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The Paris-based construction giant was founded in 1952 by Francis Bouygues and now boasts more than 47,000 employees on five continents driving revenue of $ 37.35bn in 2017 to keep pace with an equally impressive 2016 . With 57 % of its business generated outside France , Bouygues operates seven entities covering the entire value chain . Committed to innovation in green construction , in 2017 39 % of its R & D spend was devoted to sustainable construction while 56 % of its eligible worksites were granted the ‘ Ecosite ’ label . With a presence in 80 countries worldwide , Bouygues ’ flagship projects include the Parc des Princes in Paris , the Musée d ’ Orsay , a vast complex of buildings for the Qatar Petroleum District and the Orange Velodrome – home of Marseille ’ s football team . www . bouygues . com

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