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Xi’s Visit Inks 17 Construction Industry Agreements
- 6 December 2016
Among the 31 agreements and MoUs signed between the Cambodian government and China during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Cambodia in October, 17 agreements related to construction sector projects; the sector that has been in great need of foreign aid. Signed by senior officials from both nations and witnessed by the two heads of states on 14 October at the Cambodian Prime Minister’s Office (Pe...
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Sunrise Japan Hospital Opens
- 6 December 2016
With the opening of the Sunrise hospital in Phnom Penh in September 2016, people in Cambodia now can access Japanese-standard health care at an affordable price. The Sunrise Japan Hospital Phnom Penh project was Joint Venture by GJC Corporation, INCJ, and Kitahara Medical Strategies International. The project broke ground in 2015 and saw a capital investment of USD35 million, including a loan f...
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152 Exhibitors Attend Bmam & Cbr Expo 2016
- 6 December 2016
The BMAM & GBR Expo Asia 2016, a mega international exhibition and conference on facility management, green building and retrofits brought 152 Thai and international exhibiting companies to show off their latest products and innovative technologies within the construction and manufacturing industries in Thailand. Hosted at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center’s Hall 6 at Bangkok’s Mu...
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Singapore Develops Bendable Concrete
- 4 December 2016
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) have developed a unique type of new concrete which is stronger, longer lasting and bendable. Traditional concrete is made of cement, water, gravel and sand. This makes concrete hard and strong, but also brittle. “ConFlexPave” could radically change the construction and maintenance of roads. “We developed a new type of concrete th...
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Hcmc Spending Billions to Avert Floods
- 28 November 2016
Municipal authorities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam have announced plans to spend billions of dollars over the next five years to prevent the catastrophic flooding that inundates the city during the monsoon. The USD4.4 billion proposal includes plans to construct tidal defences, drain upgrades, reservoir construction and sewage treatment plants to help divert water which floods the city after ju...
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The Penthouse Foundation Works Complete
- 8 November 2016
After breaking ground in March this year, foundation works on the 5-star condominium The Penthouse Residence are complete with basement and structural works to follow. Located in the heart of Phnom Penh’s fast-growing riverside commune along Sothearos Boulevard in front of Sofitel Phokeethra Hotel and Aeon Mall, the Penthouse is built to international standards and with the latest, innovative b...
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Norway to Build World’s First Floating Tunnel
- 4 October 2016
To reduce travel time across the country’s stunning but un-crossable fjords, Norway is considering building the world’s first floating underwater tunnel, according to Business Insider. A fjord is a deep, narrow and elongated sea or lakedrain, with steep land on three sides. The west side of Norway is made up of 1,190 fjords, which make it very hard to travel along the country's coastline. Cu...
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Bosch Reports Double-digit Growth Over 5 Years
- 4 October 2016
Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, saw double-digit growth in 2015, celebrating its fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth since entering the Cambodian market in 2010. Founded in 1886 in Germany, Robert Bosch supplies six business lines in Cambodia; automotive aftermarket, power tools, security systems, drive and control, thermotechnology, and household applianc...
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Archetype Group Partner With Ifc’s Edge
- 4 October 2016
Archetype Group has signed an agreement to partner with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on EDGE; a software, standard and green building certification system for emerging markets, according to a statement from the company. The move has come says Archetype in response to a greater emphasis increasingly being placed on sustainability throughout Asia. IFC, which is a member of the Worl...
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Siem Reap Goes Green With Rinnai
- 4 October 2016
The expensive headache of heating water for the businesses and people in Siem Reap will soon come to an end after Rinnai green water heating solutions officially arrived in the nation’s tourist hub. Rinnai is a Japanese water heating solutions company established in 1920 and enjoys a global reputation for its sustainable and energy efficient products.The brand has been available in Cambodia mar...
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The Role of Construction Project Manager Explained
- 4 October 2016
The process of developing a project from scratch to completion involves a workforce of hundreds. Among them, the Project Manager is among the top men who help bring the design to reality. To learn more the role and responsibilities of a Project Manager, Construction and Property Magazine spoke exclusively with Mr. Chin Hok, Chief Executive Officer at Diamond Island City which manages dozens of pro...
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Jcb Launches New Midi Excavators
- 4 October 2016
Building on the successful introduction of next generation 6, 8, 9 and 10 tonne midi excavators last year, JCB is releasing four additional models, with operating weights of 4.8-5.7 tonnes. JCB is the world’s third largest manufacturer of construction equipment. With 22 factories around the world, the company manufactures more than 300 different machines serving various industries especially th...
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