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Peter Kiewit Sons' is a North American construction and engineering company that works across transportation, power, water, oil and gas, chemical, building, industrial, and mining projects. It offers end-to-end services from engineering and design to procurement, construction, and ongoing maintenance on large contracts for public and private clients. Its approach combines engineering and construction in an integrated, construction-focused model to deliver practical, build-ready solutions on site. Its goal is to reliably complete major infrastructure and energy projects on time and within budget while maintaining safety and quality, leveraging long experience (over 135 years) and strong execution capabilities to manage complex scopes.
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What believers are saying
- October 1, 2026, Kiewit won St. Thomas and St. Croix utility bundles.
- July 17, 2026, HD Hyundai partnership targets U.S. shipbuilding modules and fabrication.
- August 12, 2026, VIA Rail chose Kiewit for Dorval, expanding Canadian transit work.
What critics are saying
- August 2026 Microsoft 365 breach exposed employee and contractor data, inviting class actions.
- Virgin Islands bundles show massive bid spread, signaling scope risk and margin compression.
- West Virginia, Alabama, and Canada projects depend on permits, labor, and federal financing timelines.
What makes Peter Kiewit Sons' unique
- Employee-owned since 1884, Kiewit pairs engineering, procurement, and construction in one organization.
- Kiewit wins mega-projects others avoid, like Mobile River Bridge and Dorval Multimodal Hub.
- Kiewit Offshore Services expands fabrication, strengthening execution across marine and shipbuilding markets.
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PFA board taps Kiewit, Haugland for St. Thomas, St. Croix infrastructure bundles. October 1, 2026 The V.I. Public Finance Authority Board awarded hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure contracts Thursday to Kiewit and a joint venture between Kiewit and Haugland VI, the same companies selected by the board last year to overhaul electric, water and wastewater systems in other parts of St. Thomas and St. Croix. KHVI, which was selected to rebuild utilities on the western part of St. Thomas, estimated its preconstruction costs at nearly $115 million and its construction costs at $2.27 billion, which was more than $731 million higher than the next highest bidder, Aecon Management. Atiim Senthill, an executive delivery manager with the V.I. Disaster Recovery Office, said the preconstruction phase will take up to one year. The board also selected Kiewit to install utilities on the southwestern part of St. Croix. The company estimated its preconstruction costs for that work at nearly $113 million and its construction costs at nearly $1.6 billion. Other bidders for the St. Croix bundle included a joint venture between J. Benton and Middlesex, which estimated that the work would cost more than $990 million, and Aecon, which bid close to $2.2 billion. Board member Keith O'Neale Jr. questioned the wide range of cost estimates. Senthill said that each bidder had "a different viewpoint of the magnitude for a specific utility." "They're not all looking at each utility the same," he said. O'Neale then asked how the evaluation committee was able to judge the companies if they had different understandings of the work. "It's like the old riddle of four blind men in a room, describing an elephant, and each one of them are holding on to a different part of the elephant," he said. "How can you make sure that they're all looking at the same scope... if their understanding is different?" Board members also questioned the labor needed to complete the projects on time, and Senthill said there's "a good portion of labor that will be important probably from the states." Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., who chairs the PFA board, added that his administration is still lobbying the federal government to reverse a law passed in the 1970s which would allow the territory to bring in workers from South America and elsewhere. "We have a shot now with this lame duck Congress to get something done, but we'll see how it goes," he said. "Because immigration is not exactly the easiest topic." On Thursday, the board also voted to ratify a poll vote authorizing a refundable $200,000 escrow deposit for the eventual purchase of a building in Contant, and it authorized a $97,000 payment to the law firm Duane Morris, which Bryan said assisted the government with the Water Island resort lease. The board also raised the PFA's annual administrative fee from $5 million to $7.5 million and tapped Sabrina King Leonce, the V.I. Water and Power Authority's human resources director, to sit on the West Indian Company board. Keeping our community informed is our top priority. If you have a news tip to share, please call or text us at 340-244-6631. Support local + independent journalism in the U.S. Virgin islands. Unlike many news organizations, we haven't put up a paywall - we want to keep our journalism as accessible as we can. Our independent journalism costs time, money and hard work to keep you informed, but we do it because we believe that it matters. We know that informed communities are empowered ones. If you appreciate our reporting and want to help make our future more secure, please consider donating.
