History
In 1873, the Gebrüder Helfmann have founded a small construction business - and
hoped for long-term success. 2013, Hochtief celebrates its 140 anniversary.
Many remarkable projects around the world bear witness to the creativity of the
company. Two turn of the century, Hochtief has designed living spaces, built
spectacular landmarks and provided technical excellence. We have placed the
Temple of Abu Simbel in Egypt, on the Bosphorus from Europe and Asia with a
bridge, influenced the Frankfurt skyline, measure the width of Australia by
rail and road, and with built the tunnel through the Gotthard.
Today, Hochtief is a publicly traded, global and leading international
construction company with headquarters in Essen.
Just because is Hochtief repeatedly considered, but at the same time not has
spared changes on its core competence construction, the company could survive
difficult times.
Hochtief was always flexible and changeable. We find solutions to the
challenges of our time and create the infrastructure for modern societies.
While Hochtief is committed always the tradition. There are things that never
makes the company even in times of great challenges to the disposition, forward
all our adult competence. Tradition can be quite modern.
