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Construction on Mekong Bridge Underway
- 25 July 2017
Construction is underway on a new bridge connecting Kompong Cham and Tboung Khmum provinces across the Mekong River according the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. Spanning 1.13km across the river and 13.5m wide, the new bridge is estimated to cost USD5 million according to a report in the Phnom Penh Post. Presently, the only way across the Mekong is via ferry from Prey Veng which crea...
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Thai Rail Link Completion Eyed
- 25 July 2017
With plans for the prime ministers of Cambodia and Thailand to take an historic train ride across the border in August 2017, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is ramping up the pressure on the provincial authorities in Banteay Meanchey to complete the rail link to the Thai border. The 48km stretch of track from Serei Saophoan to Poipet remains incomplete due to stalled negotiati...
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Skyscraper Start Date Set
- 25 July 2017
Construction on what will become Cambodia and ASEAN’s tallest building is set to start on 1 August according to reports from the developer. Phnom Penh Post Property reported that Tous Saphoeun, deputy secretary general of Board of Architects Cambodia (BAC) and one of the project's architects informed of the August kick-off date in early June as design features are finalised. The enormous pro...
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Solutions for Rod Jamming
- 25 July 2017
Have you had any experience of rod jamming during your drilling operation? There can be many factors; one is the collapse of the drilling hole; another is the cavity space inside the drilling hole. Furukawa, one of the leading rock drilling machinery producers can introduce some solutions and will explain details of these factors. 1. Drilling Hole Collapse: Sometimes, the ground surface of t...
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Chinese contractors: a Priority for SIKA
- 25 July 2017
The construction landscape in Cambodia sees massive investments coming from abroad. Chinese, Taiwanese, Singaporean and Malaysians are attracted by Cambodia’s fast growing market. As well as these, the Chinese Government Belt and Road initiative is engaging Cambodia in an economic integration which has started changing the construction industry in the kingdom. Thirty-one agreements, including s...
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CCA endorses Cambodia Real Estate Show 2017
- 25 July 2017
With a common aim to help lift the nation’s construction and property industries, the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) endorsed the Cambodia Real Estate Show 2017 which was organised for the first time by member company Real Estate.com.kh. Celebrated on 5-6 May 2017 at NagaWorld Hotel, the event hosted 30 booths featuring local and international major property developments and real e...
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Koh Kong Airport Construction Set for 2018
- 25 July 2017
To ease traveling to the coastal resorts in Koh Kong Province, a new Koh Kong international airport project is scheduled to break ground for engineering works in early 2018 with an uncertain completion date. The coastal airport is to be developed on a 750 hectare andmass located at Botum Sakor district of Koh Kong Province which is one of Cambodia’s four coastal provinces. The development is pa...
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China Builders eye Cambodia construction investment
- 25 July 2017
The Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA) welcomed a high-level business delegation of the China - ASEAN Business Council (CABC) from Nantong city, China in June to discuss the growing Cambodia construction industry. The meeting was the third time the two groups had met to discuss the Cambodian market. The trade discussion was held on 13 June at the CCA Secretariat in Canadia Tower. CABC invi...
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800,000 Housing Units for Phnom Penh by 2030
- 25 July 2017
To meet the growing demand for housing among the low-middle income population, Phnom Penh will require an extra 800,000 housing units by 2030 according to the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC). Speaking at the National Housing Forum on the theme “Housing at the Centre” hosted in late June, H.E. Chea Sophara, Minister of MLMUPC explained that since Phnom P...
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Phnom Penh Municipality Diary: May – June 2017
- 25 July 2017
Chumpov Vorn pedestrian bridge opens (5 May) To prevent traffic accidents regularly occurring with pedestrians, the municipality officially opened the pedestrian crossing bridges for use which are located near Champour Vorn High School in Phnom Penh. The two bridges will allow people nearby to walk across National Road Number 4 while keeping them safe from vehicles so as to help reduce a lot of...
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