Helm earned the No. 3 position among specialty contractors in the Midwest in Engineering News-Record’s 2026 regional rankings, placing among the top contractors in seven states and leading several trade categories.
The company ranked No. 1 in both Illinois and Nebraska and secured the top position in the mechanical/plumbing sector for the second consecutive year. The rankings highlight Helm’s regional presence across mechanical, power, transportation, concrete and sheet metal work.
Helm recorded top-10 positions in seven Midwest states. Its 2026 rankings included:
The company also ranked No. 2 in both the power and transportation sectors, No. 4 in concrete and No. 5 in sheet metal.
Helm’s mechanical and plumbing operations secured the No. 1 regional position, continuing a ranking the company also achieved in the previous year.
The company’s Nebraska operations also received recognition, with Helm Mechanical holding the state’s No. 1 position. The ranking reflects the company’s growing presence in Nebraska and its work serving clients across the region.
ENR’s annual Top Specialty Contractors rankings provide a regional benchmark for specialty contractors based on their industry activity and market position.
For owners, developers and general contractors, specialty contractor capacity can influence project delivery, particularly on complex projects requiring coordinated mechanical, plumbing, power, transportation or structural scopes.
Helm’s rankings across multiple states and trade categories indicate a broad Midwest operating footprint that could support project teams seeking specialty contracting capabilities across several markets.
Source: HELM.
