The document provides an analysis of the Benthanh Twin Towers real estate project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It includes an outline, introduction, methodology, building overview, and evaluation of the project based on criteria like location, transport, design, technical feasibility, economics, and environmental and social impacts. The evaluation gives the project positive ratings for its central location in the city center near key attractions, strong transportation access, and good financial feasibility, but has some concerns about the design being overly large and its technical solutions.
The document provides an evaluation of the proposed BIDV Tower real estate development project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It analyzes the project based on its (1) location in the central business district on a major street, (2) modern architectural design approved by the city that focuses on open spaces, and (3) parking capacity of 1,000 motorbikes and 500 cars across multiple basement levels. The evaluation concludes the project is feasible based on its prime location, design compatibility with surrounding buildings, and adequate parking facilities.
This curriculum vitae summarizes Tommaso Amato's career experience and qualifications. He has over 25 years of experience working as an architect on projects in Italy, Germany, Kuwait, Bahrain and other countries. His experience includes work as a lead designer, project manager, and principal of his own firm. He is a registered architect in multiple jurisdictions and has managed all phases of design and construction for a variety of project types including residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.
Truc Pham will serve as the lead project manager and single point-of-contact for JLL on this project. She has over 10 years of design experience and 5 years of construction experience. Truc has successfully managed numerous office fit-out projects in Vietnam for clients such as Shell, Citibank, P&G, Lenovo, and Adidas. She holds an MA in Urban Planning and BA in Architecture from the University of Architecture in Ho Chi Minh City and is a licensed architect in Vietnam.
Vietnamese German University - Udp2010 introductionNguyễn Khoa
The document provides information about an urban development and planning course offered by the Vietnamese-German University. The course is taught by various professors and covers topics such as surveys, assignments, essays, applications, study analysis, proposals, research, reports, evaluations, investigations, and recommendations. It also lists the names of some of the students enrolled in the course.
(a) + (b) + (c) = 10.028 m2
With the area for parking per car 18 m2
The number of parking space is about 560 cars
With the area for parking motorbike, bike 2.5 m2
The number of parking space is about 4.000 motorbike, bike
So the number of basement is enough for this building if it has 2 basement.
In conclusion, the parking capacity of this building is enough with 2 basement.
3. Traffic:
The building locates in the center of District 1- one of the busiest and crowded area in
Ho Chi Minh city. However, it is easy to access by many
The document proposes establishing a system to collect used batteries and bulbs in Ho Chi Minh City over 3 years at a cost of 124,740 EUR. It aims to provide widespread collection points to safely dispose of these toxic items, which are currently thrown away unsafely. The system would involve setting up collection baskets in busy areas to make disposal easy for residents, especially students and shoppers. Batteries and bulbs would then be transported twice monthly to waste treatment. This would protect the environment and human health while garnering support from local companies.
The document provides an evaluation of the proposed BIDV Tower real estate development project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It analyzes the project based on its (1) location in the central business district on a major street, (2) modern architectural design approved by the city that focuses on open spaces, and (3) parking capacity of 1,000 motorbikes and 500 cars across multiple basement levels. The evaluation concludes the project is feasible based on its prime location, design compatibility with surrounding buildings, and adequate parking facilities.
This curriculum vitae summarizes Tommaso Amato's career experience and qualifications. He has over 25 years of experience working as an architect on projects in Italy, Germany, Kuwait, Bahrain and other countries. His experience includes work as a lead designer, project manager, and principal of his own firm. He is a registered architect in multiple jurisdictions and has managed all phases of design and construction for a variety of project types including residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.
Truc Pham will serve as the lead project manager and single point-of-contact for JLL on this project. She has over 10 years of design experience and 5 years of construction experience. Truc has successfully managed numerous office fit-out projects in Vietnam for clients such as Shell, Citibank, P&G, Lenovo, and Adidas. She holds an MA in Urban Planning and BA in Architecture from the University of Architecture in Ho Chi Minh City and is a licensed architect in Vietnam.
Vietnamese German University - Udp2010 introductionNguyễn Khoa
The document provides information about an urban development and planning course offered by the Vietnamese-German University. The course is taught by various professors and covers topics such as surveys, assignments, essays, applications, study analysis, proposals, research, reports, evaluations, investigations, and recommendations. It also lists the names of some of the students enrolled in the course.
(a) + (b) + (c) = 10.028 m2
With the area for parking per car 18 m2
The number of parking space is about 560 cars
With the area for parking motorbike, bike 2.5 m2
The number of parking space is about 4.000 motorbike, bike
So the number of basement is enough for this building if it has 2 basement.
In conclusion, the parking capacity of this building is enough with 2 basement.
3. Traffic:
The building locates in the center of District 1- one of the busiest and crowded area in
Ho Chi Minh city. However, it is easy to access by many
The document proposes establishing a system to collect used batteries and bulbs in Ho Chi Minh City over 3 years at a cost of 124,740 EUR. It aims to provide widespread collection points to safely dispose of these toxic items, which are currently thrown away unsafely. The system would involve setting up collection baskets in busy areas to make disposal easy for residents, especially students and shoppers. Batteries and bulbs would then be transported twice monthly to waste treatment. This would protect the environment and human health while garnering support from local companies.
Nguyen dinh khoa's assignment prof. rod burgess' subjectsNguyễn Khoa
The document discusses the evolution of low-income housing policies in Vietnam and their relationship to development strategies. Initially after economic reforms in the 1980s, housing policies focused on private development and neglected low-income sectors. Recent policies aim to increase low-cost housing supply through mass construction, tax incentives for developers, subsidized loans for buyers, and restrictions on speculative resales. The government aims to provide more affordable housing while continuing industrialization and urbanization.
