Inc. announced today that Conti Federal has once again been ranked on the Inc. 5000 list coming in at No.1449 overall and No. 78 among construction companies. This annual list highlights the fastest-growing private companies in America. By placing in the top 30% nationwide Conti Federal is recognized as one of the country’s most successful entrepreneurial businesses, celebrated for its remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy.

“Being named to the Inc 5000 list is an extraordinary achievement that reminds us of our team’s unwavering commitment to embracing challenges and consistently striving to be deliberately different,” said Conti Federal’s Chief Executive Officer, Pete Ceribelli. “This continued recognition reinforces the impact of our mission-driven work, the dedication of our Team and the trust of our federal partners, to deliver solutions that are aligned with the nation’s most critical needs.”

This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.

“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”

“I am incredibly proud of the trajectory we are on and the momentum that being on the Inc. 5000 list three years in a row carries,” said Conti Federal’s Chief Executive Officer, Pete Ceribelli. “This kind of recognition continues to reflect our strong culture, strengthen our determination to push forward, to set the standard for the future of Federal infrastructure delivery.”

Since Conti Federal’ s debut in 2024 on the Inc. 5000, ranking No. 1850, Conti Federal has built unstoppable momentum. Following 2024, Conti Federal leaped to No. 546 in 2025, with an outstanding 771% three-year revenue growth, which placed Conti federal in the top 11% of all Inc. 5000 companies and top 8% within construction. Together with this year’s rankings highlight a pattern of sustained growth, reinforcing Conti Federal as an industry leader.

Inc. 5000 List Methodology

Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Conti Federal Services

Conti Federal Services is a leading global construction and design-build company with roots dating back to 1906. The company has delivered some of the most demanding projects for the U.S. federal government, specializing in military and secure construction, critical infrastructure, environmental remediation, and disaster response and recovery. Conti Federal is dedicated to ensuring clients meet mission success while committing to its core values of safety, integrity, and compliance. To learn more, visit www.contifederal.com.

About Inc.

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