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Firm Also Retains No. 1 Position in Power Category for 10th Year in a Row
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Burns & McDonnell maintained its No. 7 spot on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2025 Top 500 Design Firms list for the third consecutive year, a reflection of the firm’s ongoing dedication to serving clients and communities. This marks the firm’s eighth consecutive year in the Top 10, underscoring its client-focused delivery, diversified services and strategic growth across key infrastructure sectors.
In 2024, the 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, construction and consulting firm reported $7.2 billion in revenue and contributed to more than 24,000 projects worldwide, with continued momentum in data centers, electrical infrastructure and construction.
“Our placement on ENR’s list reflects the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our employee-owners,” says Leslie M. Duke, chair and CEO of Burns & McDonnell. “We are designing and building for the future — from data infrastructure to complex energy systems — with the needs of each client and community always at the center of our work.”
Published annually, ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms list ranks companies based on revenue for design services performed in the previous year.
In addition to its overall ranking, Burns & McDonnell maintained its position as the No. 1 firm in the Power category — a spot unchanged for a decade. The firm also ranks among the top 20 firms in multiple other market sectors:
- No. 2 in Telecommunications
- No. 5 in Industrial Process/Oil & Gas
- No. 12 in Manufacturing
- No. 19 in Sewer and Waste
- No. 20 in Hazardous Waste
Burns & McDonnell ranks No. 21 among designers in international markets.
About Burns & McDonnell
Working from more than 75 offices around the world, Burns & McDonnell designs and builds critical infrastructure. Our family of companies — driven by engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists — delivers projects grounded in safety and a desire to make a difference as we make our clients successful. Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned. Learn more.
