What E. E. Black, Ltd. does

E. E. Black, Ltd. is a Philippines-based construction and interior fit-out company that has operated under the Black name since 1926 and established Philippine operations in 1959. The company provides general construction services including architectural and MEP&F (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire protection) works from bare shell to handover for occupancy. Its client base spans corporate offices, healthcare facilities, embassies and diplomatic missions, and hotels/leisure venues, with documented projects for Google, Deutsche Bank, ABS-CBN, the British and Australian Embassies, The Medical City, and Solaire Resorts. Project sizes in the case-study portfolio range from approximately 150 sqm to 76,000 sqm, indicating capability across both small office fit-outs and large-scale hospitality construction.

EEB operates as an enterprise B2B construction firm, securing projects through direct engagement with corporate and government clients, competitive bidding, and referrals from its established reputation. The company holds PCAB License No. 121, is ISO 9001 certified, and has been awarded Contractor of the Year by the Guam Contractor's Association 17 of 20 years since 2000. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed; revenue is recognized as one-time fees per completed construction contract, structured around project milestones. The company maintains offices in Makati City (Philippines regional headquarters), Barrigada, Guam (subsidiary Black Construction Corporation), and operates as a subsidiary of Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC) following the 2008 merger of Tutor-Saliba and Perini Corporation.

EEB's go-to-market relies on its portfolio of completed projects, published testimonials from multinational clients, and its long-standing brand legacy across the Western Pacific. The company is led by President Leonard K. Kaae (over 55 years industry experience) and Country Manager Noel S. Villegas (with the organization since 2003), supported by specialized functions in operations, engineering, finance, and human resources. It does not appear to operate any digital platform, marketplace, or productized offering beyond its core construction services.

Name

E. E. Black, Ltd.

Legal name

E. E. Black, Ltd.

Website

https://eeblackphilippines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

E. E. Black, Ltd. is a Philippines-headquartered construction and interior fit-out firm, operating as a subsidiary of Tutor Perini Corporation. It delivers general construction and MEP&F services to corporate offices, healthcare facilities, embassies, and hospitality venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Other Building Equipment Contractors (23829)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Cleanroom Fit-Out (Factories, Warehouses, Controlled Environments) (IMAFANAF)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Interior fit-out
• Commercial construction
• General contracting
• Building renovation

Headquarters

HQ city

Makati City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction and Interior Fit-out Services: E. E. Black generates revenue through project-based construction contracts for interior fit-out and renovation work. Revenue is earned as one-time fees per completed project, with payments typically structured around project milestones. The company serves diverse sectors including offices, healthcare, hospitality, and diplomatic facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

E. E. Black, Ltd. is a B2B general construction and interior fit-out contractor providing end-to-end construction services from bare shell to handover for occupancy. The company delivers architectural works, MEP&F (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire protection) systems, project management, and site engineering for corporate offices, healthcare facilities, diplomatic embassies, and hotel/leisure venues, primarily in the Philippines under PCAB License No. 121.

Product overview

E. E. Black, Ltd. is a construction and interior fit-out company that provides general construction services, specializing in commercial office interiors, healthcare facility construction, embassy construction, and hotel/leisure facility builds. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform with modular products. Services include architectural and MEP&F (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire protection) works, project management, and construction from bare shell to handover for occupancy. The company holds PCAB License No. 121 and operates primarily in the Philippines with corporate headquarters in California and operations in Guam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Office Construction and Interior Fit-Out

Quantifiable outcome

• Financial completion within 6 weeks of practical completion for Australian Department of Foreign Affairs project
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers23 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tutor PerinicoreOthersE. E. Black, Ltd. became a Tutor Perini company in 2008 following the merger of Tutor-Saliba and Perini Corporation. Tutor Perini is the parent company providing corporate oversight and financial backing. The parent company office is located in Sylmar, California, U.S.A.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Megawide Construction Corporation: Philippines-based general contractor known for large commercial, transport, and mixed-use developments; competes for the same enterprise, hospitality, and public-sector construction mandates as E. E. Black.
• Makati Development Corporation: Ayala Land's construction arm and one of the largest general contractors in the Philippines, delivering residential, office, hospitality, and mixed-use builds that compete directly with E. E. Black for high-end fit-out and corporate interior work.
• DMCI Holdings: Diversified Philippines construction and real estate conglomerate whose contracting arm (DMCI Construction) competes for large-scale residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects in the same geographies and verticals as E. E. Black.
• EEI Corporation: One of the Philippines' oldest and largest general contractors, active across commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction—overlapping with E. E. Black on corporate, hospitality, and embassy-class builds.
• Black Construction Corporation: Wholly-owned Guam subsidiary of E. E. Black (formed 1958), operating as a sister general contractor in Guam and Micronesia; comparable offerings in commercial and federal construction for the same Black Group brand.
• First Balfour: Philippines-based contractor with strong presence in commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects; comparable to E. E. Black in delivering mid-to-large scale construction for corporate and institutional clients.

Broad incumbents

• Fluor Corporation: Global engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and project management firm with significant Asia-Pacific presence; competes for the same large commercial, hospitality, and government-backed construction mandates.
• Tutor Perini Corporation: NYSE-listed parent (TPC) of E. E. Black; a large diversified US-based general contractor delivering civil, building, and specialty construction—broader portfolio than E. E. Black but the closest incumbent to the firm's corporate DNA.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services and construction firm with critical mission solutions and infrastructure delivery in Asia; broad incumbent that overlaps with E. E. Black on complex, multi-discipline commercial and government projects.

Emerging players

• Santa Elena Construction & Development Corporation: Philippines-based contractor focused on commercial and interior fit-out work for office, retail, and hospitality clients; an emerging regional competitor that overlaps with E. E. Black's interior fit-out niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EEBlack1959
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eeblackltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/eeblackltd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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