About Sectors Projects Careers Contact NL EN FR Home Who we are Fair Labour Practices and Migrant Workers Fair Labour Practices and Migrant Workers Promoting Fair Labour Standards BESIX Group has been present in the Middle East since 1965 through its subsidiary Six Construct. Based in the United Arab Emirates, the company has actively contributed to the development of the Arabian Peninsula. It has built emblematic buildings including the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, infrastructures such as bridges, tunnels and airports, marine and port infrastructures, water and waste treatment units as well as sports and leisure facilities. An overview of some of our achievements in the Middle East is available here. MIGRANT WORKERS WORKING FOR BESIX GROUP BESIX Group currently employs 8,000 workers in the Middle East. The majority of them are migrant workers, mainly from India, Bangladesh and Nepal. They are active on all major construction projects carried out by BESIX Group. The average seniority of these migrant workers within the group is 9 years. More than 35% of them have been with the group for more than 10 years. RESPECT AND PROMOTE MIGRANT WORKERS’ RIGHTS INDEPENDENT AUDITS AND MONITORING WHAT LEADING PERSONALITIES SAY ABOUT US SAFETY WORLD EXPO 2020 & WORLD CUP 2022 BESIX FOUNDATION: KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL Conclusion Excellence is at the heart of BESIX Group's purpose. This goal of excellence is operational, but also human. In this area, the company’s commitment to human rights, and in particular to the working and living standards of migrant workers, is clear: by constantly improving its practices and requiring its partners and suppliers to adopt practices similar to its own, BESIX wants to be an agent of change. The company has been demonstrating this for several years: it works. Download here our infographic summarizing our commitments Download here the complete text of our international framework agreement on fair labour standards Follow us on: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Avenue des Communautés 100 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert Belgium +32 (0)2 402 62 11 communication@besix.com Unsolicited applications sent to this address will not be considered: we invite you to consult our “Careers” page. ©2021 BESIX BESIX Group sites BESIX Concessions & Assets BESIX Infra BESIX RED Cobelba Franki Foundations Jacques Delens Lux TP Socogetra Van den Berg Vanhout Wust BESIX 3D BESIX Six Construct BESIX Nederland BESIX France BESIX Watpac Data Protection Notice, Terms & Conditions By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Reject All Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings