Engineering News-Record's annual contractor rankings remain a widely watched benchmark for measuring the scale and financial performance of construction firms across the United States. Branch has strengthened its standing in the national market by earning the No. 150 position on the 2026 ENR Top 400 Contractors list.
The ENR Top 400 Contractors ranking evaluates construction companies based on annual gross revenue generated from contracting operations. Branch improved nearly 100 places compared with its 2023 position, reflecting continued business growth over the past several years.
The company was also one of only 10 contractors headquartered in Virginia to appear in the 2026 rankings.
Founded in 1964, the ENR Top 400 Contractors list is considered one of the construction industry's primary measures of contractor performance and market presence.
Branch is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, and provides construction services throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. The company operates as a full-service construction solutions provider serving multiple market sectors.
According to Branch, the company generates more than $870 million in annual revenue and employs more than 1,400 employee-owners through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which provides employees with an ownership stake in the business.
ENR reported that the combined revenue of the Top 400 Contractors increased 11.8% during 2025, reflecting continued activity across the U.S. construction market.
National contractor rankings provide construction owners, developers and public agencies with an indication of a contractor's market scale and financial capacity. Branch's improved position in the ENR Top 400 Contractors list highlights its expanding presence in the U.S. construction industry and reflects continued revenue growth amid a competitive contracting environment.
Source: Branch Group.
