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BARNES buildings Named New England’s No. 1 Metal Builder September 29, 2026
Company earns a place on Metal Construction News’ 2026 Top 100 Metal Building Contractors list
WEYMOUTH, Mass. — BARNES buildings & management group, Inc. has been named one of the nation’s Top Metal Builders by Metal Construction News. The company ranked No. 1 among New England metal building contractors by both tonnage and square footage on the publication’s 2026 lists.
“Each year, the Top Metal Builders rankings provide a snapshot of activity across the metal construction industry. We congratulate the companies that earned a place on the 2026 list,” said Anthony Capkun, editor-in-chief of Metal Construction News.
The distinction comes as BARNES buildings & management group, Inc. marks its 30th anniversary. Over those three decades, the company has completed a wide range of award-winning metal building projects across New England.
“We are proud of this recognition and grateful to the people who made it possible,” said Tony Barnes, President of BARNES buildings & management group, Inc. “Thank you to our dedicated team and to all our customers, suppliers, and project partners. Your hard work, trust, and collaboration have been essential to our success.”

Testimonial
...In ranking performance of the several hundred contractors I’ve worked with Barnes Buildings is on the top of my list as number one....Henry A. Stout
President
Atlantic Properties