This year has given us a firsthand look at how life can change in an instant, as the COVID-19 crisis went from distant, abstract possibility to harsh reality in a matter of days.

But we also know that certain principles and qualities remain constant in their ability to carry companies to success. And those are the values we celebrate in our Top 50 Builders.

This group rose to the top based on the earnings, management and training skills, industry involvement, web presence and community service demonstrated in 2019.

Here are the Top 50 Builders, in order of ranking:

Here are some vital statistics on this elite group, based on 2019 performance.

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