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Spacious Sea and Sky
DARA SAKOR OFFERS THE LIFE YOU WANT Blue sky, white clouds, blue water, silver sand, clear water, coconut trees waving in the gentle breeze to the melody of the waves. Have you ever dreamed of these? If you dream of living in a house in front of the sea, with spring blossoms, if you want to experience a life of love with a view of the spacious sea and sky, then you need to awaken to the Dara Sa...
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The Value of Good Design Services
Q&A: THE VALUE OF GOOD DESIGN SERVICES It happens far too often in Cambodia: build-find faults-demolish-build again-find other faults tear it down again. It’s a nightmare for all involved, and usually a result of buildings going up without owners using expert architectural and design services. These projects almost never come in on budget or on schedule. Many project owners complain abou...
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Tsubasa: the Region’s Largest Cable-stayed Bridge Inaugurated
The Neak Loeung Bridge, or Tsubasa Bridge, was official inaugurated in a ceremony on 6 April, 2015 presided over by Prime Minister Hun Sen and H.E. Akihiro Nishimura, Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan. H.E. Tram Iv Tek, Cambodia’s Minister of Public Works and Transportation stated at the inauguration that the impressive Tsubasa Bridge which spans the lower Me...
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Thai-chinese Rail Project Back on Track
The Thai government has said a $10bn joint railway construction project with China is on track after it was widely reported the deal had been scrapped over disagreements on managing the finances. Dismissing speculation of a cancellation, the government has said the Bangkok-Kaeng Khoi-Khorat section will begin construction this year. In February the proposed scheme hit difficulties when the T...
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Bangkok to Host Two New Building Expos in 2014
n line with strong regional construction growth, Bangkok will introduce two new building expos this year to serve as platforms to promote the construction industry. the two shows, Concrete Expo Asia 2014 and Construction Materials Expo Asia 2014, will be held concurrently at Bangkok’s Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre on September 18-20. They are part of Thailand’s Construction &...
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Philippines Urges Unity Ahead of Asean
The Philippines is urging the construction sector to be united in facing the challenges posed by the ASEAN Integration. “We are now facing a huge challenge from bigger and tougher competitors so it is fitting for us to update ourselves, let go of the old ways and practices, and innovate,” said Department of Labour and Employment 7, Director Exequiel Sarcauga. If construction companies want t...
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Bosch Partners With Meng Leng Eav to Expand Market
The Bosch Group, the leading global supplier of power tools and accessories from Germany, in late April partnered with Cambodian dealer Meng Leng Eav to expand its sales in Cambodia. The partnership means Meng Leng Eav Co. Ltd., one of the Kingdom’s biggest power tool and agricultural machinery dealers, can now distribute Bosch products in Cambodian markets at its own sales centers or sub-deale...
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Installing the Right Fire Safety System
While fire safety system are crucial to preventing or extinguishing fires in buildings and thereby saving lives, installation can vary depending on the type of structure. It’s important to know what’s right for what kind of structure. According to Kien Nareth, mechanical and electrical manager at Canadia Bank, it’s important to analyze the fire safety system that is the best fit for your buildi...
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New Vietnam Construction Cost Decree Passed
The Vietnam government recently announced new Decree, which came into effect on 10 May, 2015, and focuses on the management of construction costs, including total construction investment. Key regulations of the new decree include construction costs having to be calculated correctly and sufficiently for each project, conformable to design requirements, technical instructions, construction condit...
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A Coat to Cool Buildings
Cambodia’s perpetually warm climate brings many benefits – tourists, long growing seasons, tropic fruits – it also means building owners are faced with big cooling bills. But reflective insulation, like that supplied by Tashen Green Tech, can keep temperatures in the comfort zone at an affordable price. Heat gain in buildings mainly comes from solar radiation, and 75 percent of that comes throu...
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