CJ Innovation, the South Korean construction firm that built and installed the modular classrooms at Admiral Herbert G. Hopwood Middle School, continues to “give back” to the CNMI community.
CJ Innovation executive director Jee Young Su, director Yoo Yoon Jae, engineer Kim Jung Hoon and company vice president Park Byoung Eok were at Hopwood earlier this week to see the newly completed school building.
In an interview on Tuesday, Jee Young Su said their company’s commitment “goes beyond mere project completion.”
Last month, upon completing the modular building, CJ Innovation donated a total of $30,900 for additional features essential to the maintenance of the classrooms. These include a $4,900 solar light set that serves as a canopy over the building’s hallway, a PVC curtain to protect the canopy from rainwater, and a $22,500 gravel road project in front of and behind the building.
The cost, covered entirely by CJ Innovation, included labor, construction and quarry materials, and equipment rentals necessary to complete the road project.
Jee said their company “is redefining sustainable infrastructure management through the use of progressive technologies and advanced maintenance strategies.”
He said their involvement doesn’t end with the delivery of a project, adding that they are “introducing innovative methods for ongoing upkeep and ensuring long-term structural integrity.”
For his part, Kim said “with regular monthly inspections and systematic evaluations, CJ Innovation is committed to keeping the educational facilities safe, resilient, and fully optimized for student learning.”
Their facility management strategy is proactive and forward-thinking, integrating industry-leading practices to maintain the highest standards, he said.
Kim said their mission extends beyond construction. “We seek to enhance educational environments without a profit-driven motive,” he added.
Through design-driven philanthropy, CJ Innovation will continue to contribute to the development of school infrastructure and student-centered facilities, Kim said.
By donating their expertise and resources, CJ Innovation aims to create a lasting impact on academic institutions, he added.
“With a steadfast dedication to educational advancement, CJ Innovation positions itself as a trusted partner in transforming and modernizing learning spaces. By combining technological ingenuity with social responsibility, the organization is not just building structures; it is shaping the future of education,” Kim said.
In a separate interview, Yoo said, CJ Innovation believes that “there is something more important that earning a profit — it is ensuring that their customers can use comfortably the projects that they build.”
It is also important that “we can grow and develop together by sharing resources with the surrounding community by volunteering and making donations,” Yoo said.
“We have other plans as it is our commitment to give back to the community,” he added.
From, CJ Innovation engineer Kim Jung Hoon, executive director Jee Young Su and vice president Park Byoung Eok visit the newly installed modular school building at Admiral Herbert G. Hopwood Middle School on Monday.
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Solar panels serve as a canopy over the modular school building’s hallway.
Jee Young Su
Kim Jung Hoon
