CIMC Group extended its core container technology into the construction sector, revolutionizing the century-old traditional construction industry with innovative building methods. It partnered with UK-based architectural design firm Buro Happold and century-old construction enterprise George & Harding to jointly develop a new modular construction system.
· The first modular prototype unit was successfully developed, and the first project was delivered in the UK.
· Four hotels and one large-scale student accommodation project were completed, marking the initial development of CIMC’s modular construction business and winning wide recognition from clients.
· CIMC set up its Australian subsidiary, taking a crucial step toward localized overseas operations.
· The UK subsidiary was founded, further consolidating its presence in the European market and improving its global operational network.
· CIMC joined hands with global mining giants to become a leading supplier in Australia’s mining camp market, delivering 11 camp projects with over 10,000 modules.
· It signed strategic cooperation agreements with international hotel groups including Hilton and Marriott, expanding its business into high value-added sectors such as R&D, design and branding.
· CIMC upgraded from a pure module supplier to a provider of an integrated "manufacturing + general contracting + financing" EPC turnkey solution.
· CIMC Modular Building spun off from the CIMC Xinhui Base to operate independently with full profit-and-loss responsibility, and established its headquarters in Jiangmen.
· The Hong Kong subsidiary was set up to collaborate closely with UK and Australian counterparts on overseas businesses.
· Five Hilton and two InterContinental 4-star hotel projects were completed.
· The Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation Center—China’s first modular construction project—was built, achieving a historic breakthrough in the domestic market.
· CIMC Modular Building promoted organizational transformation and cultural restructuring, driven by both market and technology. It implemented lean management, optimized incentive mechanisms, and practiced the philosophy of People-oriented, Shared Prosperity.
· CIMC Modular Building obtained pre-certification for Hong Kong MiC (Modular Integrated Construction) and completed Hong Kong' s first MiC demonstration project.
· The first steel-structured modular building by a Chinese enterprise in the US was put into use, with CIMC-built products complying with the strictest US building codes.
· CIMC Modular Building opened its US office to further expand its presence in North America.
· The CIMC's first high-rise modular hotel ---ibis Styles Hotel was inaugurated, adopting full pre-installed curtain wall technology, demonstrating CIMC's world-leading R&D and construction capabilities to the globe.
· Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, overseas markets faced severe disruptions and multiple projects were delayed. The company streamlined its organization, restructured operations and launched a Second Startup initiative, achieving profitability in 2020.
· The first modular hotels in Iceland and Norway were completed and certified by SINTEF, successfully opening up the Nordic market.
· Fulfilling corporate social responsibility, CIMC Modular Building efficiently delivered 10 quarantine facilities and hundreds of mobile nucleic acid testing stations.
· Seizing opportunities in Hong Kong, it completed multiple public housing projects to improve people’s livelihood.
· The first modular project in Gibraltar—a high-end senior care apartment—was handed over, marking its entry into the international elderly care market.
· CIMC Modular Building obtained BOPAS accreditation, paving the way for the UK residential market.
· CIMC Modular Building innovated a target-cost-oriented R&D model, developed precast concrete modular units, and established a comprehensive quality management system, setting an industry benchmark.
· Guided by CIMC Group's 10-year vision and the CIMC Container Group's Multi-Star Driven strategy, CIMC Modular Building is fully implementing its high-quality and sustainable development goals, ushering in a new chapter of globalized, professional and large-scale growth.