Dotted Line: How construction is dealing with cybersecurity in the age of AI. Contractors rank cybersecurity low on their priority lists. But lawyers say being prepared is critical when the inevitable breach occurs. Published Sept. 29, 2026 There's an accepted aphorism in the cybersecurity space: It's not if your systems will be breached, it's when. That "when" came for three leading construction contractors recently. Turner Construction, Kiewit and AECOM have all garnered attention since July for reportedly unauthorized access into their systems, according to public notices and lawsuits. In the case of Turner, the breach may have compromised social security numbers, bank accounts and passport information. Bad actors may have also accessed sensitive government data. A hacker group called Payouts King claimed it had accessed documents in Turner's system protected by International Traffic in Arms Regulations, a set of U.S. government rules covering the export and import of military items. In a statement to Construction Dive at the time, Turner declined to address the assertion, saying it "does not comment on claims made by criminal organizations." Construction lawyers say the incidents illustrate why cybersecurity attacks in 2026 are different in the construction sector. Namely, the major contractors building government projects across the U.S. house not only personal information within their tech stacks, but also what amounts to state secrets. "If you're a contractor working in the governmental sector, particularly for the Department of Defense, you will be introduced to plans and specifications for governmental and or military installations," said Richard Volack, a partner at New York City-based construction law firm Peckar & Abramson who chairs the firm's cyber security and data privacy practice. "If that information were to get out, it would be worth a lot of money on the black market, particularly to terrorists, non-governmental actors or foreign governments hostile to the U.S." Construction's blasé attitude Although that possibility is alarming in itself, these breaches are also happening in an industry that to date has been somewhat blasé on the cybersecurity front. U.S. businesses ranked cyber threats as the top overall concern in 2026, according to insurer Travelers. Among construction companies, however, those issues ranked just 10th. The 2026 Travelers Risk Index found construction execs' cybersecurity worries landed behind other concerns such as energy costs, supply chain and medical cost inflation, according to details of the report shared with Construction Dive. Moreover, 48% of all construction firms surveyed said they consider themselves not big or complex enough to be the victim of a major cyber-attack. That can be a typical attitude among contractors, Volack said. "Particularly for smaller companies, they might think, 'Who am I? What do I have that they want?'" Volack said. "You may think you have nothing that the hackers want, but you have a whole bunch." Indeed, small shops are often the weakest link in the cyber chain, attorneys say, especially when they're doing work for prime contractors with billions of dollars in revenue. "The problem is, the more you go down the food chain, the less sophisticated" contractors' systems usually are, said Trent Cotney, partner and construction team leader in the Tampa, Florida, office of law firm Adams & Reese. "As you become a sub, or a sub of a sub, your net revenue is less. And as a result, your risk mitigation is probably less as well." Email scams. That's particularly true when it comes to business email compromise scams, where hackers take control of a particular user's account, such as accounts payable, and send out invoices on their behalf. For a contractor down the chain, the email and invoice may look like a routine request for payment from a known sender, with the one difference being the pay-to account number. If a fraudulent payment is made to the bad actor via wire, for example, things can go south fast. "You have to be careful with wires, because that's the whole idea: they move the money quickly," Volack said. "If you're past say 24 or 48 hours, then it's harder, if not impossible, to put a hold on the bank." Beyond the lost funds, the costs of a breach can grow exponentially, particularly when notification, compliance, legal and forensics costs are taken into account. "It's the amount of money that you parted with and whether or not you can recover any of those funds," John Menefee, vice president and enterprise cyber lead at Travelers, told Construction Dive. "But it's also the cost to investigate." For a mid-sized company, "we have claims where those costs can be upwards of hundreds of thousands" of dollars, Menefee said. Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. All of these concerns have only been exacerbated by the surging growth of artificial intelligence, which has helped cybercriminals accelerate attempts to gain unauthorized access to systems. "With AI now, it's basically automated," Cotney said. "Hackers can use agents to basically engage in these hostile attacks without even doing anything. They're constantly probing and looking for potential issues."
