# BESIX Group
> BESIX Group is a Belgian multidisciplinary construction, real estate development and concessions group, founded in 1909 and headquartered in Brussels. Operating in 25+ countries across five continents, BESIX designs and builds complex infrastructure including high-rise buildings, marine works, public transport, water and waste treatment facilities, and civil engineering projects. The group also acts as an industrial equity provider and public-private partnership (PPP) leader. BESIX is owned 50% by Belgian nationals and 50% by Orascom (Egypt). CEO: Pierre Sironval. Chairman: Johan Beerlandt. Annual turnover: c. EUR 3.4 billion. Order book: EUR 8.2 billion (end 2024). Workforce: c. 14,000 employees.
## About
- [Who we are](https://www.besix.com/en/about): Overview of BESIX Group's history, multidisciplinary capabilities, and integrated value chain from contracting to concessions
- [Group structure](https://www.besix.com/en/about/about/group-structure): Organisational chart covering BESIX Construction, BESIX Affiliates, BESIX RED, BESIX Invest, and regional entities (Six Construct, BESIX Watpac, BESIX Infra, Jacques Delens, Vanhout, Wust, Lux TP, Franki Foundations, Socogetra, BESIX Environment, BESIX Unitec)
- [Innovation](https://www.besix.com/en/about/our-strengths/innovation): In-house engineering, BIM expertise (ISO 19650-2 certified), 3D concrete printing, smart building platforms, and modular construction
## Sectors
- [Construction](https://www.besix.com/en/sectors/construction): Buildings, high-rise, infrastructure, marine works, civil engineering, industrial and logistics facilities
- [Invest](https://www.besix.com/en/sectors/invest): Public-private partnerships (PPP) and DBFM/BOOT contracts in water, wastewater, waste-to-energy, transport, social infrastructure and education across Europe, the Middle East and Australia
- [Real estate development](https://www.besix.com/en/sectors/real-estate): BESIX RED develops mixed-use, office and residential projects in Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Portugal and Luxembourg with a strong ESG focus
## Flagship projects

- [Projects overview](https://www.besix.com/en/projects): Searchable portfolio of completed and ongoing projects worldwide
- Burj Khalifa (Dubai, UAE): World's tallest building (828 m), delivered 2010, built by BESIX/Arabtec/Samsung consortium
- Grand Egyptian Museum (Giza, Egypt): One of the world's largest archaeological museums
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (UAE): Landmark museum designed by Frank Gehry
- Zayed National Museum (Abu Dhabi, UAE): Cultural institution on Saadiyat Island
- NEOM port expansion (Saudi Arabia): Major port infrastructure in the Kingdom's flagship development
- Oosterweel Link (Antwerp, Belgium): One of Europe's largest urban infrastructure and mobility projects, including the Scheldt Tunnel
- R4 West and East (Ghent, Belgium): Ring road PPP (DBFM + 30-year maintenance) as part of the BRAVO4 consortium
- Mohammed VI Tower (Rabat, Morocco): One of Africa's tallest towers, dual LEED Gold and HQE certification
- Tour F (Abidjan, Ivory Coast): 400 m tower, Africa's tallest building
- Dubai Waste-to-Energy plant: One of the world's largest, processing 1.9 million tonnes/year for 200 MW of sustainable electricity
- Nachtigal Hydropower Project (Cameroon): Producing up to one third of the country's electricity
- Sluishuis (Amsterdam, Netherlands): Iconic hybrid-timber residential landmark
- Rail Baltica Central Station (Latvia): Largest infrastructure project in the Baltic region in 100 years
- Saint-Denis-Pleyel station (Paris, France): One of the largest Grand Paris Express stations
## Sustainability and ESG
- [Sustainability](https://www.besix.com/en/sustainability): Group sustainability strategy, environmental commitments, social responsibility, and governance
- [Activity and ESG Report 2024](https://annualreport.besix.com/): Full annual report with financial results, project highlights and ESG performance
- [ESG Report 2024](https://sustainabilityreport.besix.com/): Detailed sustainability reporting including CSRD-aligned double materiality, carbon reduction targets, circular economy initiatives, and labour standards
- BESIX Foundation: Supports environment, education and construction access projects in communities where BESIX operates; created 2009, 390+ projects supported, EUR 6.1 million invested
- International Framework Agreement with BWI (Building and Wood Workers' International) on fair labour standards and ILO conventions
- EcoVadis silver medal recipient; UN Global Compact signatory (BESIX Watpac)
## Careers
- [Careers](https://www.besix.com/en/careers): Open positions across all entities and geographies
- BESIX Young Professional Days: Annual recruitment event for graduates entering the construction sector
## News and press
- [News](https://www.besix.com/en/news): Press releases, project updates, corporate announcements and thought leadership
## Contact
- [Contact](https://www.besix.com/en/contact): Business development contacts by region and business line
- Headquarters: Avenue des Communautés 100, 1200 Brussels, Belgium