Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Industrial and Commercial Construction Services in Richmond, VA
Harlan Construction has served industrial and commercial clients as a self-performing, design-build general contractor since 1964. Our family-owned business combines hands-on expertise with rigorous safety standards to deliver high-quality projects across diverse sectors. With decades of experience, we maintain a commitment to integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction through repeatable processes that enhance efficiency. Our self-performing capabilities in concrete, steel, and sitework provide unparalleled control over quality and timelines. We prioritize safety as our highest value, evidenced by our exemplary EMR rating and continuous training programs. Our leadership team, rooted in generational experience, drives growth while upholding core values of discipline, adaptability, and community stewardship.By fostering long-term partnerships, we consistently exceed client expectations in complex industrial and commercial environments. Our technical acumen spans sectors like aerospace, energy, and hospitality, serving clients throughout Virginia and North Carolina. The expansion of our Self-Perform Center reflects our dedication to scaling capabilities while maintaining operational excellence. Through the Harlan Foundation, we extend our commitment to community impact, supporting initiatives that benefit children and animals in Greater Virginia.
Services
General Contracting
Concrete Services
Steel Fabrication
Interior Fit-Out
Prefabrication
Industrial Construction
Commercial Construction
Self-Perform Center
Construction Management
Design-Build
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1964 with six decades of industry expertise
- Self-performing capabilities in concrete, steel, and sitework ensure quality control
- Exemplary safety record with EMR ratings below 1.0 for 10+ years
- Proven experience in complex industrial sectors like energy and aerospace
- Community-focused approach through the Harlan Foundation's charitable initiatives
Services
General Contracting
Harlan Construction provides comprehensive general contracting services for industrial and commercial projects. Our team manages every phase from preconstruction planning to project closeout, ensuring seamless execution. With in-house expertise and a focus on safety, we deliver complex projects on time and within budget while maintaining open communication with clients throughout the process.
Concrete Services
Our self-performing concrete services include foundations, structural elements, and industrial flooring. Utilizing skilled crews and advanced techniques, we ensure precision in challenging environments. This capability allows direct quality control and schedule optimization for critical project components while maintaining strict safety standards on every job site.
Steel Fabrication
Harlan's steel fabrication services encompass structural steel components for industrial and commercial buildings. Our dedicated Self-Perform Center enables efficient production of custom elements while maintaining quality control. This in-house capability reduces reliance on subcontractors, ensuring dimensional accuracy and timely delivery for complex structural requirements across multiple market sectors.
Industrial Construction
We specialize in industrial construction for energy, chemical, and manufacturing facilities. Our team executes projects within operational plant environments while maintaining safety and minimizing downtime. With experience in regulated industries, we deliver specialized solutions for wastewater treatment, pharmaceutical production, and heavy industrial applications throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Commercial Construction
Harlan provides commercial construction services for office buildings, hospitality venues, and healthcare facilities. Our approach combines technical expertise with client-focused communication to deliver functional spaces that meet evolving business needs. From preconstruction planning to final execution, we ensure quality outcomes for projects ranging from corporate headquarters to mixed-use developments.
People
Will Harlan III
President
Third-generation leader with over 30 years of directing Harlan Construction's safety-first approach. Maintains family commitment to integrity while overseeing strategic growth initiatives and long-term client relationships in industrial construction markets.
Jake Harlan
Vice President
Second-generation executive driving company expansion while upholding safety and quality standards. Focuses on maintaining operational excellence through process improvements and workforce development programs that support Harlan's self-performing capabilities.
Sam Heiberger
Vice President | Director of Preconstruction
Construction process expert overseeing project execution and quality control. Brings technical expertise to preconstruction planning while ensuring adherence to rigorous safety protocols across all industrial and commercial projects managed by Harlan Construction.
Max Harlan
VP of Self Perform
Leads Harlan's 80+ member self-perform team with emphasis on concrete, steel, and sitework execution. Ensures technical precision and safety compliance in critical construction phases while maintaining schedule efficiency through direct workforce management.
Tyler Jordan
Senior Project Manager
Experienced construction manager coordinating complex industrial projects from planning to completion. Specializes in integrating self-perform capabilities with client operations to minimize disruptions while delivering high-quality results aligned with Harlan's safety-first philosophy.
Questions
What industries does Harlan Construction specialize in?
We serve industrial sectors including energy production, chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and aerospace, along with commercial clients in hospitality, healthcare, and office construction throughout Virginia and North Carolina.
How does Harlan's self-performing model benefit clients?
Our self-performing approach provides direct control over quality, safety, and schedules for concrete, steel, and sitework. This reduces subcontractor dependencies and ensures consistent execution of critical project components.
What safety certifications does Harlan Construction hold?
While we don't list specific certifications, our safety program meets rigorous client requirements from Dominion Energy and WestRock. Our EMR rating has remained below 1.0 for over a decade, demonstrating exceptional safety performance.
Can Harlan handle projects outside Virginia and North Carolina?
Our primary service area includes Virginia and North Carolina, though we evaluate opportunities in adjacent regions based on project scope and our capacity to maintain quality standards through our self-performing model.
How does Harlan ensure project quality?
We implement standardized processes developed over 60 years, combined with experienced leadership oversight and direct workforce management. Our self-perform capabilities allow tighter quality control across all construction phases.
What is Harlan's experience with industrial plant shutdowns?
We specialize in executing projects during planned plant outages, with expertise in scheduling critical work within tight windows while maintaining safety standards. Our team understands the time-sensitive nature of these industrial maintenance operations.
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