Suwon Undertakes Reinforced Quality and Safety Management at Reconstruction and Redevelopment Construction Sites

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon City is joining forces with construction companies and project implementers (associations) on reconstruction and redevelopment projects to strengthen quality and safety management at construction sites.

On the 4th, the city signed an agreement at the City Hall Situation Room with GS E&C (Yeongdeungpo District 2), Samsung C&T (Gwonseon 113-6 District), Joongheung Construction (District 115-10), Yeongdeungpo District 2 Apartment Reconstruction and Redevelopment Association, Gwonseon 113-6 District Apartment Redevelopment Association, and District 115-10 Apartment Redevelopment Association, and pledged cooperation.

In accordance with the agreement, video recordings of rebar installation completion for all major structural elements (load-bearing walls, columns, floors, beams, roof trusses, and main stairs) on all floors, including basement levels, will be taken at reconstruction and redevelopment construction sites. Previously, rebar installation completion videos were recorded every five floors above ground.

Quality inspections for apartment buildings will be expanded from two to three inspections. Currently, quality inspections are conducted one month before and after structural work completion and prior to occupancy permits. Going forward, quality inspections will also be conducted during standard floor structural work.

The city plans to conduct on-site inspections in November to verify compliance with the terms of the business agreement.

Mayor Lee Jae-jun of Suwon and construction company officials and association representatives attended the agreement signing ceremony on that day.

Mayor Lee said, "With recent accidents occurring consecutively at apartment construction sites, citizens' concerns are growing," and added, "With this agreement, we will be able to prevent accidents and improve apartment quality."