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317<a onclick="return popEmail('/emails/send_to_friend/articles/98502')" class="social-share__email-link" aria-label="email share" href="#"></a></div><div class="social-share__print"><a class="social-share__print-link" target="_blank" aria-label="print" href="/articles/print/98502-meet-americas-top-50-wall-and-ceiling-contractors"></a></div></section><span class="topics"><a class="topic" href="/topics/2646-ceilings">Ceilings</a></span></div></div><div class="article-meta__subheadline">W&C partnered with ENR to produce this exclusive ranking, combining the expertise of two trusted industry brands to spotlight the 2026 top 50 contractors.</div><div class="article-v2__wrapper"><div class="body gsd-paywall"><link href="/ext/resources/css/article-styles.css" rel="stylesheet"> 318<style> 319 320.table-wrapper { 321 width: 100%; 322 overflow-x: auto; 323 -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; 324 margin-bottom:.5rem; 325} 326 327 table { 328 width: 100%; 329 min-width:600px; 330 border-collapse: collapse; 331 font-family:'Nunito Sans',sans-serif; 332 font-size:1rem; 333 border:.5px solid #0071BB; 334 } 335 336 th, 337 td { 338 padding: .5rem; 339 text-align: left; 340 } 341 342 th { 343 cursor: pointer; 344 user-select: none; 345 white-space: nowrap; 346 background:#404144; 347 color:#fff; 348} 349 350 .sort-icon { 351 font-size: .8em; 352 color: #fff; 353 margin-left: 4px; 354} 355 356 th:hover { 357 background: #0071BB; 358 } 359 tr:not(:last-child) td { 360 border-bottom:.5px solid #e1e1e1; 361} 362 tr:nth-child(odd) { 363 background-color: #F4F5F6; 364} 365 .listlink {text-align:right; 366 font-size:1.1rem; 367 font-weight:600; 368 font-family:'Nunito Sans',sans-serif; 369 370 } 371 372 373@media (max-width: 600px) { 374 th, 375 td { 376 padding: .1rem; 377 font-size: 0.875em; 378 } 379} 380 </style> 381 382 <p class="listlink"><a href="#top50">See the full list</a></p> 383 384<p> 385 Every year, the <em>Walls & Ceilings</em> Top 50 Contractors is more than a list of successful companies. It offers a snapshot of the wall and ceiling industryâs health and the evolving role of specialty subcontractors in construction. 386</p> 387<p> 388 The firms in the 2026 ranking install the systems that shape nearly every commercial, institutional and residential building in North America: drywall, ceilings, steel framing, EIFS and stucco, insulation, plaster assemblies, firestopping and fireproofing. Together, they show where opportunities lie and how successful subcontractors continue adapting in an increasingly competitive market. 389</p> 390<p> 391 The story these rankings tell is one of resilience, discipline and strategic growth. 392</p><div id="div-gpt-ad-article-billboard-mobile-1" class="advertisement"></div><div id="div-gpt-ad-article-billboard-1" class="advertisement"></div> 393<p> 394 Construction continues to operate in an environment shaped by labor shortages, shifting material costs, tighter schedules and economic uncertainty. Yet the companies on this yearâs list show how wall and ceiling contractors are responding by focusing on operational excellence, workforce development, customer relationships and organizations designed to perform over the long term. 395</p> 396<p> 397 The clearest takeaway may be this: Specialty subcontractors have never mattered more to construction projects. 398</p> 399<p> 400 As buildings grow more complex, owners and general contractors are bringing trade partners into the process earlier. Wall and ceiling contractors are increasingly expected to contribute expertise in preconstruction, budgeting, constructability, scheduling and coordination long before installation begins. 401</p><div id="div-gpt-ad-article-billboard-mobile-2" class="advertisement"></div><div id="div-gpt-ad-article-billboard-2" class="advertisement"></div> 402<p> 403 They manage sophisticated building assemblies, integrate digital workflows, navigate compressed schedules and deliver the precision required for healthcare facilities, schools, manufacturing plants, data centers, multifamily developments, entertainment venues and office buildings. 