Jubail University News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Stay updated with breaking news from Jubail university. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.

Top News In Jubail University Today - Breaking & Trending Today

Stephen Bechtel Jr., who grew family engineering firm, dies


Print
Stephen Bechtel Jr., the third-generation heir of the Bechtel Corp. construction empire who led its global drive for 30 years and provided President Reagan with key Cabinet members, has died at his home in San Francisco.
The company said Bechtel died Monday at 95. No cause of death was given.
The Stanford-educated engineer became a billionaire while leading the San Francisco-based firm’s expansion through “mega-projects” in Saudi Arabia, the U.S. and Canada.
At 35, he took over as president from his father in 1960 and oversaw contracts for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in north San Diego County, the Jubail Industrial City in Saudi Arabia and the James Bay hydroelectric project in Canada. In less than two decades, he doubled the company’s size, according to its website. ....

San Francisco , United States , Stanford University , Ash Sharqiyah , Saudi Arabia , San Diego , San Diego County , San Onofre , West Virginia , James Bay , Canada General , San Francisco Bay , Stephen Bechtel Jr , Lyndon Johnson , Stephen Davison Bechtel Jr , Stephend Bechtel , Laura Peart , Sd Bechtel Jr , Warren Bechtel , Georgehw Bush , Caspar Weinberger Jr , Gerald Ford , Riley Bechtel , George Shultz , John Mccone , Steve Jr ,