In these challenging times, many of us are focused on bottom line figures; preparing ourselves to face the fast developing and ever-changing environment of the construction industry. Some companies increase investment to meet these challenges while others assess viability creating value to its stakeholders, revisiting strategic plans, identifying “must haves”, building corporate relationships, and defining their vision of where the respective organization is headed in five years.  These are necessary steps especially for any non-profit organization to remain successful. The SUCC, an active arm of the profit segment, has been educating, sharing knowledge of industry related best practices and information, and providing the construction industry with various services for the past 13 plus years in Kingdom of Cambodia.  The SUCC, considered a pre-eminent organization in the Construction industry, essentially has no peers that offer the same value to its predominant owner members and supporting associate members.

I would like to report on some recent board activities over the past several months that relate to the above. During our May 2009 SUCC Board of Directors meeting, we addressed viability in today’s environment.  The board of directors has been setup and new strategies for year 2010 to enhance company capabilities for addressing challenges, expectations, successes, gaps, value among our owner members and associate members. Subsequently, an owner member focus group met to further address assessing key objectives including Western Council member “value added”, “return on involvement”, “vision” and “must haves”. Owner competencies, supplier competencies and workforce development were highlighted as key target areas.

The SUCC board will take the necessary steps to continue with the development and execution of these ideas. The Council is focusing efforts on owner’s ability to share best practices, identifying and presenting global innovation and new technologies in the construction sector. We are offering a variety of pipelines and water system underground; these have been done by the SUCC on several projects. Efforts include teaming with trade organizations, expanding student outreach, enabling apprenticeships and internships. We are also planning scholarships for key personnel and the hard working.

It has been a pleasure reporting to you on recent activities by the SUCC board. We look forward to reporting additional positive steps going forward. Thank you for your support and good corporate citizenship are much appreciated.

Yours Sincerely

KHIN LORN

Managing Director