Japan assists Vietnam in managing construction projects

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Vietnam’s Construction Ministry co-organized a training workshop on management of construction projects in HCMC on June 22 as part of a technical assistance program by Japan to help Vietnam improve construction quality and better control costs.

The training workshop within the project titled “Capacity Enhancement in Cost Estimation, Contract Management, Quality and Safety in Construction Investment Projects in Vietnam” is intended to review the outcomes of construction projects and discuss focal points relating to Vietnam’s law and regulations on construction. Attending the seminar were representatives from relevant agencies in both central and provincial levels, project management units, as well as contractors and consultants.

The JICA-funded project, set up by Vietnamese and Japanese experts, is aimed to enhance the capacity of staff and related organizations under the Construction Ministry directly involved in construction projects.

The ultimate goal is that local construction projects are run in line with international standards and regulations on managing public construction projects.

The workshop focused on contractor capacity evaluation and contract management. These main outputs are expected to help improve the monitoring of State-funded projects and their effectiveness as a result.

Vietnam has carried out a large number of major infrastructure projects in recent years. However, many construction accidents have been recorded, due to insufficient project management, and poor quality and safety management of construction works.

Besides, construction contracts have been insufficiently managed, leading to disputes which have obstructed the smooth execution of projects.

Therefore, the Vietnamese Government had requested JICA to provide assistance via the project in a bid to address the issue. The project kicked off in April 2015, and is scheduled to run until next March.

Source: The Saigon Times

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Business conditions for condominium management training service

On July 1st 2016, the Government issued Decree No. 79/2016/ND-CP guiding the business of training service, improving the professional knowledge, management profession and operation of condominium.

Accordingly, organizations and individuals providing the above services must fully satisfy the 05 following conditions:

– First, the organization was established and operating in Vietnam; has the function of vocational training or college, university or postgraduate education as prescribed.

– Second, has facility and classroom to ensure sufficient seat for students and location for student to practice on professional knowledge and practice.

– Third, has syllabus or teaching materials consistent with training framework program that promulgated by the Ministry of Construction.

– Fourth, has a minimum of 40% of the teachers on the payroll or a contract of indefinite term (has social insurance contribution) in accordance with the training framework program under the guidance of the Ministry of Construction.

– Fifth, being recognized by the Ministry of Construction or the agency authorized by the Ministry of Construction as qualifying for business of condominium management training service.

In addition, this Decree also provides for conditions for business of real estate brokerage practice training service as follows:

– First, the organization was established and operating in Vietnam; has the function of vocational training or college, university or postgraduate education as prescribed.

– Second, has facility and classroom to ensure sufficient seat for students and location for student to practice on knowledge of real estate brokerage and administration of real estate trading floor.

– Third, has syllabus or teaching materials consistent with training framework program that promulgated by the Ministry of Construction.

– Fourth, has a minimum of 30% of the teachers on the payroll or a contract of indefinite term (has social insurance contribution) in accordance with the training framework program under the guidance of the Ministry of Construction.

Decree No. 79/2016/ND-CP officially takes effect upon signing.

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