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Comparative Analysis of On-site Construction Management in Korea and Japan

건설현장 관리기술에 대한 한·일간 비교분석 예비연구

  • Received : 2010.08.30
  • Accepted : 2010.10.21
  • Published : 2010.12.20

Abstract

Considering the similarity in legislation and long-term industrial trend of Korea and Japan, continuous attention to the Japanese situation is useful for the development of a domestic construction strategy. In order to compare the current on-site construction management practice of the two countries and analyze the reasons for discrepancy, a literature review, expert interview, and site investigation were executed. A detailed survey of experts with experience in both countries revealed that overall, Korea's level of competitiveness is gaining on that of Japan. However, the Japanese construction industry was still evaluated as maintaining higher competitiveness, due mainly to comprehensive planning for operation, well-established design documents, and effective total quality safety environment management, all of which are combined with institutional support and a cooperative attitude by labor. Adjustments should be made for advanced technologies considering the attributes of a typical Japanese construction prior to establishing and implementing application strategies according to the suggestion of experts. Based on the results of this study, a benchmarking of Japanese strength should be conducted, and this is eventually expected to contribute to establishing green construction, enhancing safety, improving culture, and reinforcing the capabilities of participants.

건설 관련 행위의 기준이 되는 주요 법 제도나 건설 환경 변화 양상의 한 일간 유사성을 고려할 때, 일본 건설산업에 대한 지속적인 관심과 연구는 국내 건설산업의 전략 수립에 있어 불가피한 측면이 있다. 건설현장 공사관리 기술에 대한 양국간 비교 분석을 위해, 본 연구에서는 문헌 분석, 전문가설문, 현지조사 등의 방법을 활용하였다. 양국 건설현장에 대한 경험이 있는 전문가들에 따르면, 국내의 현장관리수준은 과거에 비해 일본의 수준에 상당히 근접한 것으로 나타났다. 그러나, 일본 건설산업은 제도적 지원과 협업적이고 자율적 문화에 기초한 총괄개념의 공정 계획, 완성도 높은 설계도서, 효과적 품질 안전 환경관리체계 등에서 나오는 높은 경쟁력을 보유하고 있다. 향후 본 연구의 결과에 따라 일본 건설산업의 강점에 대한 본격적인 벤치마킹이 일본 건설산업에 대한 이해를 바탕으로 이루어진다면, 녹색건설 활성화, 안전환경의 조성, 발주자와 시공자 등 참여자의 역량 강화에 기여할 수 있을 것이다.

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