Although Skanska saw its revenue slip from $ 19.13bn to $ 17.91bn in 2016 , the

Sweden-based outfits continues to be a top five European earner . Founded in 1887 , Skanska is considered one of the oldest construction outfits in all of Europe . It focuses on construction , development , and infrastructure works and has holding in the Czech Republic , Hungary and Poland among others . Under the leadership of President and CEO Johan Karlström , Skanska has been touted as leading Green Builder in the U . K . and United States . The company earned the 2014 Financial Times ’ “ Boldness in Business Award .” Its notable works include St . Mary Axe , Mater Dei hospital in Malta , and London ’ s tallest building , Heron Tower .

Founded by Francis Bouygues in 1952 , this Paris-based construction outfit has nearly 120,000 employees and pulled in revenue of more than $ 37bn in 2016 . Now led by Chairman and CEO Martin Bouygues , its global interests include things such as civil engineering , real estate development , public works , and media telecommunications among others . It enjoys a presence in 80 countries and notable works include Paris ’ Parc des Princes in Paris , Tour First , Musée d ’ Orsay , and Grande Arche among many others .

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