Our History
We were but villagers living in squalid conditions when we began. We returned to our kampong, and made it better.The next 40 years of our development is an expedition from our humble beginnings. What we know as construction will no longer be the same.
1960's
KAMPONG LORONG SAMAK
Our founder, Mr Liauw was born into a big family in Kampong Lorong Samak, in Jalan Kayu, Singapore. Became a single parent child at the age of 12 and worked in construction sites to support his family1984
STARTING OFF
Thiam Chin Contractor (添振建築）incorporated to provide household renovation and plumbing services2011
HIGH RISE BUILDING
Built condominium in Balestier area2013
PRIVATE LIMITED
Founded L&O Builders Pte Ltd to provide private residential building services2011-2012
RETURN TO JALAN KAYU ESTATE
Built houses along Jalan Tari Payong, and Jalan Tari Zapin2012
BIOPHILIC HOUSE
Built nature-lover's cove in Jalan Kayu estate2013
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL
Built various typologies of private residential houses2016
RELOCATION TO THE NORTH COAST
Seeded new technology office at North Coast area2021 ONWARDS
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
Built mechanical carparks, warehouse upgrades, and electrical sub-stations2022
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Seeded and augmented Education Technology initiatives2023
THIAM CHIN TURNS 40
40th Anniversary of Thiam Chin Contractors Mooted "Next 40" Initiatives for the betterment of the built environment2023
L&O TURNS 10
10th Anniversary of L&O Builders Pte Ltd2023 ONWARDS
BROWNFIELDS
Expanded capabilities to provide brownfield developments2023 ONWARDS
FACADE INSPECTION & AI
Expanded capabilities to provide inspection services2024 ONWARDS
DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION & BIM
Expanded capabilities to provide digital construction & BIM2025 ONWARDS
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Formalized capabilities to staff ecosystem partners with talent