Company Profile
The Walsh Group
Company Overview
We are The Walsh Group.
Founded in 1898, The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business providing design, build, finance and operation for a wide variety of construction projects. We are consistently listed among the largest contractor in the United States, operating out of 21 strategically located regional offices across North America. Our three companies are united by a shared dedication to exceptional customer service, while upholding the highest standards of ethics, quality and safety.
Company History
Our Story
Our story began with Matthew Myles Walsh’s small carpentry business in 1898. Since then, our company has evolved through four generations of family ownership to become the multi-billion dollar contracting business we are today, with more than 8,000 skilled tradespeople and professional staff.
Walsh Construction
Incorporated in 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, Walsh Construction is one of the largest and most respected general contracting, construction management and design-build firms in North America. The firm operates out of regional offices across the United States, working with union labor and union subcontractors in the building, civil and transportation sectors.
Archer Western
Established in 1983, Archer Western maintains a central corporate office in Atlanta, Georgia and serves a diverse client base across seven regional offices. Archer Western is a recognized as a national expert and proven performer in a wide range of projects in the building, civil, transportation and water sectors. Archer Western is an open-shop contractor that primarily operates in the southern and western regions of the United States.
Walsh Canada
Walsh Canada was established in 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, expanding our reach and capabilities beyond the borders of the United States. Today, On-Site Magazine ranks Walsh as Canada’s 24th largest contractor, and we’ve established a track record of success in the Canadian building, civil, transportation and water sectors, bringing to bear all the resources of The Walsh Group.
Our Tradition
We are a company rich in history and tradition. One of our most treasured traditions dates back more than six decades, placing Miraculous Medals in a project’s first concrete pour. The Miraculous Medal is an oval-shaped depiction of Mary according to Saint Catherine Laboure’s vision. The gesture of placing Miraculous Medals symbolizes an inspiration for the workers to successfully complete the job safely. We continue this tradition as a commitment to project, team, company and family.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Our Rankings
Being consistently listed as an industry leader in a variety of market sectors indicates deep experience and proven performance. We are proud of the reputation and leading positions we occupy in the many markets we serve.
1ST Largest Water Treatment Plant Builder
2ND Largest Wastewater Treatment Plant Builder
2ND Largest Bridge Builder
3RD Largest Transportation Contractor
3RD Largest Airport Builder
4TH Largest Highway Contractor
4TH Largest Healthcare Builder
5TH Largest Mass Transit & Rail Builder
7TH Largest Multi-Unit Residential Builder