Flatiron Construction
Builds critical infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, airports, rail, dams, water facilities and underground
About Flatiron Construction
Flatiron Construction is a heavy civil infrastructure contractor headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado.
The company specializes in building highways, bridges, airports, rail transit, dams, water facilities, and underground projects across the United States and Canada.
Founded in 1947 as a materials company in Boulder, Colorado, Flatiron expanded into heavy construction in the 1980s.
Flatiron is a subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, a major international construction services provider.
The company has completed over $12 billion worth of projects in North America, including more than 270 major infrastructure projects.
Flatiron has expertise in design
build and public
private partnership (P3) project delivery methods.
Notable projects include the Port Mann Bridge in Vancouver, the John James Audubon Bridge in Louisiana, and the Cooper River Bridge in South Carolina.
The company built the world's longest stress
ribbon bridge at the time of construction
the Lake Hodges Pedestrian Bridge in San Diego.
Flatiron constructed the first suspension bridge built in America in 35 years
the Carquinez Suspension Bridge in California.
The company produced the world's largest precast bridge segments at the time for the San Francisco
Oakland Bay Bridge project.
Culture & Values
Core values: People, Accountability, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety
Commitment to ethical operations and high integrity standards
Focus on teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
Strong emphasis on safety with award
winning programs
Dedication to environmental sustainability and social responsibility
Promotion of continuous learning and professional development
Encouragement of innovation and creative problem
solving
Support for community engagement and charitable initiatives
Emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and creating a sense of belonging
Recognition of military veterans' skills and experiences
Environment & Sustainability
Flatiron aims to reach carbon neutrality ('Net Zero') by the end of 2045[4]
The company has set a goal of zero waste to landfill by the end of 2045[4]
Annual waste recycling rate target of at least 80% by the end of 2025[4]
Plan to reduce self
generated hazardous waste to less than 1% of total waste by the end of 2030[4]
Commitment to promote reuse and steadily increase the rate of recycled building materials[4]
Flatiron created a Sustainability Plan providing a roadmap to a cleaner planet, stronger communities, ethical business principles and long
term financial stability[13]
The company emphasizes awareness, communication, responsibility, accountability, environmental procedures, training and education in its environmental practices[4]
Flatiron collaborates with clients, partners and governmental agencies to ensure projects excel in environmental and sustainable practices[4]
The company has a history of implementing circular economy practices such as asphalt and concrete material reuse, steel and wood recycling, and other waste reduction techniques[4]
Flatiron projects are consistently recognized for environmental excellence[1]
The company's equipment fleet has attained a Platinum
Level Green Fleet certification from the Association of Equipment Management Professionals[1]