POSCO E&C Implements Window Management Real-Name System at Busan LCT The Sharp

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] POSCO Engineering & Construction will implement a window management accountability system for LCT The Sharp, a super high-rise apartment in Busan where glass window damage occurred due to strong winds.

POSCO Engineering & Construction has decided to assign a responsible staff member to manage the opening and closing of each of the 9,121 windows until the end of the designated move-in period in late February. POSCO Engineering & Construction plans to share weekly weather forecasts with the integrated move-in center and management office, and in case of predicted abnormal weather such as strong winds, will issue separate notices and announcements to prevent any damage.

The curtain wall of LCT The Sharp is 35.52 mm thick and is designed to withstand a basic design wind speed of 36.5 m/s and a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 88 m/s, applying the highest level of wind resistance design in Korea. Performance tests were conducted at two domestic accredited testing laboratories (ATA and CNC) and one U.S. performance testing laboratory (Intertek), all yielding results exceeding the design standards.

However, on the 7th, glass was damaged when the windows of unoccupied units, which were not fully closed, repeatedly opened and closed due to strong winds of 29 m/s.

Accordingly, Han Sung-hee, President of POSCO Engineering & Construction, instructed strict adherence to response manuals according to environmental conditions and thorough prevention of safety accidents caused by lack of management, in addition to the window management accountability system.

President Han stated, “Even if there are no issues with design and construction, accidents occurring at LCT The Sharp are considered the responsibility of POSCO Engineering & Construction as the constructor,” and added, “We must do our best to ensure that no accidents or natural disasters occur in any form until the project is fully handed over and withdrawn.”

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