Dr. NGUYEN Tien Dung, FECON Corporation
Dr. NGUYEN Thanh Chi, HaskoningDHV Vietnam
Dr. PHUNG Duc Long, VSSMGE
Dr. NGUYEN Anh Dung, VSSMGE
Vietnamese Corporations / Companies
SONG DA CORPORATION JSC
Mainly acting as EPC / Construction contractor
Founded: 1961
Website: https://songda.vn/en
Overview
Song Da corporation JSC was founded in 1961. Till now, Song Da corporation has been the main contractor of almost all hydropower projects in Vietnam and several hydropower projects in Laos. Song Da is also one of the leading contractors in the construction of underground works, civil works, carrying out hundreds of kilometres of tunnels, highway, high-speed railway and industrial projects.
Brief history
- 1961 – 1975: Song Da corporation JSC was previously founded as a state-owned enterprise as Management Board of Thac Ba hydroelectric power plant in 1961 and had kept this name until 1976.
- 1976 – 1998: named as Song Da hydropower plant construction corporation with the focus on construction of hydropower plant, water resources infrastructure, etc
- 1998 – 2010: named as Song Da construction corporation when business fields expand to transportation, civil and underground infrastructure.
- 2010 – 2012: became the core of Vietnam Construction Industry Group operating in the form of parent – subsidiary companies along with the participation of enterprises operating in similar fields under the Ministry of Construction.
- 2012 – 2018: named as Song Da corporation after the broken down of Vietnam Construction Industry Group. from 2018: named as Song Da corporation JSC after equitization, the main ownership belongs to the State.
Present business areas
- Hydroelectricity construction (85% of the domestic market share)
- Transportation infrastructure
- Industrial plants
- Other business areas
Remarkable projects (acting as the main EPC / construction contractor)
- Son La hydropower project (the biggest hydropower project in Southeast Asia), Hoa Binh hydropower project, Lai Chau hydropower project, Tuyen Quang hydropower project
- Hai Van tunnel, Deo Ngang – Deo Ca tunnel
LICOGI CORPORATION JSC
Mainly acting as Construction contractor
Founded: 1960
Website: https://licogi.vn/
Overview
LICOGI corporation was founded in 1960. Over 53 years of development, LICOGI corporation has specialized in construction of hydropower, transportation, and industrial projects. LICOGI corporation is also one of the leading companies in the field of civil construction and foundation works.
Brief history
- 1960 – 1979: LICOGI was previously founded as a state-owned mechanic construction company by unification of several mechanized construction units under Ministry of Irrigation – Architecture.
- 1979 – 1995: changed from a mechanic construction company into a union of mechanized construction enterprises including 11 independent-accounting enterprises and 1 technical training school.
- 1995 – 2010: changed to State corporation for Construction and Infrastructure Development with 19 member units including 12 independent-accounting enterprises, 5 dependent-accounting enterprises and 2 technical training schools.
- 2010 – 2013: became a member of Vietnam Construction Industry Group operating in the form of parent (Song Da corporation) – subsidiary companies along with the participation of enterprises operating in similar fields under the Ministry of Construction.
- 2013 – 2014: named as Corporation for Construction and Infrastructure Development after the broken down of Vietnam Construction Industry Group and started the equitization. from 2015: signed a share – purchase agreement with strategic investor of 34$ chartered capital and registered to operate as a joint stock company.
Present business areas
- Hydropower projects
- Technical and industrial infrastructure
- Civil construction and foundation works Other business areas
Remarkable projects (acting as the construction (sub)contractor)
- Son La hydropower project (the biggest hydropower project in Southeast Asia), Lai Chau hydropower project, Ban Chat hydropower project, Mong Duong thermal power project
- Ho Chi Minh metro line 1
CIENCO4 CORPORATION JSC
Mainly acting as Construction contractor
Founded: 1962
Website: https://cienco4.vn/
Overview
CIENCO4 Group JSC was founded in 1962 within the Ministry of Transport to carry out the construction of traffic roots / roads during the war against the United States of America. After more than half a century of construction and growth, CIENCO4 Group is increasingly affirmed as a leading brand in the field of transportation construction and has been awarded many noble awards by the Party, State and Government.
Brief history
- 1962 – 1976: established and named as Department of Works (I) under the Ministry of Transport.
