The Weitz Company

A General
Construction Company

Who We Are

Your Global Business Partner, Right Next Door

The Weitz Company is a full service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. Weitz joined Orascom Construction PLC’s global group of companies in 2012, delivering international and local expertise to our clients across market sectors.

As a general contracting company serving customers throughout the industrial, mission critical, aviation, and commercial sectors, our core purpose to “Build a Better Way” sets us apart from the competition. With safety in the forefront, our teams strive to solve customer problems through new delivery models, aggregation of expert resources, and solution development placing client priorities first. From preconstruction and design through build and turnover we work closely with all team members to envision and deliver project success.

Founded in 1855, Weitz is the oldest general construction companies s west of the Mississippi River, and annually ranks in the top of Engineering News-Record magazine’s list of Top 400 Contractors.

With more than 100 years of family ownership in our history combined with our robust global experience as a part of Orascom Construction PLC’s group of companies, clients know they can count on us as a trusted partner to deliver the highest levels of safety, integrity, and market leading innovation.

The Weitz Company is rooted in history and expertise, keeping a steady vision for the future. Our commitment to break the mold around traditional construction practices and engage customers at every project stage is why more than 75% of our business comes from repeat clients.

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Weitz is ranked #72 in the ENR Top 400 Contractors. 01/05
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Founded in 1855, we have over 169 years of continuous operation. 02/05
1,900 +
We have over 1,900 employees who we view as our most valuable asset. 03/05
1.3 billion +
Our financial strength, longevity and stability have earned us over one billion in revenue. 04/05
8.1 billion
Our global construction group consists of four primary operating entities with over 65,000 employees worldwide. The combined backlog of the group totaled $8.1 billion at the end of 2023. 05/05

Product Lines

Proven, Client-Focused Construction Practices

As the oldest general contracting company west of the Mississippi River, we have a wealth of project experience in a variety of market sectors. For nearly two centuries, our clients have capitalized on our knowledge that continues to transcend to meet the evolving work of construction.

What We Build

There's No Substitute for Experience

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Commercial

More than 75% of our business is from repeat or referral clients—a testament to our business values, construction standards and safety practices.

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Industrial

For over 50 years, we have had a group of design and construction professionals fully dedicated to the industrial industry.

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International

Being 1 of 4 brands in a construction group operating worldwide, we have no limits to the projects we're capable of delivering for clients.

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What Our Clients Say

People Matter and
We Live It

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Paul Leone President, The Breakers Hotel

"Weitz has been our exclusive contractor since 1992 because of their integrity, commitment to quality and performance. We share common values and culture of excellence."

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Phillip Ray Vice Chancellor, Texas A&M University System

"I have worked with a number of general contractors from across the country. But I can tell you unequivocally that none compare to The Weitz Company."

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Stephanie Morrison Senior Project Manager, Des Moines, IA

"The people at Weitz are amazing. Our collaborative culture builds friendships among our team members."