Thomson Reuters Business Description
SHIMIZU CORPORATION is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the construction business. The Company operates in three business segments: Construction, Development and Others. The Company is involved in the construction of government buildings, medical and welfare facilities, educational and cultural buildings, roads, harbors, airports, parks, water supply and sewerage systems, as well as other public facilities. The Company is also engaged in the soil investigation, purification work, waste collection, disposal and recycling businesses, the design, construction, sale, lease, management and provision of consulting services for telecommunication systems, the maintenance management of buildings, facilities and equipment, as well as the security and cleaning businesses, among others. As of March 31, 2011, the Company had 56 subsidiaries and 11 associated companies.
