Nigeria’s building industry is vital to the country’s development, and this industry lives due to the presence of construction companies. Construction companies are constantly required to develop infrastructure, such as highways, airports, dams, bridges, and tunnels.
There are many construction companies in Nigeria who have contributed immensely to the infrastructural developments in Nigeria. While some old ones have ceased to exist, some have survived the test of time and years to remain relevant in the building industry. We’ll look at the top ten of these construction companies, how long they have existed and projects done.
Costain West Africa Plc
The first company on this list is the famous Costain West Africa construction company which still exists today. Established in 1948 the company, a subsidiary of Richard Costain, is responsible for a wide range of civil engineering and building projects in pre-independence and post-independence Nigeria. Costain West Africa was the first building and civil engineering firm in Nigeria to be listed on the stock exchange.
Some of the important projects done by this company include the construction of Flour Mills of Nigeria in Apapa, Lagos; Central Bank, Enugu; Shell estates in Port Harcourt.; Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. One of the company’s biggest projects was when it won a state bid to develop the Oyo State water supply system in 1982. The company was also involved in the project to build the Wuya bridge over the Kaduna River at Bida.
Julius Berger Nigeria
This is one of the top long-lasting construction companies in Nigeria that has built a strong brand identity, with its popular blue B logo. With its popularity and number of construction projects completed – road construction and bridge buildings), it is the leading construction company in Nigeria. Julius Berger has been operating in Nigeria since 1965, when the company was selected to build a second mainland bridge in Lagos for $31.2 million. The company has been involved in many top projects across the country.
The Eko Bridge (1968), Tin Can Island Port (1977), Third Mainland Bridge (1990), Ajaokuta Steel Plant (1990), National Stadium (Abuja) (2003), Abuja International Airport phase II (1997), National Assembly phase III (2011), and the Central Bank of Nigeria are some of the most notable projects it has completed.
The multinational corporation, whose headquarters are in Abuja, was founded and named after its founder, Julius Berger, a German-Jewish businessman, in Germany. The company was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as “Julius Berger Nigeria Plc” in 1991. In addition to clients from Nigeria and the international oil and gas industry, it employs about 18,000 people from close to 40 different countries.
Arab Contractors (AC)
This construction company is regarded as one of the best construction companies in Nigeria as well as in Africa. The business was started in 1955 by politician and businessman Osman Ahmed Osman, who had previously served as Egypt’s Minister of Housing. The construction company is known for building bridges, roads, tunnels, airports, sports facilities, dams, power plants, housing, etc. It is led in Nigeria by Mohammed Al Aidarous, the Managing Director, and Eng. Wael Farouk, the General Manager. The business’s main office is in Egypt, while the Nigerian branch is in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Ajose Adeogun Street.
Among the projects AC has worked on and finished are the maintenance of the Lagos State House, the construction of the Ampas-Umuahia Road, the rebuilding of the Alolo and Yaya Abatan Roads, reconstruction the Owerri-Elele Road, the development of the Aba Road in Umahia, etc. .
Monier Construction Company Nigeria Limited
Over its 60 years in existence, this construction company has made a name for itself as one of the leading construction companies in Nigeria. It was one of the early entrants in Nigeria’s construction industry, having been active since 1955.
It is one of the oldest construction companies still operating in Nigeria and was founded in 1957 as a Building and Civil Engineering Company. MCC was a fully German company when it was first established, but over time, Nigerian investors bought out the company. Nigerians currently own and run MCC in its entirety.
The company has constructed roads and buildings across the country and is known to have the state of the art equipment best fitted for the construction of roads and buildings. It is a Nigerian company known for its timely project delivery. The company is a member of the Federation of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors in Nigeria.
In the South East, South-South, and other regions of the nation, MCC has maintained a strong presence and delivered high-quality projects on time and within budget. Its head office is at Mile 7, Rumuigbo, Ikwerre Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State and his headed by John Azuta-Mbata, its Chairman/CEO
Reynolds Construction Company Nigeria Limited (RCC)
Reynolds Construction Company (Nigeria) Limited is a subsidiary of SBI International Holdings AG (SBI), a global construction and development company with headquarters in Switzerland and branches around the world. The company’s head office is located at Plot 1715, Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Eti Osa, Lagos, Nigeria.
Reynolds Construction Company has executed numerous buildings of all types— commercial, residential, industrial, schools, hospitals, hotels, embassies, offices, etc. in Nigeria. In 1956, SBI made its first foray into Nigeria when it joined forces with a few Nigerian investors to form the Nigersol Construction Company Limited. The most notable work done by this construction company is the construction of Obafemi Awolowo University (previously University of Ife), Ile Ife, which was recognized as the most beautiful university in the country.
