Aboitiz Construction, Tsuneishi lay groundwork for LCIC civil engineering building

LAPULAPU CITY -- Aboitiz Construction in partnership with Tsuneishi Holdings (Cebu) Inc. laid out the groundwork on August 12, for the construction of the Lapu-Lapu Cebu International College (LCIC) 16-month Civil Engineering Building project in Bankal, Lapu-Lapu City, to strengthen the educational infrastructure, generate local jobs and train future engineers for careers in civil engineering and shipbuilding.

“This project is more than just a building. Together with Lapu-Lapu Cebu International College and Tsuneishi Holdings (Cebu) Inc., we are combining expertise, resources, and shared values to build the Civil Engineering Building—a symbol of quality and innovation,” Ramez Sidhom, Chief Operating Officer of Aboitiz Construction said.

LCIC President Professor Grace Gorospe-Jamon, thanked the partners for their support saying, “We thank Aboitiz Construction for this partnership. No one is insignificant here—everyone plays a role in turning this facility into fruition.”

Yasuaki Seto, President of Tsuneishi Holdings (Cebu) Inc.
on the other hand firmly believed that the facility is closely aligned with the engineering and design aspects of shipbuilding that plays an important role in nurturing future engineers who will lead the shipbuilding and civil engineering industry in the Philippines.

According to Sidhom, the project is set for completion in 16 months providing modern facilities to strengthen educational infrastructure and prepare students for careers in civil engineering and shipbuilding.  The LCIC Civil Engineering Building is designed as both an academic hub and a training ground, the building will help equip future engineers with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed in the industry.

The scope of work covers civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection components, highlighting Aboitiz Construction’s integrated capabilities. The project is expected to generate nearly 200 jobs, with 90 percent of manpower to be sourced locally, Sidhom added.

The new Civil Engineering Building symbolizes innovation and preparing future engineers to lead the shipbuilding and civil engineering industry in the country.  The initiative further strengthens the long-standing partnership between Aboitiz Construction and Tsuneishi Holdings (Cebu) Inc., which began in 1996 through Tsuneishi Heavy Industries Cebu Inc. (THICI) in Balamban, Cebu.

Over the years, Aboitiz Construction has supported multiple shipbuilding phases and generated an average of about 1,500 jobs per year, with most hires coming from local communities and projects like the LCIC Civil Engineering Building help business to prosper and communities to thrive. (Photos: Aboitiz Construction/FB & Google Images)