INTRODUCTION TO
UNION OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ON GEOLOGY
FOUNDATION AND VERIFICATION CONSTRUCTION (UGFC)

1. Name of the Science and Technology organization:
Union of Science Technology on Geology – Foundation and Verification Construction (UGFC)

2. Name in a foreign language:
Union of Science Technology on Geology – Foundation and Verification Construction (UGFC)

Head office and laboratory address:

• Head office and laboratory: 427 Ten Lua, An Lac Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
• Telephone: 028.3762 0063 - 0908 47 49 27
• Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it — Website: www.ugfc.vn
• Established under Decision No. 53 / QD-THDC-2009 dated 03/6/2009 of the Vietnam Association of Geology.
• Science and Technology operation registration certificate No. A-148 issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology on 22/07/2009, amended on 21/08/2026.
• Certificate of eligibility for specialized construction testing No. 160/GCN-BXD dated 19/8/2021 for laboratory LAS-XD 426; capability announcement dated 23/09/2026.

3. Bank accounts:

Account 1: 1490059096 BIDV, Binh Tan Branch, HCMC
Account 2: 0501000216539 Vietcombank, Bac Sai Gon Branch, HCMC

4. Tax code: 0309309058

FIELDS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Scientific research and application in:
   • Engineering geology.
   • Hydrogeology.
   • Environmental geology.
   • Surveying and topographic measurement.
   • Geological and geotechnical investigation.
   • Soil-cement pile testing.
2. Building materials testing and construction quality inspection.
3. Static and dynamic pile load tests.
4. Quality inspection of bored piles by ultrasonic testing.
5. Design appraisal and project appraisal of construction works.
6. Identifying foundation incidents and providing treatment solutions.
7. Settlement and tilt monitoring of buildings.
8. Issuing certificates of conformity for construction quality.
9. Manufacture and trading of scientific, laboratory and building-materials equipment.
10. Science and technology services: design/project appraisal, supervision consulting, quality inspection of foundations and structures for buildings, industry, irrigation, hydropower, dikes, ports and roads; building materials testing; technology transfer and professional training.

TASKS

1. Provide supervision consulting, design and project appraisal, foundation and structural quality inspection, geotechnical investigation, soil-cement pile testing, static load tests, ultrasonic testing of bored piles, building materials testing, and certificates of conformity in accordance with current standards, and deliver test results to clients.
2. Plan investment in facilities and a recognized laboratory, and raise staff competence to meet client demand.
3. The laboratory applies the quality management system to Vietnam Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified for the Union.
4. Plan professional training to raise staff qualifications.
5. Manage labour, equipment and assets, and inspect/calibrate equipment periodically as required.

ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL

1. Direct management: General Director, Deputy General Directors (technical and business), Chief Accountant, Head of Laboratory, appointed by the Presidium of the Vietnam Association of Geology.
2. Supporting units:
   • Planning & records
   • Administration
   • Accounting
   • Materials testing and quality inspection laboratory
3. Advisors and specialists consulted on the Union’s activities.
4. Collaborators mobilized by specialty as required.
5. As the Union grows: research laboratories, processing workshops, survey and mineral exploration teams.