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The Capital Region has emerged as a home base for globally recognized construction and industrial services leaders, anchoring some of the most complex projects in energy, petrochemicals, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing. Firms headquartered here consistently rank among the top performers nationwide, generate billions in annual revenue and manage work that stretches far beyond Louisiana’s borders. Their scale, technical expertise and continued investment reinforce the region’s role as a center of influence and execution in the global construction economy.
Turner Industries
This company founded in 1961 provides a comprehensive range of construction services to the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and advanced manufacturing sectors. The company has been ranked No. 1 on National Associated Builders and Contractors’ Top Performers list for multiple consecutive years and ranks No. 3 among Business Report’s Top 100 Private Companies, with $3.2 billion in revenue in 2024.
Performance Contractors
Performance Contractors is a full-service industrial contractor, skilled in construction, turnarounds and maintenance for civil, soft crafts, E&I, pipe fabrication and module fabrication projects.
MMR Group
This company founded by James “Pepper” Rutland is a key player in the onshore, offshore, energy, chemical, petrochemical, industrial manufacturing, heavy commercial, semiconductor, aerospace and theme park sectors. In October, the company announced it is growing its Louisiana footprint with a $55.2 million investment for a new assembly facility in Lafayette Parish that will expand production of electrical components used in high-growth sectors such as data centers and semiconductors.
Bernhard Capital Partners
Bernhard Capital Partners is a private equity firm in Baton Rouge specializing in the acquisition and growth of services and infrastructure companies. Founded in 2013, the firm focuses on companies in the energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors. BCP has grown significantly, managing billions in assets and playing a key role in projects.
Lemoine
Lemoine is a prominent full-service construction management and general contracting firm headquartered in Baton Rouge. With a history spanning more than 50 years, the contractor offers services across the entire life cycle of a building and offers an expanding portfolio of services.
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“Louisiana’s industrial construction and maintenance sectors are expanding rapidly alongside the state’s evolving energy industry. Local firms are growing in size and capability, adding new branches and advanced services such as fabrication, drone inspections, rope access and digital scanning—technologies that improve safety, efficiency and precision. As a key partner to the state’s largest economic driver, industrial construction provides thousands of high-skill, high-wage jobs that keep Louisiana’s industrial facilities running safely and reliably. The pace of innovation in Louisiana’s industrial sector is impressive. Our companies are not only fueling economic growth but also creating lasting career opportunities for Louisiana residents.”
—Connie Fabre, president and CEO, Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance
This story is part of Business Report‘s Capital Assets edition. Get the entire 2026 Capital Assets edition.
