Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the use of new technologies has helped Da Nang’s water supply company to secure water supplies for homes and businesses, and ensure best service for them.

Recent years have seen an upward trend in the number of civil engineering construction units applying new technologies and using new building materials in a bid to improve the quality of construction works.

On 24 March, the Da Nang International Institute of Technology (DNIIT), the Côte d'Azur University (UCA) in France, and the Da Nang Water Supply JSC (DAWACO), together developed a smart water management system called ‘Smart Water Netword’. The system has helped DAWACO manage water meter data, reduce water loss, and issue electronic invoices.

DAWACO Director Ho Huong said his company is one of the pioneers in the city in using technology to manage and operate water pipelines, and issue electronic invoices.

He highlighted the significance of using this smart water management technology in reducing the company’s operational costs, enhancing its efficiency, cutting leaks  below 15%, and providing better services for over 295,000 customers citywide.

In addition, the use of science and technology in construction projects has been very effective.

Most notably, the Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been applied in some large projects in the city.

BIM is actually a process for creating and managing all of the information about a project. By using BIM, you can plan and visualise the entire project during preconstruction, before the shovel hits the ground. Space-use simulations and 3D visualisations allow clients to experience what the space will look like offering the ability to make changes before construction starts. Having a greater overview from the beginning minimises expensive and time-consuming changes later.

A representative from the Management Board of Transportation Construction and Investment Projects underlined the importance of the BIM application in helping developers save at least 30% of building material costs and construction time, as well as ensure the transparency in the quality management and the operation of their projects.

Most notably, the city has seen an upward trend in the number of housing and civil projects using unfired building materials over recent years.

Thanks to their light weight, unbaked materials can help speed up execution, reduce manpower consumption, accelerate construction progress, reduce construction costs and offer better efficiency to investors, not to mention their eco-friendly feature.

Da Nang has made great efforts to promote the development and application of scientific and technological knowledge in all aspects in a bid to boost the city’s growth.

By TRIEU TUNG - Translated by MAI DUNG