South Korean firm HFR Mobile is showing how private 5G and AI technologies can enhance safety and efficiency at construction sites.

It has deployed pre-integrated, end-to-end private 5G at South Korea’s Merck Bio Center construction site managed by Kolon Global.

This project marks a significant objective in the digital transformation of construction sites by leveraging fast 5G networks and AI technologies to enhance safety and efficiency.

To reduce the costs of deploying the private 5G network, HFR mobile implemented a core-sharing control plane function at the main control centre. Meanwhile, key equipment including the user plane function and central, distributed and radio units were installed on-site to enable real-time data processing and provide an optimal network environment.

The installation comprises three primary services powered by HFR Mobile’s private 5G network: high-quality CCTV video surveillance, a smart safety management platform, and smart safety equipment.

The mobile and fixed CCTV surveillance system uses the high-speed, low-latency capabilities of 5G to transmit large-volume, high-definition video data in real time, enhanced by AI video analytics to improve safety. Additionally, smart safety equipment monitors workers’ biometric data in real time, triggering immediate alerts or automated safety measures in response to abnormal signs, thereby preventing accidents and ensuring worker safety.

Through the construction of the Merck Bio Center, HFR Mobile aims to become a partner in driving digital transformation and ensuring safety management at construction sites. The company plans to provide cost-effective private 5G networks shaped for construction environments while leveraging its technology to drive digital innovation across the construction industry, both domestically and internationally.

“Safety management is critical at construction sites and private 5G enables real-time response to prevent safety incidents,” said Hae-Kwan Jung, head of sales and business development at HFR Mobile. “HFR Mobile will continue to deliver innovations that bring smart construction sites to life, contributing to industrial and societal progress.”

HFR Mobile (www.hfr-mobile.com) was established to achieve corporate digital transformation based on communication and computing. A catalyst that connects private 5G and the key services needed to accomplish digital transformation, HFR addresses critical user demands by delivering customised options that ensure optimal performance. Furthermore, it provides knowledge and tailored information that are not biased towards specific products.

Kolon Global (www.kolonglobal.com) covers distribution, trading and construction. It exports and imports raw material for industry such as steel, bituminous coal, chemicals, fertiliser and textiles, based on a cooperative network with partners in 15 overseas branches.