About Us

Headquartered in Wilder, KY, Building Crafts, Inc. (BCI) was founded in 1955 by the Zalla family. Under the leadership of Marty Zalla, and now President and CEO, John Zalla, the company has prospered and grown into a construction industry leader. For over 50 years, public and private clients throughout the entire United States have relied on BCI for cost-effective management and construction of commercial, industrial, & municipal facilities.

The values initially instilled in the company of integrity, pride in workmanship, dependability and flexibility have served the company well. Our success is derived from a service philosophy of “we, not me”. We put the owner’s interest first, offering a refreshing level of cooperation and flexibility. We have a large base of repeat clients which is a true testament to the quality of service delivered by BCI on every project.

In 2013, after several years of experience and successful projects in the Midwest, BCI expanded its operations, opening the Great Plains Regional Office (GPRO) located in Red Oak, IA.  Our GPRO management personnel were hired locally and have over 300 years of combined construction experience in the Red Oak community, Southwest Iowa and the entire Midwest Region. They have a vested interest in the area and this is their home. As a result, GPRO is thriving with continued growth and success in this region.

Over the past fifteen years, BCI has delivered successful projects for respected private clients across Texas, including Dean Foods, Republic, Fritos Lays, and SunOpta. These experiences gave us a firsthand appreciation for the great people, the friendly business environment, and the strong market potential that make Texas so exceptional.

In 2024, we made a strategic move to deepen our presence and launched the BCI Water Resources Group, a dedicated division focused on serving the Lone Star State. We are establishing a new office in Houston and have added experienced local team members in both the Houston and Austin markets. These professionals bring the same unwavering commitment to safety, quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction that our clients expect from BCI.

This expansion marks an exciting new chapter for our company and positions us to support the water and wastewater industry in Houston for decades to come.

As a family-owned company, we understand the value of our employees and their families and know our people are our greatest asset. With our current staff of over 200 employees, BCI has the knowledge, experience, and history of success to provide all types of clients with a full range of construction services including general contracting, construction management, design/build, and maintenance/repair.