The Award Highlights Kilgore’s Continued Leadership in in the Construction Industry
Kilgore Industries has once again earned national recognition, being named one of Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 600 Specialty Contractors for 2025 — marking the fourth year the company has achieved this distinction.
Ranked No. 216 on this year’s ENR Top 600 list, Kilgore stands alongside the country’s leading firms driving progress in construction performance, design innovation, and workforce development.
Kilgore’s selection in ENR’s annual benchmark ranking reflects strong year-over-year performance across mechanical systems, HVAC solutions, and integrated MEP capabilities. The recognition comes during a year in which ENR reported an 11.8% overall growth in specialty contractor revenue nationwide — with mechanical contracting comprising roughly 18% of the total $239.9 billion.
About the ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractor Recognition
Each year, Engineering News-Record identifies and ranks the top 600 specialty contractors in the U.S. based on revenue and market impact. The list measures firms’ performance across multiple specialties including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, concrete, and roofing, making it one of the industry’s most prestigious indicators of leadership and achievement
Kilgore’s contribution to this growth underscores its leadership in the mechanical field, particularly through large-scale commercial and industrial projects across Texas and the Southern U.S
Texas Firms Dominate ENR’s 2025 Top 600 Rankings
Texas continues to be a powerhouse in the national construction landscape, with several high-performing specialty contractors making ENR’s 2025 Top 600 list. The Lone Star State ranked among the top regions for total specialty-contracting revenue, driven by large-scale growth in industrial, power, and healthcare construction.
Notable Texas-based firms—such as Kilgore Industries (Houston), TAS Commercial Concrete (Austin), TDIndustries (Dallas), Brandt Companies (Richardson), and Walker Engineering (Dallas)—collectively reinforce the state’s reputation for delivering world-class construction projects. With multiple Texas contractors earning positions within the Top 200 nationally, the region remains one of the most competitive and innovation-focused construction markets in the country.
