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ខ្មែរ Technology and Engineering
Large-Scale Fishery Research Centre in Steung Treng Set for Completion in October
- 10 June 2021
The construction of a large-scale fish hatchery research and production centre in Stung Treng province is scheduled for completion in October, according to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries HE Veng Sakhon on Wednesday 09 June. Being built on over 10 hectares of land, the project is located in Ba Deum village, Sam Khuy commune in Sesan district. This research centre is a part o...
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MPWT to Build Cambodia’s First Asphalt Concrete Production Factory
- 5 June 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is planning to build Cambodia’s first asphalt concrete (AC) factory at the Kampot and Kep provincial border within this year, aiming to produce its own AC for road construction usage. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said during an inspection on the morning of Friday 04 June that the factory will have the capacity to produce 120 tons of AC per hour...
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MPWT to modernize transportation and public works system in line with government’s digital policy
- 31 May 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has been gradually reforming and modernizing the transportation and public work system nationwide, aiming to achieve the government’s digital policy by 2030. This is according to the input gathering meeting for the draft digital policy 2021-2030 between the Ministry and other relevant officers on 28 May. MPWT’s spokesman Vasim Sorya said that...
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Transport Ministry to Adapt AI technology into Traffic Control System on NR5 after Upgrade
- 31 May 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is planning to utilise AI technology to manage a traffic system, especially to monitor overweight trucks along NR5 after the upgrade, according to the official meeting between MPWT and the private firm responsible for the NR5 renovation project on 28 May. The new technology is known as the AI Camera and Weigh-in Motion Sensor Centralised Databas...
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US Air Force Wants to Beam Solar Power from Space to Earth
- 26 May 2021
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is developing a project called SSPIDR ("Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research") aiming to harvest solar energy in space and beam it down for usage on earth. According to a video released by AFRL last month, ground-based solar, while seemingly an attractive solution, is limited by area, the size of collectors required, and climate. ...
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First 3D concrete printed arched bridge to showcase in Venice Biennale exhibit
- 26 May 2021
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have teamed with the Block Research Group at Zurich’s ETH university and Swiss cement company Holcim to create a “first of its kind” 3D concrete printed arched bridge, in time for the Venice Biennale exhibit, reported GCR. The Striatus 3D concrete printed masonry bridge is being built for the “Time Space Existence” exhibition, hosted by the European Cultural Centre (...
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Phnom Penh Airport Accelerates Green Operations, Commissions Environmentally-Friendly Equipment
- 25 May 2021
New systems supplying power and air conditioning to aircraft on ground replace fossil fuelled equipment and cut further CO2 emissions and noise pollution. Following its strong stance to sustainable operations, Phnom Penh international airport – a member of the VINCI Airports network – has installed Fixed Electrical Ground Power (FEGP) units and Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) units to cater to aircra...
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KRock Brings the First Khmer Tile Design to the International Stage
- 20 May 2021
Over the past seven years, leading Cambodian roof tile manufacturing firm KRock has been working non-stop to design, enhance, and modernise ordinary Khmer tiles into a standardised tile with intellectual property rights registered in over 10 countries. According to KRock Manufacturing Co., Ltd owner Oknha Ly Chhuong, the ultimate goal of his firm is to make Cambodians proud of Cambodian product...
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Cambodia Installing 550 BeiDou GPS Units Nationwide to Reduce Illegal Transportation Activities
- 12 May 2021
Photo Credit to: spacenews The China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) will soon open a new office in Cambodia, and 550 BeiDou GPS units will be subsequently installed across Cambodia to interdict illegal transportation activities nationwide. This is according to the discussion between Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol with the CGWIC Director and other relevant off...
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Top 5 Tallest Wooden Buildings in the World
- 11 May 2021
When talking about skyscrapers, who could imagine them to be built from wood? However, there are some skyscrapers made from timber. Here is the list of tallest timber buildings in the world arranged by Construction Review Online. 1) Voll Arkitekter’s Mjøstårne, Brumunddal, Norway The 85 metre-high tower claimed the title of the tallest timber building in the world after it was complet...
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