UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2005

CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

The Netherlands
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

1-12815 (Commission File Number)		N.A. (IRS Employer Identification No.)
Polarisavenue 31 2132 JH Hoofddorp The Netherlands (Address of principal executive offices)		N.A. (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 31-23-568-5660

N.A.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01. Other Events

(a) On October 31, 2005, Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. issued a press release commenting on the delay in reporting its third quarter 2005 financial results. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibit 99.1 — Company Press Release dated October 31, 2005.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.