HOW DEEP C INDUSTRIAL ZONES BECOME INVESTORS’ CHOICE

Founded in 1997 in Dinh Vu peninsula of Hai Phong, DEEP C Industrial Zones has established itself as one of the biggest industrial real estate developers in Vietnam. The group is derived from a successful partnership between Rent-A-Port – A Belgian company specialized in industrial zones, renewable energy and marine infrastructure development, and Hai Phong People’s Committee. For the past 22 years, DEEP C has turned the once deserted area mainly used for fishing into a fully-functioning industrial zone cluster equipped with state-of-the-art utilities system meeting international standards.

DEEP C Industrial Zones consist of five sub projects in Hai Phong and Quang Ninh, with approximately 3,400 ha of industrial land. Driven by the mission to ease the operations of foreign investors, DEEP C has been offering flexibility to choose between different options: including industrial land for lease, Ready-built-factory, Logistics warehouse, Built-To-Suit solutions, and Offices for lease. The diversification in product range allows DEEP C to foster all kinds of industries and match any investors’ manufacturing scale.

To date, DEEP C has attracted 100-plus projects funded by multinational enterprises from USA, Japan, Germany, South Korea, etc. with a total investment of over US$3.5 billion. Prominent investors in DEEP C include Bridgestone, JX Nippon Oil & Energy, Chevron, PV Oil, C. Steinweg and Flat Group.

Logistically, all zones within DEEP C cluster are perfectly located in the heart of northern infrastructure development where an international deep sea port, airports, inland waterway systems and expanded expressway networks converge together at one point.  As such, tenants in DEEP C automatically enjoy logistics advantages with prime location and excellent connectivity, not to mention the proximity to China – Vietnam’s largest trade partner and key export market.

Recently, DEEP C started a new venture toward sustainable development, gearing up to become the first truly eco-industrial park in Vietnam with the focus on producing its own electricity from solar, wind, and waste-to-energy. In this era when sustainable development has become the focal global trend, the group has taken on the shared responsibility to reduce the burden on the environment and protect future generations. Notably, energy will be generated from solar panels installed on tenant rooftops, allowing them a financial compensation. Excessive electricity will be stored and used to power hybrid barges sailing on the Hanoi-Hai Phong inland waterway. Currently, DEEP C is running the only ISO certified waste water treatment plant in North Vietnam, ensuring water released from the park to the river is treated and not harmful to the environment.

Further, the group is pursuing a circular economy within the industrial cluster, a relatively new concept in Vietnam which serves the green way by recycling defunct products. To turn ideas into action, DEEP C has teamed up with Dow Chemical to build Vietnam’s first road using recycled plastic in DEEP C industrial zones. The first one kilometer segment, to be completed in September, will divert nearly four metric tons of flexible packaging – the equivalent of roughly one million pieces of flexible wrappers. Upon completion, the new road will be tested by the Vietnam Maritime University prior to expanding the project throughout the complex. The project aimed to advance a circular economy in Vietnam through the development of roads made with recycled plastic and more importantly, divert post-use flexible packaging from becoming litter or entering a landfill, while also creating more durable, longer-lasting roads.

DEEP C expects to give a vivid demonstration that plastic waste can become useful, not only as construction material, but also as an energy source. The group is going through an early preparation stage for its waste-to-energy plant project. The energy released during the incinerating process of waste can be used to produce both steam and electricity which will be consumed by tenants.

The implementation of current projects is only the start as more initiatives and plans are yet to be revealed. The group is convinced that this development pathway will not only provide efficient solutions for environment protection, but also create an environment where tenants can achieve their social responsibility goals and on top of that, flourish without burdening future generations.

[HA NOI] JOIN MB AGEAS LIFE IN THEIR FAMILY EKIDEN FESTIVAL

“MB Ageas Life Family Ekiden Marathon and the Experiencing Growing Up Festival “at Hoan Kiem Lake

At the end of August, 2019, MB Ageas Life will be organising a series of unique culture – sporting events for the second time in Vietnam at the Pedestrian Zone, Hoan Kiem Lake.

The events will include 2 interesting activities:

  1. MB Ageas Life Family Ekiden’s Semi-Professional Marathon
  2. Experiencing Growing Up Festival

After a successful first season in 2018, for the second time, MB Ageas Life will be bringing a unique running contest to Vietnamese families in the form of the renowned sport, Ekiden. Ekiden, otherwise known as Long-Distance Relay race, is a favourite sports for the Japanese people.

