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ខ្មែរ Construction Focus
Death Highlights Safety Issues Again
- 10 July 2016
Safety standards on the Kingdom’s building sites were again brought into question following the death of another young construction worker in Phnom Penh’s Daun Penh district in March. 21-year-old Eng Lum had his head crushed against a metal bar after sticking his head of the elevator he was travelling in to investigate a cracking sound, according to local authorities. He died instantly, though ...
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Phase 1 of New National Stadium Complete
- 10 July 2016
mso-font-width:98%">Phase 1 of the landmark Morodok Techo National Sports Complex has been completed with construction under Phase 2 being fully funded by the Chinese government. mso-font-width:98%">The 100,000 capacity stadium will be the centerpiece of Cambodia’s hosting of the 32nd ASEAN Games in 2023. The Cambodian government has already committed $38 million through the NOCC for Phas...
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DOUBLING UP: UPGRADES INCREASE AIRPORT CAPACITY
- 9 July 2016
The double-digit growth in air passenger traffic in Cambodia has led to an upgrading of the nation’s current international airports. To absorb ever-increasing passenger numbers, new and enhanced facilities at Phnom Penh International Airport (PPIA) and Siem Reap International Airport (REP) were inaugurated in mid-March after plans were first initiated in 2011. With an expansion plan already ...
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PM CANCELS AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY
- 9 July 2016
Hope among the public and transport officials for a fast commute between downtown and Phnom Penh International Airport on a new elevated expressway has vanished after Prime Minister Hun Sen cancelled the proposed expressway development in April. Speaking at the inauguration of the new City Hall administration building on 4 April, the prime minister explained that the decision to cancel the plan...
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Sri Leading the Fight Against Fire
- 9 July 2016
color:windowtext">Intergrated Solution Steel Recon Industries (SRI) is a Malaysian company offering a comprehensive range of fire-fighting products, equipment and technology solutions worldwide since 1974. SRI is wholly-owned by the SRLL Group with a vast network of over 70 distributors spanning across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Our innovative product ...
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New Minister Promises Strong Action
- 9 July 2016
Issues related to urban planning, land titling, land disputes, construction investment and other matters concerning the construction and property industries are expected to be given more impetus and priority after the appointment of H.E. Chea Sophara as Senior Minister and Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction in April. Appointed as part of a cabinet reshuffle in the midd...
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Inovar Floor – Longer Life, Lasting Impressions
- 9 July 2016
Inovar (Cambodia) Pte. Ltd. has been operating in Phnom Penh since March 2014. Being a direct factory outlet, it supplies quality laminate flooring straight from its factory in Malaysia providing a solid manufacturer’s warranty. Established in 1996, Inovar Floor is the pioneer in the laminate flooring industry in Asia and its production facilities are equipped with European technology. Made from t...
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Buildtech to Showcase Booming Myanmar
- 9 July 2016
Build Tech Yangon 2016, Myanmar’s largest building and construction trade show will be held for the third year running in May with an expanded focus reflecting the country’s booming construction sector. Hosted on 26-28 May at the Myanmar Convention Centre, organised by Sphere Exhibits, a subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), and co-organised by the Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Ass...
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Archetype Group Acquires Asia Pacific Operations of Tebodin
- 9 July 2016
An agreement in March saw multi-disciplinary construction consultancy, Archetype Group acquire the Asia Pacific operations of Tebodin, a consultancy and engineering company with offices across South East Asia, according to a press release from the company. The acquisition sees Archetype Group complement its portfolio, with the companies strengthening each other’s position in diverse market segm...
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Light Blocks Outshine Tradition
- 9 July 2016
Cambodia’s building boom has pushed suppliers to seek innovative applications to lower costs while increasing efficiency and quality on construction projects. Capitalising on this opportunity, PK Light Block has introduced a lighter building block to replace traditional bricks. letter-spacing:.2pt">Established in 2015, Autoclave Aerate Concrete (AAC) has a full production capacity at its pla...
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