Summary
GS Engineering & Construction Corporation engages in the civil works and architectural construction, construction and sale of new houses, repairs and maintenance, general construction, and technology consultation activities in South Korea and internationally. It operates through Infra Works, Architectural & Housing Construction, Plant Construction, and Others segments. The Infra Works segment constructs roads, railways, water reservoirs, ports, industrial parks, and underground structures; and privately funded infrastructure projects. The Architectural & Housing Construction segment builds and markets various types of buildings for residencies, offices, factories, and others. The Plant Construction segment constructs petroleum refineries; and gas, petrochemical, and waste and water treatment plants. This segment also develops and constructs combined cycle, nuclear, coal, and renewable power plants; high voltage substations, and power transmission and distribution lines; and communication and railway infrastructure. The Others segment constructs cultural facilities, hotels, recreational facilities, and integrated sports facilities; and engages in the lease and other activities. GS Engineering & Construction Corporation also provides home network system development and operation, resort maintenance, plant operation and maintenance, and IT consulting services, as well as real estate services. The company was formerly known as LG Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. and changed its name to GS Engineering & Construction Corporation in March 2005. GS Engineering & Construction Corporation was founded in 1969 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.
History
GS Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. was founded in 1969 by Kim Yun-gyu and began operations in 1972. Over the next few years, GS E&C expanded its operations to the Middle East and South Pacific regions, completing several major projects including the Umm Said Offshore Gas Production Project in Qatar, the Hamarain and Khawr al Udayd pipeline crossing from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, and a seawater injection plant for the Freeport Sulphur Company in Texas. In the late 1980s, GS E&C began taking on projects in the industrial and plant divisions and completed its first plant project in 1990.
Mission
The mission of GS Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. is to be a leader in the construction and engineering industry by providing superior quality services to both public and private customers, while focusing on safety and sustainability.
Vision
The vision of GS Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. is to create and sustain long-term customer relationships based on quality, trust and customer satisfaction.
Key Team
Hyung-Sun Kim (Sr. Exec. VP of Plant)
Mr. Mu-Hion Woo (Sr. Exec. VP of Building & Housing)
Mr. Sun-Bin Hong (MD & Chief of Compliance Office)
Mr. Chul-Hee Kang (Sr. Managing Director)
Mr. Sahng-Ki Lee (Sr. Exec. VP of Infrastructure)
Mr. Chai-Jong An (Exec. VP of Building Projects Operation Division)
Mr. Ha-Cheong Song (MD & Head of Global Engineering Division)
Recognition and Awards
GS Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. has been honored with numerous awards for its efforts in plant, civil engineering and global projects, including: Project of the Year, Best Engineering & Construction Company, Best Employer, Best Investor’s Award, as well as numerous recognition for excellence in safety, environment, customer service and innovation.
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