Fluor Corporation's journey began with its founder, John Simon Fluor Sr., a Swiss immigrant who arrived in America in 1888 with only $100. In 1912, he moved to California for health reasons and founded Fluor Construction Company out of his garage.

His early success was built on a focus on precision and quality, a willingness to take calculated risks, and an ability to recognize emerging market opportunities, such as the California petroleum industry. By 1924, the business had grown significantly, reaching annual revenues of $100,000 and a staff of 100 employees. A contract for a grassroots refinery in Montana in 1946 solidified Fluor's reputation, leading to an assignment to expand Aramco facilities. This led to their largest contract to date, over $5 billion, for a ...