Construction Focus
Mines Ministry Sets Sand Price Cap
The lack of competition lets Ministry of Mines and Energy to set the sand price cap of US$3.30 per cubic meter after the ministry has granted license to four companies to legally dredge the sand in late June.
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France Makes $15 Million Loan for Clean Water and
The French development agency AFD loaned Cambodia US$15 million in late April to promote clean water and boost rural electrification in the Kingdom.
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Fire Hose Reels, Fire Hydrants and Sprinkler Systems Explained
Wet fire systems are a serious consideration in the design of any new project, and they can be an expensive addition. However, retrofitting them after a building is completed is an extremely difficult and more expensive task. Ensuring you select the best system for your project needs to be more than simply following the building standard or code you have chosen to use for your project.
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Atai Dam Begins Operation
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.
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Quality Cleaning Matters
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.
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Construction in Brief
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 projects over the same period in 2013. Construction projects included condominiums, residential units, commercial buildings, hotels, and factories. The top 5 countries and regions investing in the country's real estate and construction sectors are South Korea, China, Britain, Thailand, and Russia. Construction is one of the four main drivers of the Cambodian economy. The sector attracted investments of US$2.77 billion over all of 2013. A spokesman for the Land Management Ministry told Xinhua that the growth was attributable to the country’s economic and political stability and favorable business climate.
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Bosch Posts Double Digit Growth
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.
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Behind the Structure
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.
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Emt Leads the Way in M&e Material Supply
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.
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Builders Helping the Community
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.
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