Despite recent economic hurdles, Nigeria’s construction sector remains a crucial driver of progress. With a young and growing population and growth in interest in real estate, the demand for infrastructure and modern spaces persists.
This blog post explores the top 10 construction companies in Nigeria, firms that are navigating a complex economic landscape while demonstrating resilience and innovation.
We’ll delve into their areas of specialization and showcase the landmark projects that are shaping Nigeria’s future, even amidst ongoing challenges.
List of Construction Companies in Nigeria (Lagos list)
1. Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
Children unborn can testify to the expertise and dominance of the ‘Julius Berger’ brand in Nigeria.
Shall we cast a glance on their major projects? The International Airport, Abuja; The Akwa Ibom Stadium Complex; The Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge? The Third Mainland Bridge; Lagos? Eko Bridge? You sure bet Julius Berger had its imprints on them.
They have been a key player in the Nigerian Construction space since the 90s and have set consistent benchmarks for other construction companies in Nigeria to follow.
2. Reynolds Construction Company
With its headquarters in Switzerland, RCC, one of the leading construction companies in Nigeria, first appeared in Nigeria in 1956. An outstanding project executed by Reynolds Construction Company is the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University [formerly referred to as the University of Ife].
They have also constructed the South African Embassy, Abuja; the $32m Calabar-Ikom road project and others.
3. Setraco Nigeria Limited
With a specialty in the construction of bridges and roads, Setraco Nigeria, a prominent construction company in Nigeria has a presence in over 15 Nigerian states.
SETRACO wields over 35 years of working experience in the Nigerian construction space. The magnificent Bomadi Bridge, Delta; The Alape Bridge in Ondo; The dualization of the Abuja-Keffi Road; are some of their projects.
4. China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC)
With its headquarters in China, This is one of the Chinese construction companies in Nigeria. CCECC has been among the world’s top 100 international contractors for 17 consecutive years. It has branches in over 50 countries and regions, including Africa, Asia, America, Europe, and Oceania.
CCECC has also taken on projects in the Railway Industry. It is a subsidiary of the China Railway Construction Corporation.
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5. Costain West Africa
Costain West Africa is the first civil engineering and building construction companies in Nigeria to be on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. It is one of the oldest civil engineering and building engineering companies in Nigeria.
Major projects include the 140-meter high NECOM house, The University College Teaching Hospital, Ibadan; Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna; Central Bank, Enugu; Flour Mills of Nigeria; Apapa Factory and others.
6. Adold Engineering Company Limited
Since its inception, Adold Engineering has successfully completed over 250 projects in the span of 30 years. They have undertaken projects like The Construction of Virgin Atlantic Head Office; Construction of Area Office for Chartered Bank; Residential Development for Central Bank of Nigeria; Construction of 530-bed hostel at Ajayi Crowther University and others.
They have also partnered on other building projects with clients like Shell Petroleum, Texaco, Chevron, ARM, Landmark University, First Bank PLC and a host of others.
7. Arab Contractors
These guys are arguably one of the leading civil engineering companies in Nigeria and Africa. Like CCECC and Julius Berger, they have a widely acclaimed international prominence.
With its headquarters in Egypt, Arab Contractors, one of the prominent building construction companies in Nigeria is notable for the construction of airports, dams, bridges, sports buildings, power stations, hospitals, and sewage plants; to mention but a few.
A notable domestic project includes the reconstruction of the Owerri-Ewele road.
8. Arbico PLC
Arbico is a full service, building and civil engineering contracting company, established in 1958 and quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange since 1978.
The company offers services such as pre-construction and estimating, design, build, project management, engineering, procurement, and construction services. It is located at Plot D, Block 7 Industrial St, Ilupeju, Lagos.
9. Dantata and Sawoe Construction Company Limited
This is one of the Nigerian construction companies that prides itself on being one of the most reliable in the industry. With over 35 years of expertise, Dantata and Sawoe have managed projects such as the Benue State Government House, Makurdi; Edo State Liaison Office, Abuja; International Broadcasting Center, DAAR Communications, Abuja, and others.
10. Brunelli Construction Company
Incorporated in 1972, the construction company specializes in constructing jetties and drainages, plant projects, diaphragm wall installation, and a host of others. It’s an international construction company with its headquarters in Milan; Italy. Other than Nigeria and Italy, they have an operational base in Zambia, Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julius Berger’s ranking as a construction company?
At the Top 50 Brands Nigeria Awards 2023 event in Lagos Nigeria, Julius Berger has for the 8th consecutive time won the 2023 winner in the building and construction sector, attaining up a +3 (YoY).
They are currently Nigeria’s Most Valuable company in the Building and Construction Services Category.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our review of the Top Engineering Companies in Nigeria. There are several other key players in the Petroleum Engineering industry. Some of these include Hardy Oil and Gas, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation [NNPC] and others.
For the Construction Industry in Nigeria however, others include El-Alan Construction Company, Apave Nigeria, G Cappa PLC, Mixta Nigeria, NetConstruct, Monier Construction Company, and a host of others.