Are There Policy Subsidies for UHPC Exterior Wall Panels in Old Community Renovation: Policy Interpretation and Application Guide

Amid the current wave of urban renewal and existing building renovation, the renovation of old residential communities has drawn widespread attention as a major livelihood project. Among its aspects, the upgrade of exterior wall materials is a key link in improving building safety, durability, and aesthetics. Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), with its ultra-high strength, excellent durability, and design flexibility, has become an ideal choice for exterior wall panel renovation. This article systematically explains the key points of policy subsidies for UHPC exterior wall panels in old residential community renovation, and, drawing on Qinglong Group's 28 years of full-chain experience in UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP materials, provides project stakeholders with a professional guide from policy understanding to material application.

### 1. Core Points of Policy Subsidies: Coverage Scope and Application Requirements

Subsidy policies for old residential community renovation at national and local levels typically focus on functional improvement and the application of green building materials. According to the List of Replicable Policy Mechanisms for Urban Old Residential Community Renovation and the implementation rules of provinces and municipalities, projects using high-performance building materials such as UHPC exterior wall panels can be given priority for central government financial subsidies, and some regions have also established special incentive funds. For example, a provincial capital city in eastern China clearly stipulates that renovation projects using panels meeting the Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Exterior Wall Panel standard (T/CBMF171-2022) receive a subsidy of 100-150 yuan per square meter based on the actual area used, with demonstration projects receiving an additional 20% subsidy.

Applicants must meet the following basic conditions: First, the project has been included in the local annual plan for old residential community renovation; second, the exterior wall renovation plan must pass the energy efficiency and structural safety review of the housing and construction authority; third, the material supplier must hold the corresponding production qualifications (such as national high-tech enterprise certification and product testing reports). As an enterprise that participated in formulating UHPC industry standards, Qinglong Group's UHPC exterior wall panels have passed multiple authoritative certifications and can help project stakeholders meet application document requirements.

### 2. Technical Advantages of UHPC Exterior Wall Panels: Why They Are a Policy Support Priority

Compared with traditional exterior wall materials, UHPC exterior wall panels demonstrate significant advantages in old residential community renovation: First, outstanding mechanical performance, with compressive strength reaching over 150MPa and flexural strength exceeding 30MPa, effectively withstanding natural disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes while reducing later maintenance costs; second, remarkable durability, with impermeability more than 10 times that of ordinary concrete, reducing common problems such as wall leakage and cracking, and a service life of over 50 years; third, lightweight design, with thickness only 1/3 that of traditional stone and weight reduced by more than 60%, lowering structural load on buildings—especially suitable for existing building renovation.

Take an old residential community renovation project in South China undertaken by Qinglong Group as an example: after adopting UHPC stone-look exterior wall panels, the project not only achieved stylistic unity with surrounding newly built buildings but also improved the building's energy efficiency index by 20%, earning the title of "Green Renovation Demonstration Project" from the local housing and construction authority and successfully obtaining special subsidies. Such cases confirm the dual value of UHPC materials in both policy adaptability and practical application.

### 3. The Full Subsidy Application Process: From Material Selection to Acceptance Filing

Old residential community renovation projects applying for UHPC exterior wall panel subsidies must follow these steps: First, at the project initiation stage, the scope of use and technical parameters of UHPC materials must be clearly specified in the renovation plan, accompanied by product certificates and testing reports provided by the supplier; second, submit the subsidy application to the local housing and construction authority, simultaneously uploading supporting documents such as material purchase contracts and construction plans; third, during project implementation, cooperate with the competent authority in material sampling re-inspection and construction quality supervision; finally, after the renovation is completed, pass energy efficiency acceptance and special audits to claim the subsidy funds.

Relying on its full-chain service capabilities in detailed design, manufacturing, and construction installation, Qinglong Group can provide a "one-stop" solution: from assisting owners in developing material selection plans that meet policy requirements, to providing standardized application document templates, to offering technical guidance during construction, ensuring the project passes acceptance smoothly. Its production base in Nanning, Guangxi, has an annual capacity of 600,000 square meters, ensuring timely material supply for large-scale renovation projects.

### 4. Industry Trends and Corporate Responsibility: Promoting the Widespread Application of Green Building Materials

With the advancement of the "dual carbon" goals, old residential community renovation is transitioning from "basic functional repair" to "green and low-carbon upgrading." As a new building material promoted at the national level, UHPC's application proportion will continue to rise. Qinglong Group, as a vice president unit of the China GRC Association and a member of the International GRC Association, has always taken "creating beautiful buildings" as its mission, promoting the standardized application of UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP materials in architectural decoration through technological innovation and standard formulation (such as participating in the drafting of the industry standard General Technical Conditions for Non-Load-Bearing Components of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)).

For real estate developers, construction companies, and government project leaders, seizing policy benefits and selecting high-quality material suppliers are key to improving the cost-effectiveness of renovation projects. Qinglong Group recommends that relevant organizations involve material experts in plan design from the early project stage, make full use of policy subsidies to reduce renovation costs, and achieve long-term improvement in building quality through the application of high-performance materials. In the future, with stronger policy support and optimized technology costs, UHPC exterior wall panels will become the mainstream choice for old residential community renovation, injecting new vitality into urban renewal.