Sta. Clara International

What Sta. Clara International does

Sta. Clara International Corporation (SCIC) is a full-service engineering, construction, development, and management enterprise headquartered in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Founded in 1976 and privately held by the Linao family, SCIC operates as a main contractor executing medium to large-scale projects through five core service lines: Civil Works (roads, bridges, dams, flood control, ports), Building Works (commercial and industrial facilities), Plant Works (power, water, and refinery plants), Tunnelling Works (mining, HDD), and Foundation Works (piling, micropile, soil-cement columns). The firm serves government agencies (BCDA, PNR/DOTr, PRDP, LGUs), energy developers (ACEN, Mitsubishi, Investco), water utilities (Apo Agua), and multinational corporates (Maersk-LF Logistics, PMFTC) across the Philippines and the Middle East via subsidiary Sta. Clara Oman LLC.

SCIC's revenue model is project-based, contract-specific, and one-time-per-contract, with projects won through competitive tendering and direct negotiation rather than any public pricing list. The company employs 501–1,000 people and runs a structured Cadet Engineer Program to maintain its technical pipeline. Strategic differentiation rests on a 46+ year track record — including 14 hydroelectric, 4 wind, and 2 solar power plants, plus marquee references such as the Philippines' largest wind farm (160MW Pagudpud), the PNR Clark Phase 1 railway, and the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project — combined with owned specialty equipment (two Microtunnel Boring Machines) and certifications including ISO 9001:2008 and the 2022 DTI Service Excellence Award for the Construction Services Sector.

Name

Sta. Clara International

Legal name

STA. CLARA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Website

https://staclara.com.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sta. Clara International Corporation is a Philippine-based, family-owned main contractor (founded 1976) delivering civil, building, plant, tunnelling, and foundation works for government, energy, water, and industrial clients across the Philippines and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering and Construction Services

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Utility System Construction (2371), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ), Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE), Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Engineering construction services
• Civil works contracting
• Power plant construction
• Renewable energy construction
• Infrastructure development

Headquarters

HQ city

Mandaluyong

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction and Engineering Services: SCIC generates revenue as the main contractor and civil works provider for large-scale construction projects spanning power plants, renewable energy, water infrastructure, buildings, roads, bridges, and industrial facilities. Projects are won through competitive tendering and direct negotiation with government and private sector clients. Revenue is project-based and one-time per contract.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sta. Clara International Corporation is a full-service engineering, construction, development, and management enterprise operating in the power, infrastructure, and civil engineering sectors. The company delivers general construction services across five service lines: Civil Works (roads, bridges, railways, dams, flood control), Building Works (commercial and industrial facilities), Plant Works (power plants, water and wastewater treatment), Tunnelling Works (mining, HDD), and Foundation Works (piling). It serves government agencies, energy developers, and private industrial clients primarily in the Philippines and the Middle East.

