HanmiGlobal Partners with UK Engineering Firm to Revamp Construction Production System

Han Chang-geon, Vice Chairman of HanmiGlobal (left), and Jaimie Johnston, Brayden Wood, Global System Director, are signing an online Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). / Photo by HanmiGlobal

[Asia Economy Reporter Noh Kyung-jo] HanmiGlobal announced on the 23rd that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UK design and engineering company Bryden Wood to innovate construction procurement methods and introduce new production systems.

Through this agreement, both companies plan to utilize their technological capabilities to improve productivity and quality at construction sites and provide various pre-construction services to prevent safety accidents.

Specifically, HanmiGlobal explained that they will promote ▲ development of modular construction (MMC) and design standardization technology (DfMA) and its application to the Korean construction industry ▲ establishment of a partnership for setting up a Korean joint venture ▲ exploration of target markets for applying the UK’s innovative modular construction and design standardization technologies ▲ development of business models using these technologies.

Modular construction is a method where major structural elements such as columns, beams, slabs, and interior architectural finishes are prefabricated in external factories and then transported to the site for assembly. This approach not only shortens construction periods but also reduces noise, dust, and waste during the construction process, making it recently recognized as an eco-friendly construction technology.

HanmiGlobal expects notable collaboration results in high-tech business projects such as overseas battery and semiconductor factories.

Han Chan-geon, Vice Chairman of HanmiGlobal, said, "We are pleased to collaborate with Bryden Wood, which possesses top technological capabilities in modular construction and design standardization technology solutions. We will do our best to provide differentiated services to clients through the introduction of new construction production systems and contribute to the transformation of the domestic construction industry."

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