Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Partner in Construction & Real Estate Excellence
Founded in 1931, High Companies has established itself as a leader in manufacturing, construction, and real estate across the Eastern and Midwestern United States. Guided by The High Philosophy, we prioritize building trustworthy relationships, delivering innovative solutions, and maintaining a commitment to environmental stewardship. Our focus on customer intimacy ensures we deeply understand client needs, enabling us to provide exceptional quality and value in large-scale, complex projects.With a legacy of community investment and a forward-thinking approach, we balance social, environmental, and economic responsibilities to serve as a partner of choice. Our dedication to sustainability extends beyond products and services, fostering energy-efficient solutions that benefit both clients and the planet.
Services
Steel Fabrication
Concrete Production
Bridge Construction
Real Estate Development
Environmental Consulting
Hotel Management
Structural Erection
Transit Infrastructure
Details
- Year established: 1931
Highlights and features
- We have 90+ years of experience in complex infrastructure projects.
- Our patented steel manufacturing processes ensure superior structural integrity.
- We maintain a 98% on-time delivery rate for large-scale contracts.
- Our environmental initiatives reduce carbon footprints by 40% industry-wide.
- We invest $8 million annually in workforce development and community programs.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
What people say
Exceptional project execution
Technical expertise
Community commitment
Services
Steel Fabrication
High Steel Structures provides precision-engineered steel components for bridges and infrastructure. Our advanced manufacturing processes ensure dimensional accuracy and weld quality. We handle projects up to 100,000-pound girders with complex geometries, meeting strict transportation and erection requirements.
Bridge Construction
We specialize in design-build bridge projects, including the landmark Tappan Zee Bridge replacement. Our capabilities include deep girder assembly, rail line coordination, and accelerated construction timelines. We maintain 100% compliance with federal safety and schedule mandates.
Environmental Consulting
Our EHS division offers carbon footprint reduction strategies and green certification guidance. Services include LEED consulting, energy audits, and waste management optimization. We help clients achieve ISO 14001 compliance through customized environmental management systems.
People
S. Dale High
Chairman
Fourth-generation leader with 35+ years in industrial operations. Championed $8M technology investments improving production efficiency by 30%. Oversees strategic direction for 9 affiliated companies across construction and real estate sectors.
Mike Shirk
CEO
Executive with 25+ years in infrastructure development. Directed the $1.5B Tappan Zee Bridge project, coordinating three High Companies divisions. Focuses on innovation in steel manufacturing and sustainable construction practices.
Questions
What construction services does High Companies offer?
We provide bridge construction, steel fabrication, concrete production, and structural erection services for commercial and infrastructure projects.
How does High Companies support sustainability?
We implement ISO 14001-certified environmental management systems, reduce carbon footprints through energy-efficient manufacturing, and develop green building solutions.
What geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Michigan across the Eastern and Midwestern United States.
How can I apply for a job at High Companies?
Visit our careers page to explore current openings across manufacturing, construction, engineering, and corporate departments at our Lancaster, PA headquarters.
