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Precast – the solution for Myanmar’s future?

Myanmar, the country in Southeast Asia which is shaken again and again by ethnic riots, will see increasing development activities in the construction industry in the years to come. According to the consulting company Rieckermann one of the various challenges in this regard will be the need for adequate housing and infrastructure for its growing population. Besides considering renewal of residential areas, the government is addressing this issue with multiple projects of fast but structured development plans for new areas throughout the country. Proj-ects such as New Yangon City and Ayarwun...

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