Braving the heat, construction of 11 schools in border areas is being accelerated.
Amidst the scorching heat of late June, when outdoor temperatures sometimes exceeded 40 degrees Celsius, the sounds of concrete mixers and steel cutters continued to echo incessantly at the construction sites of 11 ethnic boarding schools (primary and secondary levels) in the border region of Nghe An province. Taking advantage of the cooler hours of the day, hundreds of workers diligently toiled to ensure the completion of the project and to have the new schools ready for use before the new school year.
Adjust working hours to adapt to the hot weather.
Currently, all 11 projects are entering the final stages. Besides difficulties with terrain, transportation, and material delivery, the prolonged heatwave is also affecting construction. To adapt, contractors are adjusting working hours, increasing manpower and equipment, and deploying multiple construction teams to stay on schedule.
At the Mon Son Ethnic Boarding School (Primary and Secondary levels), work begins at over 5 a.m., when the weather is still mild. High-intensity tasks such as concrete pouring are carried out in the early morning, late afternoon, or at night to ensure the quality of the construction and the health of the workers. The unit aims to complete the rough construction in June.
Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thanh, a worker directly involved in the construction project, shared that during hot days, the team starts work earlier than usual to take advantage of the lower temperatures. Despite the more difficult working conditions, everyone still tries to complete the work according to plan.
At the construction site of Tam Thai Ethnic Boarding Primary and Secondary School, the process of dealing with the weak soil foundation has taken longer than expected, while the hot weather has necessitated more careful planning during construction.
According to the construction company's representative, wall construction is carried out during the day, while the pouring of concrete for beams, columns, and slabs is scheduled for early morning or late evening to meet technical requirements. Some construction teams continue working into the night to take advantage of favorable weather conditions.
Mr. Nguyen Duc Vinh, representative of the construction unit for the Tam Thai project, said that the construction site consistently maintains about 250 workers and simultaneously pours concrete at 12 locations. Mobilizing manpower and equipment from multiple directions helps shorten the construction time, aiming to complete the project before August 26th.
Maximize resource mobilization
As a key project of the province, the 11 Ethnic Minority Boarding Schools (Primary and Secondary levels) in the border area have always received close guidance from the Provincial People's Committee and relevant departments. In harsh weather conditions, contractors proactively supplemented manpower and machinery, organized work in shifts, and avoided periods of intense sunlight.
Mr. Ho Van Ly, representing a construction unit in Tri Le commune, assessed that flexible work schedules help improve labor efficiency, reduce the impact of weather, and ensure the planned schedule is met.
At the Mon Son construction site, Mr. Nguyen Van Xiem, the project commander, regularly reviews each item, adjusts the plan to suit actual conditions, and supplements manpower for key tasks. The goal is to complete the entire project before August 30th in time for handover to serve the new school year.
According to Mr. Vuong Dinh Nhuan, Director of the Civil Construction Investment Project Management Board of Nghe An province, the Board regularly inspects the construction sites and urges contractors to mobilize maximum manpower, machinery, and equipment. The volume of work completed on each project is closely monitored to promptly address difficulties and ensure that the requirements regarding time, technical standards, and quality are met according to the plan assigned by the Provincial People's Committee.
Along with the investor and contractors, the local government also actively coordinated in the project implementation process. In Nhon Mai commune, the commune government supported the resolution of difficulties related to land, transportation, and living conditions so that workers could work with peace of mind.
Mr. Le Hong Thai, Chairman of the People's Committee of Nhon Mai commune, affirmed that the locality always stands alongside the investor and construction units, creating favorable conditions for the projects to be implemented according to plan and put into service for students in the border region as soon as possible.
With just over two months remaining before the start of the new school year, a significant amount of work remains on the construction sites. However, thanks to the proactive efforts of the contractors, the close monitoring by the investor, and the coordination of the local authorities, the projects are generally on schedule. Upon completion, the 11 new schools will contribute to improving learning conditions and creating a spacious and safe educational environment for students in the border region of Nghe An.
