Construction Focus
CDC Approves Three Investment Projects Worth Over US$12m for PP & K. Speu
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has recently given permits to private firms to invest over US$12.6 million in establishing three factories in Kampong Speu and Phnom Penh. The first company is Lastingwinner Garment (Cambodia) Co., Ltd, which will invest US$4.2 million to set up a garment factory on NR3, Lvea village, Ang […]
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Japan Provides US$72 million in Grant Aid for Six Development Projects in Cambodia
The Japanese government has agreed to provide approximately US$72.1 million in grant aid to Cambodia for six development projects, with US$57.6 million used for the Siem Reap Water Supply Expansion Project (Phase II) and the rest for five economic and social development projects. An Exchange of Notes for this aid agreement was signed on 11 […]
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US$9.2 billion Needed for 2022-2024 Public Investment, 44% for Infrastructure Development
At least US$9.2 billion will be needed to implement a total of 673 public investment projects from 2022 to 2024, while 44.2% will be allocated for infrastructure development. According to a Council of Ministers press release on 8 October 2021, of the total projects, 185 projects are ongoing which demands about US$5.8 billion, while another […]
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Legal Distancing Between Buildings & Pavements Based on Construction Types
By law, all constructions with access roads adjacent to expressways, national or provincial roads are required to spare distance from the construction to the pavement to a certain extent, depending on the size and type of construction. According to the Road Law 2014, a spare distance between the buildings and the pavement is determined as […]
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Cambodia, Thailand to Temporarily Open New Stueng Bat-Ban Nong Ian Checkpoint Soon
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to temporarily open the new Stung Bot- Ban Nong Ian border checkpoint soon connecting Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province to Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’ spokesman HE Vasim Sorya on 11 October, the plan to open this checkpoint is to boost trade between […]
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Over 2,900 Construction Projects Worth US$3.8 billion Approved in First 8 Months
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has approved a total of 2,901 construction projects during the first eight months of 2021, a 449-project drop compared to the same period last year. According to a report by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the total investment value of the aforementioned projects was US$3,843 […]
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Taiwan to Assist in Modernising Cambodia’s Construction Sector Through Latest Innovations
Taiwan’s Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI), an institute funded by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, has unveiled plans to enter Cambodia’s construction market through its renowned Wow! Taiwan campaign. This large-scale marketing program intends to help connect Taiwanese businesses to local ones, as well as to assist in bringing products, technologies, and innovative services into […]
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What Type of Constructions Does Not a Permit?
After the implementation of the Construction Law in 2019, almost all kinds of construction or demolition works must request a permit or permission from the competent authorities to ensure safety and public order. However, according to Sub-Decree No. 224 on the construction permit, there are some exceptions as follow: • Ground floor construction with a […]
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Understanding the Legal Ratio Between Building Height & Land Size
Most people may mistakenly think that if they own a plot of land, they can construct a house or a building as high as they want if the structures remain within their land border. However, doing so is illegal by law. The number of floors allowed for one building is dependent on the size of […]
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Crucial Legal Documents Required Before Applying for Construction Permit
To apply for a construction permit, there are several necessary documents required such as architectural design, master plan, and a land title deed, among others. However, there are three types of crucial contracts that the owner or real estate developer must sign in front of competent authorities before obtaining the construction permit. 1. Construction Contract […]
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