Hidroconstrucția
Hidroconstrucţia is a prominent Romanian construction firm based in Bucharest, with a focus on building dams and hydroelectric power facilities. Established in 1950, the company has executed projects not only in Romania but also in countries such as Algeria, Germany, and Iran, achieving a combined installed capacity of 6,411 MW. Led by CEO Emil Timofti, Hidroconstrucţia generated revenues amounting to US$362 million in 2008 and maintained a workforce of approximately 9,000 employees.
The company’s comprehensive project portfolio features 172 dams—including 144 concrete structures reaching heights up to 168 meters—and 176 hydroelectric plants with individual capacities as high as 1,050 MW. Additionally, Hidroconstrucţia has developed extensive infrastructure comprising 837 kilometers of water headraces and 854 kilometers of pipelines dedicated to water supply and sewage systems. Their expertise also encompasses large-scale earthmoving operations involving the excavation of over 80 million cubic meters of rock, alongside the construction of numerous kilometers of roads and bridges. These accomplishments highlight the firm’s strong competitive position and substantial market presence within the construction sector, underpinning its robust financial results and expansion on an international scale.