Metrostav

Metrostav a.s. is a Czech based universal construction company. It is the largest construction company in the Czech Republic[1] and second largest in Central and South-Eastern Europe.[2]

History

it was formed in 1990 from a state company of the same name after the fall of the communist regime in the country. Originally Metrostav was created in 1971 with a sole purpose to build Prague metro. After 1990 it was transformed into a universal construction company active in all fields of construction business. Metrostav is also a leading member of Metrostav Group Concern.[3]

Organizational structure

Metrostav is divided into 10 construction divisions based on their focus.

Metrostav is also a leading member of Metrostav Group Concern, that includes among others: Subterra a.s., BeMo Tunelling GmbH, Pragis a.s., Metrostav Development a.s., Metrostav Slovakia a.s., SQZ, s.r.o., BES s.r.o., PK Doprastav, a.s., Doprastav Asfalt a.s., Metrostav Deutschland GmbH a Metrostav Nemovitostní, closed investment fund, a.s.[4]

Markets

The main market of the company is the Czech Republic, but it is increasing its presence in the neighboring countries Slovakia, Poland and in Nordic countries.

List of all countries where Metrostav is present: Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Turkey, Belarus, Iceland, Norway, Finland, Croatia, Turkey[5]

Important projects

Prague Metro, Line A, Line B and Line C, most recently Metro V.A, 6.1 km long new section excavated ba TBM method, including 4 stations, commissioned in April 2015

Blanka Tunnel complex in Prague, 5.5 km, the longest city tunnel in Europe[6]

Troja Bridge, Prague, 2014

Nordfjordur tunnel, Iceland

Czech National Museum renovation, 2016

References

  1. ↑ "Czech Top 100: Agrofert se posunul na třetí místo |". www.mediaguru.cz. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  2. ↑ "Českých společností v žebříčku 500 největších firem regionu ubylo". iDNES.cz. 2014-09-02. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  3. ↑ "Metrostav | Profile of the company | History of the company". www.metrostav.cz. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  4. ↑ "Metrostav | Profile of the company | Companies with capital interest". skupinametrostav.cz. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  5. ↑ "Metrostav | Contacts | Metrostav Abroad". skupinametrostav.cz. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  6. ↑ "Radio Prague - Massive Blanka tunnel completed after years of delays". www.radio.cz. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
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