Chip Eng Seng Corporation Ltd (CES) is a construction and property group listed on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST). The Group’s construction business is undertaken by Chip Eng Seng Contractors (1988) Pte Ltd (CESC) and CES Engineering & Construction Pte. Ltd. while CEL Development Pte. Ltd. (CEL) is its property investment and development arm.

The history of Chip Eng Seng Group goes all the way back to the 1960s, when its founder, Mr Lim Tiam Seng started the business as a building subcontractor for conventional landed properties. With competitive pricing and quality work, the business grew and the company began taking on the role of a main contractor. In 1982, the company won its first Singapore Housing and Development Board (HDB) project as a main contractor. With that, the company continued to establish its position in HDB public housing construction.

In the 1990s, the Group diversified into property investment and development of residential, commercial and industrial properties...