The document provides an overview assessment of the Saigon M&C Tower, a 40-story mixed-use development in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It discusses the tower's location, economic and physical attributes, and potential environmental impacts. The assessment examines how the tower could strengthen the real estate market by increasing the supply of office and residential spaces. While high-rise developments in Ho Chi Minh City provide benefits, their rapid growth also poses threats that require consideration across social, economic, and environmental factors.
The document summarizes a proposed building project called the Eden A Building in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It will include a 5-star hotel, commercial center, and underground parking. The building is located in a prime area of District 1 near important city buildings. It will have 9 floors above ground and 6 basement levels, with a total floor area of 105,666 square meters split between the hotel, commercial, parking, and technical spaces. The project aims to address the need for more shopping, entertainment, office and hotel space, as well as solve parking issues in the city.
22. global city & city marketing prof. huang luixin - g2 - d khoa, t xuan, ...Nguyễn Khoa
This document summarizes a paper that ranks global cities based on their levels of cultural globalization through immigration. It introduces a new Urban Immigrant Index that measures four variables - percentage of foreign-born residents, total number of immigrants, diversity of immigrant origins, and percentage of immigrants from distant places - to determine each city's "Z-score." The top 25 cities based on percentage of foreign-born residents are presented. While this new approach captures immigration dynamics better than previous rankings, limitations include inconsistent immigration data between countries. Overall, the paper establishes a new way to understand urban diversity and globalization through the lens of immigration.
Mumbai is a global city with a population of over 12 million people. It has become a major financial center and contributes greatly to India's economy. Mumbai has a highly developed transportation system, with over half of commuters using the extensive suburban rail network or buses. To further improve transportation, a new metro system is being constructed. Mumbai also has two major airports connecting it to cities around the world, highlighting its status as a global city in India and South Asia.
Introduction of Climate map and applicaiton in planning of Ho Chi Minh CityNguyễn Khoa
This document outlines a student project to create an urban climate map for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It discusses the purposes and key principles of urban climate maps, including relevant climatic factors to analyze like temperature, wind, and topography. It also summarizes the team's analysis of Ho Chi Minh City's climate zones, which are classified by their potential for cool air production, heat accumulation, and mixed transitional zones. Finally, it proposes recommendations for how urban planners can utilize climate maps to properly consider climate impacts and identify areas for conservation or improvement.
This document outlines a master's course in urban development and planning that includes global professors from various countries teaching surveys, assignments, essays, applications, study, analysis, proposals, research, reports, evaluations, investigations, and recommendations. The course appears to cover a wide range of topics from different international perspectives related to urban planning.
Indicator measurment cities from Asian development Bank.Nguyễn Khoa
The document discusses urban indicators for managing cities in Ho Chi Minh City proposed by the Asian Development Bank. It outlines the 140 indicators grouped into 13 categories measuring governance. The indicators' usefulness is judged based on validity, reliability and representativeness for Ho Chi Minh City. Five relevant indicators are selected and why they are appropriate, and how and where to find the necessary data is described. The performance of indicators and benchmarking are said to be necessary to effectively measure governance.
The document appears to be an architectural portfolio belonging to Nguyen Dinh Khoa. It includes summaries and photos of 14 exterior and interior design projects completed between 2008-2010 for commercial and residential buildings. The projects cover a range of types including offices, shops, garages, and houses. Contact information is provided at the end of each project summary for Nguyen Dinh Khoa, including his cellphone number, email, and website.
This document summarizes a qualitative study of French colonial housing blocks in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The study had three objectives: to understand the history of the housing blocks, survey their current state, and discuss findings related to housing and urban planning. The summary explores the history of the area when it was developed in the 1920s, its present state as some buildings have been demolished, and recommendations to preserve the remaining architecture and culture through participatory planning and conservation efforts.
Nguyen dinh khoa's assignment prof. rod burgess' subjectsNguyễn Khoa
The document discusses the evolution of low-income housing policies in Vietnam and their relationship to development strategies. Early policies focused on subsidized housing but stalled in the 1990s as private housing grew. Recent policies aim to increase low-income housing supply through incentives for private investors like tax breaks. They also assist buyers through long-term loans. The goal is to better meet the needs of Vietnam's growing urban population amid rapid urbanization following economic reforms.
The document is an individual essay analyzing the impacts of the proposed LIM TOWER real estate development project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It provides an overview of the project, outlines seven criteria for evaluation, and evaluates the project based on those criteria. The evaluation finds that while the building itself is typical for an office building, the proliferation of tall skyscrapers is negatively impacting the landscape and architectural harmony of the area. The project provides adequate parking capacity according to regulations but may exacerbate existing traffic issues.
The document evaluates a proposal to expand the Grand Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It provides an overview of the existing hotel and proposed expansion plans, which include adding 3 floors and a rooftop restaurant. The evaluation assesses the proposal based on 7 criteria: design and image, technical feasibility, traffic, market analysis, economic analysis, social impact, and environmental friendliness. It finds the design is colonial in style and attracts foreign visitors. However, the expansion will likely lack sufficient parking capacity. Overall, the evaluation aims to determine the impacts and feasibility of expanding the historic Grand Hotel.
The document provides an overview of urban indicators that can be used to manage cities, using Ho Chi Minh City as a case study. It lists 7 proposed indicators: 1) delivery of annual plan, 2) voter participation rates, 3) independence from higher government, 4) elected and nominated councils, 5) representation of minorities, 6) planning applications refused, and 7) consumer satisfaction. Each indicator is rated on validity, reliability,
VCB Tower is a high-rise building project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam consisting of office space and parking. It took several years to gain approval and was designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects. The building is located in District 1 and has 171 meters of height with 35 floors. It is estimated to cost $96.5 million to construct and will provide office space for Vietcombank as well as rental office space. The project aims to meet the growing demand for high quality grade A office space in Ho Chi Minh City.
This document discusses improving integrated solid waste management in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to support climate change mitigation. It notes that HCMC produces 7,500 tons of solid waste daily, of which only 6,200 tons are collected. The proposed program includes separating waste at source, increasing recycling through composting, and improving landfill gas capture. This would reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the waste sector and support sustainable development through increased community involvement in waste sorting and recycling.
