Date: August 2010

During July the River continued to progress at one floor per week per tower regardless of the traditional rainy season in Thailand.

The main concrete structure progress remains on programme. The South Tower's core structure has reached level 52, with the floor slab at level 45 while the North Tower's core structure is now at level 41 and floor slab at level 38. Construction of the Private Residents Club concrete structures for swimming pool on the 23rd floor at the North Tower is now complete. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) is 99% finished with work on the fifth floor pools, water features and landscape is nearing completion. Glass curtain walls installation has reached level 27 and window sall system has reached level 15 in Tower A; glass curtain walls installation has reached level 21 and window wall system has reached level 13 in Tower B.

Architectural works including unit partition walls, blockwork and plastering are ongoing and have reached up to level 38 in Tower A but works are proceeding in a cycle manner. First fix mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and electrical services are ongoing.

Passenger and service lifts have arrived on site with preliminary surveying commencing prior to the installation works beginning.

All major procurement contracts have been finalised and contracts awarded for kitchens, built-in cabinet works, doors, ironmongery, vanity units, bathware and brassware and domestic appliances. These will be delivered to site commensurate with construction progress and installation coordinated with adjacent and related trades.

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Date: July 2010

During June the River continued to progress at one floor per week per tower now that the situation in Bangkok has reverted to normal.

The main concrete structure progress remains on programme. The South Tower's core structure has reached level 47, (higher than the adjacent Peninsula Hotel), with the floor slab at level 41 while the North Tower's core structure is now at level 37 and floor slab at level 34. Construction of the Private Residents Club concrete structures for swimming pool on the 23rd floor at the North Tower is substantially complete. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) is 96% finished with work on the fifth floor pools, water features and landscape is ongoing. Glass Curtain Walls and Window Walls installation to both Towers has resumed and will meet the planned programme by end July.

Architectural works including unit partition walls, blockwork and plastering are ongoing. First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and Electrical services are progressing.

Substantial shipments of the imported floor and wall tiles have been received on site and are awaiting installation.

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Date: June 2010

During May the River continued to progress at one floor per week per tower with no adverse impact from the political conflict elsewhere in Bangkok. The prime labour camp is located in Thonburi, well removed from the protest rally sites or blocked roads so that there was no default in labour attendance.

The main construction remains on programme. The South Tower's core structure has reached level 43, (higher than the adjacent Peninsula Hotel), with the floor slab at level 39 while the North Tower's core structure is now at level 33 and floor slab at level 30. Construction of the Private Residents Club swimming pool on the 23rd floor at the North Tower is ongoing. The overall podium structural progress (podium A, B and C) is 93% finished with work on the fifth floor and final floor ongoing. Glass Curtain Walls and Window Walls installation to both Towers has resumed and will meet the planned programme by end of July.

Architectural works including unit partition walls, blockwork and plastering are ongoing. First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems) and Electrical services are progressing. Elsewhere on site, the retention tank behind both towers complete.

Substantial shipments of the imported floor and wall tiles have been received on site and are awaiting installation.

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Date: May 2010

The River project steadily progressed during the month of April as predicted and provided in construction Contract and programme, with due allowances for the week-long Songkran holiday.

The South Tower's core structure has reached Level 39/40 with the floor slab at level 34. The North Tower, the core is at Level 29/30 while the floor slab has achieved level 26. The Private Residence Club swimming pool, Level 23 of the North Tower, R.C. structure already complete and awaiting mechanical and electrical fit out together with architectural trades finishes.

Internal architectural trade's cyclical works have begun and will continue to follow the R.C structure. Mechanical electrical first fix installations are following internal wall construction. External curtain wall installation North Tower has been nominally delayed pending availability of IGU glazing units, which have now been delivered and will enable programme recovery be achieved in July. Further curtain wall and "stick wall/window wall" installation is scheduled for commencement during the beginning of May in both Towers.

The majority of the common area podium's structure is now complete and the swimming pool and garden area is beginning to emerge on the final floor while construction of the parapet wall is ongoing.

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Date: April 2010

The River continued to progress at one floor per week per tower through the month of March despite the political events in Bangkok. New consignments of imported glass will enable further progress on the installation of the Curtain Walls and Window Walls to both Towers.

The construction remain on programme and will not be adversely effected by Songkran holidays. The South Tower’s core structure has reached level 36 with the floor slab at level 31 while the North Tower’s core structure is now at level 28. Construction of the Private Residents Club swimming pool on the 23rd floor at the North Tower has commenced. The common area podium is also progressing well with work on the fifth floor and final floor underway.

