Gov’t Strengthens Construction Law Implementation; Site Manager Arrested for Collapsed Scaffolding

• 12 August 2022
• Local News
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Since the construction law came into force, construction sites across the kingdom have been closely monitored, and a site manager in Sen Sok district has been recently arrested for collapsed scaffolding causing one death.

HE Chhann Sorphal, Director-General of Construction of the MLMUPC, said that the arrest is part of the strict implementation of the construction law and a lesson for other construction supervisors and stakeholders to strictly follow the construction law.

He added that after this incident, the relevant authorities will continue to work on establishing more legal mechanisms, standards, and technical regulations to strengthen the quality and safety of the construction as well as to prevent the same incident from happening again.

Regarding this case, Cambodia Constructors Association Secretariat General Manager Mr Chhiv Sivpheng said that the association fully supports punishing individuals or construction companies that disobey the law.

“This is a lesson for companies or other individuals who disrespect the construction law. This also demonstrates that the construction law has been strictly implemented. As an association, we will continue to educate our members and public about the new construction law, aiming to promote the implementation and avoid accidents,” he added.

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