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ខ្មែរ Construction Focus
Indonesia Stock Exchange Collapses
- 2 March 2018
The collapse of a mezzanine walkway at the Jakarta stock exchange building in Indonesia injured over 75 people in January, though no fatalities were reported. The exchange was constructed in the late 1990s as part of a two tower complex, and the incident created a rush to evacuate the building amid fears of a bomb. That cause was ruled out by authorities with the majority of the victims being l...
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From Plastic Waste to Asphalt Concrete
- 27 February 2018
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has expressed it strong interest in and urged further study on a new technology invented by two Cambodian university students which can transform plastic waste into Asphalt Concrete (AC). The two students, Ms Ly Sokanha from Zaman University and Ms Tan Bunhourng from American University of Phnom Penh, worked together under a project entitled ‘Ec...
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Japan to Build World’s Tallest Wooden Tower
- 26 February 2018
Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. recently announced their plan to build a 350-metre high wooden building in Tokyo, which is set to become the tallest wooden building in the world. With an estimated cost of 600 billion yen (USD 5.6 billion), the tower is planned for completion in 2041 to mark the 350th anniversary of the Sumitomo Forestry Company. The building will be 17 floors hi...
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Chom Chao Flyover to Start Construction in April
- 19 February 2018
Construction of a new flyover at Chom Chao roundabout is expected to start in April following the approval and finalization of the design by the planning committee in mid-February. The new flyover will help ease traffic congestion on the multiple routes leaving and entering Phnom Penh City including National Road No.3 and No.4, Chom Chao road and Russian Bouelvard. Chom Chao is a central artery...
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Hcmc Metro Project Usd800m Over Budget
- 15 February 2018
The troubled second metro line project in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) City has continued to go over budget and time with authorities now having requested a further USD800m cash from the government to complete the project. Work on the 11km underground line began in 2010 and was scheduled to finish in 2020 at a cost of USD1.2bn. However, delays and budget issues, related to payment issues and subsequ...
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Usd17m National Road No 3 and 7 Upgrades to Start in April
- 6 February 2018
The Minister of Public Works and Transportation (MPWT) yesterday signed a contract with Sichuan Road and Bridge (Group) Corporation Ltd for a USD16.9 million project to upgrade and maintain parts of National Roads No. 3 and 7 under the Road Asset Management Project II (RAMP II). Under a loan from the World Bank, RAMP II is worth a total of USD60 million dollars and will be used to upgrade and m...
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Aecom Overseeing Malaysia Rail Link
- 3 February 2018
US engineering firm Aecom has been selected by the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to supervise the construction sites on the USD13bn East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project in Malaysia. In a press release, Aecom said it would be looking after all stations, viaducts, tunnels and depots on the project, which involves building an electrified standard-gauge line from Port Klang, in th...
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Usd6.7bn Upgrade Proposed for Philippines Airport
- 2 February 2018
A USD6.7 billion proposal to triple the capacity of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in the Philippines capital of Manila has been submitted by a local consortium to the Department of Transportation for consideration. The 70-year-old airport has far exceeded its original annual capacity of 30 million and last year saw over 42 million passengers transit. The new proposal has been sub...
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Oxley on Track With Usd2.5bn Myanmar Station Upgrade
- 2 February 2018
Yangon Central Railway Station area in Myanmar is set to be transformed into a modern transport hub in a USD2.5 billion renovation to be carried out by a consortium of A Singapore-listed Oxley Holdings, local firm Min Dhama Co Ltd and Beijing-based Sino Great Wall Co Ltd. Myanmar Railways selected the group to develop to develop the 25.7 hectare site located on the station originally built in t...
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Mlmupc Diary: November – December 2017
- 20 January 2018
(06 Nov) Monthly work reviewed Minister of Construction H.E. Chea Sophara presided over a meeting on monthly work progression for October, and set new objectives for November. In the official meeting, the Minister made an announcement to appoint officers and for them to make their commitment to achieve the collective goals for the ministry. (08 Nov) Affordable housing project kicks off ...
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