History
The company originated from a construction business founded in India in 1919 by John C. Gammon. Later, branches in Asia, the Middle East and Africa formed subsequently, and while these companies became largely independent, there was frequent interchange of staff, plant, finance and technology between them.
In 1955, a branch was engaged to build a new runway at Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong. In 1958, Gammon Construction Limited ("Gammon") was formed to establish a permanent presence in Hong Kong.
Once incorporated in Hong Kong, it grew rapidly, obtaining construction work of a diverse nature. By the late 1970s, it was local expertise in piling, foundations, substructures, tunnelling, bridges, building, marine works and water storage schemes and were established as the leading contractor in Hong Kong, participating in many of the major infrastructure projects in the last twenty years.
The company began to expand business outside Hong Kong in 1980, establishing offices in Singapore and Malaysia. This overseas business has grown significantly, particularly in China and Singapore.
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