During School Construction, 'Modular Buildings' Will Be Rented Instead of Containers

Selected as an Innovative Prototype Project by Public Procurement Service
Praised for Better Insulation and Noise Reduction Compared to Containers
Alternative for Green Smart Future Schools... Vendor Selection in June-July

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Schools in need of classroom space due to building construction will be able to contract rental-type modular school buildings through the Korea ON-line E-Procurement System (KONEPS) starting from the second half of this year.

On the 7th, the Ministry of Education announced that rental-type modular school buildings have been selected as a 'Demand-Driven Innovative Prototype' project by the Public Procurement Service.

Modular school buildings refer to standardized buildings (units) completed in factories with frameworks, finishing materials, mechanical and electrical facilities, which can be transported to the site and assembled for installation.

The modular school building was first installed at Gochang High School in Jeonbuk early last year and received positive evaluations due to its insulation and soundproofing performance. After the construction was completed and the rental period ended, it was re-rented to Suwang Elementary School in Sejong and Gyeongbuk Foreign Language High School in Gumi.

The Ministry of Education expects that the selection of this project will help easily procure comfortable and safe temporary school buildings and lay the foundation for promoting the Green Smart Future School project.

The Public Procurement Service's designation of innovative prototypes is a system where suitable products are selected through a public contest, registered on KONEPS, and can be purchased through negotiated contracts. The Ministry of Education applied for this project to improve the learning environment of temporary spaces where students stay during school building remodeling periods.

Containers used as temporary school buildings so far had drawbacks such as low height, making them feel cramped, and vulnerability to insulation and noise. The Ministry of Education required modular school buildings to have general school-level performance (seismic resistance, insulation, ventilation, lighting, etc.).

Additionally, to comply with school facility policies aiming for zero energy, the use of eco-friendly materials and a recycling rate of over 80% were set as conditions. After a proposal contest conducted by the Public Procurement Service for prototypes meeting these conditions, companies will be designated around June to July.

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