Installation of unit partition walls at the South Tower has reached level 19. First fix Mechanical (fire, sanitary and HVAC systems)and Electrical and services are progressing. Elsewhere on site, the retention tank behind both towers is close to completion with the final phase of concrete pouring now ongoing.

Substantial shipments of the imported floor and wall tiles have been received on site and are awaiting installation.

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Date: March 2010

With the 1,500-strong construction team working at full steam during the month of February, the South Tower's structure is now at level 31, an overall increase of 7 levels in less than four weeks. At the North Tower, the structure is now at level 24. Concrete pouring on the third floor of common area podium is now complete and work on the fourth floor has commenced.

At the South Tower, installation of sanitary and electrical systems to units has now reached level 14 with the air conditioning ductwork beginning to take shape on the first few residential floors. Installation of unit partition walls has reached level 13.

Externally, curtain wall installation at the North Tower is scheduled to begin in the upcoming weeks while the majority of the first fourteen floors of South Tower's fa?ade are already showcasing the green-tinted glass.

Meanwhile, the first shipment of porcelain floor tiles recently arrived at construction site with installation at bathrooms walls to begin shortly.

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Date: February 2010

The River continued its progress throughout the month of January.

As the construction team returned from their New Year holiday break, the core structure at the South Tower has reached level 24 while the floor slab is now up to level 19. The North Tower’s core structure is now at level 19 with the floor slab reaching level 16. Concrete pouring of the third floor slab at the common area podium is now also underway.

Curtain wall installation at the South Tower, which consists of stacking glass panels each weighing over 100 kg on top of one another, commenced last month and is making steady progress with some of the panels reaching level 11. Installation of unit partition walls, which previously began at level 7, also made good progress having already reached level 11.

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Date: January 2010

The River welcomes the new year by making further solid progress during the month of December despite several long weekends and holiday periods.

The core structure at the South Tower has increased by 6 levels and is currently at level 22 while the floor slab is now up to level 18. At the North Tower, the core structure has reached level 17, having risen 5 levels during the past month. The floor slab at this tower also made progress reaching level 13, an increase of 4 levels from last month.

At the South Tower on level 5, cranes are in position awaiting the imminent commencement of the curtain wall installation. Installation of unit partition walls has also commenced on level 7.

Elsewhere, installation of the retention tank behind both towers is in process. The tank will be able to hold more than 200 m3 of water before slowly releasing to the city’s drainage system to avoid flooding during the rainy season.

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Date: December 2009

The River continues to make good progress as Bangkok welcomes its first few winter breezes during the month of November.

The core structure at the South Tower is now at level 16 with the floor slab reaching level 14. At the North Tower, the lift core remains at level 12 awaiting further progress to the floor slabs, which has risen to level 8 as November came to a close.

Surveying of the units’ interior walls on level 7, South Tower's first residential floor, has commenced with the actual wall installation planned for the first weeks of December.

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Date: November 2009

Construction of The River continues to make steady progress throughout the month of October.

The South Tower core structure has reached level 13 whilst the floor slab is at level 9, having already risen above the project’s first residential floor at level 7. As the tower continues to climb, installation of the external hoists has commenced enabling material and labour to be delivered at each floor. Progress at the North Tower has been commensurate achieving lift core at level 12 and level 5 floor slab progressing. The concrete batching plant is now connected through a series of pumps and placement booms allowing speedy placement of concrete with reduced waiting times for concrete works on the upper levels.

Drake & Scull International (DSI), a leading end-to-end MEP international contracting company was awarded with the vital Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) works contract.

Meanwhile, pouring of the concrete slab for the infinity pool has been completed and is awaiting mechanical installations to begin. The technical mock-up, located in the basement of the South Tower, has advanced to the stage of door, joinery, air-conditioning systems and kitchen cabinet installation, which enables the contractors potential design and installation conflict resolution prior to the works commencing on the residential floors.
 

Date: October 2009

As we enter the month of October, structural work at The River continues to make good progress despite the heavy rains which Bangkok has been experiencing.

At the South Tower, the fifth and final floor slab of the podium is complete, and the core structure is between levels 8 and 9. The North Tower is also well progressed, with the floor slab for the podium also at level 5 and the core structure reaching level 8.

