Publication: Building Design+Construction, November 11, 2025
Poettker Construction earned recognition on Building Design+Construction‘s 2025 Giants 400 list of the Top Contractors in the country. The list ranks the nation’s largest general contractors, CM at-risk firms, and design-builders for nonresidential buildings and multifamily buildings work based on 2024 revenue.
No. 108 Top Contractor
Poettker Construction achieved the 108th spot on BD+C‘s 2025 list of the country’s Top Contractors for its construction management, design/build, general contracting, and self-perform services delivered across the distribution, warehouse, federal and military, healthcare, education, industrial and manufacturing, commercial, hospitality, retail, and utility and infrastructure markets.
No. 29 Top Retail Construction Firm
Business from longtime customer Walmart, Planet Fitness, and Food Lion secured Poettker Construction a rank of 29 on BD+C’s List of the Top Retail Construction Firms. In 2024, Poettker earned $78 million in the retail market in 2024 to achieve this honor.
No. 35 Construction Management Firm
Serving as Construction Manager enables Poettker to advise during the vital preconstruction phase. By identifying budget concerns, mapping out dependencies, and recommending optimal construction materials, Poettker Construction better prepares the project for success.
No. 40 Industrial Sector Construction Firm
Poetter Construction earned the 40th spot on BD+C’s 2025 list of the Top Industrial Sector Construction Firms. Industry-leading clients like Continental Tire and Volpi Foods contributed to Poettker’s impressive 2024 industrial facility revenue of $155 million, enabling the company to climb a spot compared to the media outlet’s previous list.
No. 53 K-12 School Construction Firm
With an incredible $65 million in 2024 revenue for this category, Poettker Construction earned the 53rd spot on BD+C’s list of the top K-12 School Construction Firms. Some active projects include Cahokia High School, Columbia High School addition and renovation, and the Parkway School District bond program.
No. 58 Government Building Construction Firm
BD+C ranked Poettker Construction as the 58th top Government Building Construction Firm in the nation. With federal projects like the 170,000 SF Scott Air Force Base Joint Operations & Mission Planning Center and child development centers at both Scott Air Force Base and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Poettker Construction earned $54 million in the federal sector to win this recognition.
No. 85 University Building Construction Firm
Poettker Construction claimed the 85th spot on BD+C’s list of the Top University Building Construction Firms for 2025. Higher education market highlights from this year include Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Health Science Building and Kaskaskia College’s new gymnasium.
No. 94 Healthcare Facility Construction Firm
Poettker Construction climbed 25 spots to achieve the 94th spot on BD+C’s list of the Top Healthcare Construction Firms! Projects like the Memorial Hospital Medical Office Building and Alton Mental Health Center contributed to Poettker’s 2024 healthcare construction earnings of $14 million.
No. 99 Office Building Construction Firm
Notable projects such as TDK’s new office and shop earned Poettker Construction the recognition of the 99th spot on BD+C’s list of the Top Office Building Construction Firms.
Other lists specific to market sectors and service type will be released by BD+C over the next few months. Check back to learn about Poettker Construction’s other achievements!
