Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of establishing a standardized "health check" system for existing buildings in China, addressing the aging issue of the real estate sector and promoting a shift from reactive maintenance to proactive prevention [2][5]. Group 1: Implementation of Building Health Checks - The "Building Health Check Implementation Evaluation Guidelines" (hereinafter referred to as "Guidelines") will be officially released in December, providing a standardized approach to building inspections [2][5]. - The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has initiated a nationwide building health check program, marking the beginning of a system for "building health checks, building insurance, and building retirement" [2][5]. - The guidelines aim to create a long-term mechanism for managing health and safety issues throughout the entire lifecycle of buildings [3][5]. Group 2: Market Demand and Industry Impact - As of 2024, China's total housing construction area exceeds 660 billion square meters, with 35% of buildings over 30 years old, highlighting the urgent need for building inspections [5]. - The building repair market in China has surpassed one trillion yuan, with an estimated 500,000 professionals expected to be involved in building health checks over the next five years [5][6]. - The implementation of the guidelines is expected to transform urban renewal from "treating existing problems" to "preventing future issues," creating new opportunities in the real estate sector [5][6]. Group 3: Features of the Guidelines - The guidelines introduce a "management + implementation" dual-core system, featuring a comprehensive health check mechanism that includes routine, basic, and specialized inspections [6][8]. - The guidelines advocate for the use of non-destructive intelligent technologies, such as drones and wall-climbing robots, to minimize secondary damage during inspections [6][8]. - A three-tier evaluation system categorizes inspection results into excellent, good, and satisfactory based on eight dimensions, providing a management benchmark [6][8]. Group 4: Systematic Framework and Coverage - The guidelines are designed to provide scientific and standardized implementation instructions, covering various aspects of building inspections, including structural integrity, environmental factors, and information management [8][9]. - The focus of the guidelines is not on assessing the quality of buildings but on evaluating the completeness and thoroughness of the inspection process [8][9]. - The guidelines are expected to be finalized and published by the end of December, marking a new standardized phase for building health checks in China [9].