Haode provides full-cycle construction machinery support services for the Yangon-Dala Bridge Project in Myanmar

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The Dala Bridge project in Myanmar, constructed by CCCC, serves as a critical infrastructure linking downtown Yangon with Dala Township. Despite challenges including extreme heat, humidity, and equipment failures, the project was completed 32 days ahead of schedule through on-site maintenance, spare parts stockpiling, and technical upgrades. This initiative established Southeast Asian maintenance standards and facilitated subsequent China-Myanmar railway cooperation.

Project Introduction

Construction Challenges:

·Harsh Environmental Conditions: With an average annual humidity of over 80% and frequent monsoon floods, the risks of equipment corrosion and electrical system failures were significantly heightened.

·Localization Gap: Myanmar lacked heavy machinery maintenance capabilities, with local technicians only able to handle basic repairs.

Core Equipment Maintenance Challenges：

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) deployed 48 critical pieces of equipment, including:

（SANY concrete pump trucks,XCMG 220-ton crawler cranes,Shacman dump trucks.）

Key Issues Faced:

·High Failure Rate: Under high-temperature, high-load operations, hydraulic leaks and engine overheating occurred frequently.

·Parts Shortage: Myanmar had no formal spare parts supply channels, with air freight lead times reaching 15 days. Each downtime incident cost over $5,000 per machine.

·Howd Service’s Full-Cycle Equipment Support Solutions

As CCECC’s designated third-party service provider, Howd Service delivered comprehensive machinery maintenance services:

On-Site Repair Team:

·Deployed 8 senior mechanical engineers stationed at the construction site.

·Equipped with mobile repair vehicles, achieving a 2-hour response time.

·Completed over 1,200 maintenance and repair tasks.

Spare Parts Supply Chain:

·Established a temporary warehouse in Yangon, stocking $800,000 worth of commonly used parts to minimize equipment downtime.

Adaptive Modifications:

·Installed engine cooling modules on dump trucks to withstand extreme heat, reducing failure rates by 40%.

Key Achievements
Project Timeline Assurance:

·Handled 1,863 equipment failures, ensuring zero mechanical-related delays.

·Helped complete the main bridge closure 32 days ahead of schedule.

Cost Optimization:

Reduced unplanned repairs through preventive maintenance, saving CCECC $1.27 million in emergency repair costs.

Technical Legacy:

Developed the "Southeast Asia Humid-Tropical Equipment Maintenance Standard", later adopted by CCECC for projects in Cambodia and Laos.

Client Testimonial
"During the worst monsoon period in August 2021, Howd Service’s team repaired six disabled dump trucks within 72 hours, ensuring the timely installation of pre-cast bridge beams. This ‘China Speed’ helped us build a strong reputation in the Myanmar market."
— Li Ming, Deputy Project Manager, CCECC Dala Bridge Project

Long-Term Collaboration
Based on the trust built through this project, Howd Service signed a strategic agreement with CCECC to provide full equipment maintenance and management services for the Mandalay-Muse Railway Project.