Global environmental revenue hit another all-time high in this year's ranking with strong drivers and government support, but firms see market risks in big federal funding, policy and legislative shifts already happening—and they are taking steps to prepare.
Top 400 Contractors say cracks in consumer confidence are becoming more evident as owners cancel some projects and pause others amid confusion over the Trump administration’s “America First” agenda.
A seemingly ever-changing landscape of potentially higher tariffs, labor shortages, increased material costs and elevated interest rates are among the factors that may have contributed to the decreased revenue that firms in the 2025 ENR Midwest Top Specialty Contractors ranking reported for 2024.
Challenges abound for the Top 250 International Contractors as revenue numbers show regional conflicts—with supply chain disruptions and cost volatility rocking some global markets and roiling others to a point of diminished returns.
Kiewit has built a reputation for accepting challenges. That approach has fueled the success of the national company and has fostered growth in the Pacific Northwest, with the firm reporting $1.3 billion in revenue in the region in 2024.
There are multiple strategies that have bolstered Concord, Calif.-based Swinerton’s regional performance over the last several years, helping its regional revenue climb nearly $1 billion year over year to reach $3.8 billion in 2024.
A record revenue year, an enviable repeat-client rate, mastery of collaborative delivery and visible climate leadership headline Hensel Phelps Northern California résumé.