H. Brown Company (Brown and Root)

H. Brown Company, also known as Brown and Root, was a major American construction and engineering firm founded in 1919. It specialized in building large infrastructure projects like bridges, dams, and industrial facilities, often for government and private clients. Known for its innovative construction methods and large-scale projects, it played a key role in shaping infrastructure in the United States and internationally. The company was later acquired by Halliburton in the 1960s, expanding its reach into energy services. Brown and Root's work contributed significantly to the development of modern industrial and civil engineering infrastructure.