LH Transfers Self-Developed BIM Technology to GH, Promotes Standardization in Public Sector

The Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) is transferring its self-developed core Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology for urban development to the Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Corporation (GH) to enhance BIM utilization in the public sector.

On September 10, LH announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding with GH to facilitate the transfer of BIM technology and establish a collaborative framework for various projects, including the third phase of new town development.

BIM technology integrates three-dimensional modeling with construction information to manage and operate the information and processes needed throughout the entire construction process, from planning and design to construction and maintenance.

LH has established BIM application guidelines as the first public institution to do so and has developed 'BIM design support core technology.' This software is designed to enhance productivity by supporting cost estimation, hydraulic calculations for water supply and drainage, and automation of earthwork design during the BIM design process.

Under this agreement, LH will transfer its 'BIM application guidelines for urban development' and 'BIM design support core technology' to GH. This is expected to expand the use of BIM technology and collaboration among institutions in large-scale public land development projects, such as the third phase of new towns.

LH aims to reduce redundant investments among institutions and unify BIM application standards to establish a standard system for BIM in the public sector. In August, LH also completed a technology transfer agreement with the Busan Urban Corporation for BIM technology.

An LH official stated, "Following the Busan Urban Corporation and Gyeonggi Housing and Urban Corporation, we will continue to transfer technology to institutions that require BIM technology. By actively sharing the BIM technology that LH has independently developed and holds, we aim to lead the creation of a BIM technology ecosystem in the public sector."

Additionally, LH has completed the development of 'AI-based earthwork design automation software' for BIM design support and has distributed it to the private sector.