Source: VORTEX Control

Spanish Construction Giants Conquer the World

Spain may represent only around 1.5% of global GDP, but its leading construction companies control more than 13% of the world's international construction market, making Spain one of the most influential countries in global infrastructure development.

Today, approximately 84% of the combined revenue of Spain's largest contractors comes from international markets, with North America—particularly the United States—being their most important region.

Why Spain Is a Global Infrastructure Powerhouse. Together, ACS, Acciona, Ferrovial, FCC, Sacyr, and OHLA generate:

• More than €87 billion in annual revenue
• More than €66 billion from international operations
• Roughly 13% of the global international construction market

International Construction Power Ranking

1. China 
2. France 
3. Spain 
4. United States 
5. Germany 

The Bottom Line

Despite its relatively small economy, Spain has built one of the world's most successful international construction industries. Spanish contractors are now leading the delivery of some of the largest transportation, water, energy, airport, and data center projects across the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and Latin America.

For many of these companies, the United States is no longer an international market—it is their primary market.

Global Ranking of Major Spanish Contractors

Company Annual Revenue

#10 - ACS Group -> €38.6 Billion

#20 - Acciona -> €17.8 Billion

#41 - Ferrovial -> €8.5 Billion

#42 - FCC -> €8.4 Billion

#63 - Sacyr -> €4.3 Billion

#70 - OHLA -> €3.4 Billion

ACS Group (Turner, Dragados, FlatironDragados)

Global Position

• World's largest international contractor (ENR rankings)
• #10 largest construction company worldwide

Revenue

€38.6 Billion -> International Revenue Approximately 92% generated outside Spain

• North America: 60%
• Asia-Pacific (Australia): 20%
• Europe: 15%
• Spain: 5%

Main Markets

• United States
• Canada
• Australia
• United Kingdom
• Germany

United States Position

ACS is the dominant Spanish player in the U.S. market through:

• Turner Construction (largest building contractor in the U.S.)
• FlatironDragados (major transportation and heavy civil contractor)
• Extensive presence in highways, rail, airports, water infrastructure, and data centers

Acciona

Global Position

• #20 worldwide

Revenue

€17.8 Billion -> International Revenue Approximately 70–75%

• Australia: 30%
• Spain: 25%
• North America: 20%
• Latin America: 15%
• Other Markets: 10%

Main Markets

• United States
• Australia
• Canada
• Chile
• Peru
• Middle East

Key Strengths

Acciona combines construction, water infrastructure, renewable energy, and transportation projects, making it one of the most diversified infrastructure companies globally.

Ferrovial

Global Position

• #41 worldwide

Revenue

€8.5 Billion -> International Revenue Over 80%

• North America: 45%
• United Kingdom: 25%
• Spain: 15%
• Poland and Europe: 15%

Main Markets

• United States
• Canada
• United Kingdom
• Poland

Key Projects

• JFK Terminal One (New York)
• Managed Lanes projects in Texas, Virginia, Georgia, and Tennessee
• Major toll road concessions throughout North America

U.S. Position

Ferrovial has effectively transformed itself into a North American infrastructure company, with the U.S. serving as its primary growth engine.

FCC

Global Position

• #42 worldwide

Revenue

€8.4 Billion -> International Revenue Approximately 60%

• Spain: 40%
• Europe: 30%
• Latin America: 20%
• Middle East: 10%

Main Markets

• Spain
• Latin America
• Central Europe
• Middle East

Sacyr

Global Position

• #63 worldwide

Revenue

€4.3 Billion -> International Revenue Approximately 75–80%

• Latin America: 45%
• Europe: 35%
• Spain: 15%
• North America: 5%

Main Markets

• Colombia
• Chile
• Peru
• Italy
• Spain

Key Strengths

Sacyr is one of the world's leading concession developers, particularly in toll roads and public-private partnership (PPP) projects.

OHLA

Global Position

• #70 worldwide

Revenue

€3.4 Billion -> International Revenue Approximately 80%

• North America: 35%
• Latin America: 30%
• Europe: 25%
• Spain: 10%

Main Markets

• United States
• Canada
• Chile
• Peru
• Czech Republic