The first International Exhibition of Construction Technology 2012
(Vietconstech) is set to kick off at the Viet Nam Exhibition and Fair
Centre in the capital on June 27.
Head of the
Construction Ministry's State Authority for Construction Quality
Inspection (SACQI) Le Quang Hung said the event aims to showcase modern
technology in the fields of construction, consultancy, quality control,
production as well as the provision of construction materials, high-tech
equipment and software.
"It would be an opportunity to
highlight the potentials and achievements of both domestic and foreign
businesses in developing and applying technology to enhance construction
quality," Hung said.
The three-day event will feature
products from 80 enterprises, including the Vietnam Industry and
Construction Group promoting roller compacted concrete technology for
irrigation dam building, a Vietnamese-Russian oil and gas joint venture
(Vietsopetro) pushing technology for oil and gas exploration rigs and
Beton 6 displaying technology for building pre-stressed concrete roads.
Vietconstech will attract foreign exhibitors with technologies aimed at
large-scale and complex construction such as Japan 's Sumitomo Mitsui
specialising in large-span bridges, Germany 's Bauer Company
operating in foundation and large-size bore piles and IHI Infrastructure
Systems who develops large-span flyovers.
Japan
International Nuclear Energy Development Company (JINED) and SHIMIZU
Corporation will introduce technical solutions for security and
environmental safety in building nuclear power plant and subways.
The exhibition is expected to offer opportunities for co-operation as
well as technology transfer between local and foreign enterprises.
The event will host conferences on "Technical Progress of Construction
Technologies" as well as "Japanese Construction Technology, Policies,
Experiences and Achievements" with the attendance of construction
companies, State management officers and scientists.
Attendees will be able to approach, discuss and receive professional
ideas for technical solutions and applications of scientific equipment
to enhance project quality and cost saving.-VNA