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In the field of construction in general and the construction of energy industry or high-rise steel structures, EPC general contractors are not many in number. The problem of finding a quality general contractor is more difficult. With the specific nature of the industrial construction industry, the reputation of a general contractor does not come from advertisements or the final results. It is a journey throughout the project implementation until completion. With nearly 30 years of establishment and development, DDC has always received high appreciation from investors and customers through each project/construction taking on the role of EPC general contractor.
1. EPC general contractor and service improvements
1.1 About EPC
The phrase EPC (abbreviation for Engineering, Procurement and Construction) is a type of service when displayed through a contract between two parties: the service supplier and the service user in the field of construction including the following items:
- Solution consulting.
- Propose design options.
- Procurement of supplies.
- Fabrication and production of steel structures.
- Transport and complete construction and installation of works/projects.
Every construction project, especially industrial and energy projects of medium to national key scale, requires the mandatory participation of at least one EPC unit. Because this will benefit project investors, reducing costs, resources and personnel during the management, supervision and project acceptance process. In particular, the EPC general contractor is the main focal point with the functions and tasks of managing subcontractors, materials, equipment, etc. and processes to ensure works/projects are implemented and completed on schedule, and responsible for main reporting to the investor.
DDC takes on the role of EPC general contractor in the Hoa Phat Iron and Steel Complex project
On the Contractor’s side, the implementation of the EPC Contract form creates favorable and flexible conditions for contractors to increase their autonomy and flexibility in design and construction. At the same time, it also creates better cooperation with the investor’s supervision consulting unit on the construction site. The contractor’s project/contract implementation costs can be reduced. This helps save some costs due to combining work stages during the implementation process.
1.2 Những cải tiến trong dịch vụ EPC 2023:
In the current context from the second half of 2022 to the first half of 2023, the construction sector is in a crisis with many difficulties. Agencies and sectors have joined forces to plan solutions to support businesses and construction projects over the past time. In particular, EPC general contractors are a source of practical solutions to promote implementation and revive troubled projects that need:
- Comprehensive improvement and optimization of methods to improve product and project quality.
- Apply advanced technology to shorten time and commit to progress.
- Increase benefits to customers more.
- Save costs and minimize arising costs for customers.
- Make reasonable use of and do not waste resources, especially human resources.
2. Factors that determine the reputation of EPC general contractor
2.1 Feasible and groundbreaking solution
As an EPC general contractor, DDC is always in a pioneering position in terms of solutions to meet the requirements of type, structure, architecture, cost and schedule from Investors and Customers.
Every project Dai Dung undertakes is a worthwhile challenge because no two projects are the same. Each project has its own unique characteristics due to:
- Uses.
- Regional location.
- Project category.
- Standards for each type of structure.
- Requirements from the Customer from time to time.
All of these are problems that EPC DDC needs to best solve. DDC’s innovation motto is pioneering but not reckless, ensuring feasibility and exceeding customer expectations.
2.2 Negotiate and increase benefits to customers
Not only in the spirit of mutually beneficial cooperation, DDC is always customer-centered, clearly aware that the users of products/services and projects are still customers after all. Therefore, during the negotiation process to sign cooperation and transfer project implementation capacity between customers and EPC general contractors, DDC always focuses on more value and benefits for customers. . DDC hopes to contribute to the success of the Investor after completing the best project. DDC’s success is to help customers be successful and stable in every project created by DDC.
2.3 Establish and operate project/construction management board
- Commitment coupled with practical action, DDC always affirms its position as a professional EPC general contractor, improving service quality during project implementation. In particular, the establishment of a project management board becomes a prerequisite and mandatory.
- The project management board was established and made public its members with clear roles, positions and functions corresponding to the tasks that will be coordinated or appointed subcontractors, materials, etc. . within the scope of the project from the beginning to the end of acceptance.
- The project management board will be responsible for reviewing, monitoring and having solutions if problems with quality, progress or other tasks are detected.
2.4 Flexible monitoring, risk management
On the basis of being an administrator and coordinator of all stages until project completion, the EPC general contractor will:
- Prepare project implementation plan.
- Make detailed plans for each project phase.
- Arrange units and personnel participating in project implementation.
- Control risks and monitor the quality of project implementation through each stage.
- Adjust flexibly, promptly provide solutions if problems arise.
All work is aimed at ensuring that the completed project/construction product meets the criteria and requirements previously given by the customer/investor.
During the project implementation process as an EPC general contractor up to now, DDC has completed excellently and received high appreciation for the service provided, increasingly improving the EPC translation process to the investor. /client.
In addition, DDC also applies advanced RFID software and project management software while taking on the role of EPC general contractor.
2.5 Comply with standards, improve quality
- With the specific nature of the mechanical engineering and steel structure industry, DDC always understands the importance of complying with comprehensive standards in every stage, not just the production stage.
- Any deviation from the beginning or at any stage will affect the quality and requirements from the Investor/Customers.
- DDC always performs in the spirit of compliance to ensure accuracy in each structure and welded joints.
- DDC has a test assembly site to measure and verify the accuracy of connections between components before packing them for transportation for erection at the actual construction site.
From the strategic orientation of 2023 to 2030, DDC is determined to continue conquering key projects at home and abroad, promoting its position as the leading general contractor service in Vietnam and gradually affirming its position in the international.