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Release Date:

2016-12-27 18:19

-- Shandong Yuegong Held the 2016 Symposium for Outstanding Project Managers

On the morning of December 25, Shandong Company held its 2016 Project Manager Symposium, aiming to listen to the voices of project managers and jointly chart a course for the company’s development.

More than 30 individuals, including Company General Manager Luo Yinchang, Deputy General Managers Chen Kuanli and Ma Yongfu, General Managers’ Assistants Wang Ming and Gao Yanbin, as well as outstanding project managers, representatives from the Marketing Department, the Business Department, the Bidding Office, and the General Affairs Office, attended the symposium.

The meeting was chaired by Vice President Chen Kuanli, and General Manager Luo Yinchang delivered a welcoming address. Mr. Luo began by expressing his gratitude to all the project managers who had traveled from afar, then provided a brief overview of Yuegong’s history and its current standing. He noted that the company’s steady growth has been made possible by the hard work and dedication of its project managers. Over the past two years, China’s economic landscape has been characterized by a downward trend, with declining output in traditional industries—particularly the steel‑structure sector, which is grappling with structural adjustments and capacity‑reduction measures. As a result, the operating environment has been far from ideal, placing significant pressure on the industry. Nevertheless, the nation’s 13th Five-Year Plan has articulated five core development principles—innovation, coordination, openness, green development, and shared prosperity—providing a clear roadmap for the transformation of traditional sectors. Guided by these principles, Yuegong has been actively exploring new opportunities and charting fresh paths forward. In the steel‑structure industry, which finds itself at the forefront of these changes, we see potential for breakthroughs in areas such as prefabricated housing, high‑rise construction, public buildings, venue development, and highway and bridge projects. Mr. Luo urged all project managers to share their insights and pool their collective wisdom, contributing ideas and strategies to drive the company’s continued growth.

The project managers present engaged in a lively discussion, offering numerous suggestions and insights. The symposium was marked by a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere, as participants shared their experiences from the past year, analyzed the current state and future trends of the steel‑structure market, and expressed strong confidence in the industry’s prospects and in Yuegong’s sustainable development.

Project Manager Ren Xiantao emphasized the need to prioritize the visual quality of component welds, noting that attention to detail can make or break a project, and further market‑driven pricing for components. Project Manager Yang Zunhu suggested that project management fees should be flexibly adjusted in line with the project’s scale, complexity, and profit margins. Project Manager Kan Yu proposed that, within the order‑processing workflow, all departments should align with marketing objectives, collaborate closely, streamline procedures, enhance operational efficiency, and minimize unnecessary internal friction. He also stressed that the technical department must ensure precise material accounting, while the engineering department should strengthen oversight, maintain real‑time project monitoring, and provide robust support to project managers in managing construction operations. Project Manager Chen Qingfeng recommended adding civil‑engineering budgeting specialists to the tender‑pricing process, enabling project managers to prepare more accurate bids and reducing the risk of losing contracts due to pricing inaccuracies. In addition, the project managers expressed recognition and gratitude to departments and colleagues who demonstrated close collaboration and exemplary service, particularly the Tender Office and the Marketing Department. On behalf of senior management, Chen Kuanli and Wang Ming listened attentively to everyone’s feedback and addressed each concern raised.

General Manager Luo shared first-hand insights from his participation in the 2016 National Steel Structure Conference. He noted that, according to statistics from the China Iron and Steel Association, in 2016 Shandong accounted for 17% of the nation’s steel‑structure production capacity, while Zhejiang and Jiangsu each held 9%. These figures underscore Shandong’s status as a leading province in steel‑structure manufacturing, with a large number of local fabricators—indicating an increasingly competitive market environment. Looking ahead, the industry is likely to undergo significant consolidation, and companies will need to strive relentlessly to survive and thrive. As one of the top 30 players in the sector, Yuegong will henceforth focus on the steel‑structure industry, ramp up investment, adopt new thinking, pursue innovative approaches, optimize operations, honor commitments, ensure quality, and work to grow stronger and larger within the industry. With this vision in mind, we urge project managers to remain humble yet diligent, cast aside complacency, and maintain a spirit of continuous improvement, aiming to secure more contracts. In subsequent business development, they should reinforce the six core principles of “innovation, integrity, proactiveness, quality, safety, and harmony,” while prioritizing the enhancement of the Yuegong brand. To strengthen collaborative relationships, safeguard project quality, and uphold the Yuegong brand, the company has specially formulated a framework cooperation agreement, which serves as a solemn pledge to be upheld.

At the meeting, Assistant General Manager Wang Ming provided a detailed explanation of the “Shandong Yuegong Project Manager Framework Cooperation Agreement.” As a guiding principle jointly upheld by the company and its project managers, the agreement was widely endorsed and willingly signed by all project managers.

After carefully listening to everyone’s remarks, General Manager Luo expressed his gratitude for the valuable suggestions put forward by all project managers, noting that the challenges faced by project managers will remain a top priority for the company. He pledged to wholeheartedly incorporate everyone’s feedback, make every effort to implement improvements, and give due consideration to these insights when formulating the 2017 marketing strategy, with the aim of achieving tangible results.

In 2017, Shandong Company will leverage its Yuegong qualification advantages, uphold customer service as its guiding principle, and pursue innovation, transformation, and excellence. It will actively collaborate with project managers to secure as many engineering projects as possible—particularly flagship projects—thereby strengthening its industry reputation and achieving its goal of becoming a stronger, more competitive enterprise. Amid the market’s natural selection and intense competition, the close, symbiotic relationship between project managers and Yuegong will be further solidified, ensuring mutual benefits and shared success.

Joining hands to build a new-era covered bridge.

The road to excellence is long and arduous.

Joining hands to build a new-era covered bridge.

The road to excellence is long and arduous.