New Regulations on Construction Investment Projects

New Regulations on Construction Investment Projects introduce significant changes for investors and contractors. These rules aim to enhance management efficiency and ensure quality. Long Phan Consulting Company analyzes these specific updates in this article.

Scope Reduction for Mandatory Project Establishment

Article 23 of the Construction Law 2025 (effective July 1, 2026) mandates investors or organizations to establish Feasibility Study Reports or Economic-Technical Reports. This serves as the basis for project appraisal and approval. Exceptions include:

• Individual housing built by households or individuals. This excludes multi-story or multi-apartment housing requiring project establishment under housing laws, or housing in heritage protection zones under cultural heritage laws.
• Works serving direct agricultural production by individuals or communities under land laws.
• Small-scale works with simple techniques detailed by the Government.

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Separation of Construction Projects and Investment Policy

From July 1, 2026, files in the pre-investment decision phase follow the Law on Public Investment, Law on Public-Private Partnership Investment, and Law on Investment. Files in the Feasibility Study Report or Economic-Technical Report phase fall under Article 38 of the Construction Law 2025.

Narrowing the scope of preparing and evaluating feasibility study reports.

Narrowing Feasibility Study Scope Article 23 of the Construction Law 2025 reduces the scope for mandatory Feasibility Study Reports. Investors do not need to establish these reports for:

• Individual housing (unless multi-story/multi-apartment or in heritage zones).
• Works serving direct agricultural production.
• Small-scale works with simple techniques defined by the Government.

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Redesign the centralized control mechanism at the project planning stage.

Article 95 of the Construction Law 2025 redesigns the control mechanism to shorten appraisal times.

• Works with designs appraised after basic designs under Construction Law 50/2014/QH13 require no re-appraisal upon design adjustment.

• Works with permits or permit exemptions under Construction Law 50/2014/QH13 require no permit adjustment upon design adjustment. Exempt works eligible for commencement before January 1, 2026, remain exempt.

• Works notified by specialized agencies as eligible for design approval and meeting permit requirements receive permit exemptions.

• Projects with permits or approved adjusted Feasibility Studies before January 1, 2026, require no permit adjustment and receive permit exemptions.

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• Consulting on construction permit conditions.
• Guiding file drafting and completion for competent authorities.
• Representing clients in submission and tracking.
• Resolving permit-related issues.
• Advising on exemptions, adjustments, or extensions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Construction Investment Project Planning

To help investors, project owners, and construction companies understand the new regulations on investment project planning from July 1, 2026, here is a compilation of frequently asked questions:

From July 1st, 2026, which projects are not required to prepare a Feasibility Study Report or an Economic-Technical Report?

The following projects are not required to prepare a Feasibility Study Report or an Economic-Technical Report:

• Single-family or individual housing (excluding multi-story houses, multi-apartment buildings, or those located in special areas such as historical sites or conservation areas).
• The structure serves the agricultural production needs of individuals or communities.
• Some small projects with simple techniques are guided in detail by the Government.

Legal basis: Clauses 1 and 3 of Article 23 of the 2025 Construction Law.

Which projects are required to prepare a feasibility study report from July 1, 2026?

According to Clauses 1 and 3 of Article 23 of the 2025 Construction Law, effective from July 1, 2026, from this date, the investor or the agency or organization assigned to prepare the project must prepare a Feasibility Study Report to serve the project appraisal and approval process.

However, this obligation does not apply to the following cases:

• Individual residential buildings constructed by households or individuals, except for multi-story, multi-apartment houses subject to project planning regulations under housing law, or individual houses built in areas protected as world heritage sites according to cultural heritage law.
• Construction works intended to directly serve the agricultural production activities of individuals or communities must be used for their intended purpose as stipulated by land law.
• These projects are small-scale, have simple structures, and do not require complex technical specifications; the specific list and conditions for application will be detailed by the Government.

Legal basis: Clauses 1 and 3, Article 23 of the 2025 Construction Law.

Are all individual houses built by households exempt from project planning?

No. Project planning is still required for multi-story buildings, buildings with many apartments, or those located in special areas such as historical sites or conservation areas.

Legal basis: Clause 2, Article 23 of the 2025 Construction Law

Under the new centralized control mechanism, when is a construction project exempt from a building permit after passing the design review stage?

Construction projects are exempt from permits once they have been notified by the relevant authorities that they meet the requirements. Approve the design and meet the licensing requirements.

Legal basis: Article 95 of the 2025 Construction Law

What are the main requirements that a construction investment project must meet when it is first drafted?

Construction investment projects must meet all four groups of requirements:

• In accordance with planning regulations (except in exceptional cases).
• Ensuring design feasibility (construction and technology).
• Meeting requirements regarding safety, fire prevention, environment, and climate change.
• There are feasible financing and fundraising plans.

In addition to the above requirements, depending on the characteristics of the project and the form of investment, construction investment projects must also fully comply with other relevant legal regulations.

Legal basis: Article 18 of the 2025 Construction Law

Conclude

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