[2021 Asia Construction Awards] Kumho Construction, 54 Years of Proven Construction Capability

Kumho Construction, which won the Asia Economy Grand Prize in the brand category, is one of Korea's leading comprehensive construction companies that has proven excellent construction capabilities in all fields of construction, including civil engineering, architecture, plants, and housing, for 54 years since its establishment in 1967. Through the apartment brand ‘Eoullim,’ launched in May 2003, it has rapidly grown and received favorable evaluations from demanders in the real estate market. Eoullim means ‘harmony with life, harmony with nature, harmony with people,’ embodying the commitment to build high-quality, luxurious, and eco-friendly homes.

‘Gangseo Kumho Eoullim Firstier’ is a complex that fully reflects Kumho Construction’s brand value. This complex, the first newlywed hope town apartment in Seoul to apply a private construction company brand, consists of 5 buildings with 2 basement floors and up to 25 floors above ground, totaling 523 households with exclusive areas ranging from 49 to 59㎡. A total of 348 units will be sold: ▲49㎡A 147 units ▲49㎡B 32 units ▲55㎡ 38 units ▲59㎡A 31 units ▲59㎡B 100 units.

Gangseo Kumho Eoullim Firstier is characterized by an optimal residential location tailored to residents’ needs. Access to Olympic-daero and Gonghang-daero is easy via Hwagok-ro in front of the complex, providing excellent mobility throughout the metropolitan area. Hwagok Station on Subway Line 5 and Gayang Station on Line 9 are nearby, and the West Metropolitan Railroad Gangseo-gu Office Station (tentative name) is also planned to be developed nearby. Within a 1 km radius, there are 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools, with academies also close by.

Major business districts such as Magok and Yeouido are within a 20-minute drive, and the complex is a work-residence proximity healing complex adjacent to Ujangsan, Geomdeoksan, and Bongjesan mountains. In line with the Eoullim brand, some walls are designed to be variable to efficiently utilize indoor space. Space design can be adjusted according to changes in each household’s conditions, and materials that reduce inter-floor noise to minimize living noise, a guest house, seasonal storage, and an unmanned parcel delivery system are applied to provide a safe and comfortable living environment.

Gangseo Kumho Eoullim Firstier Perspective View

Besides apartments, Kumho Construction boasts top-level achievements in airport construction and environmental projects, enhancing its brand value. In particular, in the airport construction sector, it is regarded as the strongest domestic player based on its track record of projects such as Incheon International Airport, Yangyang Airport, Jeju Airport, and Muan International Airport. Muan International Airport is the only domestic airport project completed using a turnkey method from design to construction. A Kumho Construction official said, "With the increase in air travel demand, large-scale orders for new and expansion construction of domestic and international airports are expected, and Kumho Construction will secure a favorable position."

In environmental projects, Kumho Construction stands out in the Build-Transfer-Lease (BTL) sector for sewer pipeline maintenance. The company has grown its performance by successfully commercializing research and development in the water treatment field, which is emerging as a next-generation growth industry. The water purification technology using membranes has been recognized for its top-level technical skills as it has been stably operated after completion at Chungnam Gongju Water Purification Plant and Jeonbuk Imsil Water Purification Plant.