Workforce retention and employee development remain important considerations for construction companies competing for skilled talent. Shawmut Design and Construction has received a 2026 Best Place to Work in Los Angeles recognition, placing No. 4 among large companies.
The award marks the 12th time Shawmut has received the Los Angeles Business Journal recognition. The ranking places Shawmut among the large-company honorees for 2026.
Shawmut operates as a 100% employee-owned company, with its workplace approach centered on employee ownership, problem-solving and professional development. The company identifies excellence, safety, ownership and people as core values guiding its operations.
The recognition adds to Shawmut’s broader workplace record. Across its 13 offices nationwide, the company has received more than 100 Best Place to Work awards.
Shawmut’s workplace programs include initiatives addressing physical and mental health, talent development and leadership training. The company also focuses on developing leaders and fostering an inclusive workplace environment.
For construction employers, these areas are closely tied to workforce development and retention as companies seek to build and maintain teams capable of supporting project delivery across multiple markets.
The recognition highlights how workplace practices are becoming an important component of construction workforce strategies. Shawmut’s employee-ownership structure, safety programs and development initiatives provide a framework for attracting and retaining personnel across its national operations.
Source: Shamut.
