Over 350 Exhibitors Join CAMBUILD’14

The Cambodia International Building and Construction Industry Show (CAMBUILD ’14) hosted on 10-12 September 2014 at the Diamond Island Exhibitions and Convention Center will gather over 350 exhibiting companies, an increased from 318 last year. Hosted by the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) and the Board of Engineers Cambodia, and organized by Malaysian-based event organizer, AMB Events ...

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CCA Hosts Lst Members Reunion

In celebration of its third anniversary, the Cambodia Constructors Association hosted the 1st Members Reunion to strengthen relationships and promote intra-business networking among its members. On the night of 22 August, the CCA Members Reunion gathered over 100 and international representatives of member companies at the Dara Airport Hotel. “This first and foremost event is hosted ...

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US$300m Gov’t Bond to be Issued in September 2022

The government is preparing to issue 1.2 trillion Riel (equivalent to US$300 million) in government bonds in 2022 to raise capital from the stock market to develop the national economy. HE Meas Soksensan, Secretary-General, and spokesman for the Ministry of Economy and Finance stated that the government may issue the bond in August or September, while the ministry is currently finalising proced...

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Singapore Wins Myanmar Airport Contract

A US$1.5bn contract for Hanthawaddy International Airport, outside the Myanmar capital of Yangon (formerly Rangoon), has been awarded to a Singapore-led consortium. Hanthawaddy is the largest of three airport projects planned for Myanmar in an attempt to modernise its airport infrastructure. The contract was originally let to a consortium led by Incheon International Airport Corporation of S...

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CCA Mmbers Agree to Step up Activities

At a gathering of its 80 members on 5 October, 2014, the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) committed itself to stepping up its activities. Discussions mainly focused on the appointment of the board members for the 2nd mandate which will be announced at the 3rd CCA Summit in early December. Talks also focused on preparations for the association’s first large-scale building expo to be h...

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Aac Lightens Load in Cambodia

Bricks are a standard material on virtually all building sites. But with lighter and longer Autoclaved Aerate Concrete (AAC) blocks, building walls and other sections of buildings where bricks are conventionally applied, becomes easier, faster and cheaper. Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), which is also known as autoclaved cellular concrete (ACC) and autoclaved lightweight concrete (ALC), is a...

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3d Printed Concrete on Sites Within 18 Months

Skanska, a world-leading construction group from Sweden, has signed a collaboration agreement with Loughborough University in the UK to accelerate the development of 3D printing in construction. The agreement will allow Skanska to use the university’s version of the printing technology on live projects. A team at Loughborough has pioneered the use of concrete printers composed of a gantry and a...

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CCA Greets Filipino Constructors Delegation

Business between Cambodia and the Philippines has not been high volume to date. But a trade mission led by the Philippines Overseas Construction Board (POCB) to Cambodia on 21-22 October will likely bring more Filipino investors here, especially to the building sector. During a welcome and discussions in Phnom Penh hosted by the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) on 22 October, the 25 ...

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New Infrastructure Bank for Asia

At the end of October, China and 20 other Asian countries met to create an international infrastructure bank similar in structure to institutions like the World Bank. The new “Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank” (AIIB) will offer financing for infrastructure projects in Asia, and was first proposed in 2013 by Chinese president Xi Jinping. China has promised to contribute much of the initia...

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Advanced Power Energy Solutions (Cambodia) Co., Ltd

Our business models follow our vision that success is achieved not by the actions of one individual but by the empowerment, commitment and contribution of our staff, partners and customers. We believe it is very important to listen to our partners and customers and offer them a wide range of well-designed products, services and tailored solutions to fulfill their expectations. Advanced Power En...

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Engineering and Planning for a Sustainable Phnom Penh

In Phnom Penh, where land is already scarce, proper planning for future growth is crucial. As a Civil Engineer, I was recently able to visit and see first-hand large, on-going land development projects on lakes surrounding the city. Boeung Kak is about 100 ha = 1km x 1km. “Chroy Changvar City” on part of that peninsula is about 350 ha = 1km x 3.5km. And in the south of the capital, “ING City” o...

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China Spends Us$113bn on Infrastructure in 3 Weeks

China’s National Development and Reform Commission announced approval of infrastructure projects worth US$113bn in just three weeks in an attempt to halt the slowing in economic growth. The commission approved 21 infrastructure investment projects, including 16 railway and five airport developments, between 16 October and 5 November. This includes the construction of 5 new railway lines cost...

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