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Researchers Unveil New Study Using Plastic Waste Instead of Sand in Concrete
- 19 July 2021
Researchers have recently unveiled a new technology by using plastic waste as the substitute for sand in concrete mixing, which is more cost-effective and environmental-friendly, reported the BBC. Cambridge University lecturer Dr John Orr has found that plastic waste can be sorted, cleaned, shredded and crashed into a sand alternative for use in concrete. "We found that you can replace up to...
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Pandemic Dries Off US$3.6 bn in Investment Financing – Construction Sector FDI Inflow Drops by 10.6%
- 19 July 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has reduced over US$3.6 billion in investment financing in Cambodia, or equivalent to 19.8% of total cash flow for 2020. In the meantime, FDI inflow to the construction and real estate sectors also dropped significantly by 10.6%. According to a press release from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Cambodia issued last week, the biggest financing source...
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Ground Broken on New Road Connecting Three Communes in Kampong Cham Province
- 19 July 2021
The Kampong Cham provincial administration has officially broken ground on the new 27km DBST road connecting three main communes in Kang Meas district, Kampong Cham province. The road starts from Beong Trav village in Sour Kong commune, passing through Reay Pay commune, then ends at the Anlong Kokir Bridge in Preaek Koy commune, Kang Meas district. The project is expected to cost approximate...
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ADB-funded US$12-million Pursat Infrastructure Development Project Over 64% Complete
- 19 July 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded US$12.9-million sewage system and solid waste landfill development projects in Pursat province are on average over 64% complete and set for final completion soon, according to relevant officials last week. Being built by Kiri Dang Rek Company, the overall sewage system development is over 62% complete as of July. Thus far, the firm has already built appro...
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Cambodia Mulls Establishing Nuclear Centre with Assistance from China & Russia
- 19 July 2021
The Cambodian government plans to establish a nuclear information centre to raise awareness and take advantage of nuclear energy to serve socio-economic development with assistance from China & Russia. Minister of Environment and Chairman of the National Council for Sustainable Development HE Say Sam Al said on Sunday 18 July that Cambodia has already signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M...
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Ground Broken on National Construction Laboratory
- 17 July 2021
The construction of the National Construction Laboratory has officially begun as a ground-breaking ceremony was held this morning under the presence of the Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara. According to the ministry, the building will be built within the new ministry complex located on Street 307, in Anlong Kgan village, Sen Sok district. The proje...
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NR11 Neak Leung-Tbong Khmum Expansion Project Passed Quality Test, Handed Over
- 16 July 2021
After being open for public use for months, NR11 connecting Neak Leung and Tbong Khmum has recently passed the quality test and successfully been handed over to the government, according to an announcement by the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia on 15 July. The NR11 expansion project has a total length of 96.48km, connecting from Neak Leung district in Prey Veng province to the Thnal Toteung interse...
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Cambodia Earns US$1.1-billion Customs Revenue in H1; Construction Materials Contribute 6.2%
- 16 July 2021
During the first half of 2021, the Cambodian government collected a total of US$1.1 billion in customs and excise revenue, of which construction materials contributed 6.2% or equivalent to US$71.7 million. A report from the General Directorate of Customs and Excise showed that the total revenue of Customs and Excise in H1 2021 dropped by 9% compared to the same period of 2020. However, 49% o...
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Board of Engineers Cambodia Laboratory Established To Strengthen Construction Sector
- 16 July 2021
The newly-established Board of Engineers Cambodia Laboratory (BECL), which was soft launched recently, will contribute to safeguarding the quality and integrity of Cambodia’s building projects through highly trusted testing and inspection services. The BECL is now ready to roll out a full suite of product providing testing, inspection, certification and evaluation services for the building and ...
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Renovation of Public Garden in Front of Defence Ministry Starts
- 15 July 2021
The Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport (DPWT) has kicked off the renovation works on the public garden in front of the Ministry of National Defence. The work is set for completion ahead of the inauguration ceremony of the new Defence Ministry’s cabinet building. Sam Samuth of the Phnom Penh DPWT said on Wednesday 14 July that the working group has been working on removing the t...
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