At the conference, participants focused their discussions on how to design contracts for construction projects in accordance with practical conditions in Vietnam and international norms, and how to boost the expertise of project managers. 

The construction sector is facing a number of major challenges as a result of rapid economic development and the quick pace of urbanisation in the country, said Deputy Minister of Construction Tran Van Son while pointing out weaknesses in the management of construction projects. 

He said that a shortage of synchronous, legally binding regulations and qualified construction professionals has resulted in the poor management of such projects, which have mostly fallen behind schedule.