SK Construction Expands 'Smart Architecture' in Collaboration with Biz Partner

Field Application of Combined Steel Elevator Pits
Also Focusing on Developing Modular Construction Technology

Modular construction technology assembled view of the site office at 'Bupyeong SK View Haemoro' in Incheon (Provided by SK Engineering & Construction)

[Asia Economy Reporter Chunhee Lee] SK Engineering & Construction is promoting the expansion of on-site application of smart construction technologies jointly developed with its business partners (collaborating companies).

On the 29th, SK Engineering & Construction announced that it is reviewing the on-site application of a field-assembled steel elevator pit jointly developed with INT Engineering, a company specializing in the manufacturing and construction of steel structures.

The steel elevator pit is a buffer space installed at the very bottom of the shaft to protect against elevator falls. The newly developed technology involves manufacturing the structure separately and then assembling it on-site, which reduces size constraints during material transportation and is expected to shorten construction time and reduce costs, according to the company.

SK Engineering & Construction is also focusing on the development of modular construction technology, which has recently gained attention in the construction industry. The modular method involves carrying out major processes in external factories, eliminating noise and dust pollution on-site, preventing construction delays caused by bad weather, and enabling future module recycling, which can reduce waste material generation by 70-80%.

In February of this year, SK Engineering & Construction signed a win-win and technology memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its partner Yuchang E&C to expand 3R (Reduce·Reuse·Recycling) through modular construction methods at construction sites. Following the installation of Korea’s first eco-friendly modular site office at the 'Bupyeong SK View Haemoro' site in Incheon, the application is being expanded to rooftop structures of buildings such as 'Pyeongtaek Station SK View' and 'Giheung ICT Valley SK V1.'

Additionally, SK Engineering & Construction has signed related MOUs with Camu E&C, a precast concrete (PC) manufacturing and construction specialist, and Jangpyeong Construction, a specialist in earthworks. It is also preparing to apply the jointly developed 'heterogeneous composite thumb pile' with Lotte Engineering & Construction, Easy Partner, and POSCO on-site. The company is also advancing the development of seismic construction design technology through collaboration with Korea Disaster Prevention Technology, a specialist in seismic performance evaluation and damping device manufacturing.

Kwon Hyuksoo, Head of the Architecture Tech Group at SK Engineering & Construction, said, "We will continue to expand 3R at construction sites and strengthen mutual growth through ongoing cooperation with our business partners."

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