Construction Focus
China Unveils Usd 20m World’s Longest Sea-crossing Bridge
China recently unveiled the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge connecting mainland Chinese city Zhuhai and the two Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, according to CNN. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge stretches 55 kilometres along the Pearl River Delta and also comprises of a 6.7-kilometre long submerged tunnel connected by two artificial islands. The tunnel is made of 33 ...
Read MoreThe Philippines embraces the smart city concept
SmartCity in Philippine A 9,450ha smart city is being planned for the Philippine island of Luzon, 120km north of the capital city Manila. New Clark City will feature what Singapore-based developer SurbanaJurong describes as an “R&D-driven industrial park focusing on innovative industries” and a business centre that will house “national government agencies, an agro-industrial park and an ...
Read MoreRoad From Battambang to Khmer-thai Border Officially Open
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ministry of Interior Samdech Sar Kheng this morning presided over the grand opening ceremony for the official use of Road No. 1577 connecting Rattanak Mondul District to the Khmer-Thai border in Samlot District of Battambang Province. This 51.8 kilometre section road section has been undergoing upgrading work for about 23 months and was completed in late 20...
Read MoreWorld’s First Fully Rotating Skyscraper to Start Construction in 2020
After spending a decade studying the project, Dubai is scheduled to build the world’s first fully rotating skyscraper, The Dynamic Tower, according to The Daily Mail. With an estimated investment value of USD1.2 billion, the Dynamic Tower will soar 420 metres high with 80 storeys. Each unit will be able to be individually rotated 360 degrees around its concrete core allowing all residents to se...
Read MoreUsd94 Million Renovation Starts on National Road No.11
PM Hun Sen shakes hand with Chinese Ambassador Xiong Bo Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen this morning presided over the ground breaking ceremony for the re-construction of National Road No.11 and the bypass road connecting Neakloeung to Thnal Totoeung with a total length of 96.48 kilometres. These routes will connect National Road No. 1 and No. 7, from Neakloeung junction in Prey Veng Province...
Read MoreWorld’s Highest Sky Bridge to Open Next Year
CapitaLand has recently set a new world record with Raffles City Chongqing in China as the building with the highest sky bridge linking the most number of towers, according to the developer. Named The Conservatory, the sky bridge is world’s highest horizontal skyscraper at 400 metres above sea level. It is designed in a curved accordion-shaped horizontal building measuring 300 metres in length,...
Read MoreFour Main Projects in Phnom Penh Put Into Service This April
Four major infrastructure and transportation projects in Phnom Penh will be put into operation in April before the Khmer New Year holiday to benefit citizens during the festivities. A new flyover bridge, the airport railway, the water taxi and the iron bridge will all be in service. The new flyover bridge located near Dey Hoi Market along Russian Boulevard will be the fifth such bridge to b...
Read MoreWhat Technology Did Thailand Use to Build Its Underwater Train Tunnel?
Thailand recently revealed the completion of construction on the Samnam Chai underground train tunnel, which is the first ever train tunnel in Thailand to go beneath the Chaopaya River. SCG, in cooperation with Ch Karnchang Plc, took Construction & Property Magazine on an exclusive tour into the tunnel to find out what technology are being applied in order to successfully build the tunnel. ...
Read MoreLighthouse Club Diary
The Lighthouse Club Cambodia has lots of upcoming events planned starting with our 4th Annual Golf Day, on Friday 23 March 2018. Players will enjoy a “meet and greet” evening at the Exchange Bar, the night prior to the Golf Day. On the day, tee off for this 18 hole event, will commence at 12:30 pm, and all players are welcome to arrive early to enjoy the driving range facilities and a light lunch....
Read MoreIndonesia Halts Transport Construction After Injuries
The Indonesian government announced an immediate halt to work on public transportation construction sites on 20 February following a spate of serious injuries. The halt was called after seven workers were injured on the site Bekasi-Cawang-Kampung Melayu toll road when a girder pole collapsed on them, leaving them in critical condition. Last month four workers were killed and five injured whe...
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