Infrastructure companies are the backbone of any economy. They provide the materials and services that keep businesses and households running. A stock market is a place where you can buy and sell shares of ownership in public companies. When you buy a share of a company, you become a partial owner of that company. There are many infrastructure companies in the stock market, and they all have different business models. In this blog post, we will explore 10 of these companies and their stocks.
Aecom
Aecom is a global engineering and construction firm that provides professional services in planning, consulting, architectural and interior design, civil engineering, environmental science, and project management. It is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States. The company was founded in 1985.
Aecom has over 87,000 employees in more than 150 countries. In 2019, it generated revenues of US$20.2 billion. Aecom ranks #1 in Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 150 Global Design Firms and #4 in its list of the Top 200 International Design Firms.
Jacobs Engineering Group
Jacobs Engineering Group (NYSE: JEC) is a publicly traded engineering and construction company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company operates in three segments: Buildings, Infrastructure & Industrial, and Aerospace & Technology. Jacobs was founded in 1947 by Joseph J. Jacobs. The company went public in 1968 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
In 2017, Jacobs had revenue of $10.9 billion and employs over 54,000 people worldwide. The company has offices in more than 30 countries and serves a broad range of clients in the aerospace, defense, chemicals, oil & gas, power & utilities, minerals & mining, food & beverage, life sciences & pharmaceuticals industries.
Jacobs has a long history of working on large-scale infrastructure projects around the world. Some notable projects include:
– helping to design and build Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
– working on the Panama Canal expansion project
– providing engineering services for the London 2012 Olympic Games
Fluor Corporation
Fluor is a US-based engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance company with operations in over 30 countries. The company’s stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Fluor has been involved in many high-profile infrastructure projects around the world, including the Panama Canal expansion, the expansion of the Houston Ship Channel, and the construction of a new rail line in Saudi Arabia.
Fluor has a long history of delivering successful infrastructure projects. The company was founded in 1912 and has since completed over 8,000 projects in more than 100 countries. Fluor is one of the largest engineering, procurement and construction companies in the world and has a strong track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget.
Fluor is well positioned to benefit from continued global infrastructure spending. The company’s strong project pipeline, diverse customer base and geographic reach provide it with significant growth potential.
Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty is one of the world’s leading infrastructure groups. We work in partnership with our customers to deliver major built environment and power projects across the globe.
We have a proven track record in the successful delivery of some of the world’s most iconic infrastructure projects, including:
-The London Olympics 2012 Athletes’ Village
-The Crossrail project in London
-The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village
– Heathrow Terminal 5
Granite Construction
Granite Construction is one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States. Headquartered in Watsonville, California, Granite has over 4,000 employees and operates in more than 40 states. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GVA.
Granite Construction has a long history of success in the construction industry. The company was founded in 1922 and has been involved in some of the most iconic construction projects in the United States. These projects include the Hoover Dam, Golden Gate Bridge, and San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. In recent years, Granite has continued to win large infrastructure projects across the country.
Granite is a leader in the use of innovative technologies to improve project efficiency and quality. The company was an early adopter of 3D printing technology for construction applications and is currently piloting drones for use in surveying and mapping potential construction sites. Granite is also pioneering new methods for sustainable construction, such as using recycled materials and renewable energy sources.
The company’s strong track record and commitment to innovation have made it a leading player in the infrastructure industry. Granite’s shares have outperformed the market over the past five years, making it a attractive investment option for investors looking to profit from continued growth in the sector.
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CB&I) is a world leader in the design and construction of major infrastructure projects. The company’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CBI.”
CB&I has a long history of successful project execution, dating back to its founding in 1889. The company has completed more than 25,000 projects in over 100 countries on six continents. CB&I’s track record includes the successful completion of some of the world’s largest and most complex infrastructure projects.
Recent examples of CB&I’s world-class project execution include:
• The Panama Canal Expansion Project: CB&I provided engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for the expansion of the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most iconic infrastructure projects. The expansion doubled the capacity of the canal, providing a major boost to global trade.
• The Cross-Island Line in Singapore: CB&I was awarded a contract to provide EPC services for the Cross-Island Line, Singapore’s first cross-island MRT line. The 50km line will connect key growth areas on the island, reducing travel times and improving connectivity for residents and businesses.
• The Southern Waterfront Project in Mumbai, India: CB&I is providing EPC services for a major redevelopment project in Mumbai, India. The project will create
Kiewit Corporation
Kiewit Corporation is one of the largest construction and engineering companies in North America. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Kiewit has completed projects in 40 US states and 10 Canadian provinces. The company operates through three business segments: construction, engineering, and mining.
Kiewit’s construction segment is the largest, accounting for 60% of revenue in 2016. The company’s expertise spans a wide range of project types, including highways, bridges, tunnels, mass transit systems, water and wastewater treatment plants, power plants, mines, and facilities for the oil and gas industry. Kiewit also has a growing presence in the renewable energy sector, with projects that include wind farms and solar power plants.
The engineering segment provides design services for Kiewit’s construction projects as well as for third-party clients. Services include civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation/controls engineering.
The mining segment consists of two subsidiaries: Kiewit Materials Company and Kiewit Resources Company. Kiewit Materials Company mines phosphate rock used in the production of fertilizer; it operates a mine in central Florida and processes the ore at a facility in Louisiana. Kiewit Resources Company owns coal mines in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin; it also owns uranium rights associated with those coal mines.
The Shaw Group
The Shaw Group is one of the world’s leading infrastructure companies. It has a strong presence in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The company’s core businesses include engineering, construction, and operations and maintenance.
The Shaw Group has a long history of delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget. The company has a strong track record of delivering complex projects in difficult environments.
The Shaw Group is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: SHW).
Tutor Perini Corporation
Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading construction company with a strong focus on the infrastructure sector. The company has a long history of delivering quality projects on time and within budget. Tutor Perini has a strong track record of working on some of the most complex and challenging construction projects in the world.
The company is headquartered in Sylmar, California and listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Tutor Perini is led by CEO Ronald Tutor who has been with the company for over 30 years.
Some of Tutor Perini’s most notable projects include:
– The Boston Big Dig: One of the largest and most complex civil engineering projects in US history. Tutor Perini was responsible for the design and construction of several key components of the project including the Central Artery/Tunnel System.
– Los Angeles International Airport Modernization Program: A massive upgrade and expansion of one of the busiest airports in the world. Tutor Perini is overseeing the construction of several new terminals, a new people mover system, and other key infrastructure improvements.
– San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Seismic Retrofit: A major project to strengthen and earthquake proof one of the busiest bridges in California. Tutor Perini is responsible for constructing new seismic safety features for the bridge deck, roadway, and foundation.
VINCI
Vinci is a French construction and concessions company founded in 1899. The company employs over 223,000 people across 120 countries. Vinci is the largest construction company in the world by revenue and the second largest by market capitalization.
The company’s stock is traded on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange and its American Depositary Shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. As of December 31, 2019, Vinci had a market capitalization of €53.6 billion.
Vinci’s businesses include construction (46% of 2019 revenues), infrastructure concessions (45%), energy (3%), and other activities (6%). The company’s construction businesses include roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, airports, and stadiums. Its concession business includes motorways, car parks, airports, and railway lines.
In 2019, Vinci generated revenues of €60.5 billion and adjusted operating income of €8.0 billion.
