Japanese enhances local’s capacity on management of construction projects

The JICA-funded project, which has been implemented by MoC and JICA team, should enhance capacity of staff in MoC and related organizations which directly involve in construction projects, with an ultimate goal that construction projects in Vietnam are managed in accordance with international standards and regulations for management of public construction projects.

After more than two years and a half of implementing the project with all outputs successfully realized, the event focused on three main outputs including Quality Management, Safety & Environment Management and Cost Estimation at both central and provincial levels.

Guideline for Quality Supervision and Inspection for State Authorities and Project Owners (POs)/Project Management Units (PMUs), Standard Pan for Safety and Environment Management, Guideline for Safety and Environmental Inspection for State Authorities and POs/PMUs, Guideline on Cost Estimation for Construction Packages combining Guideline on Cost Estimation for Direct and Indirect Construction Contractor Works have been prepared since October 2016. These outputs are expected to help improve the implementation of public investment and thus improve its effectiveness.

The same events will also be held in Da Nang, Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh cities respectively on November 24th, November 30th and December 1st.

Vietnam has maintained sustainable economic growth in recent years and implemented a large number of major infrastructure development projects. However, due to insufficient project management and inadequate quality and safety management in construction works, many construction accidents have been recorded.

In addition, construction contracts have been insufficiently managed leading to numerous disputes, which therefore have obstructed the smooth implementation of construction projects./.