ESI Climbs to #105 on ENR’s 2026 Top 400 Contractors List
ESI has been ranked #105 on Engineering News-Record’s prestigious 2026 Top 400 Contractors list, which is a significant jump from last year’s #146 spot. The recognition reflects ESI’s continued growth and the strategic positioning of its capabilities across some of the most in-demand sectors in the market today. ESI also cracked the Top 100 in new contracts, ranking #86 nationally.
The ENR Top 400 is the construction industry’s most widely recognized benchmark of contractor performance, ranking firms by revenue across markets including general building, power, telecommunications, industrial, transportation, and more.
ESI’s rise in the ranks is no accident. Built on a strong foundation in retail and commercial construction, the company has expanded its capabilities to meet surging demand in the advanced technologies market. This sector is experiencing historic growth as data centers, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure projects reshape the construction landscape nationwide. Additionally, ESI’s specialized water/wastewater teams have been increasingly deployed alongside these projects, bringing critical infrastructure expertise to a market that requires it.
Fueling that growth from within, ESI has made a deliberate investment in its people to keep pace with economic trends and move the industry forward. ESI leaders dedicated resources to cultivate talent, expand training programs, and field teams of construction professionals who are able to perform at the highest level. This ongoing effort is a real competitive advantage in an industry where the demand for labor has surged considerably past its supply.
Finally, ESI credits its strong culture and core values for its continued success and increasing national reach.
“A ranking like this is humbling. It reflects the trust our customers place in us and the work our team puts in every day,” said ESI’s CEO and President Neil Nelson. He added, “Thank you to our superintendents, foremen, craft professionals, and trade partners whose hands-on work makes every project possible. That’s where ESI is really built. We’re grateful for the recognition, and we know it just raises the bar for what we deliver next. Being Dedicated, Dependable, and Dynamic isn’t a tagline for us; it’s how we operate. Because here, Everyone Succeeds Together.”
ESI is deeply appreciative of its customers, industry partners, and its team for everything they do to push the company forward and meet each challenge head-on. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished, and even more excited about where we’re headed.
Team ESI Succeeds Together