Empowering the Workforce of Tomorrow
We expanded programs that support career advancement for craft professionals, partnered with universities to develop local talent pipelines, and strengthened our commitment to preparing the next generation of builders, engineers, and innovators. These initiatives provided skills development, hands-on experience, and professional growth across the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Poland, and beyond. Through these efforts, we help ensure the workforce is equipped to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
Leading the Way in Suicide Prevention
In the U.S., the construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates of any sector. We cannot ignore these statistics.
To address this critical issue, we launched a five-year partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), committing $7 million—the largest single pledge in AFSP’s history—to support programs that raise awareness, reduce stigma, and save lives. Through this initiative, we aim to reach 500,000 construction workers—and that’s just the beginning. Together with CEOs from leading construction companies and leaders from the North America’s Building Trades Unions, we established a CEO Advisory Council with a mission to develop industry-wide solutions for suicide prevention. Learn more.
We observed Construction Suicide Prevention Week with a global stand-down and moment of silence. More than 14,000 colleagues across 50+ projects and offices in 11 countries paused work to reflect, raise awareness, and reaffirm our commitment to the well-being of every team member.
Building Stronger Communities
We made a lasting impact by partnering with local organizations and supporting initiatives that foster long-term resilience. Our efforts focused on empowering future innovators, providing critical aid during natural disasters, and strengthening communities through hands-on projects.
Strengthening Sustainability Efforts
In 2024, Bechtel continued its support for Engineers Without Borders (EWB), with a focus on water, sanitation, and climate resilience initiatives. Bechtel Group Foundation supported EWB Australia’s Engineering on Country program, helping First Nations communities in the region access clean, safe, and climate-resilient water sources. The program also trained local community members to operate and maintain water systems for long-term sustainability.
In the U.S., our support for EWB enabled student and professional chapters to complete 78 projects focused on improving water, sanitation, and climate resilience, which benefited 325,320 community members across 27 countries and 26 U.S. locations.
Creating Lasting Community Impact
Through bechtel.org, our social enterprise arm, we partner with nonprofits and community organizations to deliver impact infrastructure that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. In 2024, we helped bring reliable solar power to more than 300 health facilities across Africa, combining philanthropic grants with employee volunteerism to strengthen communities, advance social good, and improve lives.
Connecting Communities in Rwanda
In partnership with Bridges to Prosperity, Bechtel volunteers helped build a 133-meter suspension bridge in Karongi, Rwanda. The new bridge now provides safe, year-round access to schools, medical facilities, and markets for more than 3,500 residents in four rural communities.
Responding to Disaster, Together
Bechtel donated nearly half a million dollars to recovery efforts in regions affected by natural disasters, including Hurricane Helene in the southeastern U.S. and wildfires in Chile, Canada, and Texas.
Investing in Future Builders
Now in its 23rd year, the Bechtel Global Scholars Program plays an important role in supporting Bechtel’s commitment to investing in the next generation of builders and engineers. In 2024, we awarded 25 scholarships to children of Bechtel colleagues who are attending college for the first time. Administered by Scholarship America, this program supports full-time study at accredited institutions of the students’ choice.
Our support of the National Center for Construction Education and Research High School Builder program brought construction education to 15 schools in eight states, benefiting more than 2,000 students and 100 teachers. Bechtel’s donation helped provide thousands of textbooks, tools, and pieces of personal protective equipment.
Inspiring STEM Talent
Bechtel Group Foundation contributed $500,000 to support the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST®) robotics programs in seven countries — Australia, Canada, Chile, India, North Macedonia, U.K., and U.S. — to inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM fields. Bechtel also once again sponsored the FIRST® LEGO® League program in Ireland and the U.K. Through mentoring students, hosting a London tournament at our Chiswick Park office, and underwriting the national finals, the program reached more than 58,000 students — a 33% increase from the previous year.
Recognition that Reflects Our Values
In 2024, we bolstered communities by creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and delivering essential infrastructure. Along the way, our people and projects earned recognition, not only for what we built but how we built it: with purpose, excellence, and care.
Building Local Opportunity
At the Port Arthur LNG project in Texas, Bechtel earned the Local Employer of Excellence Award from Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas, recognizing our commitment to investing in the local economy by hiring locally, supporting small businesses, and donating tools and equipment to schools to strengthen technical educational programs.
Delivering Projects with Purpose
The International Road Federation gave Bechtel and our joint venture partner ENKA the Global Road Achievement Award and Global Program Management Award for our work on the Morava Corridor Motorway project in Serbia. These recognitions celebrate our environmental stewardship and management of road infrastructure programs that improve safety and mobility across the region.
Connecting Communities
In the U.K., the Bechtel team that delivered the Elizabeth Line project received the Best Infrastructure Project Award from the Institution of Civil Engineers. The high-capacity, high-frequency railway — London’s largest transport expansion in a generation — was completed by Bechtel in 2023 and continues to transform how people move across the city.
Elevating Small Businesses
Bechtel’s commitment to small businesses helps grow local economies and strengthen supply chains. In 2024, we received the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence in Construction from the U.S. Small Business Administration, recognizing our long-standing support of small businesses as suppliers and contractors.