RCC also owns and operates asphalt plants and stone quarries in a number of important locations as needed by projects.
C&C Construction Company
This construction company has made a name for itself in the Nigerian building industry since it first started doing business by providing high-quality services to its customers. C&C Construction Company was established in late 1979 by the Chagoury brothers and remains a subsidiary in the Chagoury group of companies. In fact, it was the first company within the construction division of the Chagoury Group of companies.
C&C is known to complete some of the most difficult construction services in Nigeria, with timely delivery. These include building tower blocks, infrastructure development, dredging, and land reclamation. Some of the numerous successfully completed projects include Ideal Flour Mills for the Chagoury Group, Nigerian Eagle Flour Mills, again for the Chagoury Group, Tin Can Island Grain, Receiving Facility and associated Storage Silos, the State Security Headquarters Building in Abuja, Nigeria, foreshore development project in Osborne Road, Ikoyi, etc.
Adold Engineering Company Limited
With over 40 years in existence, Adold Engineering Company is one of the oldest construction companies in Nigeria. It was established in 1976, and, over the years, has grown to provide quality services in the construction industry. Its services cut across civil engineering, commercial construction, and residential construction. It has a large warehouse and an efficient logistics framework.
250 projects for well-known corporations and government parastatals have been completed by the business, some of which include Ajayi Crowther University, Ecobank Plc, UBA Plc, Leadway Assurance, ARM Ltd, First Bank Plc, Shell Petroleum Development Company, Globacom Plc, and the Central Bank of Nigeria.
In addition, it has worked on the development of CBN’s estates in Satellite Town, Lagos, and Ilori, Karu, Wuse, Garki, Apo, and Mabushi, Abuja. It completed commercial and residential development projects for FIIRO in Lagos, estate developments for NPA in Abuja, the Lagos state ministry of works, the ministry of foreign affairs and defense, etc.
Setraco Nigeria Limited
Setraco was established in 1977 and began operations by building district and township roads in the former Bendel State. The business has grown quickly over the years to rank among the biggest road and bridge construction firms in Nigeria. SNL began as a civil engineering construction firm; today, it is a significant player in the construction of Nigeria’s civil infrastructure, having built some of the nation’s most recognizable landmarks and currently operating in more than 15 states.
Setraco is known to be the largest construction company in Nigeria in terms of bridges and roads construction.
Some major projects are the construction of Nenwe-Oduma-Uburu, Rehabilitation of Old Enugu-Port Harcourt Road, Enugu State, Construction of New Ikom Bridge, Cross River State, Construction Of Ojobo – Bomadi Road / Bridges, Delta State, Rehabilitation of Runway and Taxiway, Extension of Box Culvert and Ancillary works at Asaba International Airport, Delta State, etc.
China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) Nigeria Ltd
CECC is one of the most notable construction companies in the world. It is known for civil engineering design consultancy, project contracting, and advanced railway construction. The construction company was established in 1979 in Mainland China and has grown over the years to be an international company, with projects in over 40 countries. The company has constructed bridges, rail systems, stadiums, and world class roads.
The construction company’s headquarters are located at 46, Nnamdi Azikiwe Drive, Ebute Metta, Lagos, Nigeria.
In 2014, the company completed the construction of a double-track standard gauge railway that connects Lagos to Kano State. CECC is also responsible for the ongoing construction of the Lagos Light Rail Project in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Lagos-Calabar Light Rail is currently being built by the company and will connect Calabar with Uyo, Aba, Port Harcourt, Yenagoa, Otuoke, Ughelli, Warri, Sapele, Benin, Agbor, Asaba, Onitsha, Ore, Ijebu Ode, and Sagamu. You might find it interesting to know that this construction company built Ikorodu Road in Lagos, Nigeria.
Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company Nigeria Limited
Dantata & Sawoe Construction has a reputation for completing high-quality projects in Nigeria, making it one of the best construction firms in the nation. With over 40 years of experience, the company has continued to deliver value-added civil and infrastructure projects.
Their services involve the construction of airstrips, bridges, and roads, as well as construction design and planning, and irrigation projects.
They also carry out irrigation projects, construction design, and planning. IBCC International Broadcasting Center, DAAR Communications Abuja, AIT, Benue State Government House, and Edo State House Liaison Office Abuja, among many other projects, are just a few of the ones they have successfully completed.