Built on
Principle
IRONFORGE was founded in 1978 with a single conviction: the structures we build should outlast the generation that commissioned them.
Forty-seven years later, that conviction has not wavered. We have delivered 312 projects across 18 countries, generating over $14.2 billion in infrastructure value. From cable-stayed bridges spanning bays to 72-story towers redefining skylines, our work stands as testimony to engineering excellence.
We do not chase trends. We do not cut corners. We engineer solutions that carry the weight of progress - literally and figuratively. When the concrete sets and the steel is bolted, that is not the end. That is the beginning of a hundred-year promise.
Milestones
Founded
Marcus Blackwell Sr. establishes IRONFORGE in Pittsburgh, PA with 12 engineers and a commitment to heavy civil excellence.
First Major Bridge
Completion of the Allegheny River Crossing, a 1,200-foot steel arch bridge that still carries 40,000 vehicles daily.
International Expansion
First international project: the Trans-Alpine Tunnel in Switzerland. Opens offices in London and Dubai.
Energy Division Launch
Establishes dedicated Energy & Industrial division. First hydroelectric dam project in British Columbia.
$10B Revenue Milestone
Crosses $10 billion in cumulative project value. Operating in 15 countries with 8,000+ employees.
Meridian Bridge
Completes the Meridian Bridge - the longest cable-stayed bridge in the Western Hemisphere. A career-defining achievement.
Leadership
Marcus Blackwell
Chief Executive Officer
Elena Vasquez
Chief Operating Officer
James Thornton
VP of Engineering
Sarah Chen
VP of Sustainability
David Okafor
Director of Global Projects
Robert Hayes
Chief Financial Officer