The company was incorporated in Nigeria under the Companies Act 1968. now the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap C20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (CAMA) as a private limited liability company in Feb,. 18, 1970 The company Subsequently converted to a public liability company and its shares became listed in the Nigerian Stock Exchange on September 20, 1991. The principal activities of the Company are the business of planning, design and construction of civil engineering and building works. The principal activities of the company cover the planning,design and construction of civil engineering and building works whilst the subsidiaries, Abumet Nigeria Ltd. And julius Berger Services Nigeria Ltd, carry on the business of manufacturing and installation of aluminium building components and port management services respctively.