Anvil Builders was founded in the summer of 2010 by HT Tran, Alan Guy and Richard Leider. It was a bold move starting a company at this time, as the nation had yet to emerge from the depths of the Great Recession, but with a healthy dose of optimism and hard work, a new Bay Area construction company was up-and-running. Anvil’s namesake harkens back to HT’s time in the U.S. Army, where his Anvil Company was deployed to the War in Iraq. Unfortunately, HT’s tour of duty was cut short by grievous injuries for which he was awarded the Purple Heart. It was his indomitable spirit and sense of commitment that were ingrained in the company and helped propel Anvil Builders on its current trajectory. Those early days saw Anvil’s emphasis on City and State contracts, including notable successes at the San Francisco General Hospital, Transbay Terminal, and the San Francisco International Airport. Since then, the company has expanded into Anvil Power and Anvil Equipment, along with an emergency response division responsible for recovery efforts following some of California’s most devastating wildfires. Anvil has grown into one of the most sought after underground contractors in the Bay Area and the largest self-performing disaster response company in the country. From humble beginnings, Anvil has achieved remarkable growth and success in just the first ten years of business – a testament to its founding principles and core values of Safety, Grit, Teamwork, Best in Class, and Fun!
