Kiewit, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is one of the largest privately-owned construction and engineering companies in North America.
鈥淭his acquisition offers substantial opportunities for both companies,鈥� said Kiewit CEO Rick Lanoha. 鈥淔or Weeks employees, they join one of the largest, most successful construction and engineering organisations in the world. For Kiewit, we gain an exceptionally skilled workforce and the ability to add Weeks鈥� leading maritime engineering and construction capabilities, dynamic dredging expertise and renowned tunnelling services to our portfolio.鈥�
Over the past 50 years Weeks and Kiewit have worked together on several joint ventures.
鈥淥ur shared cultures and values, which focus on the success and growth of our people, a relentless commitment to safety and quality, and demanding excellence in everything we do, will make this acquisition a success,鈥� Lanoha said.
Week Marine and its subsidiaries will be independently branded subsidiaries of Kiewit.
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