STEERING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN VIETNAM TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

The construction industry is a vital part of Vietnam's economy due to rapid urbanisation and industrialisation. To minimise the negative impact on the environment, the government has announced initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable growth, including the Green Building Development Program and the Sustainable Cities Program. It is clear that the construction industry has a key role to play in building sustainable, high quality buildings while being affordable and efficient. 

Key Focus For Sustainable Growth

To achieve sustainable growth, it is critical to focus on prioritising sustainability across the entire building lifecycle through:

- Prioritising energy efficiency and carbon reduction in buildings with an energy-efficient design.

- Embracing green building certification programs to ensure that projects meet the highest environmental standards. 

- Selecting sustainable building materials and methods that minimise environmental impact. 

- Prioritising the health and well-being of building occupants through the adoption of healthy building practices.

By implementing these areas, they will realise several benefits, namely:

- Attracting more customers who are increasingly concerned about environmental impact and sustainability. 

- Reducing operating costs through energy efficiency and waste reduction.

- Improving the health and well-being of building occupants, which leads to increased productivity and reduced absenteeism.

The Pathways To Sustainable Buildings

For the construction industry in Vietnam to start its journey, it is essential to have a partner who has the know-how to enhance the safety, quality and performance of assets throughout the lifecycle while running on time and on budget. 

As the only testing, inspection and certification company to provide building-related services on every continent, Bureau Veritas is uniquely positioned to supporting the industry tackle their challenges with our Green Building and energy efficiency services as well as a revolutionary range of digitised and data-driven solutions.                    

Green Building Consulting & Certification: As a global player in Green Building consultancy and certification services, our green building certification programs, including LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), WELL (WELL Building Standard), and EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies), allow companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and gain a competitive advantage in the market.

Project Management Services: Our project management expertise not only ensures quality, schedule, and budget adherence, but also identifies opportunities for energy and resource efficiency, and implements sustainable practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Technical Assistance: Alongside construction material analysis, environmental assessments and risk analysis, we provide technical assistance at pre-design stage to manage technical challenges and reduce risks.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control: Our inspectors assess the quality of operations on construction sites, ensuring compliance per the design and project decisions.

Being a partner to over 5,000 construction projects worldwide every year, Bureau Veritas brings deep technical knowledge and data-driven services to help clients achieve their objectives.

The Future Of Sustainable Buildings

As sustainable building initiatives continue to be a main discussion topic around the world, green sustainable building standards are progressively becoming the norm in Vietnam. We anticipate that these eco-friendly buildings will quickly become highly sought-after, leading to continued growth in the industry.

Reducing the impact of climate change is undeniably in the long-term interest of all. Our dedication to facilitating the industry's transition towards sustainability will enable companies to be well-prepared to meet the growing demand for sustainable buildings, leading towards a better tomorrow.