
Dulles, VA – Engineering News-Record (ENR) has released its 2026 Top 600 Specialty Contractors list, ranking Southland Industries number 9 overall and number 3 among the Top 50 Mechanical Firms, marking Southland's second consecutive year as the nation's largest privately-held mechanical firm.
ENR's annual Top 600 ranks the nation's largest specialty contractors by revenue and tracks the trends shaping the specialty trade and subcontracting market. Southland's placement reflects continued growth across its markets and a steady focus on delivering schedule certainty, innovative solutions, and strong project outcomes for customers.
"Being named among ENR's top specialty contractors is a credit to our teams and the trust our customers place in us," said Jim Meacham, CEO. "As our customers' needs evolve, we'll continue investing in the people, capabilities and innovation that deliver certainty of outcome on every project."
What ranking did Southland Industries receive from ENR's 2026 Top 600 Specialty Contractors List?
Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranked Southland Industries number 9 overall and number 3 among the Top 50 Mechanical Firms in its 2026 Top 600 Specialty Contractors list.
About Southland
As an MEP building systems expert, Southland Industries provides integrated, full lifecycle solutions that optimize the design, construction, operation, and efficiency of buildings. Through collaborative partnerships with our clients and the collective expertise of our people, we create premier built environments and future-ready spaces where communities and businesses can thrive.
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