Elsewhere on site, the structural work for the car park ramp is complete, with the spiral ramp topped-off and protected from the elements, and work on the fifth-floor infinity pool fronting the Chao Phraya is now underway.
 

Date: September 2009

The River passed another milestone in August, with the award of 3 major construction packages: Mechanical & Electrical; Supply and Installation of Fa?ade; and the supply and installation of Lifts.

Meanwhile, the structural work continues to make steady progress. At the South Tower, the core wall structure is up to level 6, and the huge fourth floor slab is complete, with work on the fifth floor slab ongoing and the distinctive car park ramp now up to level 4. At the North Tower, the core wall structure is reaching up to level 7, with the floor slab complete to level 4. Elsewhere on site, the drainage system is 40% complete and work on the access road structure continues.
 

Date: August 2009

As we enter the month of August, construction of The River continues to make good progress.

The cores of both towers are now between levels 5 and 6 and are gradually becoming a prominent feature of the surrounding area. The huge third floor slabs of both the North and South Towers are complete and construction of the car park ramp has also reached level 3 to match. Elsewhere, the last remaining ground floor slab at the north perimeter of the site will be finished shortly, and the footpath with water features which will form the central walkway from the boat drop off area has had the structural elements installed.
 

Date: July 2009

As of the end of June 2009, construction of The River continues to make good progress, with the landmark project rising steadily on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

Work is currently focused on the podium, which will cover 5 floors and feature all of the communal facilities as well as the car park. Pouring of concrete for the huge second floor slab has now commenced and the car park ramp, which is now a prominent feature with its spiral shape, is also at level 2 to match the floor slab. Meanwhile, the walls of the building’s cores continue to rise, and now stand between levels 3 and 4 in both towers. At the river frontage, which will accommodate retail areas, the floor slabs to level 3 are ready for concrete pouring.
 

Date: June 2009

In the month of May, construction of The River continued to make good progress, with aspects of the site now beginning to rise above the hoarding which surrounds the site. With the entire ground floor slab nearing completion, the core wall of the South Tower is now between level 3 and 4, while at the North Tower, the core wall is between level 2 and 3. Elsewhere on site, the car park ramp has risen to between the ground floor and level 2, while the boundary wall piling is 45% complete and the boundary wall footing is 20% complete.
 

Date: May 2009

Construction of The River in the month of April continued to make solid progress. Both the basement slab and the ground floor slab of the South Tower are now 100% complete, while the basement slab of the North Tower is 100% complete and the ground floor slab 75% complete. Installation of the fifth and final tower crane has been completed which will be utilized to distribute construction materials from the stock yard to the main project area.

Meanwhile, at the Podium the isolated footing is 98% complete and the basement slab is 82% with the ground floor slab 10% complete.
 

Date: April 2009

The River continues to make impressive progress. Four of the five tower cranes have now been erected on site, and 70% of the ground floor slabs have been cast, with the podium’s independent footing and basement slab nearing completion.

Bouygues Thai, was recently awarded the contract for the Main Building Works. The lift cores have commenced and are now between levels one and two and will soon be visible above the surrounding site hoarding, as they climb one floor every four days.

Another milestone completion is the installation of the on-site concrete batching plant by ORC. This will provide concrete for the project which facilitates stringent quality control of the concrete production. A benefit of on site batching is the reduction of transport movements and associated fuel emissions, which, together with bulk barge delivery of concrete aggregates by river, reduces the project’s carbon footprint.
 

Date: March 2009

After 17 months of arduous and detailed work underground, The River this month passed a number of major milestones, which will soon see it begin to soar over Bangkok’s skyline as it takes shape above ground. All foundation and piling work has now been completed for the structure, and the basement is 80% complete with work having started on the perimeter walls.

Two huge Tower Cranes have been installed at the site and contractors are poised to start on the first ground floor. These cranes will be an increasingly prominent sight on the Chao Phraya River during the next three years as they rise with the completion of each floor of this landmark project.
 

In Bangkok, construction at The River is on course to begin the planned transfer of South Tower units from level 7 and above by the end of 2011. The basement excavation has been successfully completed with the walls currently under construction. Raimon Land has taken the step to directly purchase the steel re-bar for structural work and Bouygues-Thai, which was awarded the superstructure contract, has commenced intersection work above the substructure.
 

At The River’s South Tower, the matt foundation’s first pour of 4,000 cubic metres of concrete, or some 600 truck loads, took place in early December.