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As technology becomes a core component of the built environment, it ceases to be an afterthought that property owners address once construction is complete. These days, it’s not uncommon to find specs for an array of technologies—fire, security, life safety, audiovisual (AV), and unified collaboration (UC)—in the initial request for proposal.
This has given rise to a whole new wave of trade contractors known as systems integrators. This article takes a look at the systems integration industry, its role in construction projects, some of the top players, and key considerations for success.
Systems Integration Industry Overview and Outlook
System integrators install an array of tech and security systems, including:
- Fiber optic cabling, data center hardware, and computer hardware
- Access control and ID/badging systems
- Video surveillance, intrusion alarms, perimeter security, and electronic gate entry
- Intercom/communications
- Fire protection
- IT/networks
The global system integrators market reached just over $30 billion in 2024, with roughly 30% of the market share held by North American systems integrators. The industry is projected to have a compound annual growth rate of 8.2% over the next five years. This growth is being driven by continually evolving automation, data management, and cybersecurity needs, along with large-scale digital infrastructure and smart city projects.
There are more than 159,000 people employed by systems integrators in the US. Systems integrator contractors come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from niche consultants that specialize in integrating software systems to large divisions of enterprise construction companies that install complex technology infrastructures.
Top 43 Systems Integration Contractors
The varied definitions of systems integrators can make it challenging to identify the exact number of companies in this industry. System Contractor News and SDM Magazine both publish annual lists of top integrators covering two different types of integrators.
- System Contractor News’ Top 50 Systems Integrators list showcases some of the top companies that deliver commercial AV systems and solutions.
- SDM Magazine’s Top Systems Integrators Rankings ranks companies that integrate security systems.
We combed through both of these lists to identify the US-based contractors with annual revenue from their integration services of over $50 million. The result is this list of 44 top systems integrator contractors.
7 Systems Integrators to Watch
While revenue is the metric by which most companies base their top lists, we’re always more interested in other factors, such as growth rates (like these fastest-growing sheet metal contractors and excavation contractors) or how long companies remain in business (like these longest-standing pavement contractors and abatement contractors).
What impresses us most about some of these systems integrators is the sheer volume of projects they handle each year. Seven systems integrators on this list generated more than $100 million in revenue and reported over 25,000 installations in a single year.
Here are the companies that made the shortlist:
1. Everon
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Annual Revenue: $781.7M
Annual Number of Projects: 113,174
Everon is a leading provider of commercial security, fire, sprinkler, and life safety solutions. Since its founding in 1999, the company has expanded its team to 6,000+ employees across over 100 locations.
Businesses, builders, and property owners turn to Everon for integrated security, video, fire, and life safety solutions. Beyond installation, it provides state-of-the-art national 24/7/365 monitoring infrastructure. They serve complex, multi-site businesses and organizations across various industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, financial services, energy, government, and more.
Learn more on Everon’s website.
2. Pavion Corp.
Headquarters: Chantilly, VA
Annual Revenue: $625.3M
Annual Number of Projects: 31,500
Pavion provides fire, security, and integration services to businesses globally. Founded in 1969, it has over 70 locations and 2,200+ employees.
Pavion prides itself on crafting superior solutions, including advanced fire monitoring systems that protect people and assets, custom security system design tailored to enterprise and large-scale operations, and professional AV and security integration services to deliver connectivity. Its customers are predominantly in the healthcare, education, government, data center, and retail industries.
Learn more on Pavion’s website.
3. Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
Headquarters: Alpharetta, GA
Annual Revenue: $114.2M
Annual Number of Projects: 27,000
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a national leader in fire protection, life safety, and security services. It started as a fire protection and safety supply company in 1946 and expanded into services in the 90s. Over the last three decades, the company has acquired more than 100 fire protection, sprinkler, and security trade contractors. Today, nearly 6,000 employees across 200 locations make up the Pye-Barker team.
Healthcare, education, and government organizations rely on Pye-Barker for a comprehensive range of fire safety and suppression products and services. Those services include safety training, emergency services, and compliance reporting. But fire, security, and life safety equipment and installations represent the core of its business.
Learn more on Pye-Barker’s website.
4. AVI Systems (now FORTÉ)
Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN
Annual Revenue: $428.5M
Annual Number of Projects: 25,638
Originally founded in 1974, AVI Systems rebranded to FORTÉ in April 2025. FORTÉ is the only employee-owned AV and UC systems integrator. It’s also one of the largest global communication and collaboration solution providers in the US.
FORTÉ specializes in strategic communication initiatives for business, education, and government customers. It provides a standardized delivery model and global managed services in 50 countries. Services include AV systems integration, Microsoft consulting, and digital streaming.
Learn more on FORTÉ’s website.
5. Convergint Technologies
Headquarters: Schaumburg, IL
Annual Revenue: $2.1B
Annual Number of Projects: 22,315
Convergint is a global systems integrator focused on delivering results for our customers through unparalleled service excellence. Founded in 2001, Convergint is a fairly young company. Its rapid growth to 10,000+ employees in less than 25 years has been driven through a series of major acquisitions.
Data centers, financial services, healthcare, and utilities businesses hire Convergint to design, install, and service security, fire alarm, life safety, audio-visual, and building automation solutions for enterprise customers.
Learn more on Convergint Technologies’ website.
6. AVI-SPL
Headquarters: Tampa, FL
Annual Revenue: $1.5B
Annual Number of Projects: 12,300
AVI-SPL is a digital enablement solutions provider with 4,400 employees and 70+ locations across the US and around the world. It has completed 120,000 projects in more than 100 countries since its founding in 1979.
AVI-SPL delivers user-friendly, scalable, and people-centric audiovisual and unified communications solutions and services for enterprise organizations. Its focus comprises the corporate real estate, financial services, higher education, manufacturing, government, healthcare, hospitality, and legal sectors.
Learn more on AVI-SPL’s website.
7. Ricoh
Headquarters: Exton, PA
Annual Revenue: $550M
Annual Number of Projects: 10,350
Ricoh is a leader in information management and digital services. 78,000 global employees serve 1.4 million customers, including 84% of Fortune 500 companies. Since its founding in 1962, the company has grown to 240 locations.
Ricoh designs, installs, and integrates AV and UCC solutions, providing managed IT and commercial printing services to the banking, insurance, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, legal, education, and government industries. Additionally, its electronic manufacturing division, Ricoh Electronics, manufactures copiers, circuit boards, thermal media, peripherals, etc.
Learn more on Ricoh’s website.
The Key to Managing 25,000 Construction Projects a Year
It’s hard to scale a subcontracting company. Between compliance hurdles, contract risks, and payment delays, many contractors who excel at their trade have a hard time staying afloat. To that end, reaching nine figures in revenue and managing tens of thousands of projects each year is no easy feat. Contractors achieving these milestones are doing something right.
Some of the top systems integrator contractors rely on tools like Siteline—construction billing software built specifically for trade contractors. They use it to bill faster, increase billing volume without adding headcount, shave days off of A/R workflows, and get paid three weeks faster.
If accelerating your cash flow would make a difference for your subcontracting business, check out Siteline today.
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