- Mr Lim Tiam Seng started the construction business as sub-contractor in building trades
- Started main contracting business in private properties construction
- Incorporation of Chip Eng Seng Construction, a sole proprietor company
- First foray into public tender when awarded HDB project as main contractor for an industrial building with 168 units and supporting amenities
- Business flourished with the securing and successful completion of multiple HDB projects
- Incorporation of Chip Eng Leong Enterprise for property development
- Incorporation of Chip Eng Seng Contractors (1988) Pte Ltd to participate in mega size public tenders
- Incorporation of Evervit Development Pte Ltd for industrial property development
- Construction business certified ISO 9002 for its quality management system
- Incorporation of Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd as parent holding company of contracting and property development businesses
- Expanded into Australia with incorporation of CEL Development Pte Ltd to grow property development and investment business
- Secured first “Design & Build” project from HDB for construction of 1,320 residential units including support services and amenities
- Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange
- Actively acquired sites and went into joint ventures for property development and investment of residential, commercial and industrial properties
- First foray into large-scale condominium development with executive condominium Bishan Loft at Bishan Street 22 as joint developer and main contractor
- Construction business obtained ISO 9000 quality management system, ISO 14000 environmental management system and OHSAS 18000 occupational health and safety management system certifications
- Incorporation of CES-Precast Pte Ltd and acquisition of a precast plant for setting up precast business
- Awarded project as main contractor for The Pinnacle @ Duxton, the biggest and tallest HDB housing with seven 50-storey blocks and two sky bridges
- Property development and investment business expanded into Vietnam
- Secured first overseas property development project North Esplanade in Glenelg, a freehold residential apartment comprising 23 units and three rooftop penthouses in Adelaide, Australia
- Secured project to develop 33M, a freehold residential development comprising 388 units in Melbourne, Australia
- Secured project to develop a mixed-use development in Perth, Australia
- Secured project to develop a mixed-use development at Alexandra Road comprising Alexandra Central Mall and Park Hotel Alexandra, the Group’s first hotel property
- First foray into hospitality business with opening of Park Hotel Alexandra
- Expanded into The Maldives with Grand Park Kodhipparu, a joint venture resort project with Park Hotel Group
- Hospitality business expanded into Australia with acquisition of Mercure & Ibis Styles Grosvenor Hotel in Adelaide, Australia
- Acquired a property in Adelaide, Australia which will be redeveloped into Hyatt Regency Adelaide hotel
- Acquired a lagoon in The Maldives which will be developed into a five-star resort
- Started civil infrastructure business with acquisition of an established design and build construction service provider
- Acquired Salcon, a fully integrated engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance contractor whose capabilities include the design, engineering, supply and commissioning of water and wastewater treatment technologies and solutions.
- Expanded its hospitality business with the setting up of a Hotel Management Arm – Momentus Hotels and Resorts.