Making every construction site child-safe and free of child labour.
Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:48 pm
The PPP discusses the Childsafe Certificate with James Sterling, CEO of Advance Construction Cambodia:
Making every construction site child-safe and free of child labour
Thu, 20 October 2016
Hanamariya Halim
James Sterling, CEO of Advance Construction Cambodia as well as its sister architectural company, The Room Design Studio, talked to Post Property on the recent accreditation that his companies have attained. These certificates are a step closer to ending child labour, especially in a country like Cambodia where child labour is dismissed as a casual necessity for families to earn extra income no matter the hazards.
With hundreds of construction sites popping up in tandem with the real estate boom, there have been sites where children are found to be doing the more ‘menial’ tasks onsite.
Sterling’s companies recognise that their operations have an enduring impact on the Cambodian community and environment, and are thus raising awareness in stepping up socially responsible operations that are humane and just. They also do not encourage their staff to do volunteer work with children in any way if they are not qualified to do so. Most importantly, both companies thoroughly vet potential NGOs that they promote, partner with, or work on behalf of...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-prope ... ild-labour
Making every construction site child-safe and free of child labour
Thu, 20 October 2016
Hanamariya Halim
James Sterling, CEO of Advance Construction Cambodia as well as its sister architectural company, The Room Design Studio, talked to Post Property on the recent accreditation that his companies have attained. These certificates are a step closer to ending child labour, especially in a country like Cambodia where child labour is dismissed as a casual necessity for families to earn extra income no matter the hazards.
With hundreds of construction sites popping up in tandem with the real estate boom, there have been sites where children are found to be doing the more ‘menial’ tasks onsite.
Sterling’s companies recognise that their operations have an enduring impact on the Cambodian community and environment, and are thus raising awareness in stepping up socially responsible operations that are humane and just. They also do not encourage their staff to do volunteer work with children in any way if they are not qualified to do so. Most importantly, both companies thoroughly vet potential NGOs that they promote, partner with, or work on behalf of...
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/post-prope ... ild-labour