While most people can think of a few amazing works of architecture that stand apart from the rest, many don’t really stop to think about the companies that helped to build them. Interestingly, structures such as our roads and power plants are often handled by the same construction companies that raise municipal buildings and similar public landmarks. So, just how massive can the largest construction companies in the world get? Today we’ll be looking at 10 of the most impressive construction companies on the planet, and learning a little bit about what sets each one apart from its peers.
1- Vinci 115-year-old French giant Headquarters: Rueil-Malmaison, France Revenue: 36.96 billion EUR (2011) Subsidiaries: Eurovia, Vinci Autoroutes, Cegelec
3- Bechtel largest US contractor Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States Revenue: 32.3 billion USD (2015) CEO: Bill Dudley (2014–) CFO: Peter Dawson Chief innovation officer: Steven Katzman (Manager Epc Functions) General counsel: Michael Bailey Subsidiaries: Bechtel Jacobs, Marinship, Bechtel Corporation Angola.
4- Hochtief German company Headquarters: Essen, Germany CEO: Marcelino Fernandez Verdes (Nov 2012–) Stock price: HOT (ETR) € 118.85 -0.05 (-0.04%) 15 Sep, 5:02 PM GMT+2 – Disclaimer Founded: 1875, Frankfurt, Germany Parent organization: Grupo ACS Subsidiaries: CIMIC Group, Turner Construction, AviAlliance
5- Skanska Based in Sweden Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden Revenue: 153 billion SEK (2015) Stock price: SKA-B (STO) SEK 191.00 +1.30 (+0.69%) 15 Sep, 5:18 PM GMT+2 – Disclaimer CEO: Johan Karlström (Apr 3, 2008–) Founder: Rudolf Fredrik Berg.
7- Bouygues Construction French company CEO: Philippe Bonnave (Mar 3, 2015–) Founded: 1952 Parent organization: Bouygues.
8- Kiewit Nebraska-based Kiewit Headquarters: Omaha, Nebraska, United States CEO: Bruce E. Grewcock (Dec 2004–) Founded: 1884
9- Royal BAM Group Founded in 1886 in Holland Headquarters: Bunnik, Netherlands CEO: Rob van Wingerden (Oct 1, 2014–) Revenue: 7.404 billion EUR (2012) Founded: 1869 Operating income: 107.1 million EUR (2012)
10- Laing O’Rourke British-based company Headquarters: Dartford, United Kingdom CEO: Ray O’Rourke KBE Founder: Ray O’Rourke Founded: 1978, London, United Kingdom Company secretary: Nick Jordan Executive chairman: Jim Sloman (Australia Hub)
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