Completion of the design survey and preparation of cost estimates for traffic works by the Project Management Unit No.7 under Ministry of Transport, Viet Nam

Abstract

According to the Law on Construction No.50/2014/QH13, Decree No.15/2021/ND-CP and Circular No.16/2016/TT-BXD, the management of traffic construction investment projects of the PMU plays an important role in the effective project implementation. However, in recent years, there are still shortcomings such as poor design surveys, careless management of construction investment cost, poor construction quality, etc., that lead to the adjustment in the process of construction and cost estimation, delayed construction progress and difficulties in the project management and administration. The report presents the limitations, causes and recommendations to improve the quality of design survey and cost estimating, cost management for traffic works, thereby contributing to the completion of the management of traffic projects at PMU 7 under the Ministry of Transport, Vietnam.