- 1976 – 1982: moved to carry out campaigns of economic restoration and construction, hence renamed as Complex Enterprise I.
- 1982 – 1991: changed to Union of Transport Construction Enterprise 4.
- 1991 – 1995: focused more on construction, renamed as Central Construction Corporation.
- 1995 – 2007: changed to General Construction of Traffic Works 4.
- 2007 – 2010: operated under the model of a public transport parent-subsidiary company, named as Transport Construction Corporation 4.
- 2014 – 2017: changed into a one-member limited liability company and started the equitization, named as Transport Construction Corporation 4 JSC.
- from 2017: changed to CIENCO4 Group JSC.
Present business areas
- Construction of internal and external traffic works
- Construction of civil, industrial and irrigation-agricultural projects
- Construction of water supply and drainage infrastructure
- Other business areas
Remarkable projects (acting as the construction subcontractor)
- Different packages in express way / bridge projects: My Thuan – Can Tho, Ben Luc – Long Thanh, Phan Thiet – Dau Giay, Nghi Son – Dien Chau, Cau Gie – Ninh Binh…
- Different packages in airport runway projects: Tan Son Nhat, Cam Ranh – Nha Trang, Noi Bai…
- Road tunnel projects: Le Van Luong cross, An Phu cross
FECON CORPORATION
Mainly acting as Construction contractor
Company name (present): FECON GROUP
Year of establishment: 2004
Brief history
- 18/06/2004: FECON was founded by a group of leading experts.
- 2004 – 2006: Joined in projects of foreign investor, mainly from Japan; applied new technologies for manufacturing PHC piles; 1 subsidiary, total 400 people.
- 2009 – 2011: Applied new technology in soft soil improvement – vacuum consolidation method; successfully organized the 1st GEOTEC HANOI conference and periodically held in 2013, 2016, 2019, 2023; 2 subsidiaries, 700 people.
- 2012 – 2014: Established FECON Nghi Sown, FCI, and FCU; Listed on Stock Exchange HCM (Ticker: FCN);
- 2015 – 2017: Renamed to FECON Corporation; Established FECON Rainbow (Myanmar), RAITO-FECON, and FCS; The 1st Vietnamese contractor to operate TBM at Metro line 3 HCMC; 9 subsidiaries, 1800 people.
- 2018 – 2022: Established FECON Invest and other new subsidiaries; granted contract to operate TBM and supply technical services for Metro line 1 Hanoi, Invested and operated Vinh Hao 6 Solar Power plant & Quoc Vinh Soc Trang wind farm; Constructed foundations of wind farms; 8 subsidiaries, 8 project companies, 1300 people.
Company type (present)
Group
Present business areas
Plant – Civil construction, Infrastructure – Underground construction, Project investment (Transportation infrastructure, Renewable Energy Infrastructure, urban & industrial zones development)
Typical projects (in the period of 2018-2022)
- Metro Line No.3, Hanoi (Big diameter jet Grouting at S9, S10, S11, S12 stations and tunnel boring, operating TBM);
- Metro Line No.1, HCMC (Big diameter jet Grouting at stations, operating TBM);
- Nhơn Trạch 3&4 Power Plant (Ground improvement by PVD under surcharge load and vacuum pressure, Piling work)
- Vung Ang II Thermal power plant (Piling work, Intake and Discharge (onshore), and precast box culvert for intake and discharge (in water))
- Hoa Phat Dung Quat steel factory (Supplying and installing of PHC Pile, stone compaction pile);
- Lach Huyen Port – Berths 5&6 (ground improvement using CDM and RAS columns) Thai Hoa wind farm – 90 MW (Foundation work); Quang Binh B&T Wind farm 250 MW (foundation work); Tra Vinh V1.3 wind farm – 48 MW (nearshore piling and foundation); Lac Hoa Hoa Dong wind farm – 60 MW (foundation work); Quoc Vinh Soc Trang – 30 MB (Investment & foundation work).
PHÚ XUÂN CONSTRUCTION AND CONSULTANT JSC
Mainly acting as Construction contractor
Founded: 2006
Website: https://phuxuanjsc.com/
Overview
Phu Xuan Construction and Consultant JCS was established in 2006 with experienced staffs on construction of ports and waterway projects from Ministry of Transportation. After almost 20 years, Phu Xuan has become the leading company in construction of riverports, seaports and waterways with more than 90 projects all over Vietnam in different geological and environmental conditions.