404</p> 405<p> 406 The modern wall and ceiling contractor has moved well beyond its traditional role. Todayâs leading firms are builders, managers, problem-solvers and business leaders at once. 407</p><div><div class="article-template-2-callout"> 408<p style=" 409 padding: 20px; 410 background-color: #f9f9f9; 411 border: 2px solid #0073e6; 412 border-radius: 8px; 413 box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); 414 font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 415 font-size: 18px; 416 font-weight: bold; 417 color: #333; 418 text-align: center;"> 419 Looking for a reprint of this article? <br> 420 From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, <a href="https://www.bnpmedia.com/reprints" target="_blank">order your copy today</a>!</p> 421</div></div> 422<p> 423 This yearâs data reinforces the industryâs scale and diversity. The 50 companies included represent approximately $8.8 billion in combined working revenue. Individual figures range from $28.6 million to more than $2.88 billion, with a median of approximately $80.6 million. 424</p> 425<p> 426 Twenty-one companies have working revenue of at least $100 million, while 18 fall below $50 million. The list spans contractors headquartered across 23 U.S. states and Ontario, reflecting both the industryâs geographic reach and its wide range of company sizes. 427</p> 428<p> 429 Those differences point to an important truth: There is no single formula for success in the wall and ceiling business. 430</p> 431<p> 432 Some firms have grown into national organizations operating across multiple markets and trades. Others have built strong regional businesses on specialized expertise, long-standing relationships and reputations for dependable field execution. What they share is a commitment to delivering consistent results. 433</p> 434<p> 435 The rankings also capture a broader shift across specialty contracting. 436</p> 437<p> 438 Successful contractors increasingly invest as heavily in their businesses as they do in the projects they build. Technology has become a competitive advantage as companies adopt advanced estimating platforms, project management software, BIM coordination, digital field documentation and data-driven scheduling to improve productivity and communication. 439</p> 440<div class="pullquote2">There is no single formula for success in the wall and ceiling business</div> 441<p> 442 Workforce development remains one of the industryâs top priorities. Recruiting, training and retaining skilled craft professionals continues to challenge contractors nationwide, making investments in company culture, leadership development, apprenticeships and employee engagement more important than ever. 443</p> 444<p> 445 For many of the firms represented in this yearâs ranking, continued success depends not only on winning work but also on building organizations capable of executing at a high level across changing market conditions. 446</p> 447<p> 448 This yearâs ranking also reflects an evolution in how <em>W&C</em> evaluates industry leadership. The 2026 list was developed using relevant contractor revenue data from <em>Engineering News-Recordâs</em> national rankings and information submitted directly to <em>Walls & Ceilings</em>. 449</p> 450<p> 451 To qualify, companies had to perform work in at least one of the core trades that define the industry: drywall, ceilings, steel framing, EIFS and stucco, insulation, plaster assemblies, firestopping or fireproofing. C
451ompanies were assessed for their relevance to the <em>W&C</em> audience and ranked by a working revenue figure. 452</p> 453<p> 454 <em>W&C</em>-submitted total company revenue was used when available. When a contractor did not submit information directly to <em>W&C</em>, <em>ENR</em>âs estimated 2025 wall and ceiling revenue was used. Where a company appeared in both sources, the information was reviewed and consolidated into a single entry. 455</p> 456<p> 457 Because the ranking combines contractor-submitted total company revenue with <em>ENR</em> estimates of wall and ceiling revenue, the figures should be viewed as a benchmark of business scale rather than a fully comparable or audited measure of industry revenue. 