Eykt ehf. is a comprehensive contracting and development company at the forefront of such companies in Iceland. The company was founded as a private partnership in 1986 but changed to a limited company (ehf.) in 1992. Over the nearly 40 eventful years that have passed, we have gained extensive experience with all types of projects – everything from complex constructions in the confined spaces of the city center to challenging work under harsh conditions in the mountains and in strong-current fjords. We split our efforts more or less evenly between participation in major tenders and our own development projects.

In the late 80’s and early 90’s, Eykt was a contractor and subcontractor in projects of various sizes. As the Company progressed, the share of own projects grew, and since around 2000, the company has placed major emphasis on the development “from scratch” of large projects where planning, design, execution, and ownership form an unbroken whole. The first major project of this kind is Höfðatorg in Reykjavík, which has been under development and construction since 2001 and is the most extensive project of its kind in Iceland. At Höfðatorg, the last large building in the cluster has now been opened, housing the new headquarters of the National Tax Administration and the Financial Management Authority.

Concrete Expertise

Rather mundane to most people, to the expert concrete is a complex, and challenging building material. Over the years, we have introduced various innovations in casting and construction methods, such as the use of bubble decks in floors, which are much lighter than traditional cast concrete slabs and allow for larger column-free spaces. The lightness and refinement of the pedestrian bridges over Hringbraut were achieved with exceptionally high-quality concrete work, and the elegant exposed concrete in Borgartún 8-16 demanded a lot from our crew. Eykt’s award-winning concrete work includes the Hringbraut pedestrian bridges 2010 and Nýja bíó/Grillmarkaðurinn 2013.

Development is a Knowledge Industry

Armed with the best available skills in their field, our trusty workforce is the key to Eykt’s success. We strive to be a sought-after workplace and to keep employee turnover well within acceptable limits, whether among craftsmen or other experts in the many fields that affect the business. Professionalism, experience, and short communication channels result in high-quality work and efficient processes.