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Advanced Power Energy Solutions (Cambodia) Co., Ltd
- 31 December 2015
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
- 31 December 2015
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
- 31 December 2015
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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Designing a Cambodia Building Code
- 31 December 2015
By Daniel Parkes, General Manager, Hongkong Land In 2014, the Royal Government of Cambodia, with the help of the International Business Chamber, engaged a long-lasting British institution, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), to appraise the existing legal and regulatory framework surrounding construction and fire safety standards. The report, which was funded by the British Emb...
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City Hall to Modernise Public Markets
- 31 December 2015
Phnom Penh City Hall has announced it will modernise all the capital’s public markets to improve the welfare of buyers and sellers, and beautify the city. In an exclusive interview with Construction and Property Magazine, City Hall spokesman Mr. Long Dimanche described the plan to modernise over 20 public markets under its management in the capital and transform them into multi-storey buildings...
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2014 Construction Permits Top Us$2 Billion
- 31 December 2015
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction announced in November that more than US$2 billion worth of Cambodian construction projects had been issued permits in the first nine months of 2014. Construction Department Deputy General Director Lao Tip Seiha told the Phnom Penh Post that permits for 1,478 construction projects worth US$2.03 billion had been issued compared to t...
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Choosing the Best Fire Extinguishers
- 31 December 2015
Last issue, I talked about the need for standards that are specific to the risks faced in Cambodia, and not just trying to adapt someone else’s standards. In a similar way, you need to look at your specific risks when selecting the best fire extinguisher for your needs. Fire extinguishers come in many different types, sizes, and standards of quality, all of which need to be taken into account w...
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Cambodia to Apply Construction Management System
- 31 December 2015
All construction projects in Cambodia which meet the required criteria will need to apply the Construction Management (CM) System once the CM proclamation is finalised and enacted by the government. Construction Management (CM) or Construction Project Management (CPM) is the overall planning, coordination, and control of a project from beginning to completion. CM is aimed at meeting a client's ...
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Rtd Launch New Tarkett Click Flooring Product
- 31 December 2015
RTD launched the new range of Tarkett flooring products to the Cambodian market at a special event hosted at the Exchange on 20 November. They also then displayed them at a double booth at the recent CCA Expo hosted at Koh Pich on 3-5 December. The ‘Combo Night’ event on 20 November officially launched the Tarkett Click Scale carpet range which is exclusively distributed in Cambodia by RTD. Ove...
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Times City Rising in Yangon
- 31 December 2015
Times City, a $324 million mixed-use development located on 10 acres in central Yangon, is expected to establish new benchmarks in accommodation, workspace, and shopping in Myanmar when it is completed by the end of 2017. Local conglomerate Crown Advanced Construction is behind the project, which aims to introduce modern living facilities, premium office spaces, comprehensive retail options and...
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