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Southland Industries Named to 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction List; Earns Sixth Consecutive Great Place To Work Certification

GARDEN GROVE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southland Industries has been named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction™ List, ranking No. 14 in the large company category. This marks the company's third time receiving this recognition from Great Place To Work® and Fortune.

Southland also earned a Great Place To Work Certification™ for the sixth consecutive year, recognizing its commitment to building a workplace where employees can grow, collaborate, and build meaningful careers.

“At Southland, we’re focused on creating a People First culture where our employees can build meaningful careers, grow as leaders, and feel connected to our mission,” said Lisa Starr, Chief Human Resources Officer. “Earning our sixth consecutive Great Place To Work Certification and being named one of the Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction reinforces that commitment and the role our employees play in Southland’s success.”

Recognized as one of the best workplaces in construction

The 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction™ List recognizes employers in the construction industry based on employee experience. Great Place To Work® selected the honorees after analyzing more than 64,000 employee survey responses from Great Place To Work Certified companies in the industry.

Southland Industries earned Great Place To Work® Certification for 2026–2027 based on employee feedback. In the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey, 89% of Southland employees said the company is a great place to work. The survey evaluates workplace culture across five dimensions: credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and belonging.

Frequently asked questions about working at Southland Industries

Was Southland Industries named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction List?

Yes. Southland Industries was named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction™ List, ranking No. 14 in the large company category. This is the company’s third time receiving the recognition.

Is Southland Industries a Great Place to Work Certified company?

Yes. Southland Industries earned Great Place To Work Certification for the sixth consecutive year in 2026.

What career opportunities are available at Southland Industries?

Southland Industries offers early-career and experienced-professional opportunities in engineering, construction, skilled trades, service, energy, safety, and corporate services. View current Southland Industries job openings to explore available roles.

How do I apply for a job at Southland Industries?

Visit Southland Industries’ job openings page to search available positions and apply online. You can also join its Talent Community to learn about future opportunities.

About Southland Industries

As an MEP building systems expert, Southland Industries provides integrated, full lifecycle solutions that optimize the design, construction, operation, and efficiency of buildings. Through collaborative partnerships with our clients and the collective expertise of our people, we create premier built environments and future-ready spaces where communities and businesses can thrive.

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