Newport Beach, CA, Feb. 16 — Milender White is proud to announce it has been ranked No. 165 on Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2026 Top Performers list. Established in 2018, the annual publication recognizes ABC contractor members for outstanding achievements in health and safety, quality, project excellence and hours worked.
“Being recognized as a Top Performer by Associated Builders and Contractors is an honor we don’t take lightly. Construction is a people business, and our success at Milender White comes down to the strength of our team. Our culture emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and accountability, and our people show up every day committed to delivering for our clients, our trade partners, and one another. For us, performance means delivering results while keeping safety and quality non-negotiable.” – Scott Mosier (Director of Operations, Milender White California)
As an ABC Top Performer, Milender White has consistently earned Gold, Platinum and Diamond status in ABC’s STEP® Health and Safety Management System. According to ABC’s Health and Safety Performance Report, STEP participants achieve incident rates nearly seven times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average. Milender White also holds ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential, recognizing excellence in quality, safety performance, talent management, craft and management education, and community relations.
In October 2025, Milender White received an ABC STEP Diamond Award, honoring the company’s ongoing commitment to building and sustaining a world-class safety program. At Milender White, safety isn’t just a benchmark — it’s a core value and a promise we uphold every day, so our people and partners return home safely.
“Contractors like Milender White—which build the most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects—develop smart strategies that create a clear path for success, regardless of the circumstances,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and CEO. “ABC Top Performers all share commonalities like participation in ABC’s STEP® Health and Safety Management System and ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential. They find opportunity amid uncertainty, embrace competition, cultivate positive company culture, prioritize safety and total human health, invest in leadership and workforce development and implement new technologies. Congratulations to Milender White for being an employer of choice.”
Through robust programs like STEP and AQC, Milender White demonstrates it can:
ABC’s 2026 Top Performers are presented by Construction Executive, ABC’s award-winning magazine for the business of construction. View the 2026 Top Performers lists at abc.org/topperformers.
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