Electrical contractors continue to play a significant role in delivering the power and building systems required for commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects. State Group earned a place among the leading specialty contractors in Engineering News-Record’s 2026 industry rankings, placing 45th overall and 24th in the electrical contractor category.
The rankings were published Oct. 26, 2026, and reflect State Group’s position within the specialty contracting sector.
State Group's 45th-place overall ranking places it among the top 50 firms on ENR's annual Top 600 Specialty Contractors list. Its 24th-place position among electrical contractors provides a more specific measure of its standing within that trade.
The recognition highlights State Group's scale and presence in a competitive specialty contracting market. The company's operations include a network of businesses serving electrical and technical services markets across North America.
State Group CEO Brian Jones attributed the rankings to the work of employees across the organization and its affiliated businesses. The achievement reflects the combined contributions of teams responsible for project delivery, technical expertise and client service.
The company has continued to expand its operating network, including its September 2026 acquisition of MelKay, an Evansville, Indiana-based mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractor with more than 400 union tradespeople.
ENR's specialty contractor rankings offer construction owners and project partners a benchmark for understanding the position of major trade contractors in the market. State Group's placement among the top 50 overall firms and top 25 electrical contractors reinforces its standing in a sector essential to commercial, industrial and infrastructure construction.
For project owners and general contractors, the rankings also provide industry context when evaluating the scale and market presence of specialty contracting partners.
Source: the State Group.
