Construction Focus
From Overpass to Botanical Garden
An innovative project in Seoul, Korea has seen an ugly 1970s overpass transformed into a stunning botanical garden where residents can now enjoy walking high above the streets
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Chhouk Chhay Horng ? A Life in Civil Engineering
Many people feel trapped in jobs that are routine and uninteresting, but Chhouk Chhay Horng is not one of them. The head of the Civil Engineering and Architectural Department at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) has spent more than three decades in his field, and he still finds it fascinating. Born in Kandal […]
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Born From Khmer Art to Meet Global Standards
Designed to meet traditional Khmer architectural concepts, the Morodok Techo National Sports Complex will also be built to international standards. To welcome the 32nd Southeast Asia Games (SEA Games) in 2023 that will be hosted in Cambodia, as well as other large-scale national and international games; Cambodia began building the Morodok Techo National Sport Complex, […]
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How Condo Owners Can Increase Tenancy With Video Intercoms
It is no secret that the residential market in Phnom Penh is booming, and condominiums are popping up everywhere, increasing supply while the demand is much slower. Tenancy rates are falling fast in areas like Boeung Keng Kang, Russian Market, Daun Penh and Toul Kork, where there are too many condominiums available with similar services […]
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Thai Government Orders Rail Start
Construction on the Chinese-funded cross-country rail link in Thailand will be kick-started by a special executive order by the nation’s military leader. Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha will invoke Article 44 which is an emergency security order which gives him the authority to push through the policy. Construction on the first phase of the 873km […]
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KRock Roof Tile Features New Designs and Technology
Having dominated the local roof tile market with its “Sra Ka Linh tile” being the only locally-based international standard traditional roof tile, Khme Rock Manufacturing has introduced new roof tile designs "KRock"
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World’s 5th Tallest Building Opens in Seoul
Construction on the world’s fifth tallest building and the tallest in South Korea has finished with the Lotte World Tower in Seoul now standing 555m high
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Phase-II Nirodh water treatment plant in operation
The Phase II Nirodh water treatment plant commenced operations in April providing service to the outskirts and southern areas of Phnom Penh with a capacity of 560,000 cubic metres. Located in Phnom Penh’s Chbar Ampov district, the USD60 million water treatment plant has been co-funded by the public-run Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority-PPWSA (USDD4.9 million) […]
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Thai Beer Tycoon Plans City District
A USD3.5 billion plan to create a ‘city within a city’ in the Bangkok metropolis has been unveiled by Thailand’s richest man.
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Singapore Eases Rules
Following more than three years of falling property values, Singapore has relaxed some rules now houses are more affordable.
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