Cambodia | Office Building in Bavet

Project Overview

This project involved constructing a two-story post-tensioned (PT) office building in Bavet City. The site had recently been raised with 2 to 2.5 meters of fill material, creating challenges for stability and scheduling. Menard Cambodia was called in to address the foundation risks and reduce time pressure on the contractor.

Project Challenge

The backfilled area rested on soft organic clay and mixed soil layers, which raised concerns over settlement and foundation cost. Maintaining construction pace while managing these risks was a key concern for the project stakeholders.

Our Ground Improvement Approach

Menard Cambodia applied the Controlled Modulus Column (CMC) technique to support a shallow foundation system. This solution offered both time and cost efficiency.

CMC Details:

• 388 columns installed

• Columns reached depths up to 16.5 meters

• Final segment anchored in medium dense silty sand

Benefits:

• Minimized need for deeper, more expensive piling

• Controlled settlement across variable soil layers

• Accelerated foundation phase without compromising safety

This approach allowed the contractor to move forward with construction while managing site-specific soil conditions with greater certainty.

Building on complex ground or recently filled land?

We’re here to help assess the right ground improvement method for your project. Reach out to explore how solutions like CMC can help you stay on schedule and on budget—without overengineering.