The project “Application of BIM technology in the survey and design of Huu Nghi – Chi Lang expressway”, implemented by A2Z Construction Consulting JSC, was awarded Second Prize at 2025 Vietnam Awards for Structural and Construction Engineering Science and Technology organized by the Vietnam Association for Structural and Construction Technology.
On the morning of May 20, 2026, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Association for Structural and Construction Technology held the award ceremony for the 2025 Vietnam Awards for Structural and Construction Engineering Science and Technology. The project “Application of BIM technology in the survey and design of Huu Nghi – Chi Lang expressway”, developed by a team of engineers from A2Z Construction Consulting JSC, received the Second Prize award. The project is among the pioneering transport infrastructure developments in Vietnam to apply BIM technology from the project proposal and design stage, contributing to the digital transformation of the transport infrastructure sector.
Launched in April 2023, the awards are organized biennially to honor scientific research projects, structural design solutions and construction technologies with high levels of innovation and practical applicability, thereby contributing to the advancement of Vietnam’s construction and infrastructure industries.
The Award Ceremony for the 2025 Vietnam Structural and Construction Engineering Science and Technology Awards.
Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Lien, Chairman of the Vietnam Association for Structural and Construction Technology and Head of the Awards Organizing Committee, stated that the awards aim to recognize and encourage innovative contributions with strong practical value, feasibility and effectiveness in promoting industry development and socio-economic growth in Vietnam.
Mr. Nguyen Van Lien emphasized that the awards aim to foster a research and innovation environment closely aligned with practical construction activities in Vietnam, thereby contributing to the development of the construction industry. After two years since its launch, the organizing committee received 11 entries for consideration.
According to the judging panel, the BIM application at Huu Nghi – Chi Lang expressway project was highly appreciated for its practicality and effective implementation of BIM technology throughout the execution of a large-scale transport infrastructure project. The project successfully integrated BIM into the survey and design phases, helping improve data coordination, optimize technical solutions and support project management.
The project implemented by A2Z Construction Consulting JSC during the deployment of BIM applications at the Huu Nghi – Chi Lang expressway project.
Mr. Mai Manh Hong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of A2Z Construction Consulting JSC, said the award reflects the company’s efforts in researching and applying digital technologies in transport infrastructure consultancy and design. According to him, the BIM implementation at Huu Nghi – Chi Lang expressway project enhanced coordination efficiency, optimized technical solutions and supported project management from the survey and design stages onward.
As the opening section of the eastern North–South Expressway corridor, Huu Nghi – Chi Lang expressway spans approximately 60 km and passes through 7 communes and wards in Lang Son province. The project is being developed under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, with a total investment of USD 416.2 million.
During the project’s preparation and implementation phases, the consultancy team applied BIM and various digital solutions to survey, design and project management activities. The early adoption of BIM not only supported the optimization of technical solutions but also enhanced data control, coordination among participating parties and construction management.
At Huu Nghi – Chi Lang expressway project, BIM has been applied during the technical design and construction drawing stages to support land clearance management, monitor construction progress and quality, optimize design solutions and control project costs. The digital data model also enables the project enterprise to strengthen coordination with EPC contractors, improve accountability assessment among consulting parties and mitigate risks during project settlement and finalization processes.
The BIM model applied in the survey and design of Huu Nghi – Chi Lang expressway project.
Previously, the BIM solution applied to Huu Nghi – Chi Lang expressway project surpassed more than 150 submissions to win First Prize in the “Innovative Company of the Year” category at the Autodesk ASEAN Innovation Awards 2024 (AIAA 2024) held in Malaysia. The event attracted more than 200 technology brands and solutions from over 20 countries, with participation from more than 10,000 companies worldwide.
News: Nguyen Thao
