Interview with Zhong Xinguo, Innovation Pioneer in the Field of Steel Structures

Zhong Xinguo, a project manager at China Construction Third Bureau and a nationally certified first-class constructor, has made significant contributions to the steel structure industry. Despite only working in this field for 12 years, he has earned two national scientific and technological achievement awards, two national invention patents, and completed seven provincial engineering methods. His work on the Shanghai Pudong Airport A380 overhaul hangar and the Huangshi Stadium steel structure projects earned him recognition, including the 2009 Shanghai Golden Steel Award, the 2010 annual Golden Steel Award, and the "National Worker Pioneer" title. In 2008, Zhong was appointed as the steel structure installation project manager for the A380 overhaul hangar at Shanghai Pudong Airport. This project featured the largest single-span steel roof structure in Asia. His team's research on hydraulic synchronous hoisting technology received the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Progress Award. Additionally, his methods such as "Solid Welded Ball Grid Construction Method" and "Complete Lifting Method for Large Roofs" were recognized by the Hubei Provincial Construction Law, leading to one national invention patent and the Golden Steel Award from the Shanghai Metal Structure Association. In 2009, he took charge of the steel structure safety and security project at the Huangshi Stadium. The comprehensive construction technology for the space skewboard skew grid won two national scientific and technological achievement awards and another Golden Steel Award. He also led the development of four engineering methods, including the "Super-heterotype Welded Steel Joints Production Method," which were rated as Hubei provincial construction methods. In addition, he completed one invention patent. Zhong believes that innovation comes from continuous learning. He treats work and study as essential parts of his life. Most of his free time is spent on reading, researching, and improving his skills. Through hard work, he became one of the first qualified first-class constructors in China. He applies his knowledge effectively in practice, achieving remarkable success. Under his leadership, the project department fosters a strong culture of learning, where experienced and new employees respect and support each other, continuously growing together. Team members are always looking for ways to optimize processes, reduce costs, and increase company benefits through creativity and initiative.