Hyundai Engineering Wins Contract for New Data Center Construction in Wonchang-dong, Incheon

Hyundai Engineering announced on October 7 that it has been awarded the contract for the construction of a new data center in Wonchang-dong, Incheon.

This project was commissioned by Cheongna IDC PFV, established by Eunidoterawon, and involves building a 50 MW-class data center. Hyundai Engineering will be responsible for architectural, civil engineering, facilities, landscaping, and telecommunications work. The MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) work will be carried out jointly by Hyundai Engineering and its co-contractor, KT Cloud.

The total project cost amounts to 870 billion won. The building will span from four basement levels to eleven floors above ground. Construction is set to begin next month, with completion targeted for the second half of 2029. The company expects this data center to become a high-potential digital infrastructure hub, as it is located near the existing Seoul metropolitan area data center cluster and offers good access to Incheon and Gimpo International Airports.

Bird's-eye view of the Wanchang-dong data center new construction project. Provided by Hyundai Engineering

Since the appointment of CEO Joo Ujeong, Hyundai Engineering has been diversifying its business portfolio beyond its traditional EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction)-centered structure, focusing on energy and high-tech industrial construction as new pillars of growth. The data center business is one of the core areas representing this strategy. It is considered a field that requires a combination of industrial construction technology and energy efficiency expertise.

To enhance its business competitiveness, Hyundai Engineering has established a dedicated team and is strengthening specialized technical capabilities through seminars and training programs for practitioners. The company is focusing on applying specialized OSC construction methods and enhancing key technology competencies across various fields, such as power supply, cooling systems, fire response, and security infrastructure. "Based on our differentiated capabilities connecting space and energy, we will continue to expand our data center business as a key infrastructure in the era of AI," the company stated.

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