458</p> 459<p> 460 Contractor submissions remain central to the process, offering editorial insight into the companies, capabilities, projects and innovations shaping the industry. The addition of <em>ENR</em> data widens the field and helps <em>W&C</em> present a fuller view of the contractors working across the sector. 461</p> 462<p> 463 Revenue is not meant to define a companyâs value or reputation. Exceptional contractors operate in every market and at every size. Instead, revenue offers an objective measure of business scale and provides a useful benchmark for recognizing companies that have built the organizational strength needed to compete in todayâs construction environment. 464</p> 465<p> 466 Ultimately, this list is about far more than numbers. 467</p> 468<p> 469 Behind every revenue figure are the estimators, project managers, field supervisors, mechanics, apprentices and executives who make these organizations work. Behind every ranking are projects that improve communities, strengthen infrastructure and create the places where people live, learn, work and gather. 470</p> 471<p> 472 Behind every company is a commitment to craftsmanship, safety and professionalism that continues to elevate the wall and ceiling industry as a whole. 473</p> 474<p> 475 Each year, the <em>W&C </em>Top 50 recognizes the companies helping shape the future of specialty contracting. This yearâs rankings highlight firms that are becoming more sophisticated, more adaptable and better equipped to meet the demands of an increasingly complex construction landscape. 476</p> 477<p> 478Congratulations to the companies recognized in the 2026 <em>W&C</em> Top 50 Contractors ranking. Their achievements reflect not only their own success but also the continued strength, resilience and evolution of the wall and ceiling industry.</p> 479<h4 id="top50" style="text-align:center;margin-top:3rem;padding-top:2rem">Top 50 Wall & Ceiling Contractors of 2026</h4> 480<div class="table-wrapper"> 481<table id="toplist"> 482 <thead> 483 <tr> 484 <th data-type="number">Rank <span class="sort-icon">â</span> 485</th> 486 <th data-type="text">Company <span class="sort-icon">â</span> 487</th> 488 <th data-type="number">Revenue <span class="sort-icon">â</span> 489</th> 490 <th data-type="text">City <span class="sort-icon">â</span> 491</th> 492 <th data-type="text">State <span class="sort-icon">â</span> 493</th> 494 </tr> 495 </thead> 496 497 <tbody> 498 <tr> 499<td>1</td> 500<td>Performance Contracting Group Inc.</td> 501<td>$2,882,087,000</td> 502<td>Lenexa</td> 503<td>KS</td> 504</tr> 505<tr> 506<td>2</td> 507<td>Western Partitions Inc.</td> 508<td>$565,000,000</td> 509<td>Lake Oswego</td> 510<td>OR</td> 511</tr> 512<tr> 513<td>3</td> 514<td>Precision Walls Inc.</td> 515<td>$408,000,000</td> 516<td>Cary</td> 517<td>NC</td> 518</tr> 519<tr> 520<td>4</td> 521<td>Nevell Group Inc.</td> 522<td>$385,000,000</td> 523<td>Brea</td> 524<td>CA</td> 525</tr> 526<tr> 527<td>5</td> 528<td>The Raymond Group</td> 529<td>$341,210,000</td> 530<td>Orange</td> 531<td>CA</td> 532</tr> 533<tr> 534<td>6</td> 535<td>National Construction Enterprises Inc.</td> 536<td>$336,300,000</td> 537<td>Ypsilanti</td> 538<td>MI</td> 539</tr> 540<tr> 541<td>7</td> 542<td>Standard Drywall Inc.</td> 543<td>$312,800,000</td> 544<td>Lakeside</td> 545<td>CA</td> 546</tr> 547<tr> 548<td>8</td> 549<td>Baker Triangle</td> 550<td>$271,200,000</td> 551<td>Mesquite</td> 552<td>TX</td> 553</tr> 554<tr> 555<td>9</td> 556<td>Paul Johnson Drywall</td> 557<td>$229,700,000</td> 558<td>Prescott</td> 559<td>AZ</td> 560</tr> 561<tr> 562<td>10</td> 563<td>Acousti Engineering Co. of Florida</td> 564<td>$219,100,000</td> 565<td>Orlando</td> 566<td>FL</td> 567</tr> 568<tr> 569<td>11</td> 570<td>Greater Metroplex Interiors</td> 571<td>$210,600,000</td> 572<td>Southlake</td> 573<td>TX</td> 574</tr> 575<tr> 576<td>12</td> 577<td>F.L. Crane & Sons Inc.</td> 578<td>$153,700,000</td> 579<td>Fulton</td> 580<td>MS</td> 581</tr> 582<tr> 583<td>13</td> 584<td>
