France’s Bouygues Construction has completed the acquisition of American contractor Vannoy Construction, in order to boost its presence in the southeastern United States.

Bouygues says that demographic and economic growth is driving infrastructure, healthcare, education, industrial and data centre investment in the region.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Vannoy Construction was founded in 1952 and has seven offices across the Carolinas and Virginia.

In 2025 Vannoy Construction reported €873m of revenue, focused in the healthcare, education, manufacturing and retail sectors, with a solid order backlog.

Bouygues will integrate Vannoy with its subsidiaries Colas and Equans, also active in the southeastern US.

Pierre-Éric Saint-André, Chief Executive Officer of Bouygues Construction, said: “This acquisition is a landmark in strengthening our operations in the United States. It makes perfect sense, and I am in no doubt that it will help unlock Vannoy Construction’s growth potential and add resilience to Bouygues Construction’s growth model in mature economies.

“We were immediately struck by the shared values between our companies: a long-term vision, a collective commitment to its projects, and a dedication to building relationships of trust with its clients and partners.”

Mark Vannoy, President of Vannoy Construction, said: “This operation signals a new phase in our company’s history. It’s an evolution, not a break with the past. Since 1952, my family has been focused on developing a business built on trust, respect for people, and a commitment to quality.

“Bouygues Construction has shown itself to be a company that shares the same long-term vision and the same human-centered values. Our employees, our clients, and our partners can count on continuity above all else: there will be no change in the management team, the brand, or the culture.”