If you’re not in the construction industry, your first thought is probably “why should I care about construction companies in Nigeria?” Remember the “Rome wasn’t built in a day” saying? Now replace Rome with Nigeria. The structural making of Nigeria, from bridges to buildings to roads and airports, is the work of the construction industry.
More than making roads or erecting structures, the construction industry makes Nigeria, from good roads that attract foreign investments to building projects that provide job opportunities to the roof over our heads. Whether you knew it before now or not, every Nigerian has benefited from the construction industry.
Let’s take a look at five of the top construction companies in Nigeria.
Top Construction Companies in Nigeria
1. Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
2. Setraco Nigeria Limited
3. Cappa and D’Alberto PLC
4. Reynolds Construction Company (RCC)
5. Arab Contractors Nigeria
Top 5 Construction Companies in Nigeria
These five companies cover reach (their geographical spread) to scale (size and number of projects embarked on), international alliances, to boosting the economy. They show that construction is more than bricks and steel, and extends to boosting the nation’s economy. Below are five of the best construction companies we have in Nigeria.
1. Julius Berger Nigeria PLC
Julius Berger is a name you have probably heard about as a Nigerian, as it has become synonymous with the construction industry, and they have a track record of decades to show that.
They specialize in large projects like expressways, airports, government complexes, and bridges. Some of their most renowned construction projects are the Abuja National Stadium, the second Niger bridge that serves as a link between Anambra and Delta states, two of the busiest routes in Nigeria – Abuja-Kaduna Expressway and parts of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, and even the Central Bank of Nigeria in Abuja.
Of course, the impact of such a grand company exceeds the construction itself. They create employment opportunities and help businesses that supply them with raw materials thrive. They are a favorite choice for grand projects because they have quality equipment and skills, and they deliver perfectly even under pressure. Their German roots have become very grounded in Nigeria.
2. Setraco Nigeria Limited
Setraco is Nigeria’s pride. This is Nigeria’s local construction industry, and it goes as far back as the 1970s. They have evident works in more than 20 states of the federation.
They specialise in road and bridge construction. Additionally, they have an edge in the industry due to their speedy delivery, which stems from their extensive array of raw materials and workshops. This makes them self-dependent, as they don’t have to rely on others for major supplies.
Some of their biggest projects are the Abuja-Kebbi Expressway, the Sapele-Ewu that facilitates trade in the South South terrain of Nigeria, the Bomadi Bridge in Delta State that connects people living in the riverine areas to the rest of the state, and several others across Rivers and Cross Rivers states.
Setraco is known for employing local hands and giving them a source of livelihood. They train them in construction, making nationals gain hands-on knowledge. The fact that they own quarries and plants also gives more people access to jobs and training. They’re one of the best options for state governments.
3. Cappa and D’Alberto PLC
This is the oldest still functioning construction company in Nigeria. More than construction, its establishment in 1932 tells us one story – how it has become a national heritage.
Cappa’s specialisation is buildings. While the previous two focus on civil works, Cappa is involved in upscale building projects from residential to commercial and institutional ones.
Some of their biggest projects are in Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial capital. Cappa built the Holy Cross Cathedral in Lagos, parts of the Lagos National Theatre, the Mobil House in Victoria Island, and refurbished the Federal Palace Hotel.
Projects embarked upon by Cappa provide both manual jobs and white collar jobs as they need expertise from carpentry and engineering to architecture and design.
They are a key influence in shaping urban growth, from creating office spaces to residential buildings. Cappa has triumphed over numerous economic cycles in Nigeria, making them bankable. While they might not be known for road building, they’re contributors to the facelift of Lagos and other urban cities.
4. Reynolds Construction Company (RCC)
It is popularly regarded as RCC, and it is one of the top construction companies in Nigeria. RCC has international alliances that provide finances and partnerships for the projects it embarks on.
For RCC, they specialise in road and bridge construction. Some of these projects include the Lagos-Benin road, which connects the North central with the South-South, Abuja-Lokoja Expressway, Port-Harcourt-Owerri road, and several other top league bridges and roads across the nation.
Roads and bridges directly boost the nation’s economy. Here’s how RCC does that. Their projects bridge the gap between states, making states closer in reach. Food produce, for example, will get to their destinations faster, reducing the cost of transportation and even spoilage. This, of course, will have a direct impact on the cost when it gets to the final consumers.
Reynolds Construction Company also provides job opportunities whenever any of these projects are embarked upon. Their international alliances put them on their A-game, as they have access to the latest methods and quality equipment.
5. Arab Contractors Nigeria
Arab Contractors Nigeria perfectly fits the jack of all trades description; the only difference is that they are masters of all. They are involved in every kind of construction, from buildings to government complexes and bridges. They have constructed roads across the nation, especially in the country’s capital and the North. They have provided people with modern houses with their state housing projects, and they also constructed the International Conference Centre in Abuja, amongst other projects across Nigeria.
One would think they have Arab roots from their name, but their parent company is in Egypt. The Nigerian one is a part of a large construction group across Africa. Think Pan-African, think Arab Contractors.
Their ties with other nations keep Nigerian buildings modern and up-to-date. This also makes workers in touch with current building trends while providing the best constructions (buildings or roads) for the users.
Conclusion
With the great deal of work put in by these five construction companies, you should consider how much energy, hours, sweat, money, and vision that was put into every beautiful building, good road, or bridge that you come across.
We might not be where we want to be as a country, but the country, in alliance with these five construction giants, is steadily building our Rome. They are not just building a structure, but also the future of the nation itself.