Product overview

Sta. Clara International Corporation (SCIC) is a leading full-service engineering, construction, development, and management enterprise in the Philippines operating in Power and Utilities, Infrastructure, and Civil Engineering sectors. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction services organized into five core service lines: Civil Works (site development, roads, bridges, dams, flood control), Building Works (commercial and industrial facilities), Plant Works (power plants, water treatment), Tunnelling Works (mining, HDD), and Foundation Works (piling). SCIC has also developed specialized capabilities in Renewable Energy construction, having completed 2 solar, 4 wind, and 14 hydroelectric power plants, as well as Water Infrastructure with 3 water treatment plants and 3 sewage treatment plants. The company operates major infrastructure projects including the 160MW Pagudpud Wind Farm, Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project, and PNR Clark Phase 1 railway. SCIC also runs a Cadet Engineer Program for developing future engineering talent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Works Services General construction services for site development, roads, railways, bridges, dams, irrigation, reservoirs, flood control, ports, and harbors for government and private clients.
• Building Works Services Construction of commercial buildings, industrial plants, communication facilities, and monitoring and control facilities for commercial and industrial clients.
• Plant Works Services Construction of water and sewerage treatment facilities, refineries, hydroelectric, wind, solar, thermal, industrial and diesel-fired power plants, and battery storage facilities.
• Tunnelling Works Services Mining, tunnelling, and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) services for mining and underground infrastructure projects.
• Foundation Works Services Bored piling, steel and concrete pile driving, secant and tangent piling, static piling, micropile, and soil-cement column construction services.
• Renewable Energy Power Plant Construction Construction of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power plants, with more than 2 solar, 4 wind, and 14 hydroelectric plants completed nationwide.
• Water Infrastructure Construction Construction of water treatment plants, pumping stations, water reservoirs, and sewage treatment plants for utilities and municipal governments.
• Equipment Rental and Ready-Mixed Concrete Supply Equipment rental services and supply of ready-mixed concrete materials, covered under ISO 9001:2008 certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed the Civil Works Balance of Plant for the 160MW Pagudpud Wind Farm — the Philippines' largest wind power plant — inaugurated by President BongBong Marcos, providing clean energy to approximately 124,000 homes.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCIC was commissioned by Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc. to take charge of the final construction phase of the water treatment plant and additional installations for the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP), one of the most significant private bulk water supply infrastructure projects in the country.
• Investco BHPI Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCIC signed a contract with Investco BHPI Inc. for the 8.4MW Maladugao (Upper Cascade) Hydroelectric Power Project. SCIC's scope includes Civil Works and Balance of Plant. The project is located in Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao.
• Bayog Wind Power Corporation / ACENcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCIC served as the civil works contractor for the 160MW Pagudpud (Balaoi-Caunayan) Wind Power Project — the Philippines' largest wind farm. The project was inaugurated by President BongBong Marcos and Ayala Corporation Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala. SCIC has also begun the expansion phase (70MW Caparispisan 2).
• Million Trees Foundation Inc. (MFTI)minorOthersSCIC is an active partner of the Million Trees Foundation Inc., participating in tree-planting initiatives and environmental conservation efforts. The company committed to planting at least 50,000 seedlings in 2022 and participated in the Nursery & Eco Learning Center inauguration at La Mesa Watershed.
• Precos, Inc. (Solid Group)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSCIC serves as the general contractor for the Maersk-LF Logistics South Luzon Mega Facility project. Precos, Inc., a land developer under the Solid Group, signed a 15-year lease contract with Maersk enabling the development of the mega distribution center in Batino, Calamba, Laguna.
• Philippine Red CrossminorOthersSCIC partners with the Philippine Red Cross for blood donation drives. In July 2022, SCIC's central office hosted a bloodletting activity with 54 volunteers, of which 35 completed blood extraction.
• Department of Transportation (DOTr) / Philippine National Railways (PNR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCIC serves as the civil works contractor for the PNR Clark Phase 1 CP02 Package — a 147-kilometer railway system from Tutuban to Malolos. SCIC Chairman joined DOTr Secretary and PNR GM for site inspection of Balagtas Station. SCIC also employed 100 returning OFWs on this project.
• Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCIC leads the construction of roads, utilities, and preparatory works for Phase 1 of the Morong Discovery Park (MDP) Project under BCDA, which will serve as the new headquarters of the Philippine Marine Corps in Morong, Bataan.
• Mitsubishi CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCIC served as the civil contractor for the 3x55MW Balingasag Thermal Power Plant in partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation. Together with Mitsubishi and other contractors, SCIC achieved major safety milestones including 5 million Safe Man Hours without LTI.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EEI Corporation: One of the largest Philippine EPC and construction firms, listed on the PSE. EEI covers power plants, infrastructure, and industrial facilities—directly comparable to SCIC's renewable energy, water, and civil works portfolio. Both compete for similar BCDA, PNR, and private-sector tenders.
• First Balfour, Inc. Filipino engineering and construction firm specializing in power, infrastructure, and industrial projects. Direct peer to SCIC in renewable energy and heavy civil construction in the Philippines, including hydropower and transmission work.

Broad incumbents

• DMCI Holdings (DMCI Construction): Conglomerate with a large construction arm operating across power, infrastructure, mining, and water. Competes with SCIC in Philippine heavy civil and EPC markets but operates at broader scale with parent-company diversification.
• Megawide Construction Corporation: PSE-listed Philippine construction firm active in infrastructure, buildings, and transport (including airport and rail PPPs). Overlaps with SCIC on civil works and large public tenders, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Aboitiz Construction, Inc. Construction arm of the Aboitiz Group, focused on heavy infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects. Competes with SCIC in Philippine power and civil infrastructure, backed by parent-group capital and broader portfolio.
• Prime BMD (formerly Bacolod-Murcia Development) / Prime Infrastructure Capital: Philippine infrastructure conglomerate with significant water, toll road, and power exposure. Competes with SCIC for water and infrastructure contracts, particularly bulk water supply and large civil works.
• Fluor Corporation: Global EPC giant with significant power, mining, and infrastructure presence in the Philippines and Asia-Pacific. Comparable to SCIC in plant works and renewable energy EPC, but operates at vastly larger scale with broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• JGC Holdings Corporation: Japanese EPC contractor with strong Asia-Pacific presence in power, refinery, and infrastructure projects. Comparable to SCIC in plant works EPC, particularly thermal and renewable power plant construction.
• Toyo Engineering Corporation: Japanese EPC firm with regional experience in power plants, refineries, and infrastructure. Comparable to SCIC in plant construction capabilities, particularly for international clients establishing operations in Southeast Asia.

Others

• Mitsubishi Corporation (Construction & Infrastructure): Japanese trading and investment conglomerate with major construction and infrastructure arms; SCIC has partnered with Mitsubishi on the Balingasag Thermal Power Plant. Comparable as both a potential partner and competitor for large-scale power and infrastructure EPC in the Philippines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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