SH Corporation Mandates BIM for Joint Housing Designs Over 50 Billion Won

Establishment of 3D Construction Information Modeling (BIM) Application Guidelines

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] Seoul Housing and Communities Corporation (SH) will apply three-dimensional Building Information Modeling (BIM) to the design of apartment complexes with a total construction cost of 50 billion KRW or more starting next year.

SH announced on the 21st that it has established BIM application guidelines including this measure. BIM is a platform technology that integrates and enables the use of all information generated throughout the entire lifecycle of a building based on a three-dimensional information model. It is considered a core technology of smart construction.

The mandatory application of BIM will be applied to all construction phases from the detailed design stage after project plan approval. The scope of use will be determined according to the conditions and characteristics of each project, such as drawing creation, quantity calculation, and schedule simulation. SH has also prepared BIM application procedures, data creation standards, and quality standards along with the design application.

Furthermore, SH plans to disclose the BIM fee standards for architectural design included in the BIM application guidelines for the first time among domestic public institutions. These fee standards include an additional 10% fee compared to the existing design fee depending on the application period and scope of use.

Kim Heondong, President of SH Corporation, said, "By mandating BIM application through these SH BIM application guidelines, we will strive to spread smart construction technology and secure technological competitiveness," adding, "We will continue to promote the expansion of BIM utilization and innovation in the construction industry through cooperation with internal and external related organizations such as industry-academia collaboration."

Meanwhile, SH is promoting BIM pilot projects by establishing a 'BIM-based Smart Construction Technology Roadmap' in line with the 'Smart Construction Technology Roadmap' announced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and last year received the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Award at the 'BIM Awards.'

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