The contracting industry in the Midwest bounced back and set new records for revenue in 2021, according to respondents in ENR’s Top Contractors survey. Ninety-six firms from all 11 states in the region reported a record-breaking total of $50.3 billion in 2021 revenue. The previous high for revenue came in pre-pandemic 2019 with $42.5 billion, then dipped to $41.3 billion in 2020, when 85 contractors responded to the survey.
Chicago-based Clayco led the way with $4.98 billion in 2021 revenue, followed by Turner Construction of Columbus, Ohio, which had $3.1 billion.