Brief history
established in 2006 with the name Phu Xuan Construction and Consultant Joint Stock Company.
Present business areas
- Investment and construction of transportation works including riverports, seaports, waterway, bridges, roads
- Civil and industrial constructions
- Dredging, pile drilling
- Other business
Remarkable projects (acting as the main EPC / construction contractor):
- Gemalink Cai Mep deep seaport, Long Son multi-purpose port, Lien Chieu multi-purpose port, Tien Sa berth
- Lach Huyen port, Berth 3 & 4
- Offshore wind turbine projects Tan Thuan, Tan An 1, Ca Mau 1
DELTA CIVIL AND INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION COMP. LTD.
Mainly acting as Construction contractor
Founded: 1993
Website: https://deltagroup.vn/
Overview
DELTA Civil and Industrial Construction was established in 1993 with experts in construction industry from Civil Engineering University with a strong foundation of accumulated knowledge, theoretical research, and practical application. Over the past thirty years, DELTA has been grown and is considered as the leading contractor in the tunnel construction and top 5 leading companies in the foundation works of civil and industrial construction industry. DELTA has strong expertise on topdown, semi-topdown construction methods with bored piles, diaphragm wall
Brief history
established in 1993 with the name DELTA Civil and Industrial Construction Limited Company as a contractor for foundation works and gradually expands scope to general contractor for large construction projects.
Present business areas
- Design consultancy for civil and industrial projects
- General contractor for high-rise buildings, office buildings & towers, residential complex, resort-hotel complex
Remarkable projects (acting as the main EPC / construction contractor)
- Hanoi Landmark (the second highest building in Vietnam), Bitexco Financial tower, Dohin Tower
- Sky City, Vinhome Times City, Vinhome Royal City, Vinhome Center City
UDIC
Mainly acting as Construction contractor
Founded: 1971
Website: https://udic.com.vn/
Overview
Urban Infrastructure Development Investment Corporation (UDIC), formerly known as Floor Levelling company under Hanoi Department of Construction, was established in 1971. In addition to the industries that UDIC have been and are investing in construction such as urban areas, industrial parks, industrial and civil works, houses, roads, bricks, concrete… UDIC plans to participate in construction investment, large technical infrastructure projects such as bridges – tunnels – national roads, medium and high voltage power supply works, production of high-grade sanitary ceramics, lightweight concrete.
Brief history
- Established in 1971 with the name Floor Levelling company under Hanoi Construction Department, predecessor of Urban Infrastructure Development Investment Corporation UDIC
- 1990: renamed to Infrastructure Engineering Construction Company
- 1996: renamed to Urban Infrastructure Development Investment Company, expanding business to various new sectors
- 2004: incorporated in the model of parent company – subsidiary companies based on reorganizing Urban Infrastructure Development Investment Company and entities from various Hanoi Departments (Construction, Transportation, Agriculture and Rural Development), UNIMEX and several joint-ventures
- 2010: renamed to UDIC Urban Infrastructure Development Investment Corporation – One Member Limited Company
Present business areas
- Industrial and building materials production
- Construction Investment Consultancy
- Trade and services
Remarkable projects (acting as the main EPC / construction contractor)
- Kien Khe cement factory, Pulppy Corelex paper factory, SamSung Mobile Phone Complex
- Ciputra urban complex, Yen Hoa urban complex
- UDIC Westlake, UDIC Riverside
THANG LONG JSC
Mainly acting as EPC / Construction contractor
Founded: 1973
Website: http://tlg.com.vn/
Overview
Thang Long joint stock corporation established in 1973 is a leading bridge construction company in Vietnam. The first project was the construction of Thang Long Bridge (1973-1985) – the largest bridge at that time, with the scale of 2 floors and the total length of over 10km. After 50 years of operation, Thang Long JSC has built hundreds of large bridges, thousands of civil works, traffic works, ports and airports and affirms the brand name of a leading unit in infrastructure construction.
