The growing investment in manufacturing and industrial facilities has helped boost many Top 400 Contractors. One of the biggest beneficiaries on this year's list is Gray Construction in Lexington, Ky.
Gray Construction has years of experience in manufacturing and process plants, but the recession took its toll. The firm had risen to No. 120 on the Top 400 in 2008, reporting 2007 revenue of $534.1 million. By last year, the firm had fallen to No. 182 on the Top 400, with 2010 revenue of $303.7 million.