- Business
- Shimizu Corporation is a distinguished general contractor, deeply engaged in architecture, civil engineering, and a broad spectrum of construction-related endeavors across Japan and on a global scale. The company's operations encompass robust building construction, involving the conceptualization, planning, design, erection, and subsequent management of offices, industrial facilities, educational institutions, healthcare premises, and diverse other structures, including specialized traditional and religious buildings. In civil engineering, their expertise extends to the design, development, and refurbishment of significant infrastructure projects such as tunnels, bridges, dams, complex urban systems, and public works, leveraging advanced information and communication technologies for enhanced efficiency and safety. Internationally, Shimizu has established a substantial presence with a history of projects spanning over 60 countries, primarily in Asia, but also across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa. Beyond its core construction activities, Shimizu Corporation also actively pursues multiple strategic business areas. The firm is involved in real estate development, utilizing its extensive construction knowledge for the creation of office buildings, logistics centers, residential properties, and offering services in securitization, leasing, property management, and consulting. Its engineering division concentrates on providing solutions in energy systems, environmental purification, plant construction, and advanced ICT, working towards safe, healthy, and low-carbon communities. Furthermore, Shimizu is committed to green energy development, contributing to carbon neutrality and a zero-carbon society through innovative solutions, including Zero Energy Buildings. The company offers comprehensive building life cycle services, delivering integrated solutions for asset management that extend the longevity of structures, enhance their value, and ensure operational efficiency, energy conservation, CO2 emission reduction, and robust risk management against natural disasters. Innovating for the future, Shimizu is also developing emerging frontier businesses, focusing on the commercialization of advancements in ocean and space development, fostering harmony with nature, and making strategic venture investments in next-generation technologies. Recent initiatives include the deployment of AI-powered software for designing energy-efficient buildings and collaboration on AI-native wireless networks. Founded in 1804 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Shimizu Corporation aims for sustainable growth by continually delivering value that exceeds societal expectations.