In 1804, Shimizu was founded as a carpentry firm in Edo (present-day Tokyo). Over the almost two centuries that followed, the company has proactively sought new challenges and endeavored to create structures that are tailored to customer needs.We have earned the strong trust of many long-standing customers due to our rigorous insistence on high quality and customer satisfaction. Recently, society has placed growing emphasis on energy saving, resource conservation and recycling, and other environmental protection objectives that stem from a recognition of the world’s limits and cyclical patterns. This trend makes it impossible to ignore environmental harmony as a primary element of structural quality. In addition to environmental harmony at the initial construction stage, society is demanding that structures accord with environmental protection objectives throughout their life cycles. Shimizu’s dedication to high quality and environmental harmony is attested to by its receipt of ISO 9000 series and ISO 14001 certification CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY Socio-Dynamism In addition to support environmental conservation and cultural activities, we are committed to constructing high-quality buildings and providing related services that create social and culture value that is in balance with the environment. Humanity We maintain an atmosphere in which employees can work with pleasure and enthusiasm. Innovation Officers and other company employees are committed to maintain a spirit of innovation that constantly contributes to company growth and development through the pursuit of new types of business development, sales activities, R&D, and maintain management. Market-in We are always careful to view things from the customer’s perspective to ensure that our success is founded on providing them with maximum value. Zeal We approach every aspect of our operations with commitment and zeal.