Yongin City Launches 'Go Quality·Stop Defects' Project to Reduce Public Building Defects

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Yongin Special City announced on the 28th that it will actively implement the 'Go Quality·Stop Defects' project to reduce defects in public buildings such as libraries, welfare facilities, and sports centers.

Through this project, the city will divide the construction process of public buildings into four stages—planning, design, construction, and completion—and apply customized improvement measures for each stage.

First, in the planning stage, a task force (TF) team will be organized for inter-departmental collaboration to secure both effective architectural planning and implementation momentum by reflecting opinions from multiple departments.

In the design stage, in addition to existing consultations focused on architecture and structure, experts in the facilities field will be additionally involved. Additionally, public architect consultation will be expanded throughout the entire design process to prepare professional and well-balanced design plans.

In the construction stage, which is the core task of this improvement, a system will be established to confirm construction quality in real-time and take responsibility through post-completion. To this end, the city has developed its own 'Public Building Construction Video Recording Management Manual' and will introduce a 'Video Recording Management System' at public construction sites with total project costs exceeding 10 billion won starting in June. Video footage of major construction phases and processes is expected not only to clarify responsibility when defects occur and serve as maintenance management materials, but also to be effective in on-site safety management.

In the completion stage, the city plans to introduce a housing quality inspection team for public buildings to minimize defects discovered after completion. Experts from architecture, construction, and electrical fields will conduct on-site inspections three times—upon completion of structural work, two months before completion, and three months after completion—to verify the construction status.

Mayor Lee Sang-il stated, "Public buildings are spaces used by all citizens and must be properly constructed from the start and remain safe throughout their use," adding "We will manage the entire process from planning through design, construction, and completion transparently and systematically to realize public architecture that gains the trust of citizens."