David Weekley Homes Earns No. 1 Spot On Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction List

Houston, TX (October 6, 2026): David Weekley Homes has returned to the No. 1 spot on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction™ list, earning the top ranking among large companies for the second time since the list debuted in 2022.

David Weekley Homes also topped the inaugural list in 2022 and ranked second for the next three consecutive years.

"Our team members make David Weekley Homes a great place to work, and this recognition reflects the culture they've built together," said Jay Brown, CEO of David Weekley Homes. "For 50 years, we've believed that when we invest in our people and give them opportunities to grow, they take exceptional care of our customers and communities. I'm proud of our team and grateful that they continue to make David Weekley Homes a place where people want to build their careers."

Great Place To Work® determines the Best Workplaces in Construction list by analyzing confidential survey responses from employees at Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in the construction industry. The survey measures employees' experiences of trust, innovation, company values and leadership, among other factors.

The honor adds to a series of workplace recognitions for David Weekley Homes in 2026. Earlier this year, the company earned the No. 14 spot on Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, marking its 20th appearance on the prestigious list. David Weekley Homes also ranked second on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™ list and No. 43 on the PEOPLE® Companies That Care list.

For more information about career opportunities at David Weekley Homes, visit WorkForWeekley.com.

About David Weekley Homes

David Weekley Homes, founded in 1976, operates in 19 markets across the United States and is headquartered in Houston. David Weekley Homes was the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building, an honor which includes "America's Best Builder," "National Housing Quality Award" and "National Builder of the Year." David Weekley Homes has been recognized 20 times by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Since inception, David Weekley Homes has closed more than 130,000 homes.

About the Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction List

Great Place To Work selected the Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction by analyzing confidential survey responses from over 1.3 million employees, representing the experience of 7.3 million employees in the U.S. in 2025 and 2026. Of those responses, over 64,000 came from employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies in the construction industry, and these rankings are based on that feedback. Companies with 10 to 999 employees competed in the small and medium category. Companies with 1,000 or more employees were considered for the large category. Read the full methodology.

About Great Place To Work

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work, a UKG company, brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces list.