HDC Hyundai Development Company to Build Songpa Hanyang 2nd Complex as a "Smart AI Landmark"

Enhancing Construction Quality and Safety, Minimizing Accident Risks
Implementation of AI Object Recognition-Based Elevator System

On August 13, HDC Hyundai Development Company announced its plan to transform Songpa Hanyang 2nd Complex into a "Smart AI Landmark" by applying the industry's most advanced AI (Artificial Intelligence) and DX (Digital Transformation) technologies.

The quality management system i-QMS, introduced for the first time in the construction industry by HDC Hyundai Development Company. Provided by HDC Hyundai Development Company

The company aims to enhance construction quality and safety, as well as improve convenience for residents after completion, by integrating advanced solutions such as a mobile-based on-site quality management system, drone safety inspections, and Korea's first AI elevator operation technology.

HDC Hyundai Development Company was the first in the industry to introduce the integrated quality management system 'I-QMS' in 2023, and launched a mobile version earlier this year. Going forward, the Songpa Hanyang 2nd Complex construction site will share quality and material inspections, measurement data, and video records with the headquarters to prevent errors during construction. In addition, the system will be linked with the safety management platform 'I-SAFETY 2.0' to enable integrated management of on-site information regardless of time or location. This goes beyond simply improving construction quality, as it significantly reduces the possibility of defects after move-in, thereby lowering maintenance and repair costs.

In terms of safety, the company will introduce a range of advanced equipment and systems to minimize the risk of accidents, including real-time drone inspections of high-risk work areas, wearable airbag devices to prevent falls, 'Safety Ball' devices for confined space work, intelligent video detection cameras, and an integrated CCTV control system. These measures will greatly reduce the risk of construction delays and cost overruns, which would otherwise directly impact the financial burden on union members.

To enhance residents' daily convenience, AI elevator technology will also be implemented. Since April, HDC Hyundai Development Company, together with HDC Labs and Hyundai Elevator, has developed Korea's first AI object recognition-based elevator system among construction companies. The AI elevator provides alert functions in the event of fire, falls, abnormal behavior, or when pets are on board. It also supports pre-selection features using wall pads or entrance switches. The operational efficiency of the elevators is improved by more than 30% compared to conventional systems, resulting in significant energy savings.

A representative from HDC Hyundai Development Company stated, "Integrating AI and digital technologies into the Songpa Hanyang 2nd Complex reconstruction is not just about premium upgrades, but about providing next-generation construction solutions that guarantee long-term value across all stages of construction, safety, and operation. We will deliver the highest level of technology and quality to establish this project as a landmark in southeastern Seoul."

HDC Hyundai Development Company, which is bidding for the Songpa Hanyang 2nd Complex project, also announced plans to collaborate with global landscape lighting design firm LPA to apply differentiated lighting designs throughout the complex's exterior, community spaces, and public areas. LPA is a Japanese lighting design specialist known for projects such as 'Roppongi Hills' in Tokyo and 'Gardens by the Bay' in Singapore. In the field of structural engineering, the company plans to work with U.S.-based structural engineering firm LERA to create a residential complex with seismic performance and structural stability.

Songpa Hanyang 2nd Complex is located near Songpa Station on Subway Line 8. Originally completed in 1984, the complex currently consists of 744 units. After reconstruction, it will comprise 1,346 units across 4 basement levels and 29 above-ground floors. The construction cost is estimated at approximately KRW 685.6 billion. The deadline for construction company bids is September 4.