No. 33 Bilfinger & Berger

2008 Annual Sales (millions): $13,563
Sales CAGR (2004-2008): 16.4%
Value CAGR (2004-2008): 3.5%

Bilfinger & Berger long ago escaped the anemic German construction market to build and manage large projects all over the world. The company has lately benefited from stimulus spending by governments.