About BTH Construction
A family-owned excavation company built on decades of Alaska experience, professional civil engineering background, and a commitment to getting it right the first time.
Dirt is in our blood...
BTH Construction is a family-owned excavation company based in Anchorage, Alaska. Owner and operator Brian Harten has been running heavy equipment since he was old enough to climb up into the operator's seat.
After years of working for his father's company during summer breaks from school, Brian decided to pursue a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage. He continued to work for his father's company during that time.
Once he graduated from UAA, Brian was supposed to start the transition to take over his father's company, but realized that to complete his education and goal of becoming a registered professional civil engineer, that he would have to go to work as an engineer. Brian worked as a design and project engineer for tens millions of dollars worth of rural sanitation and municipal developments throughout the state of Alaska, earning his professional engineering license along the way.
In 2001, Brian decided that he wanted and needed to get back out in the dirt again, and formed BTH Construction, LLC.
BTH is known throughout the state as a premier civil contractor, who does things right the first time and every time.
Equipment Available for Your Job
BTH Construction maintains a comprehensive fleet of equipment of all sizes — from compact mini-excavators for tight residential lots to large-class machines for commercial and municipal projects. Whatever your site demands, we have the right tool for the job.
Excavators
21-Ton Excavator (200–210 Class)
21-Ton Excavator (200–210 Class) with Ripper
16-Ton Excavator (160 Class) — ×2
16-Ton Excavator (160 Class) with Ripper
8-Ton Excavator (80 Class)
5-Ton Excavator (50 Class / Mini-Ex)
3.5-Ton Excavator (35 Class / Mini-Ex)
1.6-Ton Excavator (16 Class / Mini-Ex)
Ground Engagement & Compaction
Caterpillar D3G LC Dozer
Skid Steer Loader
Walk Behind Skid Steer
Large Plate Compactor
Trucking & Hauling
End Dump (solo)
Side Dump
Additional trucking solutions as required...
Not sure what equipment your project needs? Call Brian — he will walk you through it.
Discuss Your ProjectThe People Behind BTH Construction
Brian Harten
Brian has been operating heavy equipment since he was a kid. He founded BTH Construction to bring precision excavation and honest service to Anchorage-area homeowners and contractors. He operates his Hitachi excavators personally on most job sites.
The BTH Crew
Behind every BTH project is a hard-working, experienced field crew that shows up ready to work. From operating support equipment to hand-digging in tight spaces, our crew brings the same commitment to quality and safety that Brian demands on every job. They know Alaska's terrain, respect the work, and take pride in getting it done right.
Brian on Set
Brian's expertise extended to the big screen — he appears in the upcoming feature film The Sun Never Sets, pictured here with actress Dakota Fanning on set. Alaska's construction industry, captured on film.
Featured in Hitachi Breakout Magazine
BTH Construction was profiled in Hitachi Breakout magazine (Winter 2020) when Brian took delivery of a new ZAXIS 160LC-6.
"My father's first hydraulic excavator was a UH045 back in the mid-80s. My first hydraulic excavator was a 1999 Hitachi EX160. It felt right to carry on the Hitachi tradition, since both of those previous machines helped build successful businesses and moved a lot of dirt."— Brian Harten, BTH Construction | Hitachi Breakout Magazine, Winter 2020
The article highlighted how the ZAXIS 160LC-6's performance allows BTH to do work that many brands would require a 200-210 size excavator to match — while still being compact enough to transport easily and fit onto tighter job sites. The machine was working on a large custom home site overlooking the Anchorage Coastal Trail and Cook Inlet at the time of the feature.
"In my mind, Hitachi has always been the best excavator out there. I've always said, if you were going to have only one excavator, it better be a Hitachi."— Brian Harten
BTH Construction was featured throughout the official Hitachi ZAXIS-6 Series product catalog — covering the ZX130-6, ZX135US-6, and ZX160LC-6 — with BTH’s real-world work on Alaska job sites showcased across multiple pages.
The BTH Fleet
Purpose-built for Alaska's terrain and job site conditions.
