VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Founded in 1975, Ace Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, mission-critical, and institutional clients across the Southeast and beyond.

Ace Electric, Inc. announced that it has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Records show that only 591 of the nation’s merit shop construction contractors earned the credential in 2024.

Ace Electric is also rising on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) national lists. The following companies are updated rankings for this year (2025).

Top 600 Specialty Contractors List

• Ranked No. 127 (up from No. 155 in 2024)

2025 Top 50 Electrical Contractors List

• Ranked No. 38 (up from No. 48 in 2024)

Electrical Construction and Maintenance (EC & M)

• Ranked in the top 50 specialty contractors nationally

Ace Electric President of Corporate Support, Rob Stalvey, says, “Our AQC credential and trade publication (ENR and EC&M) rankings tell the same story—Ace Electric is committed to doing things the right way for our people, our clients, and our communities. Safety, quality, training, and a company culture of family aren’t just lip service here; they’re the way we build every project and the foundation of our growth and success.”

ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor program was established over three decades ago and recognizes industry-leading construction firms that have documented their commitment in five key areas:

• Quality
• Health and safety performance
• Talent management
• Craft and management education
• Community relations

To earn the AQC designation, companies must also demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety by achieving Gold, Platinum, or Diamond level in ABC’s STEP® Safety Management System.

Through Ace University and other workforce initiatives, the company invests in training and growing the next generation of skilled electrical professionals.

For more information, visit Aceelectric.net or follow Ace Electric on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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