Factory fitout is currently a popular choice among many FDI investors in Vietnam due to its cost-saving advantages, simplified procedures, and the ability to quickly bring factories into operation.

What is factory fitout?

Factory fitout refers to the process of completing interior components within a factory to prepare it for actual operations and production. If the structural phase provides the “framework” of a factory (including foundation, steel structure, roof, and basic flooring), the fitout phase finalizes the facility, transforming an empty shell into a fully functional production space, ready for operation.

Fitout ensures that the factory is equipped with the necessary technical infrastructure tailored to its production line.
(Image: DAINESE Vietnam factory fitout project by DELCO as the Design – Build MEP Contractor, integrating a smart factory system to optimize operational efficiency)

Investors often confuse factory fitout services with factory renovation. Renovation typically involves repairing or upgrading operational factories to address damages, change layouts, or modernize outdated systems. In contrast, fitout focuses on installing technical systems and interior completion, turning a basic or non-functional space into a ready-for-production facility.

When do enterprises need factory fitout?

Factory fitout is commonly applied in projects involving the lease of ready-built factories. These factories are usually completed only to the basic structural stage, including the foundation, steel frame, roof, exterior walls, and concrete flooring. Businesses must carry out fitout work to complete the technical systems and arrange office and production areas according to their specific operational needs.

Each fitout project varies depending on the manufacturing sector and the specific requirements of each factory. (Image: DELCO’s technical ceiling solution for the HAEM VINA 3 factory fitout project, helping the investor optimize costs and easily dismantle the system after the lease term ends)

The fitout timeline varies based on project size and complexity. For simple projects that do not require specialized technical systems, the construction period typically ranges from two to three months. For more complex projects—such as those involving cleanrooms, high-standard MEP systems, or specialized production lines—the fitout process may take four to six months or longer. It is crucial for investors to carefully assess and choose the right fitout solution to ensure the factory operates smoothly as soon as the work is completed.

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Common factory fitout services in Vietnam

Fitout for leased ready-built factories is becoming an increasingly popular trend among FDI investors, especially those launching their first projects in Vietnam. This approach offers advantages such as cost savings, simplified administrative procedures, and accelerated timelines to bring factories into operation.

Some common factory fitout services and construction items include:

Factory office fitout:

Office layout design
Construction and finishing of ceilings, partitions, flooring, and doors
Installation of low-voltage systems, lighting, CCTV, internet, etc.
Installation of HVAC and water supply/drainage systems
Supply and installation of office furniture, filing cabinets, and supporting equipment

Toyo Solar’s factory office fitout project in Phu Tho, by DELCO as Design – Build contractor for interior and finishing works.

Production area fitout:

Factory layout design
Construction and finishing of partition walls, ceilings, floors, and other structural components to create production zones
Installation of power distribution systems, lighting, and low-voltage electrical systems
Installation of HVAC systems
Installation of fire protection systems
Addition of supporting facilities such as restrooms, showers, canteens, changing rooms, and rest areas
Installation of machinery and specialized infrastructure (if applicable): Depending on the production sector, machinery lines and other specific facilities such as cleanrooms, compressed air systems, or wastewater treatment systems will be installed to meet investor requirements

Production facility and Class 1000 cleanroom at the camera manufacturing factory fitout project in Bac Ninh, by DELCO as the Design – Build Contractor.

As a reputable Design – Build contractor in Vietnam, DELCO has delivered numerous fitout projects for FDI companies across industries such as electronics, retail, fashion, and heavy industry. DELCO not only provides design solutions tailored to the specific needs of each sector but also optimizes investment costs, ensures on-time delivery, and meets all technical, safety, environmental, and fire protection standards.

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