Within the regional ranks of top specialty contractors, few have matched the growth trajectory of JRC Mechanical. During the last decade, the Chesapeake, Va.-based firm’s revenue has grown more than tenfold. Through rapid expansion of its mechanical capabilities and the addition of a mechanical and plumbing service business, the company has emerged as one of the top firms in the Hampton Roads area. Along the way, it has evolved from primarily a commercial and residential contractor to one with capabilities in health care, schools and government facilities. Last year, the company increased its regional revenue by 16.41% to $87.98 million, ranking 10th on this year’s MidAtlantic Top Specialty Contractors list. Along the way, the company has managed to maintain its commitment to a family-like culture and improve the well-being of its employees through an enhanced focus on safety. Given the company’s notable success in recent years, ENR MidAtlantic has named JRC Mechanical its 2023 Specialty Contractor of the Year.
Founded by James Richard Covington in 1990, JRC started as a small plumbing contractor in Chesapeake, adding mechanical capabilities over the years and eventually growing to a multimillion-dollar business. In 2015, the company was purchased by Webb Mechanical Holdings, an entity led by Howard Webb, former head of ColonialWebb Contractors.