Frontieras North America selects Kiewit for FEED of Mason County facility. FinanceWire Sep. 25, 2026, 11:10 AM Houston, Texas, September 25th, 2026, FinanceWire Frontieras North America announced that it selected Kiewit Engineering Group Inc., a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, to perform Front-End Engineering and Design ("FEED") for its flagship facility in Mason County, West Virginia. FEED work has begun and will advance engineering and constructability work as Frontieras continues development of the facility. Frontieras retains ownership and direction of its FASForm(TM) Solid Carbon Fractionation process technology, with co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Joe Witherspoon serving as central project manager and directing the process design. Kiewit will provide engineering, constructability and cost development alongside the design, working toward a lump-sum proposal for the facility. About Frontieras North America Frontieras North America is an energy technology company commercializing FASForm(TM) Solid Carbon Fractionation, a process that converts coal and other hydrocarbon feedstocks into higher-value commercial products without combustion, and the Witherspoon Method(TM), a patent-pending process for producing ammonium sulfate fertilizer. The Company's flagship facility is under development in Mason County, West Virginia. Frontieras is headquartered in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Frontierasare available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/Frontieras About InvestorWire InvestorWire ("IW") is a specialized communications platform with a focus on advanced wire-grade press release syndication for private and public companies and the investment community. It is one of 75+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio @ IBN that delivers: (1) access to a vast network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to efficiently and effectively reach a myriad of target markets, demographics and diverse industries; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ outlets; (3) enhanced press release enhancement to ensure maximum impact; (4) social media distribution via IBN to millions of social media followers; and (5) a full array of tailored corporate communications solutions. With broad reach and a seasoned team of contributing journalists and writers, IW is uniquely positioned to best serve private and public companies that want to reach a wide audience of investors, influencers, consumers, journalists and the general public. By cutting through the overload of information in today's market, IW brings its clients unparalleled recognition and brand awareness. IW is where breaking news, insightful content and actionable information converge. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorWire website applicable to all content provided by IW, wherever published or re-published: https://www.InvestorWire.com/Disclaimer InvestorWire Austin, Texas 512.354.7000 Office [email protected] InvestorWire is powered by IBN Contact. IBN www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com [email protected] Sponsored Financial Content Reconnecting is easier in Punta Cana.Some trips are about seeing places. Others are about finding yourself. At TRS Turquesa Hotel, you get both. Enjoy exclusive suites, spa, and gourmet dining that you'll remember forever.Palladium Hotel Group | Sponsored
Frontieras North America selects Kiewit for Front-End Engineering and Design of Mason County facility. By GlobeNewswire September 24, 2026 Front-End Engineering and Design work is underway for Frontieras' flagship Mason County facility HOUSTON, Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Frontieras North America ("Frontieras" or the "Company"), an energy technology company commercializing its proprietary FASForm(TM) Solid Carbon Fractionation technology, today announced that it has selected Kiewit Engineering Group Inc., a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, to perform Front-End Engineering and Design ("FEED") for its flagship facility in Mason County, West Virginia. FEED work has begun, marking the next phase of project development. Under the agreement, Kiewit will perform front-end engineering and design for the Mason County facility. "Kiewit is pleased to work with Frontieras as it advances the Mason County facility," said Eric Gutiérrez, executive vice president, Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. "Our team looks forward to bringing an integrated engineering and constructability perspective to the FEED phase, working collaboratively with Frontieras to develop a design informed by how the facility can be safely and efficiently constructed." The Mason County facility is Frontieras' flagship project and is currently under development in West Virginia. The FEED engagement will advance engineering and constructability work as Frontieras continues development of the facility. "Selecting a partner of Kiewit's caliber is one of the most consequential decisions a project of this scale makes," said Matthew T. McKean, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Frontieras North America. "Frontieras had multiple paths available for this facility. Our board concluded that working with an organization of Kiewit's depth and record was the right decision for this project and for the engineering knowledge base of our broader development program." The Company's board of directors was directly involved in the evaluation. Board member Jean Abiassi, P.E. is a Professional Engineer with bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering from Texas Tech University and over four decades in the engineering and construction industry. Over a 17-year career at Kiewit, he served as field engineer, design engineer, chief engineer, lead estimator, and project manager on projects including the Shell Bullwinkle platform, two hydroelectric power plants on New York's Mohawk River, and multiple sections of Boston's Central Artery. He joined Zachry Construction Corporation in 2002, rising to President and Chief Operating Officer, where he led execution of projects including the DFW Connector, a JV with Kiewit ($1.5 billion), SH 130 