584Midwest Drywall Co. Inc.</td> 585<td>$148,100,000</td> 586<td>Wichita</td> 587<td>KS</td> 588</tr> 589<tr> 590<td>14</td> 591<td>KHS&S Contractors - EAST</td> 592<td>$130,763,296</td> 593<td>Tampa</td> 594<td>FL</td> 595</tr> 596<tr> 597<td>15</td> 598<td>New England Finish Systems</td> 599<td>$126,500,000</td> 600<td>Salem</td> 601<td>NH</td> 602</tr> 603<tr> 604<td>16</td> 605<td>Thorne Associates Inc.</td> 606<td>$126,300,000</td> 607<td>Chicago</td> 608<td>IL</td> 609</tr> 610<tr> 611<td>17</td> 612<td>Optiline Enterprises</td> 613<td>$112,192,099</td> 614<td>Nashua</td> 615<td>NH</td> 616</tr> 617<tr> 618<td>18</td> 619<td>PDM Constructors Inc.</td> 620<td>$111,700,000</td> 621<td>North Wales</td> 622<td>PA</td> 623</tr> 624<tr> 625<td>19</td> 626<td>TJ Wies Contracting Inc.</td> 627<td>$111,000,000</td> 628<td>Lake Saint Louis</td> 629<td>MO</td> 630</tr> 631<tr> 632<td>20</td> 633<td>Daley's Drywall</td> 634<td>$107,900,000</td> 635<td>Campbell</td> 636<td>CA</td> 637</tr> 638<tr> 639<td>21</td> 640<td>Metro Walls, Inc.</td> 641<td>$100,000,000</td> 642<td>Manchester</td> 643<td>NH</td> 644</tr> 645<tr> 646<td>22</td> 647<td>Jacobson & Co. Inc.</td> 648<td>$99,700,000</td> 649<td>Elizabeth</td> 650<td>NJ</td> 651</tr> 652<tr> 653<td>23</td> 654<td>Curtis Partition Corp.</td> 655<td>$93,908,000</td> 656<td>New York</td> 657<td>NY</td> 658</tr> 659<tr> 660<td>24</td> 661<td>Creative Partition Systems</td> 662<td>$90,000,000</td> 663<td>Lihue</td> 664<td>HI</td> 665</tr> 666<tr> 667<td>25</td> 668<td>The Circle Group</td> 669<td>$87,700,000</td> 670<td>Alpharetta</td> 671<td>GA</td> 672</tr> 673<tr> 674<td>26</td> 675<td>MillerClapperton</td> 676<td>$73,400,000</td> 677<td>Austell</td> 678<td>GA</td> 679</tr> 680<tr> 681<td>27</td> 682<td>Pillar Construction Inc.</td> 683<td>$63,200,000</td> 684<td>Alexandria</td> 685<td>VA</td> 686</tr> 687<tr> 688<td>28</td> 689<td>Central Ceilings Inc.</td> 690<td>$61,900,000</td> 691<td>South Easton</td> 692<td>MA</td> 693</tr> 694<tr> 695<td>29</td> 696<td>Acoustic Ceiling and Partition Co.</td> 697<td>$60,100,000</td> 698<td>Ann Arbor</td> 699<td>MI</td> 700</tr> 701<tr> 702<td>30</td> 703<td>Group Builders Inc.</td> 704<td>$50,800,000</td> 705<td>Honolulu</td> 706<td>HI</td> 707</tr> 708<tr> 709<td>31</td> 710<td>Certified Interiors Inc.</td> 711<td>$50,000,000</td> 712<td>Holbrook</td> 713<td>NY</td> 714</tr> 715<tr> 716<td>32</td> 717<td>Maxan Interior Systems</td> 718<td>$50,000,000</td> 719<td>Mississauga</td> 720<td>ON</td> 721</tr> 722<tr> 723<td>33</td> 724<td>Bouma Corp.</td> 725<td>$47,400,000</td> 726<td>Grand Rapids</td> 727<td>MI</td> 728</tr> 729<tr> 730<td>34</td> 731<td>H.J. Martin and Son</td> 732<td>$42,910,105</td> 733<td>Green Bay</td> 734<td>WI</td> 735</tr> 736<tr> 737<td>35</td> 738<td>Ceiling Experts Inc</td> 739<td>$40,000,000</td> 740<td>Sacramento</td> 741<td>CA</td> 742</tr> 743<tr> 744<td>36</td> 745<td>South Valley</td> 746<td>$40,000,000</td> 747<td>Centennial</td> 748<td>CO</td> 749</tr> 750<tr> 751<td>37</td> 752<td>J&E Companies</td> 753<td>$39,800,000</td> 754<td>Grand Prairie</td> 755<td>TX</td> 756</tr> 757<tr> 758<td>38</td> 759<td>Twin City Acoustics Inc.</td> 760<td>$38,000,000</td> 761<td>New Hope</td> 762<td>MN</td> 763</tr> 764<tr> 765<td>39</td> 766<td>Alliance Partition Systems</td> 767<td>$36,309,789</td> 768<td>Arlington</td> 769<td>WA</td> 770</tr> 771<tr> 772<td>40</td> 773<td>The Rockwell Group Inc.</td> 774<td>$35,800,000</td> 775<td>Freeport</td> 776<td>IL</td> 777</tr> 778<tr> 779<td>41</td> 780<td>Ford Drywall & Stucco Inc</td> 781<td>$35,000,000</td> 782<td>Naples</td> 783<td>FL</td> 784</tr> 785<tr> 786<td>42</td> 787<td>JD Traditional Industries</td> 788<td>$34,900,000</td> 789<td>Ronkonkoma</td> 790<td>NY</td> 791</tr> 792<tr> 793<td>43</td> 794<td>PSI | Pacific Systems Interiors</td> 795<td>$32,200,000</td> 796<td>San Dimas</td> 797<td>CA</td> 798</tr> 799<tr> 800<td>44</td> 801<td>Agent Wall Systems</td> 802<td>$32,000,000</td> 803<td>Norfolk</td> 804<td>VA</td> 805</tr> 806<tr> 807<td>45</td> 808<td>Reliance Interiors</td> 809<td>$31,400,000</td> 810<td>Acworth</td> 811<td>GA</td> 812</tr> 813<tr> 814<td>46</td> 815<td>Wallworks</td> 816<td>$30,900,000</td> 817<td>Media</td> 818<td>PA</td> 819</tr> 820<tr> 821<td>47</td> 822<td>Wyatt Inc.</td> 823<td>$30,600,000</td> 824<td>Pittsburgh</td> 825<td>PA</td> 826</tr> 827<tr> 828<td>48</td> 829<td>M.O. 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