The document discusses urban indicators for managing cities in Ho Chi Minh City proposed by the Asian Development Bank. It outlines the 140 indicators grouped into 13 categories measuring governance. The indicators' usefulness is judged based on validity, reliability and representativeness for Ho Chi Minh City. Five relevant indicators are selected and why they are appropriate, along with how and where to find the necessary data. The performance of indicators and benchmarking are important to effectively measure governance. Not all indicators are meaningful for Ho Chi Minh City so a suitable set of local indicators is needed.
The document provides an analysis of the proposed SJC Tower project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It evaluates the project based on various criteria to determine its economic efficiency and potential impacts. The 54-level tower would include apartments, offices, a hotel, and retail space. However, after 7 years in development, construction has yet to begin. The analysis considers factors like the project's design, infrastructure capacity, parking availability, and traffic impacts. It aims to advise investors on whether the project should continue or be halted given real estate market conditions.
IRJET- Application of BIM Technology in Subway Station ConstructionIRJET Journal
This document discusses the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology in the construction of subway stations, using the Shijiazhuang subway station project as a case study. It finds that BIM can improve construction efficiency and quality, reduce costs, enable dynamic monitoring of the construction process, and improve project management. Specifically, BIM allows for 3D visualization and modeling, collision detection between building components to resolve conflicts, construction scheduling, and engineering quantity takeoffs. While BIM adoption is still developing in heavy civil projects like subways, this case shows its benefits for standardized, controlled construction.
This document summarizes and evaluates three building performance analysis software tools - Ecotect, Green Building Studio, and Virtual Environment - for their suitability in BIM-based sustainability analysis. It presents the benefits of using BIM to perform complex building performance analyses early in the design process to optimize sustainable building design. The objectives are to explore BIM's suitability for sustainability analysis and develop a framework for how construction companies can use BIM to evaluate a building's LEED rating. The scope is limited to commercial and healthcare projects. Key findings from literature review and industry interviews are discussed.
Nguyen dinh khoa's assignment prof. rod burgess' subjectsNguyễn Khoa
The document discusses the evolution of low-income housing policies in Vietnam and their relationship to development strategies. Initially after economic reforms in the 1980s, housing policies focused on private development and neglected low-income sectors. Recent policies aim to increase low-cost housing supply through mass construction, tax incentives for developers, subsidized loans for buyers, and restrictions on speculative resales. The government aims to provide more affordable housing while continuing industrialization and urbanization.
The document provides an overview assessment of the Saigon M&C Tower, a 40-story mixed-use development in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It discusses the tower's location, economic and physical attributes, and potential environmental impacts. The assessment examines how the tower could strengthen the real estate market by increasing the supply of office and residential spaces. While high-rise developments in Ho Chi Minh City provide benefits, their rapid growth also poses threats that require consideration across social, economic, and environmental factors.
The document summarizes a proposed building project called the Eden A Building in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It will include a 5-star hotel, commercial center, and underground parking. The building is located in a prime area of District 1 near important city buildings. It will have 9 floors above ground and 6 basement levels, with a total floor area of 105,666 square meters split between the hotel, commercial, parking, and technical spaces. The project aims to address the need for more shopping, entertainment, office and hotel space, as well as solve parking issues in the city.
22. global city & city marketing prof. huang luixin - g2 - d khoa, t xuan, ...Nguyễn Khoa
This document summarizes a paper that ranks global cities based on their levels of cultural globalization through immigration. It introduces a new Urban Immigrant Index that measures four variables - percentage of foreign-born residents, total number of immigrants, diversity of immigrant origins, and percentage of immigrants from distant places - to determine each city's "Z-score." The top 25 cities based on percentage of foreign-born residents are presented. While this new approach captures immigration dynamics better than previous rankings, limitations include inconsistent immigration data between countries. Overall, the paper establishes a new way to understand urban diversity and globalization through the lens of immigration.
Mumbai is a global city with a population of over 12 million people. It has become a major financial center and contributes greatly to India's economy. Mumbai has a highly developed transportation system, with over half of commuters using the extensive suburban rail network or buses. To further improve transportation, a new metro system is being constructed. Mumbai also has two major airports connecting it to cities around the world, highlighting its status as a global city in India and South Asia.
Introduction of Climate map and applicaiton in planning of Ho Chi Minh CityNguyễn Khoa
This document outlines a student project to create an urban climate map for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It discusses the purposes and key principles of urban climate maps, including relevant climatic factors to analyze like temperature, wind, and topography. It also summarizes the team's analysis of Ho Chi Minh City's climate zones, which are classified by their potential for cool air production, heat accumulation, and mixed transitional zones. Finally, it proposes recommendations for how urban planners can utilize climate maps to properly consider climate impacts and identify areas for conservation or improvement.
This document outlines a master's course in urban development and planning that includes global professors from various countries teaching surveys, assignments, essays, applications, study, analysis, proposals, research, reports, evaluations, investigations, and recommendations. The course appears to cover a wide range of topics from different international perspectives related to urban planning.
Indicator measurment cities from Asian development Bank.Nguyễn Khoa
The document discusses urban indicators for managing cities in Ho Chi Minh City proposed by the Asian Development Bank. It outlines the 140 indicators grouped into 13 categories measuring governance. The indicators' usefulness is judged based on validity, reliability and representativeness for Ho Chi Minh City. Five relevant indicators are selected and why they are appropriate, and how and where to find the necessary data is described. The performance of indicators and benchmarking are said to be necessary to effectively measure governance.
The document appears to be an architectural portfolio belonging to Nguyen Dinh Khoa. It includes summaries and photos of 14 exterior and interior design projects completed between 2008-2010 for commercial and residential buildings. The projects cover a range of types including offices, shops, garages, and houses. Contact information is provided at the end of each project summary for Nguyen Dinh Khoa, including his cellphone number, email, and website.
