US Entry Service — BuildBlock Launches Setup Program for Korean Companies

BuildBlock, a Korean-American EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm, has announced the launch of a new US entry service designed to help Korean companies smoothly establish local operations.

This program is tailored for businesses looking for offices, warehouses, and potential business sites in the United States. It reviews necessary facility conditions and preparation procedures to help companies build local infrastructure aligned with their business objectives and entry timelines.

BuildBlock explained that interest in large-scale energy infrastructure projects—such as Texas gas power plants, US nuclear power plants, and Alaska LNG development—is growing amid ongoing follow-up measures from South Korea-US trade and investment negotiations.

The company anticipates that once project-specific orders and supply chains materialize, not only construction and EPC firms, but also equipment, machinery, material suppliers, and installation/maintenance partners will consider entering the US market. For companies lacking established business infrastructure in the US, securing offices, warehouses, and reviewing potential sites can be the crucial first hurdle.

BuildBlock noted that reviewing regional licensing procedures, infrastructure, construction costs, and material procurement schedules in advance can help minimize additional burdens caused by design changes or schedule delays. The company added that depending on the business type and region, costs and timeframes can range from two to three times those of similar projects in South Korea.

The service operates by creating step-by-step execution plans tailored to each company’s specific goals and schedules. BuildBlock starts by identifying candidate sites for offices, warehouses, and business operations, brokering sales and leases, and reviewing site suitability, permit feasibility, and overall business viability.

In addition, the service estimates expected investment costs, operating expenses, and facility construction timelines. It proposes tailored locations—such as providing parts warehouses, workshops, and office spaces for installation and maintenance companies, while factoring in power, water, and regulatory requirements for manufacturing facilities. If needed, the company also supports construction for facility remodeling or new builds, extending into construction management (CM) and facility management (FM).

A representative from BuildBlock’s EPC Plant Team stated, "By realistically reviewing sites, facilities, budgets, and schedules from the very beginning of US market entry, we will help Korean companies stay focused on their core business."

Having built a strong track record in EPC plant development—including AI data centers, ESS and battery facilities, and semiconductor plants—BuildBlock plans to leverage this experience to support initial foothold establishment. The company also intends to expand cooperation with domestic construction and EPC firms in developing support, production, and logistics hubs, as well as local construction and project management.