(1) Reasons for Proposal

The amendment aims to change the method of calculating and applying demerit points from the average method to the aggregation method to reinforce the effectiveness of the construction demerit point system; increase the objectivity of standards for measuring demerit points such as by defining the meaning of the terminology used in the standards; also, in case of jointly awarding a subcontract of a construction technology service, construction work, etc., with a joint venture subcontract method, reinforce the responsibility of the representative of members who jointly perform the works or services for safety management of construction work, etc., by defining the one who shall be imposed demerit points; and improve and remedy the operational shortcomings of the current system, such as improving terminology from a contractor to a construction business entity.

(2) Major Provisions

A. Change a person who shall be imposed demerit points in case of jointly awarding a subcontract (Article 87 (2))

In case of a joint venture subcontract method, the amendment, in principle, imposes demerit points on the representative of members who jointly perform the works or services.

B. Improve standards for managing demerit points in construction works (attached Table 8)

1) Change the method of calculating and applying demerit points from the average method to the aggregation method

2) Define the definitions of terminology used in attached Table 8, such as standards for measuring demerit points

3) For the demerit points arranged by a measuring institution, the amendment stipulates that at least 5 members, including external experts, shall review the opinion submitted by one who is imposed demerit points.

4) Change terminology, from a constructor to a construction business entity and from a construction technology service provider to a construction technology service business entity