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ខ្មែរ Construction Focus
Atai Dam Begins Operation
- 31 December 2015
After five years of construction, the Atai hydroelectric dam went fully online in April. Able to generate 120-megawatts of electricity, officials say they hope it will aid in boosting the local economy. Built on the Atai River in a remote region of Pursat province, some 340 kilometers west of Phnom Penh, the hydropower dam cost a total of almost US$370 million. Of that, US$255 million was spent...
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Quality Cleaning Matters
- 31 December 2015
Manual cleaning is not only very tiring but hygiene and cleanliness also cannot be guaranteed. But with Kärcher cleaning equipment, cleaning work is no longer tough and the quality of the cleaning can also be maximised. Established in Germany in 1950, Kärcher is today one of the world’s leading hi-tech cleaning equipment producers. Knowing its reputation, Meng Leng Eav Co., Ltd, one of the lead...
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Construction in Brief
- 31 December 2015
CAMBODIA: CONSTRUCTION INVESTMENT SURGES IN FIRST QUARTER Investment in Cambodia's construction sector reached US$851 million in the first three months of 2014, up 311% compared to the same period last year, official figures showed in May. From January to March, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction provided licenses to 50 construction projects, up 39% from 36 proj...
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Bosch Posts Double Digit Growth
- 31 December 2015
Robert Bosch, a leading global supplier of technologies and services has recorded double digit sales growth in the Cambodian market since its official establishment in the kingdom in 2010. While Bosch manufactures and supplies a wide range of hi-tech tools worldwide, it supplies four product categories in Cambodia; automotive after- market parts, power tools, security systems, and drive and con...
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Behind the Structure
- 31 December 2015
Construction of an awe-inspiring building or even a fairly simple structure requires a series of complicated procedures which few people outside the construction industry know much about. Chief Architect Som Vuthy of Sokha Hotel & Resorts, Cambodia’s largest hotel developer, goes through the process step by step. An architect is the first specialist called in to transform a client’s needs, ...
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Emt Leads the Way in M&e Material Supply
- 31 December 2015
Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) equipment plays a vital role in every construction project whether large or small, and EMT is well-known as a major M&E material supplier in Cambodia. Established in the early 2000s as an authorised distributor of Schneider electrical components, EMT today distributes a range of globally renowned M&E brands in Cambodia’s booming construction sector. ...
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Builders Helping the Community
- 31 December 2015
Established in Cambodia in early 2011, Lighthouse Club Cambodia chapter hosts the gathering monthly to raise funds to support those in the construction industry, including students with limited resources. It also serves as an arena where guests can promote good relations and build business networks. The May 8th meeting welcomed around 50 local and international members and guests and was hosted...
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Government to Supply Social Housing in 2017
- 31 December 2015
By Pich Kanhchanak Despite 20 percent of Cambodian people reported to live at or under the poverty line, having access or ownership of decent shelter remains a hot issue for most low-income citizens among the population of 15 million. However, solutions for these low-income residents are set to be deployed in the next two to three years, after a national housing policy drafted by the Ministr...
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Staying Safe With Performance Bank Guarantees
- 31 December 2015
Cambodian banks play a vital role in ensuring business transactions go as planned, especially in the construction sector. Still, many people don’t understand how a “performance bank guarantee” works, especially in Cambodia’s thriving building sector. Unlike a bank guarantee that is used to strengthen general contractual relations between two parties, a performance bank guarantee is specifically...
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Playgrounds in Cambodia- Safety First!
- 31 December 2015
The need for our children to go and out and play is absolutely necessary, but the impact of 21st century technology could be the death of play for tech-savvy children. As playground, safety flooring, park & recreation specialists, it is essential to ensure that the play environments we construct assist in the fundamental development of all healthy children. Playgrounds can improve their phy...
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