Company Profile
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.
Company Overview
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD) is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and has a long history of performing significant international projects. We own and operate the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprising approximately 200 specialized vessels. In 2021, Great Lakes formed our Offshore Wind sector – a strategic growth area for the company.
Safety is a core value at GLDD, and our Incident & Injury-Free®? (IIF®?) safety approach management program is integrated into all aspects of our culture. We are committed to a work environment where employee safety is paramount.
GLDD employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in our estimating, production, and project management functions, and provides disciplined training programs that ensure experienced-based performance for advancement throughout company operations.
Company History
Founded in Illinois in 1890, GLDD has a long history with Chicago’s shore infrastructure and river lock system. The company now operates on every domestic coastline and throughout many inland U.S. waterways, and has operated in several foreign markets, throughout the Middle East, Latin America, and other regions around the globe. In addition, GLDD has a fleet of smaller vessels that specialize in dredging challenging shallow water environments, such as lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and inland channels.
Since its founding, GLDD has been a leader in the building and maintenance of the nation’s navigation system, the protection of shorelines, the restoration of sensitive habitats, and the creation of critical aquatic infrastructure. We are committed to delivering innovative and high-quality workmanship to our clients while executing every project with a focus on safety and environmental protection and enhancement.