Chosen as #1 Top Retail Construction Contractor &
as #2 Top Contractor with Special Designation (Veteran-Owned)
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.—(BUSINESS WIRE)— February 25, 2025 – Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. (Sevan), a global leader in site development, program management, design and construction services, proudly announces its recognition as the #1 Retail Construction Contractor and #2 Top Contractor with Special Designation (Veteran-Owned) on the prestigious 2025 Top Performers List.
“Sevan is honored to be recognized as a 2025 ABC Top Performer and the #1 leader in Retail Construction and #2 Top Contractor with Special Designation (Veteran-Owned),” said Jim Evans, CEO and Founder of Sevan. “This achievement is a testament to our incredible team’s dedication and hard work. We are deeply grateful for their unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients. We also appreciate ABC for its leadership in advancing excellence in the construction industry.”
As an ABC Top Performer, Sevan achieved Gold status or higher in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System®, which helps industry-leading contractors achieve incident rates nearly six times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average, according to ABC’s Safety Performance Report. Sevan also earned ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential, which recognizes excellence in quality, safety performance, talent management—including inclusion, diversity, and merit—craft and management education, and community relations.
Sevan provides a comprehensive suite of services, including innovative design, program management, construction services, and data analytics, ensuring seamless execution for multi-site programs nationwide. Through cutting-edge technology and strategic planning, Sevan supports clients in streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and achieving project success.
“Competition is a healthy constant in the ever-evolving world of construction, and Sevan 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 Sevan 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.”
The seventh annual ABC Top Performers List includes diverse merit shop businesses large and small, from women-, veteran- and minority-owned businesses and service-disabled firms to disadvantaged business enterprises across the country.
Through robust programs like STEP and AQC, Sevan demonstrates it:
- Sustains and grows their business financially and economically
- Offers market-competitive compensation, benefits and retirement packages
- Commits to industry-leading safety
- Commits to workforce development, education and creating career opportunities
- Commits to work environments that are inclusive and diverse
- Develops opportunities for their employees to achieve their career dreams
- Cultivates committed leadership
As an ABC Top Performer, Sevan prioritizes sustainable business growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits and retirement packages. The company also remains committed to world-class safety, professional development, and expanding career opportunities within the industry.
“Sevan is proud to be named a 2025 ABC Top Performer and the #1 Top Performer in Retail Construction,” said Aaron Becker, President of Sevan. “We are grateful for ABC’s focus on quality and safety in delivering projects and programs in the vast and fast-paced multi-site market. Sevan remains dedicated to advancing construction excellence and providing our clients the highest level of service.”
The ABC Top Performers List identifies the Top 250 Performers, Top General Contractors, Top Trade Contractors, Top Electrical Contractors, Top Plumbing/HVAC Contractors, Top Specialty Contractors and Top Performers by Market, all of which have earned the elite Accredited Quality Contractor credential. The Top Performers with Special Designations hold one or more special designations. The Top Performers were ranked by the number of hours worked in 2023, as reported in their 2024 STEP applications. The rankings also include lists of top-performing companies in 19 market segments, such as airports, data centers, education, health care, industrial, infrastructure, military and sports complexes. ABC 2025 Top Performers are presented by these ABC strategic partners: CNA, Milwaukee and United Rentals. View the 2025 Top Performers lists at abc.org/topperformers.
