About Us

About Zachry

Overview

What is now Zachry began as the H.B. Zachry Company nearly 85 years ago with dirt-moving mules, rented equipment and a bridge project in Laredo, Texas. Founded by Texas A&M University graduate, Henry Bartell “Pat” Zachry, our company is still family-owned and privately held. Our success is based on the work ethic and integrity of our dedicated employees.

From the vision of one Texas civil engineer, our San Antonio-based organization has grown to include nearly 20,000 employees and 40 million workhours per year. Our projects in the power, cement, refining and pulp and paper industries span from California to the Carolinas; but we do more than just build. We are a true EPC provider, giving our customers the unique experience of engineering, construction and maintenance all in one company. Our Industrial Services Group renews the structures we’ve built so that even after the job is done, Zachry continues to exceed customer expectations.

Zachry History

The original H. B. Zachry Company, was founded in 1924 by newly graduated Texas A&M University civil engineer Henry Bartell “Pat” Zachry. The 22-year-old entrepreneur soon landed his first project—a $40,000 bridge construction job in Laredo for the Texas Highway Department. The job was completed with dirt-moving mules and dedicated workers, starting a long tradition of finishing every job with integrity.

Rankings & Awards

Engineering News-Record ranks Zachry Holdings, Inc. in the Top 400 Contractors 2008 and No. 9/50 in the Top Power Contractors 2008. We take pride in our industry standings and recognized honors. Read more to see our full listing of recent rankings and awards.

Corporate Values

Our values remain the touchstone of our organization. As we plan, build and renew industrial facilities, our values lead our everyday decisions from the office to the field, creating a strong and unique corporate culture.

Community

Zachry Holdings, Inc. Philanthropy Report, 2008

The Children’s Association for Maximum Potential, Family Services Association, Respite Care and the San Antonio Food Bank represent some of the nearly 80 local, non-profit organizations that received financial support from the Corporate Contributions Committee. These dollars provided scholarships for young people with disabilities to attend CAMP CAMP, parenting education and childcare resource and referral, day and overnight care at the only licensed facility in the local area for special needs children and food for the hungry.

It Takes A Force

Our priority has always been our people. They drive our business and create the strong reputation through their integrity and hard work. Our collaborative, practical and visionary force of craft workers and professionals are always on the cutting edge, creating better ways to plan, build and renew industrial facilities. Below you will find what guides our people and how they propel us forward toward greater success and opportunity in the future.

Safety & Health

We hold safety as our first and most important value. Our commitment to accept no compromise for our employees’ and customers’ safety remains our top priority. Employees hold various training sessions and daily meetings to assess current safety situations and ongoing safety procedures. These routines account for our low-incident safety records year after year; however we continue to seek new ways to eliminate safety concerns in our places of work. Our craft workers are an integral part of our safety process and are encouraged to lead with innovation in achieving safety goals.