T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc. is honored to announce its ranking on Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) 2025 Top Performers list, an annual recognition celebrating contractors who lead the industry in safety, quality, merit-based project excellence, and workforce development. Ranked by the number of hours worked, this prestigious list highlights T.W. Frierson’s commitment to building with integrity and excellence.
“While delivering superior construction quality within an excellent client experience has always been the bedrock of T.W. Frierson’s reputation, the addition of our culture of employee-ownership has ignited an even greater passion within the organization to fulfill our Core Purpose to Create a Foundation for People to Thrive,” states Kit Ozburn, who serves over 200 families as T.W. Frierson’s President. “This recognition as an ABC Top Performer affirms our dedication to creating a safe and high-performing work environment for TWF employee owners and our partners. We are grateful to every team member, trade partner, and client who share our distinctive passion for safety and unrivaled commitment to quality.”
By achieving Gold status or higher in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System®, T.W. Frierson has demonstrated exceptional safety performance. The company’s safety incident rates are approximately six times lower than the industry average reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Additionally, T.W. Frierson holds ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential, reflecting our ongoing commitment to safety, workforce development, talent management, education, and community engagement.
This achievement builds upon our history of ABC recognition, including the Excellence in Construction® awards, Safety Excellence awards, and our ongoing dedication to workforce development through leadership programs, internship and work-based learning opportunities, and continuing education initiatives. Our commitment to innovation, quality craftsmanship, and employee ownership fuels our drive to remain a trusted leader in the industry.
“Competition is a healthy constant in the ever-evolving world of construction, and T.W. Frierson believes fair and open competition based on merit fosters innovation, increases value, and delivers results for the betterment of the individual, the industry, and the nation,” said Michael Bellaman, president and CEO of ABC. “ABC Top Performers are the competitive all-stars of construction, with commonalities like ABC’s STEP Safety Management System, ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential, upskilling and education programs, leadership development, technology implementation, and more. These contractors win work based on merit. Congratulations to T.W. Frierson for competing on a fair and level playing field, building the nation’s most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects, and for attracting and retaining the best talent, based on merit.”
Through robust programs like STEP and AQC, T.W. Frierson demonstrates our commitment to:
- Industry-leading safety practices
- Sustainable business growth
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and retirement plans
- Workforce development and education
- Creating career opportunities and pathways for growth
- Fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace
- Developing strong leadership from within
ABC’s seventh annual Top Performers list includes the Top 250 Performers, Top General Contractors, Top Trade Contractors, and more, recognizing companies that have earned the elite Accredited Quality Contractor credential. The rankings include firms from across 19 market segments, including industrial, health care, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
We are proud to be recognized alongside our peers in the industry and remain committed to building environments where people thrive.
