The Korea Construction Association conducted a program aimed at nurturing future construction talent by providing college students in construction-related fields with hands-on experience in smart construction technologies and large-scale construction sites.
On November 10, the association announced that it held the '2nd Future Construction Talent Smart Construction Site Tour' on November 6 for over 30 students from across the country.
This event followed the first site tour held in June and was designed to allow students majoring in construction to observe real-world applications of advanced construction technologies and enhance their understanding of the industry.
Participants visited Samsung C&T's 'Goyohan LAB,' a facility dedicated to research on floor noise. They also explored future residential models such as 'Next Home' and modular housing using off-site construction (OSC) methods, experiencing technologies aimed at improving housing quality.
In the afternoon, students toured the 'Seoul Station North Area Complex Development Project' site, currently under construction by Hanwha. They received explanations about the progress of major construction work and the application of smart construction technologies, including Building Information Modeling (BIM).
They also examined the construction site for urban complex development and the Smart Construction Safety Center, where they learned about safety management systems utilizing advanced technologies.
Following the site visits, students engaged in mentoring sessions with professionals in architecture and construction technology. They discussed job roles and responsibilities in actual construction sites and shared insights related to career paths and employment.
One participating student remarked, "It was beneficial to visit a large construction site that is usually hard to access and to see how actual construction technologies are applied. It was a meaningful time to feel the potential for the future development of the construction industry."
The Korea Construction Association plans to expand its activities supporting youth entry into the construction industry through this program.
In particular, to mark the 80th anniversary of the construction industry in 2027, the association will hold a 'Construction Talent Recruitment Fair' to provide job information and employment opportunities from major construction companies.
As the use of advanced technologies like BIM and OSC expands in construction sites, programs that combine hands-on experience with mentoring from industry professionals are expected to enhance students' understanding of job roles.
An association official stated, "Following the first site tour, this event also provided future construction professionals with a meaningful opportunity to directly experience smart construction technologies and the changes in construction sites. We will continue to expand various hands-on experience programs that allow youth to feel the potential for smart construction utilizing advanced technologies like AI."
Meanwhile, key highlights from this site tour will be shared on the Korea Construction Association's official YouTube channel, 'Construction TongTong TV.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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