Typical innovation of the construction industry
On July 16, 2026, in Nghe An, in the solemn atmosphere of the 2026 National Conference of typical advanced workers, good workers, creative workers in the construction industry, Mr. Lai Hai Trieu - Deputy Director in charge of the Quang Trach II Power Project Management Board - was honored to be one of the 8 typical individuals of Vietnam Machinery Installation Corporation (LILAMA) to be commended.
The award is a worthy recognition for the 15-year journey of persistently attached to key energy projects of the country.
Growing up from many large energy projects, engineer Lai Hai Trieu practiced scientific and meticulous demeanor, proactively identifying "bottlenecks" and finding solutions right at the scene.
According to him, engineers must not only rely on experience but also continuously research and apply technical solutions and optimal management methods to improve productivity and reduce costs.
At the Nhon Trach 3 and Nhon Trach 4 Power Plant projects - the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Vietnam - engineer Lai Hai Trieu and the collective of officials, engineers and workers have faced many new challenges related to the installation of oversized and overweight equipment.
The first initiative was formed from the requirement to receive high-pressure modules weighing up to 226 tons. Instead of using hundreds of steel supports at high cost, he proposed the option of using precast concrete blocks. This solution not only helps save about two-thirds of the material costs but also accelerates the progress of site handover before the rainy season in the Southeast region.
The second breakthrough initiative is in the process of handling a 260-ton suspension tank. Instead of performing the high-altitude combination welding stage that is potentially risky, he proposed a monolithic combination plan at the workshop, then transporting it to the construction site for installation.
Thanks to this, the construction time was shortened from two months to seven days, saving about 3 billion VND in material costs, while significantly reducing the risk of labor unsafety.
In particular, the third initiative related to the manufacture of a specialized mechanical support kit to serve the installation of turbine-generator axle joints with very high accuracy requirements, only 0.01mm. Instead of having to hire foreign experts at a high cost, the solution implemented by a team of domestic engineers has helped the project make a profit of nearly 9 billion VND, while affirming the ability to master complex technical items of Vietnamese engineers.
Initiative is a product of collective strength
Despite achieving many outstanding achievements, engineer Lai Hai Trieu always maintains a humble attitude. He shared: "These results are not personal achievements but products of the coordination between project leaders, specialized departments and direct workers at the construction site.
According to him, the role of a manager is based on science and technology to persuade the collective, while persistently pursuing solutions to the end with the collective.
Currently, Mr. Lai Hai Trieu continues to hold the position of Deputy Director in charge of the Quang Trach II Power Project Management Board. This is a key national energy project according to Power Plan VIII, with a total investment of the EPC package of more than 25,202 billion VND.
In his new position, he identified the top priority as applying modern management methods, using digital tools to track progress, and focusing on training a team of young engineers.
