3 Birmingham builders ranked No. 1 in five U.S. market sectors

Three Birmingham construction companies topped several categories in the national annual Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Top Performers lists.

ABC, is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and more than 23,000 members. The group serves construction professionals and is dedicated to advancing the merit shop philosophy.

Birmingham contractors No. 1 in 5 U.S. market sectors

Local stalwarts, BL Harbert, Brasfield Gorrie and Robins & Morton ranked No.1 in five 2026 ABC top-performing contractors market sectors. 

They are:

• BL Harbert — Government, Hospitality, Sports Complexes
• Brasfield Gorrie — Office
• Robins & Morton — Health

BL Harbert also ranked second nationally in the 2026 ABC Top Performer by work hours category. 

“These contractors—which build the nation’s most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects—develop smart strategies that create a clear path for success, regardless of the circumstances. ABC Top Performers all share commonalities like participation in ABC’s STEP® Health and Safety Management System and ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential. 

They find opportunity amid uncertainty, embrace competition, cultivate positive company culture, prioritize safety and total human health, invest in leadership and workforce development and implement new technologies.”

Michael Bellaman, ABC president and CEO

Read the ABC 2026 Top Performers

Want to read the entire annual report? ABC’s 2026 Top Performers are presented by Construction Executive, ABC’s award-winning magazine for the business of construction. View the 2026 Top Performers lists at abc.org/topperformers.

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