This document summarizes a qualitative study of French colonial housing blocks in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The study had three objectives: to understand the history of the housing blocks, survey their current state, and discuss findings related to housing and urban planning. The summary explores the history of the area when it was developed in the 1920s, its present state as some buildings have been demolished, and recommendations to preserve the remaining architecture and culture through participatory planning and conservation efforts.
Nguyen dinh khoa's assignment prof. rod burgess' subjectsNguyễn Khoa
The document discusses the evolution of low-income housing policies in Vietnam and their relationship to development strategies. Early policies focused on subsidized housing but stalled in the 1990s as private housing grew. Recent policies aim to increase low-income housing supply through incentives for private investors like tax breaks. They also assist buyers through long-term loans. The goal is to better meet the needs of Vietnam's growing urban population amid rapid urbanization following economic reforms.
The document is an individual essay analyzing the impacts of the proposed LIM TOWER real estate development project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It provides an overview of the project, outlines seven criteria for evaluation, and evaluates the project based on those criteria. The evaluation finds that while the building itself is typical for an office building, the proliferation of tall skyscrapers is negatively impacting the landscape and architectural harmony of the area. The project provides adequate parking capacity according to regulations but may exacerbate existing traffic issues.
The document evaluates a proposal to expand the Grand Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It provides an overview of the existing hotel and proposed expansion plans, which include adding 3 floors and a rooftop restaurant. The evaluation assesses the proposal based on 7 criteria: design and image, technical feasibility, traffic, market analysis, economic analysis, social impact, and environmental friendliness. It finds the design is colonial in style and attracts foreign visitors. However, the expansion will likely lack sufficient parking capacity. Overall, the evaluation aims to determine the impacts and feasibility of expanding the historic Grand Hotel.
The document provides an overview of urban indicators that can be used to manage cities, using Ho Chi Minh City as a case study. It lists 7 proposed indicators: 1) delivery of annual plan, 2) voter participation rates, 3) independence from higher government, 4) elected and nominated councils, 5) representation of minorities, 6) planning applications refused, and 7) consumer satisfaction. Each indicator is rated on validity, reliability,
VCB Tower is a high-rise building project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam consisting of office space and parking. It took several years to gain approval and was designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects. The building is located in District 1 and has 171 meters of height with 35 floors. It is estimated to cost $96.5 million to construct and will provide office space for Vietcombank as well as rental office space. The project aims to meet the growing demand for high quality grade A office space in Ho Chi Minh City.
This document discusses improving integrated solid waste management in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to support climate change mitigation. It notes that HCMC produces 7,500 tons of solid waste daily, of which only 6,200 tons are collected. The proposed program includes separating waste at source, increasing recycling through composting, and improving landfill gas capture. This would reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the waste sector and support sustainable development through increased community involvement in waste sorting and recycling.
The document discusses urban indicators for managing cities in Ho Chi Minh City proposed by the Asian Development Bank. It outlines the 140 indicators grouped into 13 categories measuring governance. The indicators' usefulness is judged based on validity, reliability and representativeness for Ho Chi Minh City. Five relevant indicators are selected and why they are appropriate, along with how and where to find the necessary data. The performance of indicators and benchmarking are important to effectively measure governance. Not all indicators are meaningful for Ho Chi Minh City so a suitable set of local indicators is needed.
The document provides an analysis of the proposed SJC Tower project in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It evaluates the project based on various criteria to determine its economic efficiency and potential impacts. The 54-level tower would include apartments, offices, a hotel, and retail space. However, after 7 years in development, construction has yet to begin. The analysis considers factors like the project's design, infrastructure capacity, parking availability, and traffic impacts. It aims to advise investors on whether the project should continue or be halted given real estate market conditions.
IRJET- Application of BIM Technology in Subway Station ConstructionIRJET Journal
This document discusses the application of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology in the construction of subway stations, using the Shijiazhuang subway station project as a case study. It finds that BIM can improve construction efficiency and quality, reduce costs, enable dynamic monitoring of the construction process, and improve project management. Specifically, BIM allows for 3D visualization and modeling, collision detection between building components to resolve conflicts, construction scheduling, and engineering quantity takeoffs. While BIM adoption is still developing in heavy civil projects like subways, this case shows its benefits for standardized, controlled construction.
This document summarizes and evaluates three building performance analysis software tools - Ecotect, Green Building Studio, and Virtual Environment - for their suitability in BIM-based sustainability analysis. It presents the benefits of using BIM to perform complex building performance analyses early in the design process to optimize sustainable building design. The objectives are to explore BIM's suitability for sustainability analysis and develop a framework for how construction companies can use BIM to evaluate a building's LEED rating. The scope is limited to commercial and healthcare projects. Key findings from literature review and industry interviews are discussed.
This document provides an overview of the construction industry in Ethiopia. It discusses construction projects, the construction industry, the typical life cycle and main parties involved in construction projects. It also outlines the key resources needed for the construction industry, including human resources, financial resources, physical resources and management services. The construction project management process is summarized as involving integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement management. Finally, the document discusses the historical development of the Ethiopian construction industry and identifies five distinct periods of development.
This document contains lecture notes on construction management from Prof. Dr. Ata Atun of the Department of Civil Engineering at Near East University. The notes cover topics such as the parties involved in construction projects, the stages of a construction project from briefing to commissioning, project management teams and site installation. The notes are based on the professor's experience and reference textbooks on construction project management and planning.