Brief history
- Established in 1973 with the name Thang Long Bridge Enterprise as the contractor to build the Thang Long bridge
- 1984 renamed to Union of Thang Long Bridge Construction Enterprises
- 1992 renamed to Thang Long Bridge Construction Corporation
- 1995 Thang Long Bridge Construction Corporation was re-established
- 1998 renamed to Thang Long Construction Corporation
- 2014 Prime minister approved the equitization plan and Thang Long Construction Corporation changed into a joint stock company, the first general meeting of shareholders was held in May 2014 and the name Thang Long Corporation – JSC became official.
Present business areas
Design and construction of transportation infrastructures, mainly bridges, highways
Remarkable projects (acting as the main EPC / construction contractor)
- Thang Long bridge (the longest bridge in Vietnam at the completion time), Vinh Tuy bridge over Hong river
- Kien bridge, Phu Dong bridge, Hoang Long bridge, various train bridges
- Sai Gon – Trung Luong highway, Phap Van – Cau Gie highway
EVN-PECC JSC-1
Mainly acting as Consultant
Founded: 1960
Website: https://www.pecc1.com.vn/
Overview
EVN-PECC1 was established in 1960 under the name General Designing Institute. Its primary operations are providing engineering advisory services and construction of power and electric projects, water resources projects, civil industrial works, construction and investment power sources projects. The company takes the head in application of international achievement such as new and advanced technologies, modern software, renovation of testing equipment for consultancy works of project design, especially, projects are located in zones of high seismic activity, complicated geology, reservoir with a large storage, open and underground power house with a large capacity…etc.
Brief history
- General Designing Institute was established in 1960 and given a new name Power Planning and Designing Institute in 1967 and then Power Designing Institute in 1980.
- 1982: the Power Investigation and Designing Company was established by joining three organizations: Power Designing Institute, Hydropower Research and Designing Center and Geolo-hydropower Investigation Company, which was renamed Power Investigation and Design Company 1 in 1988 and then Power Engineering Consulting Company 1 in 1999.
- 2008: renamed to Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 1 and listed from 2010.
Present business areas
- Power source and grids projects, irrigation projects
- Other civil industrial works
Remarkable projects (acting as the main designer / consultant)
- Son La hydropower (the largest hydropower project in Vietnam), Ban Ve hydropower, Tuyen Quang hydropower
- LuangPrabang hydropower, Lower Se San hydropower
- Bac Lieu LNG Gas power, Bac Lieu windpower, Song Hau 3 thermal power
TEDI JSC
Mainly acting as Consultant
Founded: 1961
Website: https://tedi.vn/
Overview
Transport Engineering Design Inc. (TEDI), formerly known as Transport Engineering Design Institute, was established in 1962. During more than 60 years of development, TEDI has changed its operating model by 10 times and became a fully private joint stock company without any State ownership from 2016. With various awards of State and Engineering organizations, TEDI affirms the position of one of the leading design consultants in transportation field in Vietnam.
Brief history
- established in 1961 as Roads, Waterway and Railway Design Institute
- 1962 changed to Transport Engineering Design Institute
- 1978 renamed to Transport Engineering Design Institute and Waterway Survey Design and Survey Institute
- 1982 renamed to Transport Design Institute
- 1990 establishment of International Association Company: Asean Pacific Engineering Company-(APECO)
- 1993 renamed to Transport Engineeering Design Inc., this is the first time the name TEDI appeared
- 1995 included 5 sub-companies
- 2004 equitization of Subsidiary companies, TEDI operates under the model of holding company
- 2014 officially became a join stock company with the name Transport Engineering Design Inc. – JSC and with less than 50% of State ownership
- 2016 TEDI became a fully private joint stock company
Present business areas
- Bridge – tunnel, road, highway, railway
- Port and waterway, aviation transport
- Other business areas
Remarkable projects (acting as the main designer / consultant)
- Various packages in National Highway 1 and 5
- 186 people’s suspension bridges in 28 northern mountainous provinces
- Co Chien, Rach Mieu, Bach Dang, Dong Tru bridges
- Co Ma tunnel
PORTCOAST
Mainly acting as Consultant
Company name (present): PORTCOAST CONSULTANT CORPORATION
Year of establishment: 2004
Website: https://www.portcoast.com.vn/
Brief history
- 2004 – Past: A consultant under the management of Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport
- 2004 – Present: A private capital company named Portcoast Consultant Corporation.
