Ryan Basnaw
CEO
Axsus Civil Development Company
Idaho, United States
About Ryan Basnaw
Ryan Basnaw is CEO of Axsus Civil Development Company, an underground infrastructure construction company based in Meridian, Idaho. The company works in civil construction including site work, grading, sewer systems, water systems, irrigation, storm systems, subdivision development, and commercial projects. Basnaw also developed PM Axsus, a construction management platform for contractor-based businesses.
Basnaw grew up in northeastern Washington. He earned an Associate of Engineering from Spokane Falls Community College in 2014 and a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering from Montana Technological University in 2017. He worked as a plant operator at ONEOK in Sidney, Montana from May 2017 to March 2018, then as a process engineer at Ponderay Newsprint Company from March 2018 to June 2020.
In November 2022, Basnaw became Chief Executive Officer of Bazcorp Holdings. In December 2023, he founded Axsus Civil Development Company and serves as both CEO and President. The company developed PM Axsus, a project management system that handles time tracking, fleet management, inspections, cost tracking, schedule tracking, and material management in one place.
Basnaw states that consistency and attention to detail matter more than occasional effort. He describes success as having the freedom to choose how to spend time. He launched the "Document It First" personal pledge to promote accountability in construction after a project required significant rework when an inspector did not document work correctly. He released a free Personal Accountability Checklist in 2026 to help individuals improve organization and follow-through.
Basnaw is a member of the Association of General Contractors. He is based in the Boise Metropolitan Area.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
Bazcorp Holdings
Ponderay Newsprint Company
ONEOK
Education
Montana Technological University
Spokane Falls Community College
Newport High School
Press
Ryan Basnaw Launches the "Document It First" Personal Pledge to Promote Accountability in Construction
Read the full article ›Ryan Basnaw and PM Axsus: Building Smarter Construction Systems
Consistency and attention to detailRead the full article ›
What Does Success Look Like to You? – Ryan Basnaw
Success is having the freedom to do what I want with my time. That's always been my definition.Read the full article ›
Ryan Basnaw Releases Free Personal Accountability Checklist
I've learned that consistency and attention to detail make the biggest difference over time. Small habits repeated every day create better outcomes than occasional bursts of effort.Read the full article ›
Boards & Memberships
- Association of General Contractors
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ryan Basnaw do?
Ryan Basnaw is CEO of Axsus Civil Development Company, an underground infrastructure construction company specializing in civil construction. He also developed PM Axsus, a construction management platform for contractor-based businesses.
What is Ryan Basnaw known for?
Ryan Basnaw is known for building project management software and systems for construction companies. He developed PM Axsus, a platform that handles time tracking, fleet management, inspections, cost tracking, schedule tracking, and material management.
Where is Ryan Basnaw based?
Ryan Basnaw is based in Idaho, United States, in the Boise Metropolitan Area.
Where did Ryan Basnaw study?
Ryan Basnaw earned an Associate of Engineering from Spokane Falls Community College in 2014 and a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering from Montana Technological University in 2017.
Who does Ryan Basnaw work for?
Ryan Basnaw is CEO and President of Axsus Civil Development Company and Chief Executive Officer of Bazcorp Holdings.
Last updated September 2, 2026