Samsung C&T to Build a Mixed Use Convention and Exhibition Centre in India

July 14, 2014 - PRLog -- SEOUL – July 15, 2014 – Samsung C&T has signed a contract with Reliance Industries Limited(RIL) for the construction(or EPC) of the Dhirubhai Ambani International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DAICEC) in Mumbai, India.

DAICEC is a mixed use development project located within the heart of Bandra Kurla Complex(BKC), a commercial complex in the suburbs of Mumbai. Covering 75,000 square meter of prime land with 788,340 square meter of operational area, it will house a convention and exhibition center, a state of the art auditorium, a cultural plaza, serviced apartments and an office block.

The contract is worth $678 million and the construction is expected to be completed by 2017.

“We are honored to be involved in the DAICEC project. Samsung C&T has a wealth of global experience in various building projects along with strong record of safety and quality. We look forward to working on the project with our partners to stimulate economic growth of the region,” said KJ Kim, the Executive VP of Samsung C&T Building Business Unit.

About Samsung C&T Corporation

Established in 1938, Samsung C&T Corporation is the origin of Samsung Group, South Korea’s largest conglomerate with interests in construction, electronics, chemicals, finance, and numerous other sectors. Samsung C&T has two autonomous business groups – Engineering & Construction and Trading & Investment.

Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction group provides integrated business solutions to customers worldwide in the areas of building, civil infrastructure, plant and housing/development. As the Trusted Builder, the E&C group has successfully delivered landmark projects around the world, based on its emphasis on safety and compliance. The company is best known for the construction of Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is currently the world’s tallest building. We are also working on various building projects, including Tanjong Pagar Building in Singapore and Worli Tower in Mumbai. For more information, please visit www.secc.co.kr or www.samsungcntblog.com.

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