What Happened?

About the Company

The Shaw Group was a global engineering, construction, and industrial services firm founded in the late 1980s in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It grew into a Fortune 1000 company through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, becoming a vertically integrated provider of industrial piping systems and power generation services. The company specialized in engineering and construction for power plants, petrochemical facilities, and environmental remediation. It also provided fabrication services for industrial piping systems and modular components. Shaw Group expanded its environmental services by acquiring IT Corporation in 2002, focusing on hazardous waste cleanup and site restoration. The firm operated globally, with joint ventures in Bahrain, Venezuela, and the Middle East, and worked with notable clients in the energy sector and government contracts. In 2013, The Shaw Group was acquired by CB&I, and its branding and operations were integrated into the larger company.

About the Person