Voluntary Participation of Contractor at Seongdong-gu New Construction Site for Talent Donation in Home Repairs for Vulnerable Groups

Inspired as a solution to resolve conflicts with residents over construction site noise, fostering a culture of communication with residents... A total of 12 homes supported this year, with 62 vulnerable households renovated since 2017

We are conducting home repairs for vulnerable groups in the region through talent donation from medium and large construction sites.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] “When it rained, water used to leak from the ceiling, causing a lot of trouble, but thankfully, the entire roof was repaired, so now I feel at ease even when it rains.”

Recently, Mr. Choi (75), a basic livelihood security recipient, was able to have the old tile roof of his house completely replaced free of charge through the ‘Talent Donation Project for Medium and Large Construction Sites’ implemented by Seongdong-gu. The worries that troubled Mr. Choi whenever it rained have disappeared.

Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jung Won-oh) has been promoting the ‘Talent Donation Project for Medium and Large Construction Sites’ since 2017, where contractors of medium and large construction sites voluntarily participate to repair the homes of vulnerable groups near the construction sites, aiming to stabilize housing and improve the environment for vulnerable residents in the area.

As conflicts with nearby residents have intensified due to noise, vibration, sunlight obstruction, and view obstruction caused by construction sites, the district office has taken the initiative to prevent these issues in advance and foster a culture of communication between contractors and residents by promoting public contribution projects by medium and large construction site contractors.

This project involves contractors of medium and large construction sites with a total floor area of 2,000㎡ or more in the region, who deploy on-site personnel and equipment according to the site conditions and construction schedule to support home repairs and residential environment improvements for vulnerable groups such as low-income households living in the area, repair of hazardous facilities requiring urgent maintenance, and provision of recovery resources in case of emergency disasters caused by heavy rain or snow.

This year, 12 contractors participated and completed support for home repairs and environmental improvements such as roof repairs, wallpaper and flooring replacement, and bathroom renovations for 12 old houses in early November. Since 2017, a total of 59 contractors have participated, and 62 old houses have received maintenance support. With increasing active responses from residents and contractors each year, this social contribution project has established itself as one that achieves both improved housing welfare and community restoration.

Joonho Hong (50), Deputy General Manager of Geumgang General Construction, said, “I felt a sense of fulfillment seeing the residents who received home repair support express their gratitude and happiness after the construction was completed,” adding, “I believe there is great reward in communicating and sharing the small talents each of us has with neighbors in need.”

Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, “The talent donation project, carried out through the active participation of medium and large construction site contractors, is contributing to making Seongdong-gu a better place for neighbors in need to live,” and added, “Noise from medium and large construction sites and construction vehicles often cause conflicts with nearby residents, but I believe this is a good example of overcoming these issues wisely through a sense of community and coexistence with residents.”

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