Unlike the individual races, Ekiden emphasizes the spirit of teamwork. This is symbolized through the relay sash – or as they are called in Ekiden, Tatsuki. The athletes after completing the leg of the race will hand over the sash to the next runner. This would continue on until the race is finished.

The MB Ageas Life Family Marathon will be occurring around Hoan Kiem Lake, with 6 laps, divided by the members in the family, the estimated length of the marathon will be up tp 10,2 km.

With this being a semi-professional race the organiser will be attaching chips in order to monitor timings for each participating teams on the Tatsuki sash. Tatsuki is not only a tool to pass over to the next member in the team at the exchange zone, it also represents the passing of trust, strength, and the will of the team, symbolising the united spirit of the whole family.

Family Ekiden would like to present a playground for the whole family. With every individuals having the chance to challenge themselves. However, at the same time, each individuals will also be joining the whole family striving for a common goal, to achieve a medal after finishing the race.

It is estimated that around 400 families will be participating. All of the registration fee for MB Ageas Life Family Ekiden will be used to establish Happiness Fund, to help children who are living in poverty, and who come from unprivileged backgrounds.

Additionally, at the surrounding areas of Hoan Kiem Lake, in order to create a festive playground for the children to freely explore and discover themselves through building dreams of future careers; to overcome oneself through physical contests; to learn about personal finances; to put their minds to battles when having to make “little” investment decisions; to discover life with “Experiencing future scientist” area, MB Ageas Life will be organising “Experiencing Growing Up Festival” full of exciting and interesting zones for the children to come and explore.

 

BELUXCHAM INTERNSHIP RESEARCH

Dear members and friends of Beluxcham,
BELUXCHAM is re-opening the opportunities for its members and friends to get Belgian students as internships in your Vietnamese branches / companies.
In order to fine-tune the program, we would like to ask you some questions, so that we can pre-select within our database of potential High Schools and Universities. Kindly fulfill and send the form before FRIDAY 07/06 to info@beluxcham.com.
Thank you and we look forward to getting the information from you!

OPPORTUNITY FOR COMPANIES – CALL FOR PROPOSALS – BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP FACILITY – ENTERPRISES FOR SDGS

What is it about?

On the initiative of, and with financing from the Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGD), the Business Partnership Facility awards subsidies to support and develop private sector involvement in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries.

The projects targeted by this call must contribute to achieving at least one clearly- identified SDG.

The Facility aims to simultaneously achieve two types of result:

• Social impact: creation and maintenance of jobs, improvement in average income for families with low incomes, access to affordable goods and services for those on low incomes (by gender), inclusion and economic development of women and young people with low incomes, positive impact on the environment through saving resources, reducing emissions and by preserving biodiversity etc.;

• Economic viability: partnerships must clearly explain how the supported initiatives will become sustainable, present a competitive financial performance and show signs of potential scalability and replication.

This call for projects is planned for a period of 5 years so you can submit an application at any time. See “Timing” on the left to know the next deadline. After the preselection and ESG screening, we will forward the application forms to the independent selection committee which meets twice a year and makes the final selection.

Who is it for?

Each applicant must be part of a partnership that brings together actors from the private sector, civil society, academia and/or the public sector. The partnership must comprise at least one organisation from the for-profit private sector.

Partners may be Belgian, European or international legal entities, under public or private law.

Timing
Start 5/04/2019 
Submit until 9/09/2019 
Announcement of selection 15/12/2019
Financial support
up to € 200.000
Contact
For general information:
Contact Center
+32-2-500 4 555

For specific details: Elke Briers+32-2-549 03 78

Selection criteria : click here

How to submit your application : here

  • How to submit an application form online? View video

If you have any question, kindly send the email to : Ms Binh – info@beluxcham.com or Ms Van Lancker Anke – Anke.VanLancker@diplobel.fed.be

JOB OFFER OPENING – BIM COORDINATOR /MANAGER

Dear valued members and friends,

Please finds the information about a vacant position on Boydens Engineering Comany now as below :

Since 1961, Boydens engineering (www.boydens.be) has been active as designers and consultants in technical engineering for construction installations of medium to large scale buildings, for public and private sectors. We have since become one of Belgium’s leading independent engineering firms in the construction industry.

