Gate systems and access coordination
• Installation at substations and data centers

Engineering & Value Engineering

Bruce Howard Contracting provides engineering support to deliver complete site packages in coordination with owners, developers, architects, and engineers. We support permitting and approvals through practical, constructible designs.

Engineering services include:

• Site Plan support
• Erosion & Sediment Control plans
• Grading and drainage plans
• Water and sewer utility design

Our value engineering services help optimize construction costs through realistic solutions based on sound engineering judgment and extensive field experience.

Site Development

Bruce Howard Contracting provides full-service site development for commercial, industrial, utility, and infrastructure projects, supporting work from initial site preparation through final grading.

Site development capabilities include:

• Clearing and grubbing
• Mass grading and excavation
• Drainage improvements
• Underground utilities
• Access roads and restoration

Land Clearing

Bruce Howard Contracting provides forestry and land clearing services ranging from large-scale acreage clearing to selective removal of hazard trees.

Land clearing capabilities include:

• Wholesale and selective clearing
• Roped and rigged tree removal
• Morbark 3600 grinding
• Mulching with tractors, excavators, and skid steers
• Licensed material disposal

Hydroseeding

Hydroseeding is an efficient method of establishing vegetation using a slurry of seed, mulch, nutrients, and water applied in a single application. Bruce Howard Contracting performs hydroseeding using our own equipment, allowing access to open areas and hard-to-reach locations.

Bruce Howard Contracting was among the first certified installers of Flexterra? erosion control media in Virginia.

Hydroseeding services include:

• Large-area seeding
• Slopes and erosion-prone sites
• Soil stabilization and rapid germination

Demolition Services

Bruce Howard Contracting provides demolition services supported by experienced crews and specialized equipment.

Demolition capabilities include:

• Structural and site demolition
• Hoe rams and breakers
• Demolition trailers
• Licensed debris disposal

Stream & Wetland Restoration

Bruce Howard Contracting has a proven history of performing stream and wetland restoration and reconstruction projects in regulated and environmentally sensitive environments.

Restoration services include:

• Streambank stabilization
• Channel reconstruction
• Wetland restoration and enhancement
• Permit-compliant construction