NHK Science & Technology Research Laboratories

Type: Public
On the web: http://www.sterlingconstructionco.com
Employees: 1,606
Employee growth: 23.5%

Sterling Construction sees the silver lining even in wastewater and pavement. The heavy civil construction company specializes in the building, reconstruction, and repair of transportation and water infrastructure. The general contractor and its subsidiaries (Texas Sterling Construction, Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction, and Road and Highway Builders) primarily serve public sector clients in Texas, Utah, and Nevada. State highway and bridge work accounts for about 70% of Sterling's revenues. Transportation projects include excavation and asphalt paving of highways and roads, as well as construction of bridges and rail systems. Water projects include work on sewers and storm drainage systems.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2011:
Sales: $501.2M
One year growth: 9.0%
Net income: ($35.9)M

Officers:
Chairman and CEO: Patrick T. (Pat) Manning
President, COO, Treasurer and Director: Joseph P. (Joe) Harper Sr.
EVP Finance and Acting CFO: Joseph P. (Joe) Harper Jr.

Competitors:
J.D. Abrams
Shaw Group
Zachry Inc.