On the afternoon of July 28, 2026, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE) held the launch ceremony for the technical brief "BIM-Powered Futures: Transforming Construction Management Education in Vietnam," marking the culmination of a collaboration between Hanoi University of Civil Engineering and the University of Wolverhampton (UK) within the framework of the "Future of BIM Applications" project, funded by the British Council through the UK–Viet Nam iTechPath Collaborative Grant.

Overview of the ceremony

Attending the ceremony were distinguished guests including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thu Thuy - Director of the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Education and Training; Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nam - Deputy Director of the Construction Infrastructure Department, Ministry of Construction; Ms. Tran Thi Hong Gam - Senior Program Manager (Education), British Council in Vietnam; Mr. Nguyen Van Tan - Director of Comprehensive Solutions, VietBIM Co., Ltd.; and Mr. Nguyen Viet Anh - Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Sunjin Vietnam Joint Venture Company. The program also included online participation from Dr. Komali Yeneti, Dr. Emmanuel Daniel, and their colleagues from the University of Wolverhampton (UK). Representing Hanoi University of Civil Engineering were Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Giang – Vice Rector; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Quynh Hoa – Head of the International Training Faculty; Dr. Truong Ngoc Lan – Deputy Head of the Faculty of Architecture and Planning; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thai Hoan – Deputy Head of the Training Management Department; Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung – Head of the External Relations and International Cooperation Department; and Ms. Nguyen Thi Le Hai – Deputy Director of the Library, along with numerous experts, managers, and businesses in the construction and BIM fields, and partners from Wolverhampton University (United Kingdom).

Professor Dr. Nguyen Hoang Giang - Vice Rector of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, delivered the opening speech at the ceremony.

In his opening remarks, Professor Nguyen Hoang Giang, Vice Rector of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, emphasized that the "Future of BIM Application" project is of particular importance to the University as well as to the development of the BIM field in Vietnam. As one of the leading training institutions in engineering and construction, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering identifies BIM as a strategic direction to improve the quality of training, scientific research, and meet the digital transformation requirements of the construction industry.

According to Professor Nguyen Hoang Giang, in the context of the Vietnamese government accelerating the adoption of BIM in construction activities, the need for human resources with BIM expertise and skills is becoming increasingly urgent. Therefore, cooperation between universities, management agencies, and international partners plays a crucial role in building a modern training ecosystem that connects academia and practice.

The Vice Rector also expressed his appreciation for the support of the Ministry of Education and Training, especially the Department of International Cooperation, the Ministry of Construction, the British Council, and partners from the United Kingdom throughout the project implementation. He affirmed that activities such as academic exchanges, international conferences, professional training, and the development of academic materials have brought practical value, not only to Hanoi University of Civil Engineering but also contributing to promoting the application of BIM in training and practice in Vietnam.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thu Thuy - Director of the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Education and Training, delivered a speech at the ceremony.

Speaking at the program, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thu Thuy, Director of the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Education and Training, highly appreciated the results achieved by the project in its initial phase and expressed her hope that the project will continue to expand in subsequent phases to maintain and spread positive impacts on the digital transformation process in Vietnamese higher education. Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thu Thuy also highly appreciated the collaboration of partners from the United Kingdom and the active role of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering in implementing the project. According to Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thu Thuy, this is an effective cooperation model that should be further replicated in many higher education institutions, contributing to promoting innovation, strengthening international connections, and enhancing the competitiveness of Vietnamese human resources.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Khanh Phuong – Representative of the Vietnamese Project team, Lecturer at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, presented an overview of the Project implementation process.

At the program, representatives from the Vietnamese project team presented an overview of the project's implementation process and the outstanding results achieved after more than two years. Representatives from the University of Wolverhampton introduced the main content of the Technical Brief publication, which focuses on analyzing the current state of BIM training in Vietnam, summarizing survey results from students, experts, and businesses, and proposing solutions for integrating BIM into the Construction Management training program, contributing to bridging the gap between university education and the practical needs of the labor market.

Representatives of the Project Team performed the ceremony of presenting the publication "BIM-Powered Futures: Transforming Construction Management Education in Vietnam" to the Library of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering.

During the ceremony, representatives of the Project Team presented the publication "BIM-Powered Futures: Transforming Construction Management Education in Vietnam" to the Library of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering. This is a valuable resource. This valuable reference contributes to supplementing learning materials for teaching, scientific research, and learning for lecturers, students, and researchers in the field of construction and construction management.

In addition to being kept at the Library, the publication is also officially released to the public in electronic form , facilitating easy access, exploitation, and use by training institutions, management agencies, businesses, experts, and the interested community. The widespread publication demonstrates the spirit of knowledge sharing, disseminating the research results of the project, and contributing to promoting the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in training, research, and practice in the construction industry in Vietnam.

The public release of this publication also demonstrates the commitment of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering and its partners to disseminating valuable research results to the academic and professional community, contributing to the formation of a knowledge-sharing network, promoting innovation and digital transformation in the construction sector in line with sustainable development orientations.

BIM-Powered Futures: Transforming Construction Management Education in Vietnam publication

The launch ceremony not only announced a valuable scientific product but also affirmed Hanoi University of Civil Engineering's commitment to pioneering educational innovation, strengthening international cooperation, and promoting digital transformation. The achievements of the project are expected to be further developed in subsequent phases, making a positive contribution to training high-quality human resources to meet the development requirements of Vietnam's construction industry and the trend of international integration.

Phạm Nhung – Phòng TT&TS