Top construction companies in Nigeria
There are many reputable construction companies in Nigeria. And trying to choose one among the vast array of companies, especially for a major project, can be difficult. That is why this list has been put together to make things easy for you. Here are some of the top construction companies in Nigeria.
Over the past decades, Nigeria has experienced some level of infrastructural development. The construction companies listed here have been major players in this development. These companies have been involved in major construction projects such as highways, airports, bridges, dams, railroads, prolific buildings, housing projects, offshore and onshore constructions, and many more. Below is a list of top ten construction companies in Nigeria.
1. Julius Berger Nigeria Plc
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is one of the most popular and foremost construction companies in Nigeria. The company has been in the business for several years and is known for many major road and bridge projects that have been taken in Nigeria for over the years. Julius Berger became famous after they completed the Lagos Eko Bridge. They have a lot of experience in industrial, civil, and marine construction. Other major projects that have been completed over the years include Ajaokuta steel company, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport phase 1, the National Assembly phase 3, Tin Can Island Port, the third mainland bridge in Lagos, and many other highway projects across the country.
The company is currently the main contractor employed for the upgrading of Nigeria’s Abuja Airport Runway. Julius Berger has proven itself as a very reliable and vision-oriented construction company.
2. Setraco Nigeria Limited
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Setraco Nigeria Limited is another top construction company in Nigeria. The company was founded in 1977 and their first set of projects were constructions of district and township roads in the former Bendel State. The company had since grown to become one of the top construction companies in Nigeria. They specialize in the building and construction of bridges and roads.
Setraco Nigeria Limited is present in more than fifteen states in Nigeria and has successfully undertaken projects in almost every single state in the country. They have played a major role in the development of the infrastructure in Nigeria.
3. Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) Nigeria Limited
Reynolds Construction Company is a subsidiary of SBI International Holdings AG (SBI). SBI International Holdings is a transcontinental construction company. They have subsidiaries in many countries across the globe but their services are more concentrated in Africa, Central America, and Europe.
SBI started out in Nigeria in 1956 together with some Nigerian investors as Nigersol Construction Company Limited. They designed and constructed the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife (formerly University of Ife) which went on to be recognised as the most beautiful university campus in Nigeria. Since then the company has gone through different stages of metamorphosis through the incorporation of some other companies.
Today, RCC is the face of SBI operations in Nigeria. Over the years, they have carried out numerous road and building projects, bridges, runway projects, and water projects in Nigeria. The headquarters of SBI International Holdings is located in Switzerland. The head office of Reynolds Construction Company is located at Plot 1715, Idejo Street Victoria Island, Victoria Island, Eti Osa, Lagos, Nigeria.
4. Adold Engineering Company Limited
Adold Engineering Company Limited is one of the foremost construction companies in Nigeria. The company was incorporated in Nigeria in 1976. Adold is located in Ikeja, Lagos State. Since their inception, they have successfully completed more than two hundred and fifty projects across Nigeria. They have been contracted by some of the big companies and establishments in Nigeria for various projects. Some of which include Ajayi Crowther University, ARM, Central Bank of Nigeria, Ecobank Plc, First Bank Nigeria Plc, Globacom Plc, Leadway Assurance, Shell Petroleum Development Company, United Bank of Africa Plc.
5. Arab Contractors Nigeria
Arab Contractors is another top construction company in Nigeria. And not just in Nigeria alone but in Africa as well. They are into building and construction of airports, buildings, bridges, dams, hospitals, housing projects, road, sewage plants, tunnels, tunnels, sports building, and power stations. Arab Contractors is located at Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. They also offer engineering consultancy. Some of the projects they have undertaken include the sanitation of potable works in the Woi region of Abuja and the reconstruction project of Owerri-Elele Road.
6. China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) Nigeria Limited
China Civil Engineering Construction Company is a China-based company founded in 1979. They have become an international contractor over the years and have completed and ongoing projects in more than forty countries. Their head office in Nigeria is located at 46 Nnamdi Azikwe Drive, Ebute Metta, Lagos.
They are reputable for construction of state of the art bridges, roads, railway systems and stadia. The company is responsible for the ongoing Lagos Light Rail construction in Lagos State. Also, their current projects also include, construction of the Lagos-Calabar Light Rail which will extend from Calabar to Uyo, Aba, Port Harcourt, Yenagoa, Otuoke, Ughelli, Warri, Sapele, Benin, Agbor, Asaba, Onitsha, Ore, Ijebu Ode, Sagamu.
7. Dantata and Sawoe Construction Company Limited
Dantata and Sawoe Construction Company have proven itself to be among the best construction companies in Nigeria. They have been in operation for over thirty-nine years. And they have a reputation for delivery bespoke projects in Nigeria. The company majors in the construction of roads, bridges, and airstrips. They also carry out irrigation projects and also construction design and planning. Some of the projects they have successfully undertaken include the IBCC International Broadcasting Center, DAAR Communications Abuja, AIT, Benue State Government House, Edo State House Liason Office Abuja, and many more.
8. Saidi Nigeria Limited
Saidi Nigeria Limited was founded in 1997 and has rapidly established itself among construction companies in to be reckoned with. They have a very solid team of qualified engineers and very skillful workers. Their services are being employed by both government entities and private individuals. They specialise in projects like road construction, bridge construction, dam construction, massive housing scheme, and borehole construction. They are also into dredging and setting up of irrigation systems both in urban and rural areas.
9. EL-ALAN Construction Company
EL-ALAN Construction Company was established in 1982. It is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing construction companies in Nigeria. Over the past three decades, they have delivered high-quality integrated construction solutions.
The company started with construction services in the private sector and within a short period of time, they gained a reputation as a quality contractor. Their reputation is built on a consistent delivery of quality, efficiency, speed, and an overall client satisfaction. They have expanded their services to provide a wide range of construction services and solutions both in the public and private sector. Their office is located at 9, MacGregor Street, Marina, Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
10. Brunelli Construction Company (Nigeria) Limited
Brunelli Construction Company Limited has been in Nigeria since 1973. The company is an international group of companies with the main head office in Milan. The company is also operating in Zambia and Italy. Their operating base in Nigeria is located in Lagos State. They major in the construction of drainage system, concrete electric poles, and jetties. They also do carnal dredging, shore protection works, diaphragm wall installation and also water treatment plant projects.
We hope you have found this information helpful. To learn more about each of these companies you can visit their websites to know more about their services, brochure of some of their completed projects and many more.
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Source: Legit.ng
