The home improvement companies on Forbes' short list

A handful of home improvement companies made it to Forbes' 2016 list of America's 250 Best Mid-Size Employers.

"Earning a spot in Forbes' Best Mid-Size Employers list is a great achievement for the 84 Lumber family," said Maggie Hardy Magerko, president and owner, 84 Lumber Company, which came in at #167. "Part of our mission at 84 is to serve our customers through a team of hardworking associates, and to create an environment for our associates where nothing is impossible. This recognition from Forbes is a testament to the success of our mission, and national acknowledgement of the commitment of our associates across the country."

In order to make the cut, companies had to meet certain criteria in a survey conducted by Forbes, in partnership with Statista.com, of more than 30,000 employees working for large or midsize firms – with 1,000 or more employees – across 25 industries. Employees were asked to recommend and rate their employers, as well as mention good and bad employers in sectors and industries besides their own.

Other industry companies to make the cut, in addition to a handful of local construction companies:

Boise Cascade, at #113.

Benjamin Moore, at #222.

Toll Brothers, at $226.