Digital Transformation Milestone: Ministry of Construction Officially Recognizes Quantities Extracted Directly BIM Models

The Ministry of Construction has issued Decision No. 1041/QD-BXD on the Guidelines for the Determination of Construction Quantities, effective July 1, 2026. A notable point of the document is the recognition of quantities extracted directly BIM models that meet the required conditions, without requiring the quantities to be determined again manually two-dimensional design documents. The new regulation is considered an important step in standardizing construction investment cost management, while expanding opportunities to apply BIM and digital tools to cost estimation, cost control and improved project implementation efficiency.

On June 26, 2026, the Ministry of Construction officially issued Decision No. 1041/QD-BXD promulgating the Guidelines for the Determination of Construction Quantities.

This fundamental document takes effect July 1, 2026, marking an important step forward in the standardization and modernization of construction investment cost management in Vietnam.

The key point attracting significant market attention is the establishment of a clear legal framework for applying Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital tools to the determination of project quantities.

Further reading:

New Regulations on the Application of BIM in Vietnam

Top 10 Benefits of BIM in the Construction Industry in 2026

1. Legal basis and the breakthrough nature of the new regulation

Developed on the basis of the highest-level legal grounds, including Construction Law No. 135/2025/QH15 and Decree No. 206/2026/ND-CP on construction investment cost management, the newly issued Guidelines have removed barriers to the application of digital technology.

Specifically, Section IV.1(a) of the Guidelines clearly states:

“Quantities extracted directly a BIM model that meets the requirements are not required to be determined again manually two-dimensional design documents.”

This regulation eliminates the previous duplicated manual checking process, optimizes implementation time, reduces technical errors and maximizes the use of resources by project stakeholders.

The regulation is not limited to BIM. Specialized design software and other technical analysis tools may also be applied in the same manner, provided that they meet the prescribed standards.

2. Requirements for recognizing quantities BIM models

For data extracted BIM models to have legal validity and be used directly in the determination of construction investment costs, businesses must ensure that the models fully meet the four core criteria specified in Section IV.1(b).

• Conformity: The BIM model must be thoroughly checked and reviewed to ensure that it is consistent with the specific requirements of the project.
• Completeness: The model must clearly and fully reflect the scope of work, construction components, technical systems and technological lines for which quantities need to be calculated.
• Level of information detail: The objects making up the model must contain sufficient data structures and information to accurately support cost management purposes.
• Controllability: The model must ensure that data can be retrieved, summarized and checked in a transparent and flexible manner.

The data may then be synchronously summarized by work item, structural component or technical system to support accurate cost estimation.

3. Affirming a pioneering position through digital technology

Decision No. 1041/QD-BXD is not merely a technical guidance document, but also a tool for promoting greater transparency and professionalism throughout the construction industry.

• For project owners: The regulation supports tighter control over investment capital and cost optimization the project preparation stage through accurate and transparent extracted data.
• For consultants and contractors: Mastering BIM technology in accordance with the new regulations will serve as an important demonstration of competitive capacity, helping simplify operational processes and shorten the time required to deliver design and cost estimate documents.

In the context of Vietnam’s rapidly developing national digital transformation, proactively upgrading technology and standardizing BIM model development processes in accordance with the spirit of Decision No. 1041/QD-BXD is a strategic step for businesses seeking to affirm their leading position in the market.

For detailed research and accurate application of quantity categories corresponding to construction investment cost rates and cost norms, businesses are invited to access and download the full document: Decision No. 1041/QD-BXD

Compiled by: Duc Thanh, with AI assistance

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