Vietnam Concrete Association: Focusing on promoting scientific research

Established in 1996, the Vietnam Concrete Association (VCA) has had 20 years of development with many contributions to the construction industry through scientific researches applied in practice. In the last term, VCA has performed its role well, increasing its prestige and influence to a higher level.

Do well as a reviewer

With the specificity of being a professional social organization, operating in the specialized field of concrete materials. The Vietnam Concrete Association always considers business support and social criticism as one of the main activities of the Association. Therefore, VCA is always on the side of members to remove difficulties in business activities as well as make suggestions on amending legal documents and by-laws, contributing to the development of plans and strategies for the development of concrete and building materials. , policies on management and development of the construction industry in general and the field of concrete production in particular.

In the past time, VCA has contributed ideas to the project "Strategy for development of science and technology in the construction industry until 2020, with a vision to 2030", which includes content related to sustainable development, the field of new concrete technology and products in the future. Criticism for the project "Planning for synchronous development of a system of standards and standards in the field of construction and construction materials until 2020, with a vision to 2030". Commenting on the draft law to support small and medium-sized enterprises, giving comments on tax and customs policies, etc., on reviewing and perfecting the national standard "QCVN 16:2014/BXD on products and goods "construction materials" announced by the Ministry of Construction - which is related to a number of concrete products and concrete admixtures...

Standing side by side listening to the needs of members

Because it is a specific production industry in concrete, up to now, there are 96 enterprises and 60 individuals involved. The association has had many ideas to connect and support member units in need in enhancing brands, expanding application markets, improving product quality and achieving high production and business efficiency. In the last term, the Association has promoted its role as a focal point to gather opinions of member units in making recommendations to the Ministry of Construction, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the General Department of Standards and Quality Measurement for the registration of plans. construction planning and publication of national standards (TCVN) for many concrete products and components used in construction such as: Prestressed centrifugal concrete pile products; centrifugal reinforced concrete electric pole products; concrete products used in the construction of urban and environmental technical infrastructure systems; concrete wall panel products by extrusion technology (Acotec); Sandwich wall panels... At the same time, organizing the compilation and publication of basic standards at the Vietnam Concrete Association (TC.VCA) level, for a number of new products in order to remove difficulties for businesses with new products to advertise. promoted and put into practical application but there is no TCVN.

The Association has been active in searching for scientific and technological information, providing technical documents to support member units in finding new technologies, consulting on investment in construction and production expansion, new products, or application of scientific and technological advances - improve production business efficiency. Through the publication "Concrete Science and Technology Information" is released 1 issue/quarter. Provide new TCVN documents on admixtures for concrete, on new concrete products and components such as lightweight wall panels…

During the fourth term (2014 - 2017), despite many difficulties and challenges, the Vietnam Concrete Association has continued to uphold the tradition of overcoming difficulties to ensure its operation in accordance with the principles and purposes of the Association. The activities of the Association are increasingly rich, diverse, practical and closely linked with the members.

The Association plays the role of a focal point and a bridge between scientific research, application of technical advances to production, providing training and professional knowledge training, raising awareness and understanding for the team. research staff and technical staff in the field of concrete. The Association promotes international cooperation, and through international scientific conferences and seminars, contributes to strengthening solidarity, exchanges and access to advanced concrete science and technology in the world. members across the country.

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