Role of Project Management Consultancy in Construction ProjectIOSR Journals
The construction industry generally deals with the various types of construction sectors viz Real
Estate & Infrastructure. Real Estate Sector is segmented in Residential, Industrial, Corporate, and
Commercial. Whereas Infrastructure sector in Roads, Railways, Urban Infrastructures, Ports, Airports and
Power. To manage such kind of unique projects requires an expertise with organizations and a thorough
body of knowledge. The purpose of this paper is to provide the analysis or breakdown of Role of Project
Management Consultancy and study the Problems faced by PMC for implementing the project. Project
Management Consultancy plays multifaceted part in such projects and provides the services from inception
to completion of projects. At every stage of project life cycle, the principles of pro-activeness and creating
the win-win situation is necessary keeping in mind the customer / client’s requirements. Use of Project
Management Consultancy (PMC) offers one of the effective management solution to increase and improve the
efficiency and outcome of a project in construction. A case study of construction of a Mega Industrial Project
which is dealt by PMC and Project consist of various type of buildings for Manufacturing unit, Assembling
unit , Logistic unit , Process unit with allied Infra of Electrical utilities, Services like Fire fighting, Sewage
line, Storm water arrangement and Road etc have been considered for this research work.
The document is a curriculum vitae for Le Phuoc China, a civil engineer from Vietnam specializing in bridges, roads, and tunnels. It details his educational background and over 10 years of experience working on infrastructure projects in Vietnam, primarily with TEDI South and Nippon Koei companies. His roles have included design engineer, supervisor, manager, and resident engineer on bridges and roads classified from Group B to A.
This document provides a curriculum vitae for Nguyen Ngoc Duong, who is proposed to work as a Highway Engineer 3 on a project. It outlines his education and qualifications, including an engineering degree and training courses. It then details his 12 years of employment experience working on various highway, bridge, and transportation projects in Vietnam, including designing roads, bridges, drainage, and preparing cost estimates using software like Civil 3D. It provides references and describes his role designing alignments, cross sections, and addressing technical details on past projects to demonstrate his experience and ability to fulfill the tasks required for the new assignment.
Smart Building Technical Report with Case Studyssusera0a3b6
This report introduces concepts of smart buildings and analyzes relevant BIM and IOT technologies. It provides a case study of One Island East in Hong Kong, which utilized BIM for construction and IOT for building management. The report assesses the significance of smart buildings from social, economic, technological, and environmental perspectives and outlines the outlook for practitioners, managers, and innovators in the field.
Integration of Urban Design and Industrial Estate Planning, a Case Study: Med...drboon
This document summarizes and compares the integration of urban design elements in two industrial estates in Medan, Indonesia: Medan Industrial Estate I (KIM I) and Medan Industrial Estate II (KIM II). It analyzes the urban design visual elements of path, edge, district, node, and landmark based on Lynch's theory of urban design. The analysis finds that KIM I development was more ad hoc while KIM II has more complete facilities and is more user-friendly. Overall, the study examines how urban design principles have been applied in the planning and development of these two industrial estates in Medan.
Congratulations to the 2016 AEC Excellence Awards finalists! We received a record number of submissions this year, and the projects chosen by our panel of judges as finalists truly represent the future of making things for AEC.
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The document discusses the application of building information modeling (BIM) in the construction industry. It describes the various stakeholders involved in construction projects such as architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors, and how BIM benefits and supports their work. BIM allows for improved collaboration, more efficient design and construction processes, enhanced visualization of designs, and reduced errors and rework. The document provides examples of how BIM is used by different stakeholders during various stages of construction projects.
The evolution of real estate project due diligenceanujkapadiaa
Project Managers have been involved in the construction of complex buildings for centuries, although in that period it was the architect himself overseeing the entire construction of the ancient structures such as the pyramids in Egypt and the aqueducts of Rome and more.
The Evolution of Real Estate Project Due Diligence | SILAanujkapadiaa
Project Managers have been involved in the construction of complex buildings for centuries, although in that period it was the architect himself overseeing the entire construction of the ancient structures such as the pyramids in Egypt and the aqueducts of Rome and more.
This document provides a summary of Francisco Farias's education, awards, research experience, professional experience, and dissertation. Some key points:
- Farias has a PhD from Texas A&M University in Sustainable Design, as well as architecture licenses from Universidad de Chile.
- His research has included projects on building information modeling (BIM) and building energy simulation funded by grants totaling over $260,000.
- Professionally, he has over 10 years of experience in architecture firms in the UK, US, and Chile, specializing in BIM implementation, sustainability, and project management.
- His doctoral dissertation proposed a design process for sustainability (DEPROSU
This document is a CV for Gamal Helmy El Shazly, a Senior Structural Engineer seeking job opportunities in Doha, Qatar. It outlines his objective, job description, work experiences on various projects in Qatar, Egypt and the UAE from 2004 to present. It also includes his education credentials and skills in areas like computer programs, languages, and personal details.
The document is a curriculum vitae for Nguyen Thanh Nam Nguyen. It outlines his personal details, education, work experience, skills, and references. Nguyen has over 10 years of experience managing infrastructure and urban planning projects in Vietnam. He currently works as a Project Manager, overseeing budgets up to $1 million. Previously he has held roles as a Construction Manager, Infrastructure Planner, and Project Manager Assistant. Nguyen has a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning from Hanoi Architectural University.
With 20+ years of experience in the Architectural field I experienced design from concepts to completion in several areas of the world.
A constant commitment, driven by a passionate approach to design, brought me to discover amazing architectural challenges.
Standing buildings, I have been pleased to design, are the witnesses of my professional career.
Leading a design process from concept to completion needs the strong motivation that I always tried to transfer to the working teams. Inspiration, open discussion, common goals are always key factor to manage a project.
No really matter where I have been, I experienced Architecture as a wonderful combination of cultural journeys and “problem solving” attitude. Keep them tight accordingly to client requirements would always give the right path to follow.
Design is still a learning process impelling a focused reading of the human behaviours and “lifestyle”.
