Conditions for granting a Class II construction company capacity certificate

Conditions for granting a Class II construction company capacity certificate is a mandatory condition for companies to participate in construction projects of a certain scale. So which businesses need to have a Grade II construction capacity certificate and what are the conditions to receive this certificate? The article below will provide customers with detailed information about the conditions for granting Class II construction company capacity certificates, along with consulting services from Long Phan.

Companies participating in construction in which fields must have a Class II competency certificate?

Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 83 Decree 15/2021/ND-CP Amended by Point a, Clause 26, Article 12 of Decree 35/2023/ND-CP, enterprises participating in construction activities in the following fields must have a Class II construction company capacity certificate:

• Construction survey;
• Prepare construction planning design;
• Design and verify construction designs;
• Consulting on construction investment project management;
• Construction works;
• Construction supervision consulting.

Conditions for granting a Class II construction company capacity certificate

Conditions for granting a Class II construction company capacity certificate are specified in detail for each specific field of operation of the enterprise. Below are the general conditions for each field that construction businesses need to meet.

Construction survey company

Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 91 of Decree 15/2021/ND-CP, a construction survey company to be granted a Class II construction company capacity certificate must meet the following conditions:

The individual holding the position of survey leader must have a construction survey practice certificate of Grade II or higher and be suitable for the field in which the certificate of competency is requested.

Individuals participating in the survey need to have professional expertise appropriate to the type of survey registered.

Have conducted a construction survey in at least one of the following cases:

• 02 projects from group B;
• 02 projects from group C;
• 03 projects require economic-technical reports or higher or 01 project from level II;
• Or 02 works of level III or higher with the same type of survey.

The company prepares construction planning designs

Conditions for granting Class II capacity certificates to companies establishing construction scale are specified in Clause 2, Article 92 of Decree 15/2021/ND-CP including:

The individual in charge of the fields of construction planning, technical infrastructure, and transportation must have a construction planning practice certificate of Grade II or higher, appropriate to the field of expertise undertaken.

Have made a project in one of the following cases:

• At least 01 construction planning project under its authority and approved by the Provincial People’s Committee;
• Or 02 construction planning projects under authority and approved by the district People’s Committee.

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The company designs and verifies construction designs

According to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 93 of Decree 15/2021/ND-CP, the company designing and verifying construction designs meets the following conditions:

• Individuals holding the position of leader, design leader, and construction design appraiser in construction design subjects must have a practice certificate of class II or higher or an architectural practice certificate for design services. Architectural design and architectural appraisal are granted according to the Law on Architecture, appropriate to the field of expertise undertaken
• Individuals participating in design implementation and construction design verification have expertise and skills appropriate to the field and type of project applying for a certificate of competency;
• Has designed and verified the design of at least 01 project of level II or higher or 02 projects of the same type of level III or higher.

Construction investment project management consulting company

To be granted a Class II construction company capacity certificate, a construction investment project management consulting company needs to meet the conditions in Clause 2, Article 94 of Decree 15/2021/ND-CP:

• Individuals holding the title of project management director must have a project management practice certificate of Grade II or higher;
• Individuals in charge of specialized fields must have a practicing certificate in construction supervision and construction valuation of Grade II or higher appropriate to the work undertaken;
• Individuals participating in project management have expertise and skills appropriate to the work undertaken;
• Have performed project management of at least 01 project from group B or higher or 02 projects from group C or higher.

Construction company

Clause 2, Article 95 of Decree 15/2021/ND-CP stipulates the conditions for granting Class II certificates to construction companies as follows:

• An individual holding the position of construction site commander must qualify as a construction site commander of grade II or higher in accordance with the field of expertise undertaken;
• The individual in charge of construction in the specialized field must have a university or vocational college degree appropriate to the job and at least 01 year of working experience for university degrees and 03 years for vocational college degrees;
• Able to mobilize a sufficient quantity of machinery and equipment to mainly meet the construction requirements of works suitable for the work undertaken;
• Has directly performed construction work related to the content of the certificate request of at least 01 project of level II or higher or 02 works of level III or higher of the same type in case of construction work erect;
• Has directly constructed and installed equipment related to the content of the certificate request for at least 01 project of level II or higher or 02 projects of level III or higher in case of construction and installation of equipment in project.

Construction supervision consulting company

Conditions for granting a Class II certificate to a construction supervision consulting company include the conditions in Clause 2, Article 96 of Decree 15/2021/ND-CP:

• Individuals holding the position of chief supervisor must have a construction supervision practice certificate of grade II or higher, and supervisors must have a construction supervision practice certificate suitable for the type of project registered for a certificate of capacity;
• Has supervised the construction of at least 01 project of level II or higher or 02 projects of level III or higher of the same type of project registered for issuance of a certificate of competency in the field of construction supervision;
• Has supervised the installation of equipment in at least 01 project of level II or higher or 02 projects of level III or higher in the field of supervision of installation of equipment in the project.

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Consulting services on conditions for applying for a Class II construction company capacity certificate

Preparing documents and fully meeting the conditions for applying for a Class II construction company capacity certificate can be difficult, especially for newly established businesses.

Long Phan Consulting Company provides professional consulting services, supporting customers in the process of applying for a Class II construction competency certificate, including:

• Consulting on conditions for granting Class II construction company capacity certificates for each specific field.
• Review documents and evaluate the capacity of the enterprise.
• Instructions for completing your application for a certificate.
• Instructions on the order and procedures for applying for a Class II construction company capacity certificate.
• Business representatives work with certification agencies.
• Consulting and answering problems during the certification application process.

Frequently asked questions about the conditions for granting Class II construction company capacity certificates

Below are frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the requirements for granting Class II construction company capacity certificates, helping businesses understand the requirements and procedures for obtaining this certificate.

What is a Level II construction company competence certificate?

A Level II construction company competence certificate is a certification that allows the company to participate in larger and more technically demanding construction projects, issued by the competent authority.

What are the requirements to be granted a Level II construction company competence certificate?

To be granted a Level II construction company competence certificate, the company must meet requirements such as having a highly skilled workforce, sufficient construction equipment, and experience in executing projects of similar scale.

What type of projects can a Level II construction company undertake?

A Level II construction company can participate in construction projects such as civil works, industrial works, transportation infrastructure, and other complex projects that require high technical expertise.

How long does it take to obtain a Level II construction company competence certificate?

The time to obtain a Level II construction company competence certificate typically ranges from 15 to 30 working days, depending on the completeness of the application and the review process of the issuing authority.

What happens if a company does not meet the requirements for a Level II competence certificate?

If the company does not meet the requirements regarding personnel, equipment, or experience, it will not be granted the Level II competence certificate and may be asked to provide additional information or improve the necessary conditions.

Understanding the conditions for granting Class II construction company capacity certificates is an important step for businesses to be able to operate legally and participate in construction projects. If you need further advice on this issue, please contact us via the hotline: 0906735386 for support.