On August 08, 2022, the Government issues the Decree No. 52/2022/ND-CP defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Construction.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Construction is a governmental agency performing the function of state management of construction planning and architecture; construction investment; urban development; technical infrastructure; housing; working offices; the real estate market; building materials; and state management of public services in the fields falling under the Ministry’s state management as prescribed by law.
The Ministry of Construction shall perform the tasks concerning digital transformation, application of information technology and building of e-government in the construction sector in accordance with law; build and manage the system of national information and database on construction activities; manage and provide information serving construction investment activities, etc. Noticeably, it shall formulate, and organize the implementation of, schemes, programs and projects to encourage, support and promote the development of construction mechanical engineering products.
According to the new regulations, the organizational structure of the Ministry of Construction shall no longer include Construction Economics Institute; Construction Science and Technology Institute; National Architecture Institute; National Institute for Urban and Rural Planning.
This Decree takes effect on August 08, 2022.