Watson Electrical is proud to announce its recognition as an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) 2026 Top Performer, an honor that highlights exceptional achievement in health and safety, quality, and project excellence across the construction industry.
Established in 2018, ABC’s annual Top Performers list recognizes contractor members who demonstrate outstanding performance, ranked by total hours worked. Watson’s inclusion on the 2026 list reflects not only the scale of our work, but the standards we uphold on every jobsite and in every project we deliver.
A Commitment to Safety, Quality, and Excellence
As part of this recognition, Watson earned Diamond status in ABC’s STEP (Safety Training Evaluation Process) Health and Safety Management System. According to ABC’s Health and Safety Performance Report, contractors participating in STEP achieve incident rates nearly seven times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average.
Watson was also recognized as an ABC Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC), a designation that honors excellence across multiple areas of performance, including:
- Quality and safety performance
- Talent management and workforce development
- Craft and management education
- Community engagement and leadership
Together, these credentials reinforce Watson’s long-standing commitment to building safely, leading with integrity, and delivering exceptional results for our clients.
Industry Recognition from ABC Leadership
“Contractors like Watson — which build the most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects — develop smart strategies that create a clear path for success, regardless of the circumstances,” said Michael Bellaman, president and CEO of ABC. “ABC Top Performers all share commonalities like participation in ABC’s STEP® Health and Safety Management System and ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential. They find opportunity amid uncertainty, embrace competition, cultivate positive company culture, prioritize safety and total human health, invest in leadership and workforce development and implement new technologies. Congratulations to Watson for being an employer of choice.”
Investing in Our People and Our Future
Through robust programs like STEP and AQC, Watson continues to demonstrate its ability to:
- Sustain and grow a strong, stable business
- Offer competitive compensation, benefits, and retirement packages
- Commit to industry-leading health and safety practices
- Invest in workforce development and education
- Create meaningful career opportunities for employees
- Cultivate engaged, committed leadership at every level
These principles are foundational to who we are—and why our team continues to deliver excellence across every market we serve.
Proud to Be Among the Best
The eighth annual ABC Top Performers lists recognize top-performing contractors across multiple categories, including Top Electrical Contractors, Top Trade Contractors, and Top Performers by Market. Rankings are based on total hours worked in 2024, as reported through 2025 STEP applications, and include recognition across 19 market segments ranging from healthcare and education to industrial, infrastructure, and data centers.
Being named an ABC 2026 Top Performer is a direct reflection of the dedication, professionalism, and hard work of the Watson team. We’re proud of this recognition—and even more proud of the people who make it possible every day.
Congratulations, Watson team, on this outstanding achievement!
