GS Construction Establishes Remodeling Research Team to Enhance Competitiveness Through Specialized Method Development

Perspective view of the Daechi Hyundai Apartment remodeling project, for which GS Construction was selected as the contractor in November last year (Provided by GS Construction)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hye-min] GS Engineering & Construction is launching a remodeling research organization, becoming the first domestic construction company to do so, to develop new technologies.

GS Engineering & Construction announced on the 8th that it recently established a 'Remodeling Lab' through an organizational restructuring. This research organization aims to develop optimized construction methods considering the structural safety and constructability of buildings to be remodeled.

Remodeling refers to projects that leave only part of the framework and add horizontal or vertical extensions, but research on suitable design and construction method development has been insufficient. Remodeling requires prior technical review before construction, which is a key factor in determining project feasibility. However, due to the lack of research, issues such as safety concerns, unnecessary design changes, and increased construction costs due to schedule delays have occurred.

To address these issues, GS Engineering & Construction has created a research organization specializing in remodeling projects. Through the Remodeling Lab, the company expects to minimize unnecessary design changes and additional construction costs by supporting prior technical reviews and proposing optimized construction methods. Furthermore, it plans to conduct related research on vertical extensions and demolition safety.

A GS Engineering & Construction official stated, "By establishing the Remodeling Lab, we will not only conduct technical reviews for ongoing projects but also engage in research and development of construction methods to elevate domestic remodeling technology to the next level and ultimately set new standards for remodeling projects in Korea."

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