Peak construction at the first new U.S. nuclear plant in 30 years will happen later this year, and the project will need 8,500 workers on site.

The ENR regional editors select firms for our annual Contractor of the Year honors based on multiple criteria that include revenue growth, safety, quality of work, new initiatives and service to community.

Early results show that revenues last year for the region’s contractors were up in most areas, especially for firms located in Salt Lake City and Denver.

Here's a first look at some of the firms who participated in ENR New York's annual survey.

Your company still has time to participate in ENR New York's Top Contractors survey, encompassing New York and New Jersey firms.

Feature-length profiles of ESI and GE Johnson Construction will appear in the August issue of ENR Mountain States.