Ho Chi Minh City, July 10, 2025
SAWA made a powerful impression today at the highly anticipated Solar & Storage Vietnam 2025 exhibition — a leading regional platform for clean energy and sustainable construction, drawing over 2,500 companies and stakeholders.
Representing the association with pride, Mr. Adam Corrall, Vice Chairman of SAWA for Global Partnerships, joined a key panel discussion titled “Green Buildings – Is the Path As Clear As It Seems?”. Speaking on behalf of SAWA’s sponsors, members, and strategic partners, Mr. Corrall contributed critical insights from the timber construction sector to the broader dialogue on sustainable development in Vietnam.
The expert panel offered a valuable forum for SAWA to reaffirm its leadership in sustainable construction. Mr. Corrall used the opportunity to spotlight several core areas of SAWA’s ongoing efforts:
🔹 Supply Chain Connectivity
SAWA is deeply committed to building strong, resilient links across the green building supply chain. This fosters smoother collaboration, streamlined project execution, and greater efficiency across the sector.
🔹 Government Engagement & Technical Working Groups
SAWA actively contributes to shaping future-ready building codes and sustainability standards through its expert working groups, which provide a trusted bridge between the private sector and policymakers.
🔹 Economic Value for Developers
Highlighting the practical advantages of using natural timber, Mr. Corrall emphasized how reduced construction timelines can lead to significant cost savings for developers, easing debt pressure, improving cash flow, and ultimately enhancing project returns through higher rental yields and increased sales values.
🔹 Market Leadership
SAWA’s growing community of members is steadily establishing market leadership in the green building arena, setting new benchmarks for quality, responsibility, and innovation in sustainable construction.
🔹 Collaborative Design Excellence
One of the most critical messages from Mr. Corrall was the importance of involving experienced architects and engineers at the earliest stages of a project to ensure design decisions align with sustainability goals. He also highlighted how international contributions and sponsors are helping to close local capability gaps, bringing in global best practices and innovative green solutions tailored for the Vietnamese context.
SAWA’s participation at Solar & Storage Vietnam 2025 further cements its role as a trusted voice and committed advocate for sustainable building practices in Vietnam. The association looks forward to expanding its impact — through innovation, collaboration, and the empowerment of its members — to shape a greener, smarter built environment for future generations.