By Ashley Robinson Cranes rise above Miami’s skyline, crews expand airports across Central Florida, and specialized contractors build the power, communications and transportation systems supporting the state’s rapid growth. Florida’s construction industry is not limited to towers and houses—it includes enormous infrastructure, healthcare, hospitality, aviation and renewable-energy projects.
This 2026 list considers national scale, Florida operations, recent project activity, sector expertise and industry rankings. It is not a strict revenue ranking.
1. MasTec
- Corporate headquarters: Coral Gables, Florida
- Main sectors: Communications, energy, utilities, pipelines and civil infrastructure
MasTec is one of the largest Florida-headquartered construction and engineering companies. It holds a leading position in the infrastructure market, completing major communications, electrical transmission, renewable-energy, pipeline and industrial projects.
The company is particularly important as Florida modernizes its power grid, expands high-speed communications and invests in cleaner energy. Its capabilities cover engineering, installation, maintenance and project management, allowing it to undertake large and technically complicated assignments.
MasTec ranked sixth on ENR’s 2026 list of the largest U.S. contractors. However, it should not be confused with a conventional commercial building contractor. Its strength lies primarily in infrastructure rather than constructing hotels, hospitals or high-rise developments.
2. Turner Construction Company
- Corporate headquarters: New York City, New York
- Key Florida presence: Orlando and other major Florida markets
- Main sectors: Commercial, healthcare, aviation, sports, hospitality and institutional construction
Turner Construction is among the most recognizable general contractors operating in Florida. The company ranked first on ENR’s 2026 Top 400 Contractors list, reflecting its enormous national scale and capacity to manage complex projects.
Turner has served Central Florida since 1984. Its Florida portfolio includes Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C, Camping World Stadium and the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort.
The company is a strong candidate for large developments requiring extensive coordination among architects, engineers, specialty contractors and public agencies. Its experience in aviation, healthcare, entertainment and sports construction makes it especially relevant in Florida, where these industries continue to drive development.
Although Turner is not headquartered in Florida, its long operating history and substantial project portfolio make it one of the state’s most prominent builders.
3. Brasfield & Gorrie
- Corporate headquarters: Birmingham, Alabama
- Florida offices: Winter Park, Jacksonville and Coral Gables
- Main sectors: Healthcare, commercial, institutional, multifamily and mixed-use construction
Brasfield & Gorrie combines the capabilities of a major national contractor with a strong regional presence. The company has worked in Central Florida since the early 1980s and reports completing more than 800 projects worth nearly $4.6 billion in the Orlando area.
Its Florida portfolio includes work for AdventHealth, Orlando Health, Lockheed Martin and prominent commercial and civic developments. The contractor has also expanded in South Florida, serving the healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, senior-living and commercial markets.
Brasfield & Gorrie ranked first in ENR’s 2025 Texas and Southeast contractor ranking and was selected as ENR Southeast’s 2026 Contractor of the Year. These distinctions support its inclusion among Florida’s leading construction companies.
4. PCL Construction
- Global headquarters: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- U.S. headquarters: Denver, Colorado
- Florida operations: Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando and Tampa
- Main sectors: Aviation, hospitality, entertainment, commercial, mixed-use and civil construction
PCL Construction is an employee-owned international contractor with extensive operations throughout Florida. Its presence across five major Florida markets gives it access to the state’s most active construction regions.
The company handles complex building and civil projects, including airports, resorts, entertainment facilities, offices and mixed-use developments. Recent Florida work includes The Harrison, a 20-story mixed-use project in Tampa.
PCL ranked 14th on ENR’s 2026 Top 400 Contractors list. One correction to the original information is important: Fort Lauderdale is a Florida operating location, not the company’s headquarters. Its U.S. headquarters is in Denver, while its global headquarters is in Edmonton.
5. Moss
- Corporate headquarters: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Main sectors: Multifamily, hospitality, commercial, education, transportation and solar energy
Moss earns the fifth position because of its Florida headquarters, broad construction capabilities and stronger national ranking. The company ranked 43rd on ENR’s 2026 contractor list and employs more than 1,400 people nationally.
Its traditional construction division works on hotels, residential towers, offices, educational facilities and large mixed-use developments. Moss also operates a substantial solar engineering, procurement and construction business, with experience covering more than 25 gigawatts of solar projects.
This combination of conventional building construction and renewable-energy expertise separates Moss from many regional competitors. Its Fort Lauderdale base also gives the company strong familiarity with Florida’s coastal development conditions, permitting environment and hurricane-related construction requirements.
Why Coastal Construction Is a Close Contender
Coastal Construction Group is headquartered in Miami and remains one of South Florida’s leading privately held contractors. It is particularly strong in luxury condominiums, hotels, resorts and high-rise construction.
However, Coastal ranked 76th on ENR’s 2026 national list, compared with Moss at 43rd. Moss also has broader exposure to statewide building and energy markets. For a luxury development in Miami, Coastal could still be the more specialized choice.
Conclusion
Florida’s best construction company depends on the project. MasTec leads in large infrastructure, while Turner and PCL are equipped for complex institutional and commercial developments. Brasfield & Gorrie is especially strong in healthcare and regional building construction, and Moss combines Florida-based experience with conventional and renewable-energy capabilities.
Before selecting any contractor, owners should examine comparable Florida projects, licensing, bonding capacity, safety performance, financial stability and local subcontractor relationships—not simply company size.