The document provides details of a proposed mixed-use development project in Singapore, including:
- An overview of the site location and requirements for the development
- Descriptions of the proposed buildings, which include two office towers, retail space, and a childcare centre
- A breakdown of the estimated construction costs totaling $771.4 million, including preliminaries, structural works, architecture, mechanical and electrical works, and contingencies
- Assumptions made in developing the cost estimate and descriptions of proposed green building features to be incorporated into the design.
The document provides details on the proposed development of a mixed-use building on a plot of land in Singapore. It includes a project introduction describing the client's requirements for a Grade A green building. It then provides details on the site location and subdivision, and proposed uses for each plot. The building will feature office space, retail, a childcare center, and green building elements like a green wall, rainwater harvesting, and solar panels. It also includes a construction cost breakdown estimating the project will cost $771.4 million, and lists key assumptions made in the cost estimation.
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Prof. karl's assignment
1. Vietnamese German University
Master course of Urban Development and Planning
REAL ESTATE PROJECT EVALUATION
Benthanh twin towers
Technical and Economic feasibility
Advisor: Prof. Karl Kluegel
Student: Nguyen Dinh Khoa
HCM - 9/9/2011
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OUTLINE
I. Introduction
II. Building Overviews
III. Methodology of evaluation
a. Methodology
b. Criteria
IV. Evaluation
a. Location
b. Transport Analysis
c. Design and Image
d. Technical Analysis
e. Economic & Market Analysis
f. Financial Analysis
g. Social Analysis
h. Environmental Analysis
V. Conclusion
VI. References
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I. Introduction
The twin processes of urban planning and urban development are inextricably linked – it’s not
possible to carry out a development strategy without an understanding of the planning process, and
equally planners need to know structure of real estate market with its essences. This assignment for
helping students understanding about the procedural and practical aspects of developing land from
the point of view of both planner and developer.
One real estate project is chosen in the category of 32 key projects in development of HCM
city. The student analyzes the entire project in many aspects such as technical, economic, social,
environmental, etc. Results of the analysis will show the feasibility and economic of projects.
In this paper, BTT was selected with its set-off essences.
II. Methodology of evaluation
This assignment includes two sections: class section and individual section. In the individual
section, each person will give out their evaluations, analysis and sentiments about their selected
project.
In the group section, a group of criteria were selected carefully, reasonably by all class
members. The projects will be justified based on a comprehensive review of these criteria and every
criterion will be ranked from good to bad correlatively 1 to 5. Fifteen projects will be compared
together based on these figures of projects. The project is justified based on a comprehensive
review of the following criteria:
Rating (good – bad)
Criteria Note
1 2 3 4 5
Location Advantages and disadvantages of its location.
Transport Traffic, mobility and accessibility 1
Design & image The appearance of the building and its architecture 1
Technical the technical solutions, new technology applied 2
Economic Real estate market and its influence 2
Finance Finance & feasibility of economic based on the real 1
estate market report of CBRE
Social social issues which have a connection with the project 3
Environmental Energy and Environmental issues 2
Figure 1: List of criteria
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For accurately evaluation every criteria of the project, many variety methodologies are used.
Each criterion is suitable with one or more methodology. For example, Visiting site and observation is
used for analysis location, transport. Calculation and analysis data is used in Market Analysis and
Financial Analysis.
III. Building overviews
Location: this BTT is located at the historical Ben Thanh Market plaza, where four streets meet,
namely Le Thi Hong Gam, Calmette, Pham Ngu Lao, and Pho Duc Chinh. BTT is also sit on top of
future city Metro Center.
Investors: Bitexco group
Bitexco is one of Top Corporation in Vietnam, an internationally enterprise. Bitexco has invested in
many sectors such as Mining, hydropower, real estate, ect.
Functions: serviced apartment, office, commercial centre.
Investment: 300 billion US dollar.
Land area: +/- 8,600 square meters
Height: 240 meters
Gross construction area: +/- 180,000 square meters
Scheduled construction period: 2011 – 2015
IV. Evaluation
a. Location
In a real estate project, the attribute of location always plays an important role. The location
effects to the business effectiveness and the convenience of the building in the future. Located in the
central business district of one of the world’s fastest growing economies, BTT stands at the heart of
HCM’s financial centre. Situated at front of Quachthitrang square, it is strategically positioned to
attract leading financial, banking, insurance and legal companies, both local and global.
This area is also considered as the historical and culture area of HCMC. Within five minutes of
walking, you can reach many key location of HCMC such as Benthanh market, 23.9 parks, Hochiminh
museum, the building of Hochiminh committee, etc. Therefore, this area is the most attractive place for
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tourists particularly foreigners. There are more than 4 million visitors come to this area every year for
visiting and making stay. It is expected to bring a lot of income from rental and retail.
BTT is considered to be at the center of district 1 specifically and HCMC generally. With
regard to the “location, location, location” rule in real estate. BTT’s location seems second to none.
Grade: 1
b. Transport
BTT is also located in the best location in terms of transport. Three sides of BTT are
surrounded by four streets namely Lethihonggam, Phamngulao, Phoducchinh, calmette and the main
side faces to Quachthitrang square. In the future, congestion in rush hours could be not occurred
because vehicles could access to the building from all four sides.
With its central location and accessibility from the rest of the city, it is well connected to the
Saigon Bridge, thuthiem tunnel, tanthuan bridge, and it close proximity to the tansonnhat international
airport.
Apart from being a major hub for the network of city buses serving Ho Chi Minh City,
Quachthitrang square (Ben Thanh market) is planned to be a hub for several lines of the planned Ho
Chi Minh City Metro; Line 1, already under construction, would connect Ben Thanh with Suoi Tien
Park and Long Binh in District 91. Other lines would connect Ben Thanh with Tham Luong in District
122, and with Cholon and Binh Tan District.
Grade: 1
c. Design and Image
1
"Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground". Railway Gazette International. February 28, 2008.
2
"Plans for HCMC's second metro route submitted". Thanh Nien.newspaper. May 14, 2010.
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In the viewpoint of an architect, I would like to particularly analysis the architectural aspect.
