PICC and the Landmark Projects That Built DMCI’s Legacy

Opened on September 5, 1976, the PICC has hosted prestigious events including the 1994 Miss Universe Pageant, APEC and ASEAN Summits, the World Law Conference, and numerous international performances. (Photo courtesy of DM Consunji, Inc.)

For more than seven decades, D.M. Consunji, Inc. (DMCI) has stood as one of the Philippines’ most respected names in engineering and construction.

Founded in 1954 by Engineer David M. Consunji, the company has shaped skylines, transformed cityscapes, and built structures that have become part of the nation’s collective memory.

Known for its technical expertise, pioneering methodologies, and strong fleet of heavy equipment, DMCI has completed over 1,000 projects of varying scale and complexity in the Philippines and abroad, including parts of Brunei and the Middle East.

It is also the first Filipino contractor to achieve a Quadruple-A rating, the highest accreditation granted by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) under the Department of Trade and Industry.

Here are some of the landmarks that define progress and innovation in every era.

Church of the Holy Sacrifice (UP Chapel), UP Diliman, Quezon City

The first circular church in the Philippines designed by National Artist for Architecture Leandro V. Locsin (1955). The Chapel also features the Philippines’ first thin-shell concrete dome, designed by structural engineer Alfredo L. Juinio (1955).

Monterey Apartments

The first high-rise structure in the Makati Central Business District, which would later become the country’s premier business hub (1958). (Photo lifted from A Passion to Build: A Memoir of David M. Consunji)

Picache Building

The 12-storey structure (now F&C Tower) in front of Plaza Miranda in Quiapo, Manila is recognized as the first skyscraper in the Philippines (1960).

Istana Nurul Iman in Brunei

The largest presidential palace in the world (1983). (Photo from www.dmciholdings.com)

Enchanted Kingdom, Sta. Rosa, Laguna

The first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines (1995). (Photo from www.dmciholdings.com) 

Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Muntinlupa City

The first hospital in the Philippines with a hotel-like ambiance (2002). (Photo courtesy of DM Consunji, Inc.)

Runway Manila

The first pedestrian bridge with moving walkways in the Philippines which directly connects NAIA Terminal 3 to Newport City (2017). (Photo courtesy of DM Consunji, Inc.)

IKEA Pasay City 

The largest IKEA store in the world (2020). (Photo courtesy of DM Consunji, Inc.)

From pioneering skyscrapers to monumental landmarks, DMCI’s legacy continues to define the nation’s architectural and engineering excellence.

As “Builder of Landmarks,” DMCI continues to build not only iconic structures but also milestones in Philippine history.