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Rick Lanoha, CEOKiewit’s success is not just about the structures it builds. It is also about how it builds them. The company has earned its reputation by tackling projects others hesitate to take on, thriving in the face of complexity. Turning the impossible into reality has been its defining trait for well over a century, and that mindset continues to drive its work today.
But great projects do not happen without great people. With craft-led safety programs, the company makes sure every team member goes home safely. That same dedication extends to quality, environmental responsibility, and compliance, ensuring that every project upholds Kiewit’s reputation as a leader in construction and engineering.
Founder Peter Kiewit once said the goal was never to be the biggest, but to be the best—a principle that still guides every project, decision and employee today. With over 31,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $17 billion, Kiewit continues to build with purpose, ensuring that every structure, from tunnels to transmission lines, reflects a tradition of excellence.
From Blueprints to Breakthroughs in Energy and Industry
Kiewit offers a comprehensive range of construction services across various sectors, leveraging over 135 years of experience to deliver projects of all sizes and complexities. In the transportation sector, Kiewit constructs and upgrades interstates, highways, bridges, rail lines, urban mass transit systems, and airport facilities. Its extensive, privately-owned fleet of construction equipment enables rapid mobilization, ensuring timely and efficient project execution.
By integrating engineering and construction functions, we ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, maintaining a relentless commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship
Kiewit also excels in the oil, gas, and chemical sectors, offering full project delivery services for facilities of all sizes and complexities. Its capabilities include offshore installations, gas processing plants, pipeline facilities, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. By integrating engineering and construction functions, Kiewit ensures projects are delivered on time and within budget, maintaining a relentless commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.
Pushing Boundaries, Building the Extraordinary
Walk through any major city or drive down any highway and there is a good chance Kiewit had a hand in shaping the landscape. From towering commercial buildings to cutting-edge transportation systems, the company’s fingerprints are everywhere.
Consider the Gemini Solar + Storage project in Nevada, a state-of-the-art renewable energy initiative that integrates solar power with a massive battery storage system. Kiewit was not just a contractor on the project but a problem solver, innovating at every step to ensure seamless execution. The project required constructing more than two dozen underground circuits and multiple 34.5kV overhead collection circuits, all within a challenging desert environment. The result? A 967-megawatt facility that is now one of the largest renewable energy projects in the world.
Then there is the Maryland Transportation Authority’s Key Bridge rebuild, a project that highlights Kiewit’s expertise in large-scale infrastructure. Reconstructing a major bridge is beyond steel and concrete; it involves restoring connections, re-establishing economic links and ensuring public safety. Kiewit’s leadership in progressive design-build services has positioned it as the driving force behind bringing this essential structure back to life.
Beyond energy and transportation, Kiewit’s expertise spans across industrial plants, water treatment facilities, marine construction, and mining operations. Every project is approached with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that no matter the complexity, the outcome meets the highest standards of excellence. The company thrives on challenges, continuously pushing the limits of what is possible in engineering and construction.
Engineering the Future with Bold Ideas and Lasting Impact
Every blueprint, every structure, and every successful project at Kiewit is a testament to its greatest asset—its people. From engineers crafting intricate designs to construction crews bringing them to life and project managers ensuring precision at every step, Kiewit thrives on the expertise and dedication of its workforce. The company prioritizes continuous learning, investing heavily in training programs that equip its employees with the skills and tools needed to work safely, efficiently, and at the highest industry standards. Kiewit is equally committed to sustainability, driving forward initiatives that reduce environmental impact while advancing renewable energy solutions. With an expanding portfolio of green projects, the company is at the forefront of building a more sustainable future. Its investments in carbon capture technologies, net-zero infrastructure, and innovative waste reduction strategies reflect a proactive approach to combating climate change.
The company is also deeply involved in philanthropy and community engagement, supporting initiatives that promote education, workforce development and disaster relief. Its focus on corporate responsibility ensures that success is not just measured in financial terms but in the positive influence it has on people and communities.
Kiewit’s legacy is not just about what it has built in the past—it is about what it will build next. From transforming city skylines to transforming energy solutions, the company is not just constructing buildings and bridges; it is shaping the future. With a strong foundation, an innovative mindset and a dedication to excellence, it is ready to lead the industry for generations to come.
In an industry where only the strongest survive, Kiewit Corporation has done more than endure. It has set the standard. And if history is any indication, the company will continue to do so for generations to come.