There are many proposal of BTT were submitted, the most romantic idea was chosen which belong to
Arep Architectural consultancy company.
The project includes two towers which are connected by a podium. The 55-storey West Tower
contains office floors in the lower half and a hotel in the upper half. The 48-storey East Tower contains
the residential apartments, serviced by the hotel through the podium and basement. The architectural
design has a cultural context as it refers to the Vietnamese myth of the Two Dragons. The podium
represents the coiled tails, while the two dragons rise from the land. The cantilevered tops represent
the dragon's heads. The glass cubes are figurative depictions of Vietnamese pearls in the mouths of the
dragons.
Figure 2: Perspective images
The image will provide a powerful reminder to current and future generations of both the
Vietnamese myth and the symbolic representation of the city's fame as the 'Pearl of the Orient'.
Although, the rectangular shape of the building is quite harmonious with the surrounding
architecture. But it looks very tangled with two small blocks and the extension (set-off) part on the top.
The podium is positioned very near street with small set back space. Its huge figure really
overwhelmed any crossing passengers. Even though, the architecture designed the podium with the
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image of a dragon’s tail, but its shape is not lissome at all. Its appearance with glaze vertical façade is
indeed tedious.
Grade: 3
d. Technical Analysis
Because of this building has not been built. Therefore, all the evaluations, analyses base only on
the project’s proposal and its perspective images. Specifically, Some sub-criteria which are analyzed:
Parking capacity, ventilation and lighting, structure solution and earth quake prevention.
Parking capacity
Having a very large basement with 24.000 m2 gross area, it could provide 933 car parks and
1.867 motorbike parks and a noticeable parking area on the ground. But its capacity nearly satisfies
the TCVN standard about parking. However, the calculation below bases on the condition of fully
occupied. In reality, the building is not often being in the state of fully occupied.
Apartment Office Commercial Total Capacity
TCVN 3 1.5parking/apartment 1parking/ 100m2 1parking/ 100 m2
500 apartments 45.200 m2 28.000 m2
Car parking 334 452 280 1066 933
Motorbike 225 1642 1867 1867
parking
Figure 3: Parking calculation
3
National technical regulation of construction 04/2008/QĐ-BXD. April 03, 2008.
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Ventilation and lighting
The data about ventilation and lighting are not available in the project proposals. But the
perspective images clearly show the glaze cover of the building. It gives tenants a modern office
environment which not only allows for stunning views of Ho Chi Minh City but also enables natural
sunlight to reach all the floors. However, glazing all the building will restrict natural ventilation.
Alternative Costly solution is using air conditioner system.
Structure solution
After Finance tower, BTT is the second building of HCMC which applies the new structure
solution – Steel outrigger and belt truss4( Figure 4). This structure has many advantages to effectively
control the excessive drift due to either wind or earthquake load. Moreover, it could make large
interior spaces with long- span beams. In this instance, the choice of steel resulted in a lighter structure
and speedier construction.
Figure 5: Illustration of the Structure
4
“The outrigger and belt truss system is one of the lateral load resisting system in which the external
columns are tied to the central core wall with very stiff outriggers and belt truss at one or more levels”
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Earth quake prevention
Fortunately, Vietnam is not in the pacific ring of fire – area often occur earth quakes. But the
earth quake prevention need to be considered in every building, especially in high rise buildings such
as BTT. Because of applying new structure solution - outrigger and belt truss, BTT could subject to the
earthquake load, about 18 % reduction in maximum displacement can be achieved with optimum
location of the outrigger truss placed at the top and the 33rd level5.
Grade: 2
e. Economic & Market Analysis
In this criterion, the factors economy generally, market specifically are analyzed to indicate
their effects to the feasibility of the project. It includes both negative effects and positive effects.
In the two first quarters of this year, HCMC’ real estate market was quite gloomy, because of
many reasons such as economic crisis, inflation, state policies. Not only HCMC’ market but also
Vietnam’s market is effected by policies of the government. The investment from national budget has
reduced significant because of the monetary tightening policy. High interest rate and high inflation are
the key issues of the economy. The inflation stood at 12.8% in the end of March and rising sharply to
hit the peak at 20.82% in June. Meanwhile, the high interest rate is always above 21%.
In March 01, 2011, the state bank promulgated a directive about the lending limitations
particularly in the real estate sector6. This directive has largely impact in both individual investors and
big enterprises. They are more caution in investment especially speculators who are most affected by
this directive. Transactions are less than before. Consequently, prices dropped slightly but still haven’t
returned to the true and reasonable value as recognized by quantitative factors.
Moreover, the real estate enterprises have faced with the increase of constructional material.
Constructional material price has increased 15% - 30% since early this year because of increase the
current exchange USD/VND. The investors now must to pay more for imported material. It means they
5
Dimensi Teknik Sipil, Vol. 3, No. 1, Maret 2001, 36-41 ISSN 1410-9530
6
Directive 01/CT-NHNN. March 01, 2011.
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have less profit than before. In this situation, the investors must to delay their projects to waiting for
the decline of price of construction material. Some projects have been behind the schedule.
But due to the rapid two-digit growth of Ho Chi Minh City in particular and dynamic economic
development of Vietnam in general, the construction of office buildings in Ho Chi Minh City has been
rapid. BTT will help to ease the demand for office space in this city, especially in prime grade offices.
Figure 6: office market analysis7
The next two quarters of 2011 are expected to see absorption levels remain stable. While Grade
a vacancy is expected to drop which are typically at least 95% occupied, the scarcity of supply in this
prime grade offices is a good sign for the development of BTT in the future.
The rents fall in all grades, average Grade A asking rents declined 1.9%, to US$34.21 psm per
month. This is the seventh straight quarter of Grade A rental declines. But the decline is gradual and
slow. Most of real estate experts judge that the rents will increase next year, particularly in Grade A.
