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Kent Companies Ranks #6 in Top Concrete Firms by Engineering News-Record 

Kent Companies, Inc. was recognized as #6 in the Top 20 Concrete Firms and #54 overall in the newly released Engineering News-Record 2022 Top 600 Specialty Contractors list. 

The annual ranking is based on a company’s continued commitment to its team, customers, and agile operations through an increasingly volatile market. 

“Our team’s dedication to their craft and commitment to our customers is a true testament to Kent Companies’ success. We are honored to be an industry leader and look forward to working on complex projects as we grow our team.” said Kent Companies CEO, Jeff VanderLaan.  

Additionally, ENR published an article highlighting the pandemic-related bottlenecks organizations are facing to accompany the list. Readers can learn more on how increasing costs, rising risks and scarce skilled hands are affecting the construction industry.  

Kent Companies’ Chief Business Officer, Leah Gradl, was featured as a panelist on ENR’s Top 600 Specialty Contractors Unveiled webinar to introduce this year’s list and discuss workforce drivers. She shared insight on the importance of career development, how to become a destination employer and how to attract, retain and enhance talent.  

Click here to view the full 2022 list. Companies are ranked according to construction revenue in 2021 in millions from specialty contracting in a prime or subcontracting capacity.