Together with more than 150 specialists from our offices in Vietnam, Belgium, Luxembourg, we work in close collaboration with key technical experts to form a team focused upon open and efficient communication.

In order to strengthen our team in Hanoi, we are looking for:

01 X BIM COORDINATOR /MANAGER

Question and CV (in English) please send to Ms. Dieu Anh (anhdu@boydensvn.com)

Application will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

1. Job title and positions : 01 x BIM Coordinator/Manager
2. Report to : Mr. Hugo Monteyne – Technical Director.
3. Work Location : 14th floor, Geleximco Building, 36 Hoang Cau, Hanoi
  1. Duties and Responsibilities : 

Software 

o Manage software products including but not limited to incorporating new version releases and customization of the product 

o Manage the implementation of supporting software for BIM o Evaluate new BIM related software and technologies 

o Stay informed on best practices for use of Revit MEPF and C&S and BIM. o Stay informed on other BIM related software and how they work with Revit o Installation and support of related BIM software

Standards 

o Responsible for BIM standards development, implementation, and enforcement 

o Creation and maintenance of the software Template files to assure standards o Provide support for plotting and electronic file submissions

o  Automate routines in BIM to support standards and productivity 

o  Provide quality control for completeness and adherence to company standards of drawings produced

  • Assist in developing and enforcing BIM documentation and workflow process standards
  • Train and oversee the day-to-day activities of the Revit Specialist to ensure BIM standards are maintained in the creation of the MEPF and C&S Revit model

Management:

  • Create written technology evaluations and budgets for future technology adoption that aligns with the corporate goals
  • Chair the company’s BIM committee
  • Report on the company’s current and projected state in regards to BIM implementation
  • Create Upgrade and Deployment strategies for the BIM implementation effort
  • Assess: evaluate the firms current workflow, strategies, budgets, projects, staffing, etc.
  • Plan: create a plan for implementation. Who are the team members, what is the project, what are the goals, etc.
  • Solve; Execute the plan, install the software, get templates created, get training, do the pilot project, etc.
  • Confirm: Be able to demonstrate the company’s BIM success by evaluating goals that were established in the Assess Phase

Support: 

  • provide hardware and network support as it relates to BIM production
  • Support the BIM technology needs of our satellite offices
  • Troubleshoot problems.
  • Liaison with national vendors.
  • Liaison with corporate technology support staff.
  • Liaison with software developer support staff and other support channels.

Training

  • Internal Training: Provide Revit MEPF and C&S Fundamental and Intermediate training to staff

o Conduct internal continuing education Revit MEPF and C&S training sessions. o Provide technical orientation to New Hires regarding BIM tools

o  Test new hires skills in BIM

o  Maintain high level of competency of software through continued use and training

o Attend conferences, seminars, and workshops for BIM; bringing back learning and disseminating the information to appropriate teams

Project Interface:

  • support project standards coordination with customers
  • Assist on project work – modeling and detailing
  • Assist project teams in BIM project setup.
  • Create Revit families in response to project need
  • Help resolve BIM design issues
  • Manage and distribute coordinated digital documents to the project team
  • Coordinate needed hardware upgrades with IT Communicate with subcontractors to receive, coordinate and update all electronic models
  • Linking BIM to the project Construction Administration Phase for submittals, construction models, shop drawings and schedules

Marketing of BIM services:

  • Web, literature, interviews, presenting at relevant client focused conferences
  • Future BIM/Revit MEPF and C&S Industry Initiatives and Developments
  • Identify trends and business opportunities relating to BIM Evaluate and make recommendations regarding BIM software

Liaison for BIM process with:

  • Future planning for potential uses of BIM

o Sustainable Design o Planning

o  3D Renderings

o Facilities Management o Cost Estimating

o Specification Management o Integrated Project Delivery

o Digital Prototyping and Digital Fabrication o Modularization

Involvement with Industry Organizations

  1. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements 

Engineering background, can be HVAC/ ELEC or PLUMBING but preferable HVAC Proficient at REVIT and BIM 360 

Proficient at Naviswork (viewing and clash detection software) Natural interests in and passion about softwares 

Good at excel is an advantage 

Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly Good organizational skills

  1. We offer 

Unique opportunity to work on forward thinking projects and international standards Learn to master fully licensed BIM software on powerful workstations 

English course 

Good working environment and European management style 

Competitive salary according to personal experience and ability Private hospitalization insurance 

5 working days per week (Mon to Fri) Starting date: ASAP