Sections 5 and 6, a JV with Ferrovial ($1.1 billion), and Grand Parkway Sections F1, F2 and G ($1.1 billion). He subsequently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Tutor Perini Corporation's Building and Specialty Divisions. "An open-book FEED with a builder of this quality is how serious industrial projects reduce the risk," said Abiassi. "Having spent years as a chief engineer and lead estimator, and having run construction organizations at scale, I know what it means to have engineering, constructability, and cost development occurring in the same room at the same time, with full transparency into the estimate. That is how you get to a price you can finance and a schedule you can hold." Frontieras retains ownership and direction of the FASForm(TM) process technology. Frontieras co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Joe Witherspoon, a licensed professional engineer, serves as central project manager for the facility and directs the process design. "FASForm(TM) is our technology, and it stays that way," said Joe Witherspoon, P.E., Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Frontieras North America. "We own the process design and we direct it. What Kiewit brings is the engineering, constructability and cost discipline that surrounds a proprietary process - how it gets built, in what sequence, and at what cost. The organization that would build this plant is developing the cost basis alongside the design, on an open book, working toward a lump-sum proposal for the whole facility. That is a very different exercise than an engineering firm handing an estimate to a builder who had no part in producing it." ABOUT FRONTIERAS NORTH AMERICA Frontieras North America is an energy technology company commercializing FASForm(TM) Solid Carbon Fractionation, a process that converts coal and other hydrocarbon feedstocks into higher-value commercial products without combustion, and the Witherspoon Method(TM), a patent-pending process for producing ammonium sulfate fertilizer. The Company's flagship facility is under development in Mason County, West Virginia. Frontieras is headquartered in Houston, Texas. ABOUT KIEWIT Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Guam. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including power; transportation; industrial; water; oil, gas and chemical; marine; building and mining. Kiewit had 2025 revenues of $18.2 billion and employs 34,500 staff and craft employees. MEDIA CONTACT Nora Shepard VP Communications, Frontieras North America FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND IMPORTANT NOTICES This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the development of the Mason County facility and the potential negotiation of an engineering, procurement and construction agreement. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. The FEED agreement described in this release does not constitute an award of construction work. Whether the parties will enter into an engineering, procurement and construction agreement, and the terms of any such agreement, remain subject to further negotiation, and there can be no assurance that any such agreement will be reached. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. Any offering of securities will be made only by means of a prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them except as required by law.
Kiewit and BAMI-I partner again: announcing the 30th Utility Investigation School (UIS). BAMI-I is proud to announce the 30th Utility Investigation School (UIS), hosted in partnership with Kiewit at their headquarters in Denver, Colorado, from December 14-17, 2026. This intensive four-day program provides critical, hands-on training for engineers, infrastructure owners, and DOTs to master modern subsurface risk management and data-driven project delivery. Advancing subsurface utility engineering (SUE). * Strategic Partnership: Kiewit continues to support the UESI & BAMI-I Utility Investigation School by providing premier venues and logistical backing, ensuring this internationally recognized program runs without interruption. * Proactive Investment: Kiewit's corporate philosophy emphasizes investing early in SUE, which includes funding test holes and surveys before contracts are even finalized to reduce uncertainty, improve bid accuracy, and build trust with owners. * Workforce Pipeline: As the U.S. infrastructure sector faces mounting pressures for renewal, UIS serves as a vital pipeline for developing talent and building "invisible bridges" between classroom knowledge and practical field careers. Core curriculum & field training. * Standards Mastery: Participants will learn to rigorously apply the latest ASCE 38-22 and ASCE 75-22 standards to manage risks associated with existing underground utilities on complex infrastructure projects. * Advanced Detection Technology: The curriculum blends classroom theory with hands-on field experience using single- and multi-channel ground penetrating radar (GPR), electromagnetic locating, magnetometers, and seismic techniques. * Risk Mitigation Integration: Instructors will demonstrate how to utilize tools like the Utility Conflict Matrix to identify, quantify, and integrate risks directly into project schedules and cost estimates, minimizing costly surprises during construction. * Emerging Innovations: Sessions will highlight forward-looking technologies, such as utilizing AI and satellite imaging to detect roadway "scars" to infer underground utility changes and support better project planning. Who should attend? * Target Audience: Infrastructure owners, DOT officials, design professionals, surveyors, and project managers focused on public safety and lifecycle value. * Professional Development: Attendees can earn valuable PDHs under the guidance of leading industry experts while expanding their professional networks. Secure your spot and future-proof your utility data collection by joining BAMI International in Denver this December.
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About Peter Kiewit Sons'
Industries
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Omaha, Nebraska
Founded
1884
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