The construction industry is entering a period of significant reform as the need to reduce administrative procedures, simplify business conditions, and promote decentralization and delegation of power becomes increasingly urgent.
Following the direction of the management agency, the Ministry of Construction currently manages more than 240 administrative procedures and is implementing a plan to abolish and simplify hundreds of procedures in 2026. The goal is to significantly reduce compliance costs, shorten processing time, and thereby improve the investment and business environment in the construction sector.
Along with that, the Expanding decentralization to local authorities. This is identified as an inevitable trend. Many procedures previously under the authority of ministries will be transferred to local levels to increase autonomy, shorten work processes, and better suit the practical realities of each locality.
However, the decentralization process also creates requirements for Enhancing local management and supervisory capacity.This ensures consistency and minimizes potential problems in the implementation process.
One notable point is the promotion data applications and digital transformation In resolving administrative procedures, connecting and utilizing data from national systems is expected to help reduce paperwork, avoid duplication of information, and enhance transparency in processing applications.
In the context of the construction industry still facing many difficulties, administrative procedure reform is considered a crucial solution to remove bottlenecks and support businesses in recovering and developing.
However, experts believe that for the policy to be effective, there needs to be synchronization in implementation and proactive adaptation from businesses, especially in improving management capacity and applying technology.
