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Construction Focus – Asean in Brief
After the Thai Constitutional Court ruled the Yingluck Shinawatra government’s plan to borrow $63 billion to build a high-speed train network unconstitutional in March this year, the new military government has approved a $75 billion scheme to upgrade the nation’s infrastructure over the next 8 years. The plan reinstates the high speed rail deal with the Chinese government signed by Yingluck.
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The Era of Sustainable Design Arriving in Cambodia?
This scenario is a nightmare for many building owners and operators, and is all too common in Cambodia. But through modern architectural design concepts there is a way around the pitfalls. Many architects believe that sustainable design - an environmentally friendly architectural standard - can help building owners avoid bad news and headaches after construction.
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Tous Saphoeun: Driving Quality in Cambodia’s Architecture and Urbanism
H.E. Tous Saphoeun, 42, Deputy Secretary General of Board of Architects Cambodia (BAC), specializes in architecture and urban planning. Holding three significant positions, he started off small and rose rapidly in his specialty. He sat down with Construction & Property Magazine to talk about how he get to where he is today and his significant roles in this field.
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111-floor Twin Towers ?unlikely?
After news of a proposed 111-storey twin tower development went viral in early July, the whole country has been waiting to see if this Chinese-Cambodian joint venture would get the green light.
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Tragedy in Por Sen Chey
The partial collapse of a supermarket construction site in Por Sen Chey killed one worker and injured two others on 15 July.
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Korea Introduces Construction Management
Cambodia has been applauded for double-digit growth on construction projects over the last three years. Investment in construction projects soared 46% from 2010 with 2,125 projects worth $1.2 billion to 1,641 projects worth $2.1 billion in 2011. 2012 saw an increase of 72% over 2011 to 1,694 projects worth $2.8 billion, with 2013 seeing 31% growth compared to 2012.
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Lighthouse Club Starts Health and Safety Award
Mr. Collin Rogers, 75, President of Lighthouse Club Cambodia addresses the health and safety issues in Cambodia’s construction sites.
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Building and Fire Safety Seminar Q+a
Following the collapse of the supermarket construction in Phnom Penh in July, the promulgation of the Construction Code remains a priority. Britcham-IBC provided Construction & Property Magazine some further insights into why they organised the Building and Fire Safety Seminar with RICS earlier in the year.
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Ppwsa Signs Contracts to Build Cambodia’s Largest Water Treatment Facility
The Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) has signed two contracts worth US$30 million for the construction (SAFEGE) and supervision (Vinci Constructions Grands Projets) of the Niroth 2 Water Treatment Plant.
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Diamond One Opens Sales Center
After construction kicked off over a year ago, the Diamond One condominium opened its sales center in August, targeting high-net worth Cambodians and foreigners seeking luxury residences.
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