Washington state’s construction industry employs more than 270,000 workers and accounts for over $24 billion of economic activity, according to data from IBISWorld. Keep reading to learn more about the largest construction companies in Washington state that are responsible for the sector’s tremendous productivity.
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Largest construction companies in Washington state
Note: Regional revenue data is pulled from Engineering News-Record and covers each company’s revenue throughout the Northwest.
1. Skanska USA
Regional headquarters: Seattle
Regional revenue (2018) in millions: 1,524
Skanska USA is the American division of international construction giant Skanska. It serves a jaw-droppingly wide range of sectors, including:
- aviation
- education
- government
- healthcare
- infrastructure
- life sciences
- mission-critical
- multi-family developments
Skanska USA’s services in these sectors include:
- lean construction
- program management
- virtual construction
Skanska is also one of the top users of Bridgit Bench, our workforce intelligence platform. After migrating away from their spreadsheets for resource planning, Skanska has been able to take the process out of one person’s hands to create a more collaborative process with the management team. Read more about Skanska’s experience with Bridgit Bench.
2. Balfour Beatty US
Regional headquarters: Seattle
Regional revenue (2018) in millions: 924.17
Balfour Beatty US is not only one of the largest construction companies in Washington state but also a global giant within the industry. It is a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty, which is the largest construction company in Britain.
Sectors served by Balfour Beatty US include:
- criminal justice
- federal government
- data centers
- streetcars
- K-12 education
- purification
- ports
The firm’s list of services offered is equally impressive and includes:
- construction management
- design-build
- general contracting
- preconstruction
- building information modeling
- lean delivery
- Procurement
The Balfour Beatty office in Texas is also one of the top users of our workforce intelligence solution, Bridgit Bench. Having previously used an internally developed solution for workforce management, the team at Balfour Beatty adopted Bridgit Bench and quickly began seeing process improvements. Read Balfour Beatty’s full case study with us.
3. Lease Crutcher Lewis
Regional headquarters: Seattle
Regional revenue (2018) in millions: 807
Lease Crutcher Lewis’ history dates back to 1886 when Newton T. Lease started the firm in Montana. In 1939, Lease Crutcher Lewis relocated to Seattle and the rest is history.
The firm’s services include:
- preconstruction
- self-perform
- sustainability consulting
- virtual design and construction
- construction technology
4. GLY Construction
Regional headquarters: Bellevue
Regional revenue (2018) in millions: 516
GLY Construction was founded in 1967 by Harold Gall and Robert Landau in the Puget Sound area. The pair was working for a St. Louis-based firm at the time but fell in love with the Pacific Northwest and decided to settle down there.
GLY Construction serves a variety of sectors, including:
- civic
- education
- healthcare
- hospitality
- life sciences
- office
- parking
- retail
- technology
5. Clark Construction Group
Regional headquarters: Seattle
Regional revenue (2018) in millions: 487.91
Clark Construction Group is another one of the top Washington state construction companies that also happen to be nationally recognized. Its roots trace back to 1906 when Clark Construction Group started out as a small local excavation company. It has since grown into one of America’s leading construction companies, employing more than 4,200 workers.
Sectors the firm serves include:
- aviation
- education
- government
- mass transit
- military
- office
- science
- entertainment
Its services include:
- design-build
- preconstruction
- virtual design and construction
- public-private partnerships
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6. Mortenson
Regional headquarters: Kirkland
Regional revenue (2018) in millions: $442.01
Next on our list of the top Washington state construction companies, we have Mortenson. The firm’s history dates back to 1954. Since then, it has become one of America’s largest privately-held construction companies.
Mortenson’s services include:
- preconstruction
- general contracting
- design-build
- development
- program management
Mortenson provides these services to a variety of sectors, including:
- aviation
- healthcare
- higher education
- hospitality
- entertainment
- transportation
- wind
- technology
- manufacturing
7. Turner Construction Company
Regional headquarters: Seattle
Regional revenue (2018) in millions: $387.79
Turner Construction Company is a firm based in North America offering construction services to a variety of sectors. It employs more than 10,000 workers and completes over $12 billion in projects each year, making it one of the top home builders in Washington state.
Turner Construction Company’s areas of expertise include:
- aviation
- education
- government
- healthcare
- infrastructure
- pharmaceutical
- residential
- sports
- retail
Its services in these sectors include:
- design-build
- supply chain management
- lean construction
- building information modeling
- medical procurement
8. Absher Construction Company
Regional headquarters: Puyallup
Regional revenue (2018) in millions: $302.95
Absher Construction Company was founded by R.L. “Barney” Absher in 1940. It contributes more than just construction to the state of Washington, supporting philanthropic ventures such as the Holiday Lights Giving Program and 20th Annual Absher Kids Cup Charity Golf Tournament.
Absher Construction Company is a full-service construction company that completes projects in several sectors, including:
- design-build
- hospitality
- government
- higher education
- recreation
- transportation
- healthcare
9. W.G. Clark Construction
Regional headquarters: Seattle
Regional revenue (2018) in millions: $268.04
W.G. Clark Construction Company was founded in 1910 by Bill Clark in Seattle. It completes work in several sectors, including:
- renovation
- sustainability
- community
- commercial
10. PCL Construction Services
Regional headquarters: Bellevue
Regional revenue in millions: $215.10
PCL Construction Services is among the largest full-service construction companies in North America. It employs more than 4,500 workers and serves several sectors, including:
- aviation
- education
- healthcare
- manufacturing
- entertainment
- hospitality
- cultural
- commercial
- retail
PCL Construction’s services include:
- construction
- preconstruction
- self-perform
- prefabrication
- sustainable construction
- smart construction
11. DPR Construction
Regional headquarters: Seattle
Regional revenue (2018) in millions: 197.49
DPR Construction is a firm with more than 30 years of experience in construction. It was founded in Redwood City, California in 1990 and locations throughout the country and overseas in Asia and Europe.
DPR Construction’s services include:
- prefabrication
- preconstruction
- self-perform
- sustainable construction
- sustainable construction
- virtual design and construction
It provides these services to several sectors, including:
- higher education
- hospitality
- mission critical
- research and development
12. The Walsh Group
Regional headquarters: Seattle
Regional revenue (2018) in millions: 147.74
Last but not least on our list of the largest construction companies in Washington state, we have The Walsh Group. The firm was founded in Chicago in 1949 and has since grown into one of the most respected construction companies throughout North America.
The Walsh Group’s services include:
- preconstruction
- design-build
- lean construction
- self-perform
- sustainability consulting
The firm provides these services to several sectors, including:
- industrial
- hydro
- transportation
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