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48 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Heavy Civil Construction Services in Louisiana
B & K Construction has been a trusted heavy civil contractor in Southeast Louisiana since 1978. Founded by H. Boone Kenyon, our family-owned business combines decades of hands-on experience with a commitment to innovation and quality. We specialize in flood protection projects, utility construction, structural concrete, pile driving, deep excavations, and levee construction for clients like the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a workforce of approximately 100 employees, we self-perform 90% of our work using specialized equipment, ensuring projects are completed ahead of schedule and within budget.Our safety culture is industry-leading, evidenced by awards from the AGC of America and US Army Corps of Engineers. We maintain OSHA 30-certified teams and financially reward safe practices. Over 45 years, we've built a reputation for tackling complex infrastructure challenges while prioritizing employee welfare and community resilience. Our annual crawfish boils and appreciation events reflect our family-oriented culture, with management tenures averaging 15+ years. From canal bottom linings to hurricane protection systems, we deliver solutions that safeguard Louisiana's communities.
Services
Utility Construction
Structural Concrete
Pile Driving
Deep Excavations
Levee Construction
Jack & Bore
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialized experience in Louisiana's civil infrastructure
- Self-perform 90% of work with specialized construction equipment
- Award-winning safety program with OSHA 30-certified personnel
- Completed 15+ major flood protection projects for USACE
- Family-owned with 15+ year average management tenure
What people say
Completed projects ahead of schedule
Award-winning safety program
Specialized equipment capabilities
Experienced management team
Federal government contractor
Services
Levee Construction
We construct critical flood protection systems using millions of cubic yards of clay. Our expertise includes complex levee embankments with geotextile reinforcement and surfacing. Projects like the $84.4M WSLP-102 T-Walls system demonstrate our capability to handle large-scale federal infrastructure. Our work protects communities from hurricane storm surges through engineered earthen barriers.
Structural Concrete
Specializing in complex concrete structures, we deliver canal bottoms, bridge components, and hurricane protection walls. Our self-performed work includes vertical forming and pouring for drainage structures and petrochemical foundations. The SELA 72.1 project showcased our ability to complete concrete canal flumes 43 feet wide while maintaining strict tolerances.
Pile Driving
We install all pile types including steel sheet piles, H-piles, and concrete piles for infrastructure projects. Our crews handle battered and vertical installations for foundations, bulkheads, and hurricane protection systems. Recent projects involved driving 14x89 H-piles under interstate bridges while maintaining precise alignment.
Utility Construction
We construct water, sewer, and drainage systems in challenging conditions. Capabilities include 122-inch diameter lines and 50-foot deep lift stations. Our work on the S&WB Water Hammer Mitigation project involved complex valve vaults and hot taps into 72-inch water lines while maintaining service continuity.
Jack & Bore
We install large-diameter pipes under railroads and roadways using precision techniques. Our crews achieve inch-level accuracy for bores up to 120 inches in diameter and 500 feet long. This capability was critical for the Westwego Pump Station project requiring 84-inch discharge pipes beneath active rail corridors.
People
H. Boone Kenyon
Founder & Chairman of the Board
Founded B&K Construction in 1978 with dredging industry experience. Served 45+ years while establishing company's flood protection expertise and family-oriented culture.
W. Blake Andrews
President/CEO
Civil engineer since 1995 who expanded company capabilities into canal bottom lining. Led growth to 100+ employees while maintaining safety excellence through OSHA-certified operations.
Jeff Comeaux
General Superintendent
44-year veteran overseeing major projects including $84.4M WSLP-102 T-Walls system. Provides technical leadership for complex flood protection infrastructure construction.
David Wenk
Superintendent
Manages structural concrete projects with expertise in formwork and placement. Oversees teams executing complex drainage structures and canal improvements.
Robbie Whitaker
General Superintendent
30-year construction professional managing pile driving operations. Ensures precision installation of H-piles and sheet piling for foundation and flood control systems.
Questions
What types of construction projects does B&K specialize in?
We focus on heavy civil infrastructure including flood protection systems, levees, utility networks, structural concrete, and large-diameter pipe installations.
How long has B&K Construction been in business?
Since 1978, providing over 45 years of continuous service to Louisiana's infrastructure needs.
What safety certifications does B&K maintain?
All salary employees hold OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid certifications with safety incentives program.
What major clients has B&K worked with?
Primary client is the US Army Corps of Engineers with additional projects for local governments and utilities.
