veidekke

Veidekke ASA is a Norwegian construction and civil engineering company headquartered in Oslo. It is one of the largest construction and civil engineering groups in the Nordic region, with activities in the Nordic countries, notably Norway and Sweden.

The company operates through three principal business areas: Construction, which covers building and civil engineering projects; Property Development, which handles planning and development of residential and commercial properties; and Industrial activities, including asphalt production and road maintenance.

History and structure: Veidekke was founded in 1936 as a cooperative formed by unions and workers’ organizations in Norway. It grew into a diversified, publicly listed company serving public authorities and private-sector clients across the Nordic region. The organization is structured with regional units to manage projects and services locally.

Projects and approach: Veidekke undertakes infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges, as well as housing, commercial real estate, and redevelopment initiatives. The company emphasizes safety, sustainability, and innovation, employing digital tools and modern project-management methods to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Corporate profile: Veidekke is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and employs several thousand people. It maintains a decentralized organization designed to serve customers across the Nordic region, aligning its operations with public procurement, urban development, and long-term value creation.