7
CBRE research and consultancy, Hochiminh city market report. Q2, 2011.
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Retail market Serviced apartment market
Figure 7: Retail market and Serviced apartment market.
Grade: 3
f. Financial Analysis
The project’s investment capital is about 300 million dollar in which is from two main sources
Legal capital and Loan capital with the ratio 7:3. The interest rate is very attractive at 16%/year by a
foreign bank. (Figure 8)
SOURCE OF CAPITAL
TOTAL INVESTED CAPITAL 299,850,130
1 Legal capital 89,955,039
Percentage in total invested capital 30%
2 Loan capital 209,895,091
Percentage in total invested capital 70%
Interest rate 16%
(Borrowing in foreign currency from foreign bank)
Figure 8: Sources of capital
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In the construction section, the building is divided into three part Basement, Commercial floors
(podium) and the above floors. The cost of construction (USD/m2) is referenced from buildings which have
same scale. (Figure 9)
INVESTED CAPITAL
TOTAL INVESTED CAPITAL 299,850,130
Including:
1 Construction cost 132,689,600
a Basement 24,840,000
no 4
Conruction area 6,900
Construction cost (USD/m2) 900
b Comercial floor 21,000,000
no 5 Comercial storeys 5
Conruction area 6,000
Construction cost (USD/m2) 700
c Above floor 86,849,600
no 55 storeys (resident) + 48 storeys 103
(office)
Conruction area 1,054
Construction cost (USD/m2) 800
2 Compensate & clearance 94,000,000
3 Consultancy service fee 6,634,480 equivalent to 5% of Construction cost
4 Designing & managing cost 6,634,480 equivalent to 5% of Construction cost
5 Equipment 19,903,440 equivalent to 15% of Construction cost
6 Construction cost of internal road, 181,250
Landscape
7 Contingencies 39,806,880 equivalent to 30 % of Construction cost
Figure 9: Invested capital
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According to CBRE, the data about rate of occupancy, monthly rental cost are calculated
basing on the last report of CBRE (Q2). The annual income and annual expenditure are also
calculated. (Figure 10)
REVENUE
1 Office leasing
GFA for office 58,000
Leaseable area 45,240
Leasing ratio 63.80%
Rental (USD/m2/month) 34.20
2 Comercial leasing
GFA for office 35,000
Leaseable area 28,000
Leasing ratio 93%
Rental (USD/m2/month) 109.35
2 Residental Leasing
GFA for Resident 58,000
Leaseable area 43,500
Leasing ratio 91.70%
Rental (USD/m2/month) 37.16
Figure 10: Revenue
The project’s NPV is about 153,358,430 meanwhile IRR is 16.6%. This project is valuable.
TOTAL CASHFLOW (35,982,016)
Discount rate 1
Present value of cash flow (35,982,016)
Net Present Value (NPV) 153,358,430
Internal Rate of Return (IRR) 16.6%
Discounted Payback Period (years) 12.0
Discounted rate 8%
Simple Return of investment ROI (after 50 years) 101
Figure 11: Cash flow
Grade: 2
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g. Social Analysis
BTT will be built on the historical are of HCMC where contain many evidences of Saigon in the
past. The city is partly losing its particular values such as architecture, culture. It is a pity especially
with elders and Saigon beloved.
The result of my interviews with several tourists shows that BTT with it strategic and sensitive
location will badly effect to Hochiminh tourism. Most of my interviewees are disappointed with the
appearance of BTT. They said that this location and surrounding are needed to persevere to keep its
historical image.
The clearance of 8.600m2 will effects to 124 households. There are just 34 households which
accept with the compensation of the investor. The others will not accept till the investor could satisfy
their demands. At this time, this is the most complicated problems of the Project.
Grade: 2
h. Environmental Analysis
Nowadays, a growing tendency of Investments is to build green buildings or environmental
friendly buildings instead of usual buildings. Although, the establishment cost of such the green
buildings are higher than usual but with its considerable advantages, green buildings are been being
built widely. BTT is not the exception. In the first stage of planning and design, BTT’s investor had
asked to build a “green building” in the future. Some solutions are considered for instant double
glazing, LED lighting, using unburned construction materials, etc.
Windows and other glazed external surfaces have a significant impact on the energy efficiency
of a building especially with high rise building. BTT is covered all four sides by glazing. If it is
glazed by double glazing, BTT could save a large amount of electricity for air conditioners.
Lighting is one of the major energy consumption. The selection of LED lights instead of the
classical types will saves up to 85% on the investor’s energy-bill. Not only saving energy but also
LED lights have many advantages such as: Long timelife Average 20 years, no mecury, no UV-
radiation, no warm up, direct 100% light output, Safe to touch, etc.
For being a green building or environmental friendly building, besides these above solutions, the
building must to deal with many others requirements which are maintenance of landscape, energy
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efficiency, environment protection, quality of the environment, protection of water resource and design.
But he relevant data is inadequate thus the assessment the building at this time is less correct.
Grade: 3
V. Conclusion
Beautiful designed and very convenient in trasportation are the wonderful advantages of BTT.
It's not only a place for living but also a good place for business that can respond to any requests of
customers and visitors. When completed, BTT, with its iconic design and strategic location, is expected
to represent the new and dynamic Vietnam and will be a new city landmark in the future.
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VI. References
1. "Ho Chi Minh City breaks ground". Railway Gazette International. February 28, 2008.
2. "Plans for HCMC's second metro route submitted". Thanh Nien.newspaper. May 14, 2010
3. National technical regulation of construction 04/2008/QĐ-BXD. April 03, 2008.
4. CBRE research and consulting, Market reviews of Q1, Q2 2011.
5. Http:// Skyscrapers.com
6. Http://www.giaiphapexcel.com/forum/showthread.php?8426-Excel-s-Financial-Function-
C%C3%A1c-H%C3%A0m-T%C3%A0i-Ch%C3%ADnh&p=58306#post58306
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