Workshop on Reporting the Results of the Project “Business Verification Survey with the Private Sector for Sustainable Development Goals on Monitoring Equipment and Warning Systems Supporting Safety Management in Infrastructure Construction in Vietnam (ASSM)”

On March 19, 2026 , at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE), the workshop reporting on the implementation results of the project “Business Verification Survey with the Private Sector for Sustainable Development Goals on Monitoring Equipment and Warning Systems Supporting Safety Management in Infrastructure Construction in Vietnam (ASSM)” officially took place. This event marks a significant step forward in the application of Industry 4.0 technology to protect construction projects in Vietnam.

Overview of the Conference

In his opening remarks at the workshop, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Quang Dung - Deputy Head of the Department of External Relations and International Cooperation (HUCE) emphasized that, in the context of Vietnam's strong urban infrastructure development with complex underground works, the shift from passive safety measures to proactive management is an essential requirement. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Quang Dung shared: "Unlike traditional manual measurement methods, the technologies in this project act as a 'shield' for the construction site, allowing for continuous data transmission 24/7 and enabling timely responses before incidents occur."

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Quang Dung - Deputy Head of the Department of External Relations and International Cooperation, delivered a speech at the conference.

The ASSM project is implemented by HUCE in collaboration with Toyoko Elmes Company (Japan), with funding from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The system incorporates the most advanced core equipment currently available, including:

Deep layer horizontal displacement measuring instrument (Inclinometer).
Multi-point deep strain measuring device (Extensometer).
Surface-mounted stress/strain sensors .

The system's key advantage is that all data is digitized and sent instantly to the management center via wireless network (4G/LTE). Specifically, when technical indicators exceed control thresholds, the system will automatically activate the siren and flashing lights at the scene and send urgent notifications to relevant parties.

To obtain visual results for the survey, the Project conducted direct measurements of parameters at the experimental site located on the campus of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering - Ha Nam Branch (Nam Cao University Area, Ninh Binh Province). The parameters measured through the experimental survey will serve as a basis for application to actual construction projects after the Project. The results obtained from the Project have attracted the attention of many businesses, especially those working in the construction, railway, and transportation infrastructure sectors, etc.

Beyond showcasing technology, the workshop also introduced the draft of the "Guidelines for Geotechnical Monitoring for Safety Supervision in Open Excavation Construction." This is the result of contributions from the Ministry of Construction, JICA, and leading experts from Yamaguchi University and Water Resources University. This document is expected to become a reference document. This will help promote digitalization and enhance safety in Vietnam's construction industry.

In addition, the project also focuses on the commercialization roadmap. Through cooperation with leading enterprises such as DELTA Group, Toyoko Elmes is committed to transferring technology and localizing operational processes, helping Vietnamese contractors easily access Japanese technology at optimal costs.

Earlier that morning, as part of the Project's work program, Professor Nguyen Hoang Giang, Vice Rector of HUCE, met with Project members to discuss the preliminary results. Vice Rector Nguyen Hoang Giang expressed gratitude for the support and collaboration of JICA and Japanese businesses, and pledged that HUCE would continue to provide the best possible conditions for the Project to be completed as required, and would always be ready to cooperate on other activities in the future.

The workshop concluded with the belief that the widespread application of intelligent monitoring systems will create a safer and more sustainable construction environment in Vietnam.