- Company type (present): Joint stock company 100% private capital
Present business areas
- Design & Supervision Consultant in the Port and Coastal sector including the structure, geotechnical, foundation, hydrodynamics modelling, and construction BIM.
- Geotechnical, topographical, and hydrological survey
- Quality verification of construction and geotechnical monitoring work
Typical projects
- Hutchison Ports Saigon International Terminals Vietnam, Cai Mep International Terminal, SP-PSA International Port, Hyosung Vina Chemicals Port
- Sai Gon Hiep Phuoc Port, Saigon Premier Container Terminal
- Berth 5 & 6 at Lach Huyen deep-sea port, Phuoc An Port and Logistic zone
Foreign Corporations Operating In Vietnam
HASKONINGDHV VIETNAM
Mainly acting as Engineering & Consultancy
Opening of local office in Vietnam: 1993
Website: https://www.royalhaskoningdhv.com/en/countries/vietnam
Overview
Royal HaskoningDHV has been active in Vietnam from 1985, followed by official registration in 1993 with the name HaskoningDHV Vietnam. Over the years, RHDHV has been extensively involved in projects in the ports and maritime transport and development sectors, industrial buildings, urban and rural master planning, water technology throughout the country. RHDHV works for State’s ministries, public and private clients, and international financial institutes (ADB, WB, IMF). Today, HaskoningDHV Vietnam is recognized as one of the leading international consultants in Vietnam with almost 40 years local presence and a unique track record of strategic projects in Vietnam.
Present business areas
- All port and maritime sectors: from feasibility / conceptual design to detailed design and design for construction
- Industrial buildings; Water master planning, technology and resilience
Remarkable projects (acting as the main designer / consultant)
- Gemalink Cai Mep container terminal (the deepest seaport in Vietnam), Cai Mep general terminal, Cai Mep international terminal, Van Phong international transhipment terminal, Cai Lan international terminal
- Cua Lo deep-sea port, Vung Ang seaport, Vung Ro refinery seaport, Dung Quat refinery seaport, seaports for the Nghi Son refinery & petrochemical complex, seaports for Long Son petrochemical
- Damen Song Cam shipyard
BACHY SOLETANCHE VIETNAM
Mainly acting as Construction contractor
Company name: Bachy Soletanche Vietnam
Opening of local office in Vietnam: early 1990s
Company type
foundation and underground specialist contractor
Present business areas
full range of geotechnical engineering services
Typical projects
- Various basements / foundations in Vinhome Central Park complex, Landmark 81 and other high-rise buildings in Vietnam
- Underground infrastructures, pile foundations, soil investigations
ARUP VIETNAM
Mainly acting as Consultant
Opening of local office in Vietnam: 2008
Website: https://www.arup.com/offices/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city
Overview
Arup has been working in Vietnam since the 1980s, in 2008 a local office was opened in Ho Chi Minh City. With knowledge of global experience / standards and local regulations / codes, Arup has a track record of excellence in private and public sectors in Vietnam including the country’s tallest building Landmark 81, the iconic National Conventional Centre in Hanoi and the Van Don Integrated Resort located in Ha Long Bay.
Present business areas
- High-rise buildings, residential / commercial buildings
- Local / regional masterplanning
Remarkable projects (acting as the designer / consultant)
- Landmark 81 tower (the highest building in Vietnam), Sunrise City residential & commercial building
- Sea Shell aquarium, National Conventional Centre, Hai Phong new administrative centre
KELLER VIETNAM
Mainly acting as Construction contractor
Company name (present): KELLER GROUP
Yea of establishment: 1860
Brief history
- 1860- Established by Johann KELLER in Renchen, Germany
- 1930s- Invented the Vibro Ground Improvement method
- 1970s- Licensed Jet Grouting technology from Japan to Europe and North America
- 1972- Present: extended business globally with M&A strategy.
- 2010- Established KELLER Foundations Vietnam co., ltd.
Company type (present)
KELLER group is public listed company (PLC). KELLER Vietnam is 100% owned by Keller group
Present business areas
Ground Improvement, Foundation, Grouting and Anchor
Typical projects
- Yard Upgrade for Bien Dong 1 project, Hoa Phat Dung Quat Port
- Nghi Son Refinery Plant, Hoa Phat Dung Quat Steel Complex