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[Alpha Biz= Kim Jisun] Hyundai Elevator has successfully commercialized the world’s first modular construction method for high-rise building elevators, significantly reducing construction time and improving efficiency.
The company announced on February 19 that it completed field validation and quality testing of its modular system, branded “InnoBlock,” at a 27-story apartment project in Songdo, Incheon. The system has now entered full-scale commercialization.
Traditionally, elevators in buildings above 20 floors were assembled piece by piece on-site. Hyundai Elevator’s modular approach enables most components to be pre-manufactured in a factory and then assembled on-site like building blocks.
High-rise construction typically requires high precision due to structural loads and cumulative alignment errors, as well as seismic considerations. In dense urban environments, securing space to stage large modules has also been a major challenge.
Hyundai Elevator said it addressed these constraints by introducing a “mobile assembly platform,” allowing large modules to be transported and assembled even in confined spaces of less than 10 pyeong (approximately 33 square meters). This enables efficient installation without the need for additional staging areas.
The new method not only enhances safety but also reduces construction time by up to 80%. At the Songdo project, the company shortened the installation period by approximately 40 days, with potential reductions exceeding two months when fully applied.
Shorter construction timelines are expected to lower project costs and enable earlier occupancy, improving overall project efficiency.
Alphabiz Reporter Kim Jisun(stockmk2020@alphabiz.co.kr)
